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Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: Workers may be rescued in few hours or by tomorrow, says NDMA

The NDMA member also said that the horizontal drilling to rescue workers may face 3-4 more hurdles. He further said that 41 ambulances, one each for trapped workers, are in place at the tunnel site, and facilities are in place to airlift workers in serious condition.

Emergency alert on phone? Don’t panic. Here’s what it is about

On Friday morning, many Android users heard their phones beep and an emergency message flash across their smartphone screens. This happened because the NDMA is testing its emergency cell broadcast technology that will alert the public to natural disaster

Not just smart diplomacy, HADR to Turkey & Syria reflects India’s inevitable rise as a great power with a difference

The impetus for amplifying India’s HADR capacities has grown under Narendra Modi, a leader who has his roots in the ‘sewa bhav’ culture of the RSS

Pakistan: Death toll from floods cross 1000, over 33 million people affected

The NDMA shared that Pakistan's 30-year average showed that the country has received 134mm of rain and this year it received 388.7mm of rain.

Explained: Why landslides are so frequent in the monsoon

A landslide in Manipur late-last month has so far claimed 47 lives, while in another instance in Karnataka three people died. Experts believe most landslips occur during the monsoon because of geologically weak soil, deforestation and careless infrastructure projects

Amit Shah reviews floods, monsoon preparedness; seeks Centre-states coordination

Chairing the meeting, he took stock of the preparations made by the National Disaster Response Force and the National Disaster Management Authority in the flood-affected areas

Heat wave: Do's and Don'ts to keep yourself safe from scorching temperature

India Meteorological Department has warned of severe heat wave in as many as five states with maximum temperature soaring to 46 degrees Celsius in Delhi

India revokes Disaster Management Act provisions after 2 years: What this means for the country

Pandemic-related restrictions will end on 31 March. However, norms regarding face masks and social distancing will remain

17th NDRF Raising Day: President Venkaiah Naidu, PM Modi extend greetings on occasion

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu also took to social media to convey his greetings to NDRF personnel and their families.

Amit Shah approves release of second installment of central share of State Disaster Relief Fund

The Centre's second installment amounts to Rs 7,274.40 crore, which will be given in advance to 23 states