Disaster Management

ISRO released clear images showing strong bands building. The satellite followed Ditwah as it moved northwest. Its sensors mapped rain clusters reaching nearby coasts.

World’s most expensive satellite Nisar sends first sharp look at India as science phase begins

Nisar’s S-Band radar captured the Godavari River Delta with striking detail, showing mangroves, fields, arecanut crops and aquaculture ponds.

PM Modi outlines global priorities for disaster-resilient infrastructure at ICDRI 2025

Modi said strengthening early-warning systems and coordination is another crucial aspect

Uttar Pradesh Government Issues Critical Fire Safety Advisory for Maha Kumbh 2025: Key Precautions and Emergency Protocols

The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a critical fire safety advisory. Learn key precautions and emergency protocols to ensure a secure and spiritual experience.

World's most expensive satellite NISAR: How NASA-ISRO joint mission will open unique window into Earth's secrets

Get ready for the NISAR mission, a joint NASA-ISRO venture, to revolutionize Earth observation. This innovative satellite will track land deformation, monitor climate change, and aid disaster management.

Odisha to construct 500 more multi-purpose buildings as disaster preparedness

He emphasized that human lives are saved due to the timely evacuation of people from disaster zones. “The government will construct new buildings, which could be used for multiple purposes like schools, halls, and shelters during disasters,” Majhi added.

Sikkim floods: Rescue teams continue search, 102 people still missing

So far, 2,011 people have been rescued, while the calamity has affected 22,034 people, the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) said in its latest bulletin.

Toll rises to 14 in Sikkim flash flood, 102 people still missing as search continues

So far, 2,011 people have been rescued, while the calamity that happened on Wednesday affected 22,034 people, the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) said in its latest bulletin.

Medium intensity tremor of 3.8 magnitude recorded off Palghar coast; no report of damage, say officials

J L Gautam, scientist with the NCS, said the quake occurred at 5.19 pm at a depth of 10 kilometres inside the sea off the coast of Palghar, some 78 kilometres north west of the metropolis.

Home Minister Amit Shah announces 3 major schemes worth Rs 8000 crore for disaster management

Addressing a meeting of the ministers of disaster management of states and Union Territories, Shah also appealed to ensure there is zero loss of life due to any disaster anywhere in the country.

Goa govt provides details of disaster management plan

The Goa State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) executes the plan through District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) and `line departments' (other government departments), it said.

In biting cold with babies: Joshimath residents recount tales of agony

Nearly 700 buildings in Joshimath, a culturally and historically important holy town in Uttarakhand, have developed cracks. Local authorities are evacuating residents.

Kerala rains: Animal Husbandry sector suffers losses worth lakhs of rupees, says Minister

A proposal has already been submitted to the Disaster Management Department seeking immediate compensation to the farmers for the loss, the minister added.

Defeating Cyclones | Let India’s west coast learn from its east

The east coast can show the west coast how to effectively invoke citizen awareness and a unified response mechanism by the administration

India resiliently fought back COVID-19 pandemic; economy, life on path to normalcy: SC

The top court observed that there is no doubt that for India or for the rest of the world, COVID-19 has been a disaster of unprecedented proportions and the crisis of pandemic has provided the sternest test for disaster management response.

Centre approves release of Rs 353 crore to Tamil Nadu as cyclone 'Gaja' relief

The amount is an interim relief to help Tamil Nadu in providing relief measures to the affected people.

State to train differently-abled in Kerala to face challenges during disasters

The multi-phased initiative is envisaged to prepare the differently-abled, including mentally-challenged persons, to face any disaster as they are one of the most vulnerable groups in such situations.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected to hit AP in next 48 hrs

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in many districts of Andhra Pradesh in the next 48 hours under the impact of a deep depression in Bay of Bengal that is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm.

Maha to get 27% more rains than annual average this monsoon

Met department regional deputy director Krishnanand Hosalikar gave the information at a high-level Disaster Management Prepardness meeting here at Thane districtheadquarters yesterday.

Mindteck to Demo Smart Parking at West Bengal Summit

Mindteck (India) Limited (BSE: MINDTECK), a global technology company, will demonstrate its smart parking solution at the 27th November ...

Mindteck to Demo Smart Parking at West Bengal Summit

Mindteck (India) Limited (BSE: MINDTECK), a global technology company, will demonstrate its smart parking solution at the 27th November ...

How a prepared India saved lives during monster storm

Not all states in India are as prepared as Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, say disaster experts, adding that some have not even established disaster management departments or those that have, are not functioning.

Speedy evacuation, prediction helped minimise damage

The Doppler radar in Bhubaneswar, which gives precise coordinates in terms of geographical spread, intensity and timing of cyclones helped authorities prepared better.

Delhi ignores own quake peril warnings

The ramshackle neighbourhoods of northeast Delhi are home to 2.2 million people packed along narrow alleys. Buildings are made from a single layer of brick.

Are you ready for an earthquake?

Japan is a country that has learnt, the hard way, to be prepared for disaster. And on March 11, this preparedness was crucial in saving many lives.