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Gujarat floods: IAF, Navy, NDRF called in for rescue operations in Rajkot, Jamnagar

So far, over 200 people stranded in the floodwaters have been rescued and more than 7,000 people have been shifted to safer places in the two districts.

Sep 14, 2021, 15:55 PM IST

UP Floods: CM Yogi Adityanath observes situation, says state govt stands with all citizens

CM Yogi Adityanath also conducted an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas in Gonda, Bahraich, and Balrampur districts.

Sep 04, 2021, 15:55 PM IST

Flood situation still grim in south Bengal as three rivers in spate in Malda

Several districts in south Bengal, including Hooghly, Purba Medinipur, Howrah, South 24 Parganas -- have been reeling under flood woes following heavy rain and discharge of water from Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) dams.

Aug 07, 2021, 07:30 AM IST

Maharashtra flood toll reaches 207, Raigad worst affected with 95 deaths

The maximum damage caused by torrential rains occurred in six districts of Konkan and Western Maharashtra.

Jul 27, 2021, 16:45 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard saves 215 lives in water-logged areas of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka- In pics

The Indian Coast Guard, at the request of civil authorities, dispatched Disaster Relief Teams (DRTs) with inflatable Gemini boats and life-saving gear to the affected areas, the National Disaster Response Force said in a statement.

Jul 25, 2021, 19:33 PM IST

Union Minister Narayan Rane assures Centres help to Maharashtra amid flood crisis

Taliye village was buried under a hill slip early on July 23, killing at least 50 and with another like number missing.

Jul 25, 2021, 15:57 PM IST

ICG, DST rescue and relief teams at work in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa flood-hit areas

Coast Guard teams have been working with the respective District Admin in Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka to mitigate the effect of incessant rainfall, that has led to floods.

Jul 24, 2021, 21:24 PM IST

Taliye village tragedy caused due to heavy rains, spot not in a landslide-prone region: Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar said 90,000 people were evacuated to safety so far from nine districts in Maharashtra hit by heavy rains.

Jul 24, 2021, 16:04 PM IST

Floods leave trail of destruction in Maharashtra's Konkan region, major challenge of rebuilding lives ahead

Although the water level has receded to a large extent in most of the affected parts, the floods have left a trail of large-scale damage - from sludge and heaps of mud in the houses and roads to the loss of loved ones.

Jul 24, 2021, 15:31 PM IST

Armed forces pressed into service as Maharashtra witnesses severe floods- In pics

Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard are rushing to rescue the marooned populace in various flood-affected regions in Maharashtra.

Jul 23, 2021, 22:23 PM IST

8 dead bodies recovered from well in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha, rescue operations on

As many as eight bodies have been recovered from the well collapse in Madhya Pradesh's Ganjbasoda area of Vidisha.

Jul 16, 2021, 21:02 PM IST

At least 3 dead and several injured as they fall into a well in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh

The incident happened when a crowd gathered near the wall of the well to rescue a child who had fallen in the well. But the wall collapsed, leading to around 30 people falling into it. Rescue operations are on

Jul 16, 2021, 08:15 AM IST

Bihar: 10 teams of NDRF deployed to deal with floods

This year also many areas of Bihar are in the grip of floods. NDRF and SDRF teams have been deployed to deal with the situation.

Jul 06, 2021, 19:32 PM IST

Flood threat in many districts of Bihar

It is raining continuously. There are flood-like situations in many places due to rain. The weather department has issued a red alert in many districts. NDRF and SDRF teams have also been put on alert mode.

Jun 20, 2021, 19:42 PM IST

Cyclone Yaas: Landfall commences in Odisha, West Bengal coasts; IAF choppers deployed, NDRF teams on alert

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has pressed its choppers into service and deployed its personnel to assist the NDRF in the relief and rescue operations after Cyclone Yaas makes landfall in the afternoon on Wednesday.

May 26, 2021, 09:14 AM IST

Cyclone Yaas to make landfall today; Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand to receive light to moderate rainfall, thousands evacuated

Ahead of the landfall, the governments in West Bengal and Odisha have evacuated lakhs of people from vulnerable areas to safer places as a precautionary measure. The MeT department has also predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in these states.

May 26, 2021, 06:23 AM IST

Cyclone Yaas to intensify into severe cyclonic storm over next 12 hours: IMD

Sanjib Banerjee, DDGM Indian Meteorological Department, Kolkata released a briefing on Cyclone Yaas.

May 24, 2021, 16:50 PM IST

Cyclone Yaas: Speed may reach up to 185 KMPH

Cyclone Yaas is expected to cross West Bengal and north Odisha coasts on May 26.

May 24, 2021, 12:46 PM IST

Cyclone Yaas: IAF airlifts 950 NDRF personnel, Indian Railways suspends over 25 trains as cyclonic storm moves towards Odisha, West Bengal

Cyclone Yaas is expected to cross West Bengal and north Odisha coasts on May 26. 

May 24, 2021, 08:10 AM IST

Cyclone Yaas to pass east coast by May 26, Odisha alerts 12 districts, appeals people to not panic

Odisha received a bulletin from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting the formation of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, which may take the shape of a cyclonic storm, Special Relief Commissioner P K Jena said. The system is likely to pass through the Odisha-West Bengal coast by May 26. 

May 21, 2021, 17:10 PM IST