Flood situation in Assam deteriorates as six more die, over 7.2 lakh affected
The death toll due to the flood and landslides this year has now gone up to 24 across Assam.
May 22, 2022, 23:22 PM IST
6-year-old boy who fell into borewell in Punjab's Hoshiarpur dies; CM Bhagwant Mann announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for kin
The nine-inch-wide borewell shaft was covered with a jute bag and could not withstand the weight of the 6-year-old boy and gave in, causing him to fall into the borewell on Sunday morning in Punjab.
May 22, 2022, 22:45 PM IST
Assam floods: Situation remains critical, over 8 lakh affected- Pics capture widespread destruction
Assam Floods: Areas like Morikolong, Fauzdari Patty, and Milanpur remain flooded in Assam as the Kolong river continues to flow above the danger level.
May 22, 2022, 06:46 AM IST
Assam flood situation remains grim; death toll rises to 14, over 7 lakh affected
As four more deaths were reported due to the calamity, the toll has gone up to 14 including five in landslides.
May 20, 2022, 22:36 PM IST
Flood situation in Assam worsens; 7.18 lakh affected, death toll rises to 10 - In pics
The floods in the northeast state has affected as many as 7.18 lakh people in 27 districts, an official bulletin said.
May 20, 2022, 15:36 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Four workers trapped after boulders fall into 300 feet deep stone quarry, rescue operations on
The incident occurred when boulders fell into the 300 feet deep stone quarry, blocking the truck and trapping six workers in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district.
May 15, 2022, 16:15 PM IST
16 missing as boat capsizes in Jharkhand's Jamtara, rescue operations on
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren wished for everyone`s safety and said that teams of district administration and NDRF are conducting the rescue operations.
Feb 24, 2022, 22:09 PM IST
Guwahati-Bikaner Express train derailment: 5 dead, 45 injured; compensation announced, probe ordered
The Railways has also announced Rs 1 lakh for the severely injured, and Rs 25,000 for those with minor injuries, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
Jan 13, 2022, 22:23 PM IST
Cyclone Jawad: Depression to intensify into Cyclonic storm during next 12 hours, reach north AP-Odisha coast by Sat
"Depression intensified into Deep Depression over west-central adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal at 0530 IST of 3rd Dec 2021. To intensify into a Cyclonic Storm during next 12 hours & reach north Andhra Pradesh-Odisha coast by tomorrow morning," IMD tweeted.
Dec 03, 2021, 09:43 AM IST
Cyclone Jawad: Odisha government issues guidelines for safety, puts 14 districts on alert
The Odisha Government prohibited fishing activities within the territorial waters along the entire coastline of Odisha State and Chilika lake by all types of fishing vessels and have put over 14 coastal districts on alert in view of the impending cyclonic storm `JAWAD`.
Dec 03, 2021, 06:49 AM IST
Cyclone Jawad likely to hit Andhra Pradesh, Odisha on 4th December - 5 points
Dec 02, 2021, 19:35 PM IST
Cyclone Jawad: PM Narendra Modi chairs high-level meeting, reviews preparedness
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness to deal with cyclone-related incidents. According to the sources, PM Modi was being briefed by top officials on the possible cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal that could affect north Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts.
Dec 02, 2021, 14:19 PM IST
Schools in Chennai, 6 other Tamil Nadu districts closed as more rains likely today
Heavy rains in several parts of Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Puducherry on Sunday inundated many areas, while several roads and subways were flooded. Inconveniencing people and affecting their routine.
Nov 29, 2021, 07:21 AM IST
Orange alert for rainfall in 6 districts of Kerala, yellow alert in remaining districts
According to the IMD, an orange alert for rainfall denotes very heavy rains from 6cm to 20cm of rain, while a yellow alert indicates heavy rainfall between 6 to 11cm.
Nov 15, 2021, 16:22 PM IST
Heavy rains lash Kerala, IMD issues red alert for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur
The heavy rains inundated roads in several parts of southern Kerala, which also saw landslides in some parts.
Nov 14, 2021, 15:35 PM IST
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan directs officials to take 'extreme caution' as IMD predicts heavy rains in southern districts
"Emergency relief camps will be set up in landslide and flood-prone areas. Also, I have directed to take extreme caution in river banks, hilly areas, and in tourist places as heavy rainfall is expected in the coming hours," CM Vijayan stated.
Nov 13, 2021, 16:03 PM IST
NDRF personnel rescue nearly 500 persons from in and around Chennai amid heavy rainfall- Watch
13 NDRF teams, that are stationed across the region, continue to be in action and are facilitating rescue and relief operations.
Nov 12, 2021, 17:22 PM IST
Heavy rain alert: 13 NDRF teams put on standby in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
According to an update from the IMD, the low pressure area lay over central parts of South Bay of Bengal which is likely to concentrate into a depression over the next 12 hours and reach Tamil Nadu.
Nov 10, 2021, 15:24 PM IST
Chennai rains: Work from home in govt offices, holiday in schools and colleges in 4 districts of Tamil Nadu
The Chief Minister called upon the people to hold their travel plans as the weathermen have predicted heavy rains for the next three days. He said that officials have been put on high alert and all the state government departments are working in coordination with each other.
Nov 08, 2021, 06:56 AM IST
West Bengal: NDRF, Army called in six districts as flood situation worsens
"Incessant rains for the last couple of days has inundated major portions of South Bengal and some areas of central Bengal and the release of water by DVC has added to woes leading to flooding in at least seven districts of the state," a senior official of the state secretariat said.
Oct 01, 2021, 14:36 PM IST
