DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:59:52 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/disaster/mamata-banerjee-blames-private-power-distribution-utility-for-7-electrocution-deaths-640123.html Kolkata Sep 23 IANS West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday blamed the private power generationcumdistribution utility CESC Ltd for the seven electrocution deaths in KolkatanbspnbspThe deaths occurred due to the exposed electrical wires submerged in accumulated floodwater in pockets of the city during the nightlong rainsnbspCESC should take responsibility for such deaths They should immediately deploy their people on an emergency basis to prevent recurrence of similar tragedies the Chief Minister told a section of the media giving her reactions on the electrocution deathsBesides power generation the Sanjiv Goenkaowned CESC is responsible for power distribution in Kolkata and the adjacent district of Howrah and for these two districts the entity enjoys a total distribution monopolynbspLaunching a scathing attack against the private power generationcumdistribution utility the Chief Minister said that it was unfortunate that CESC would reap profit from West Bengal and engage in infrastructure modernisation activities in Rajasthan She also said that despite her repeated reminders the CESC management did not concentrate on modernisation activities in West BengalShe also said that it is the moral responsibility of the CESC management to provide jobs to at least one member from the families of each of the victims of electrocution deaths However at the time the report was filed there was no reaction from the CESC management on the Chief Ministers comments on the matternbspSpeaking on the occasion the Chief Minister also urged the people of Kolkata and adjacent areas to avoid coming out of their houses as far as possible during the day I request the private companies not to deduct leaves of those employees who would not be able to attend the office on Tuesday I request them to look into the matter from the humanitarian angle the Chief Minister saidMeanwhile in view of the weather conditions and the forecasts of continuing heavy showers for the next few days the state school education department has decided to advance the festival holidays by two days from WednesdaynbspConsidering the heavy rainfall last night and due to the forecast of inclement weather for the next two days it has been decided by the competent authority that all the GovernmentGovernment AidedSponsored Primary Upper Primary Secondary Higher Secondary Educational Institutions in the state except Hill area will remain closed on 2492025 and 2592025 a notification issued by the state education department read https://dailyworld.in/disaster/mamata-banerjee-blames-private-power-distribution-utility-for-7-electrocution-deaths-640123.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/jampk-govt-to-seek-relief-package-from-centre-for-swift-assistance-to-flood-affected-people-640023.html Srinagar Sep 22 The JampK government said on Monday that it will approach the Centre for the swift assistance of people affected by floods in the UT Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a highlevel meeting to take a comprehensive review of flood relief and restoration measures across Jammu and KashmirHe directed all departments to expedite their assessment so that projections for relief and restoration could be submitted to the Centre without delayHe enquired about the funds released during the floods and was informed that in several districts these funds have been utilised in temporary restoration works Stressing the importance of durable solutions he directed the Jal Shakti Department to avoid temporary fixes and instead focus only on permanent restoration of water supply schemesAbdullah also reviewed the safety audit of schools undertaken after the floods calling for the certification process to be fasttracked Responding to rumours and misinformation circulating on social media about deliberate delay in the movement of fruit trucks on the SrinagarJammu Highway NH44 he instructed the Divisional Commissioners and the IGP NH to issue verified information promptly so that people remain updated with factsHe was informed that slow movement has been on account of poor road conditions in certain stretches of the National Highway and not deliberateDuring the meeting Abdullah expressed concern over damage to the historic Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex in JammuDivisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar informed that land subsidence along the Circular Road had damaged the backside of the complex underscoring the need for urgent protective measuresThe Chief Minister impressed upon his Council of Ministers to finalise departmental projections quickly and for district authorities to reconcile figures with departments to arrive at accurate figures so that a consolidated proposal could be submitted to the Centre for a comprehensive restoration packageHe directed officials to ensure robust preparedness strengthen embankments and put in place effective response mechanisms to safeguard lives and propertyHe further directed concerned Deputy Commissioners to submit a report regarding the admissibility of ex gratia relief in favour of the next of kin of families from JampK who lost their lives in Himachal Pradesh in the recent landslideEarlier Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg presented a detailed report on the impact of the floods He informed that losses in the Kashmir division included 16 houses which were fully damaged 57 severely damaged and 791 partially damaged with relief already disbursed in all casesTragically one life was lost for which compensation has been provided while three other deaths in related incidents in Anantnag were compensated through the Red Cross The meeting was informed about losses to livestock damage to cattle sheds and compensation disbursed in these casesGiving details of infrastructure damage it was informed that nearly 90 km of roads were affected across 279 road stretches of which 52 have been restored while the rest are under repair Eightyseven bridges and culverts were also damaged with more than half already restoredA breach in the Jhelum at Zoonipora Shalina in Budgam is currently being repaired In the power sector over Rs 934 crore has been proposed for the restoration of damaged poles conductors and transformers Out of 563 affected water supply schemes 385 have been fully restored while work is underway on the rest Safety audits have been conducted on 115 school buildings with certificates already issued for 43 schoolsThe Divisional Commissioner Kashmir gave an account of agricultural losses with more than 12500 hectares of land affected and nearly 315 hectares in Horticulture impacted primarily in Anantnag Kulgam and Pulwama districts with estimated losses of about Rs 59 lakh On essential supplies the situation was reported as stable with stocks of petrol diesel and LPG sufficient for several daysFruit transportation from Kashmir to Jammu and Delhi is progressing smoothly with over 137 lakh boxes already movedThe Divisional Commissioner Jammu presented the situation in the Jammu Division reporting several human and heavy material losses He said the floods claimed 150 lives left 178 people injured and 33 missing with Kishtwar recording the highest casualtiesHousing losses were severe with more than 4200 homes fully damaged and over 8600 partially damaged the worsthit districts being Udhampur and Jammu Livestock losses stood at 1455 and crops over 1300 hectares were damagedIt was informed that financial assistance exceeding Rs 40 crore has been disbursed from the State Disaster Response Fund with an additional Rs 335 crore provided from the HCM Relief FundRestoration work is underway across sectors with over 2700 km of roads and more than half of the damaged bridges already temporarily restored Permanent restoration of roads and bridges is estimated at nearly Rs 893 croreThe power sector was also badly affected with over 49000 distribution transformers hit and almost all of which have now been restoredMore than 2000 water supply works were damaged with around 1600 temporarily restored requiring nearly Rs 195 crore for permanent restorationThe education sector also bore the brunt of the floods with more than 8800 schools audited for safety Over 5500 have been issued safety certificates of which around 5200 were deemed safe while 758 were declared unsafeIn public health 442 water samples were tested and over 1500 health camps were organised screening nearly 80000 people Encouragingly no warning signs of disease outbreaks have been reportedChief Minister Abdullah reiterated that permanent restoration of infrastructure and restoration of livelihoods would be taken up on a war footing once a comprehensive package is approved by the CentreThe meeting was attended by Ministers Sakina Itoo Javed Ahmed Rana Javid Ahmed Dar amp Satish Sharma and Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam WaniChief Secretary Atal Dulloo Additional Chief Secretary to the CM Dheeraj Gupta the Principal Secretary PWD the Commissioner Secretary Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs the Secretary School Education the Inspector General of Police NH Deputy Commissioners and other officers concerned also attended the meeting Several officials joined the meeting through virtual mode IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/jampk-govt-to-seek-relief-package-from-centre-for-swift-assistance-to-flood-affected-people-640023.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/sc-to-examine-pil-for-enhanced-transparency-in-air-india-crash-probe-639922.html New Delhi Sep 22 IANS The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine whether the ongoing probe into the June 12 Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad which claimed over 260 lives meets the standards of fairness transparency and independencenbspA bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh issued notice to the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau AAIB and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation DGCA on a public interest litigation PIL filed by the NGO Safety Matters FoundationnbspIssue notice to the respondents for the limited purpose of ensuring a free fair impartial independent and expeditious investigation the Justice Surya Kantled Bench orderednbspThe plea filed through advocate Pranav Sachdeva claimed that the authorities have engaged in selective and incomplete disclosure of critical information that prematurely attributes blame to the pilots while ignoring systemic faultsnbspnbspThe Respondents authorities selective and incomplete disclosure of critical information coupled with premature attribution of pilot error while ignoring systemic faults has resulted in a continuing violation of Article 21 and Article 14 of the Constitution the petition statednbspnbspThe PIL pointed out that critical technical issues such as the malfunctioning of the fuel control switch locking mechanism and electrical anomalies were overlooked in the preliminary reportnbspBy prematurely attributing blame to human error and failing to probe the documented mechanical vulnerabilities the Respondent authorities has compromised the fairness thoroughness and credibility of the investigation it arguednbspIt also highlighted that the testimony of the sole survivor businessman Vishwashkumar Ramesh who reported electrical anomalies inside the cabin moments before the crash was suppressed in the official accountnbspThe plea further alleged that the governments own regulatory body was investigating itself leading to a conflict of interestnbspThe DGCA being the regulatory authority responsible for certifying the aircraft overseeing its airworthiness and monitoring operator compliance is itself subject to scrutiny in this case By allowing its own officers to dominate the investigation a direct conflict of interest arises since the inquiry would inevitably require examination of whether the DGCA discharged its oversight duties diligently the petition readnbspnbspDuring the hearing Justice Surya Kant expressed disapproval of media reports that blamed the pilots on the basis of leaked excerpts of the preliminary inquiryThat was unfortunate he said adding Confidentiality is the most important thing in these mattersnbspnbspThe apex court however voiced reservations about the petitioners plea for immediate public disclosure of all investigation materials including the Digital Flight Data Recorder DFDR and Cockpit Voice Recorder CVR transcriptsnbspThe plea has prayed for public disclosure of the complete DFDR output full CVR transcripts and appointment of independent investigators under the supervision of the Supreme Court to ensure transparencynbspEach passenger who boards an aircraft does so with the legitimate expectation that the state has discharged its duty to ensure that the skies are safe and that if a tragedy does occur it will be investigated with transparency independence and integrity the PIL saidnbsp https://dailyworld.in/disaster/sc-to-examine-pil-for-enhanced-transparency-in-air-india-crash-probe-639922.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-bjp-holds-aap-govt-responsible-for-floods-seeks-probe-by-ex-judge--639771.html Chandigarh Sep 21 IANS Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Sunday held the Aam Aadmi Party AAPled government responsible for the floods in the statenbspHe also demanded an inquiry into the floods by a retired judgenbspBJP leader Jakhar told the media that a complaint has been lodged with the Chandigarh Police regarding the falsehoods being spread on social media blaming the Central government for the floodsnbspThe complaint has been lodged to expose the masterminds of the rumoursThe BJP leader said the Punjab government had convened the Assembly session merely as an attempt to divert the attention from the real issuenbspHe added that the investigation should focus on how much water was released from each dam during the floods when repairs of dams and headworks were carried out and which company was given the contract for headworks safety inspectionsnbspPresenting evidence State BJP Chief Jakhar said the major destruction was caused by the Ravi river and the water into the river flowed from the Ranjit Sagar damHe added that the Ranjit Sagar dam is entirely under the control of the state government and has no connection whatsoever with the Bhakra Beas Management Board BBMB or the Central governmentnbspHe said despite heavy rainfall warnings in the Ravi catchment area between August 20 and 26 little water was released from the dam and according to the governments own claims 275 lakh cusecs of water were released on August 27nbspOn this occasion he also shared a video of the Chief Engineers statement with the media in which the engineer claimed that 470 lakh cusecs of water entered through small rivulets downstream of Shahpur KandiBJP leader Jakhar however said that between the Ranjit Sagar dam and the Madhopur headworks there is no other river or rivulet that could bring such a huge volume of waternbspHe added that all of this water was in fact released from the Ranjit Sagar dam which is under the control of the state governmentnbspHe questioned why the gates at the Madhopur headworks were not opened in advance after issuing warnings before the water arrivednbspHe also said that during the floods 45 embankments were breached of which 42 were along the Ravi river and the dam on this river is fully under the jurisdiction of the state governmentRaising another issue he said that the company Level 9 which was given the contract to inspect the strength of the Madhopur headworks gates had no experience in hydrological sciences and was actually a firm dealing in research in social sciencesnbspHe said that the government cannot escape its own culpability by suspending a few lowerlevel officers when it was responsible for awarding such a contract in the first placenbspHe added that the state has riverside embankments stretching 1000 km and 800 km of drains drainage channels yet the Punjab government failed to clean the drains in time or strengthen the riverbanks https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-bjp-holds-aap-govt-responsible-for-floods-seeks-probe-by-ex-judge--639771.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 16:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pm-modi-to-visit-jampk-next-week-to-assess-damage-caused-by-recent-floods-bjp-leader-639630.html Jammu Sep 20 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jammu and Kashmir next week on a oneday schedule to assess the damage caused by recent floods a BJP leader here said Jammu and Kashmir BJP General Secretary Organisation Ashok Koul has confirmed the planned visit saying that PM Modi will visit the union territory during Navratras and the dates are currently being finalisedThe Prime Ministers visit to the floodaffected areas of both the Jammu division and the Valley is expected to take place during the Navratra festival beginning on September 22 although the exact date is yet to be decidedPM Modi will visit floodhit areas in both Jammu and KashmirSources also said that during his visit PM Modi is expected to announce a major relief package for the affected population of the Union TerritoryThe Prime Ministers visit is expected to be a oneday trip during which he will take stock of the destruction caused by cloudbursts landslides and floods triggered by heavy rainHe is also likely to meet with residents affected by the natural disastersA highlevel Central government team will accompany the Prime Minister to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the damage particularly in the worsthit areas of the Jammu regionAn aerial survey of the floodaffected regions is also on the Prime Ministers itinerary sources revealedBased on the findings of the visit and assessment the Centre is expected to announce a substantial relief package for the UTEarlier Union Home Minister Amit Shah had also visited Jammu to review the flood situation A central team has already completed a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the relentless rains across Jammu and KashmirJammu and Kashmir was ravaged by an unprecedented flood that adversely affected both the Jammu division and the Valley with the Jammu division bearing the brunt of the vagaries of natureA cloudburst on August 14 killed 67 people mostly pilgrims of Mata Machail Devi Yatra and injured over 100 others in Kishtwar districtOn August 26 32 pilgrims of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine were killed when a landslide hit a shelter space on the route of the shrineThe landslide hit the shelter space when the Yatra was officially suspended and most of the pilgrims had returned to Katra base camp but many pilgrims had taken shelter which was hit by the landslide IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pm-modi-to-visit-jampk-next-week-to-assess-damage-caused-by-recent-floods-bjp-leader-639630.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/akali-dal-chief-flags-off-100-trucks-of-maize-silage-for-flood-hit-areas-of-punjab-639706.html Chandigarh Sep 20 Shiromani Akali Dal SAD President Sukhbir Badal on Saturday flagged off 100 trucks of maize silage for distribution in Gurdaspur and Jalandhar districts to serve as fodder for livestock He said the party would distribute wheat to 50000 poor floodaffected families for the next one month Addressing the media after flagging off trucks at the grain market here the SAD president said party observers who had visited floodhit areas reported severe shortage of fodder for livestock and accordingly the party had decided to procure maize silage for distributionHe said simultaneously poor people had reported that they were short of rations due to loss of livelihood for one month Accordingly we have decided to provide wheat to 50000 families Badal also announced that the party and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee SGPC would each distribute certified seed for 1 lakh acres of landWith the SAD and the SGPC taking on the responsibility of distributing certified seed for 2 lakh acres of land I appeal to the Punjab government to distribute seed in the remaining two lakh acres of land affected by the floods to cover the entire affected area He said the state government should also take on the responsibility of distributing DAP free of cost to all farmers across the affected 4 lakh acres of land besides contributing to clearing the land of sand by deputing tractors for this purposeBadal said the Akali Dal on its part would also initiate the tractor sewa soon during the course of which it would provide diesel free of cost for clearing sand from flooded agricultural land Saying that the party had established a monitoring committee for regulating the entire flood relief operation Badal said We are committed to assisting the farmers and the khet mazdoor farm labourers stand back on their feet Akali volunteers will work side by side with them to bring their fields back to normalHe also appealed to other political parties and countrymen to help the floodstricken farmers of Punjab The Khalsa Panth and Punjabis have reached out to help countrymen afflicted by natural calamities across the country Now is the time to help Punjabis in their hour of crisis he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/akali-dal-chief-flags-off-100-trucks-of-maize-silage-for-flood-hit-areas-of-punjab-639706.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 23:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-calls-special-assembly-session-for-relief-to-flood-victims-639327.html Chandigarh Sep 18 In a major citizencentric move the Punjab government on Thursday decided to convene a special session of the Assembly from September 26 to 29 to provide relief to flood victims in the state In a statement here Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the special session would focus on introducing several peopleoriented amendments to rules related to the damage caused by the floods Additionally he stated the new laws concerning compensation for flood victims will also be introduced and approved during the session Mann highlighted the scale of the destruction caused due to floods stating that they have submerged over 2300 villages affected more than 2 million people and destroyed crops across five lakh acres Tragically the Chief Minister said 56 lives were lost and around seven lakh people were rendered homeless He further noted that 3200 government schools were damaged 19 colleges were reduced to rubble 1400 clinics and hospitals were ruined 8500 km of roads were destroyed and 2500 bridges collapsed Mann said that as per initial estimates the total damage amounts to approximately Rs 13800 crore though the actual figure can be even higher The Chief Minister emphasised that the decisions taken during this special session will provide substantial relief to floodaffected citizens He reiterated the governments commitment to supporting the people of Punjab especially those impacted by the floods during this time of severe crisis Mann added that his government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure relief rehabilitation and recovery for the affected population A day earlier Mann launched Mission Chardi Kala a global fundraising campaign to raise funds for the governments rehabilitation efforts for 2025 flood victims In a video message the Chief Minister said that in the past days the state witnessed a scene that our generations will never forget He said the floods didnt just bring water but rather washed away millions of dreams However he said that even during the floods he saw how the youth risked their lives to save others how gurdwaras and temples opened their doors and served food to distressed people and how entire Punjab stood together like one big family which is the greatest strength IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-calls-special-assembly-session-for-relief-to-flood-victims-639327.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-ministers-inspect-desilting-works-in-satluj-river-639330.html Chandigarh Sep 19 Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal along with Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian on Thursday inspected the ongoing desilting works in the Satluj river at Sasrali Colony in Ludhiana district The duo directed immediate deployment of additional resources including specialised floating excavators poclains and JCBs to expedite removal of silt deposits and restore the river to its original course Notably the state government has already deployed advanced floating excavators to divert the flow of the river back to its natural routeThe ministers further instructed the mobilisation of all available resources and machinery to ensure the speedy restoration of the river flow and prevent further silt accumulation The ministers said all Cabinet Ministers MLAs and officers are working for the relief and rehabilitation of floodaffected people They reaffirmed that the government remains fully committed to providing timely support for their resettlement They assured that compensation to all affected families will be disbursed within 45 days adding that special girdawari is already being carried out on a war footing to assess the losses in the affected areasLater Revenue Minister Mundian visited village Sahibana and handed over Rs 50000 from his salary to Balbir Singh for the repair of his flooddamaged roof He also announced that the government would release additional funds to further assist Balbir Singh Water Resources Minister Goyal visited Mandala Chhana village to review the strengthening of the Dhussi Bundh where largescale relief operations are underway with support from the Drainage Department He was accompanied by Member of Parliament Balbir Singh Seechewal and Additional Deputy Commissioner Jasbir Singh The Water Resources Minister said to secure this crucial bundh along the Satluj dedicated teams of the Jalandhar administration the Drainage Department and Army units are working round the clock under the supervision of Rajya Sabha MP Seechewal He said there is no shortage of resources as the government has ensured an uninterrupted supply of material and manpower Lauding the relentless efforts of the administration the Army the SDRF and volunteers he said further strengthening work will be undertaken once the water level recedes IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-ministers-inspect-desilting-works-in-satluj-river-639330.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/cloudburst-triggers-massive-destruction-in-himachals-kinnaur-vehicles-swept-away-639352.html New Delhi Sep 19 A devastating cloudburst struck Himachal Pradeshs Kinnaur district causing severe flooding and destruction in Thach village The incident which occurred around 1210 AM on Friday led to a sudden surge in three adjoining mountain streams sweeping away two vehicles and damaging fields orchards and homesLocals reported that residents fled their houses in panic and rushed towards nearby forested areas for safety as the torrents surged through the villageVehicles belonging to Praveen Moyan and Hari Bisht were among those washed away in the deluge In Mastan village parts of homes and a cowshed were swept into the floodwatersSeveral orchards were destroyed and the houses of villagers Ranveer and three others are reportedly on the verge of collapseIn the state capital Shimla a landslide near Edward School disrupted traffic and forced the closure of the citys vital Circular Road Meanwhile a threestorey house collapsed in the Karevathi area of Kumarsain further highlighting the widespread impact of heavy rainfall across the stateSo far the monsoonrelated disasters have claimed 424 lives in Himachal Pradesh with damages across the state mounting each dayEarlier this week on September 17 four people were killed and six went missing as flash floods and landslides struck various parts of the state Over 650 roads including three National Highways remain blocked crippling connectivity and access to essential services like electricity and drinking waterChief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has declared Himachal Pradesh a disasterhit state estimating cumulative damages at over Rs 20000 crore over the past three years The state has appealed to the Centre for urgent financial assistance and comprehensive relief supportJust days earlier on September 16 another cloudburst in Mandi district wreaked havoc in Dharampur washing away several HRTC buses private vehicles and submerging homes and shops Locals described the scene as worse than the 2015 floods with the Saun rivulet overflowing and inundating vast areasRelentless rains continue to batter the hill state leaving a trail of destruction in their wake and pushing both the administration and residents to the brink IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/cloudburst-triggers-massive-destruction-in-himachals-kinnaur-vehicles-swept-away-639352.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/udta-punjab-no-more-youth-high-on-spirit-of-sewa-chardi-kala-helping-in-survival-revival-of-flood-ravaged-state-639376.html Chandigarh Sep 19 As Punjab is grappling with unprecedented riverine flooding leading to the loss of 56 precious lives inundation of 2300 plus villages loss of property livelihoods and infrastructure worth a whopping Rs 13800 crore its the indomitable attitude of the young people that keeps alive the spirit of sewa and Chardi Kala resilience to fight it out despite the most challenging times in four decades and to rebuild the state together A notable trend has come to the fore that the youth of Punjab who has been branded as idle and druggy in the past is now turning out to be the saviour of the peopleYoung men and women are fulfilling their humanitarian duties by reaching out to marooned villagers with daily utilities and strengthening river embankments to prevent further flooding of fields and human habitationsAs water levels are finally starting to recede after weeks displaced families have begun returning home to find their houses crops and livelihoods almost wiped out even as the Punjab government promised to compensate all victimsNow rural communities led by celebrities influencers and community and faith leaders are seen in transformative roles with focus on reconstruction of homes schools and health facilities besides strengthening embankments and drainage to prevent a delugeFlooding triggered by heavy monsoon rains and water from swollen rivers since August has inundated large parts of Punjab the countrys food basket where over 2 million people have been impacted and five lakh acres of crops destroyed after the release of water from upstream dams leading to rivers bursting their banksOctogenarian Vijay Khanna a doctor based in Zira a rural town in Ferozepur one of the worst ravaged districts told IANS over phone that youngsters in almost every village have been assigned duties to carry out rehabilitation work in floodprone areasThe work ranges from strengthening the river embankments to setting up floodpreparedness committees to mobilise resources and to clearing silt and muck left behind by the floodwater from houses streets and fieldsEvery youngster who has been assigned a duty has been using his or her tractortrailer through community networks to do community work he saidKhanna said its wrong to project the youth of Punjab as drug addicts In fact they are the ones who first braved the floods then helped in saving others and now they are helping in the revival of rural livelihoodsSet against the backdrop of rampant drug abuse among the youth in Punjab the crime drama Udta Punjab highlighted the states drug crisis and its dark realitiesIn a role reversal from Udta Punjab these floods the worst in living memory showcased the survivaltorevival spirit of the youth that is based on the Sikh belief of Sarbat da Bhala meaning welfare of allA volunteer with an international charity told IANS It is wrong to project the youth of Punjab as drug addicts They are addicted to sewa Wherever you see building of embankments it is the local youth that is workingCan a drug addict do labourintensive jobs only a Punjabi can do that with the strength of the youth who is strong adamant and always in Chardi KalaChardi Kala means the concept of high spirits in all conditions including adversitiesInterestingly the youth are doing more mitti di seva for flood relief Mitti di seva means a community effort to contribute earth to rebuild embankmentsBJP leader Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal wrote on X on Friday This sacred land Punjab of Gurus carries the true voice of every Punjabi Punjab must rise togetherHe demanded a white paper on floods to fix accountability as he believed its a manmade disaster and alleged that it was government failureIn Gurdaspur Amritsar Fazilka and Tarn Taran districts global charities along with local youth are taking volunteerism into their own hands and providing relief to villagers for longterm economic stability beyond twothree monthsChief Minister Bhagwant Mann this week launched Mission Chardi Kala a global fundraising campaign to raise funds for the rehabilitation efforts for flood victimsChief Minister Mann said now is the time to move beyond relief and begin rehabilitation as the farmers need to sow their fields again children need to return to school and families need to rebuild their homesVishal Gulati can be contacted at vishalgiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/udta-punjab-no-more-youth-high-on-spirit-of-sewa-chardi-kala-helping-in-survival-revival-of-flood-ravaged-state-639376.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/cloudburst-in-uttarakhands-chamoli-leaves-5-missing-washes-away-six-houses-639133.html Chamoli Sep 18 At least five people have been reported missing after a cloudburst triggered by torrential rains struck Uttarakhands Chamoli district leaving behind a trail of destruction The sudden downpour late Wednesday night caused heavy debris flow in Nanda Nagar reducing six buildings to rubbleTeams from the SDRF NDRF and the Public Works Department have been deployed with JCB machines and other equipment pressed into service to clear debris and aid relief effortsTwo people were pulled out alive from the debris while search and rescue operations continue despite extremely adverse conditionsA medical team accompanied by three ambulances has been rushed to the site officials confirmedHowever relentless rain and difficult terrain are severely hampering rescue effortsThe weather department has also issued a warning of more heavy rainfall in the coming days across ChamoliLocals reported that several residents are still believed to be trapped inside their homes following the cloudburstAuthorities have deployed teams on the ground to locate the missing even as the threat of further landslides looms largeThe incident comes just four days after a devastating cloudburst in Dehraduns Sahastradhara which killed at least 13 people swept away roads damaged shops and homes and destroyed two major bridgesThat disaster had cut off multiple routes linking the state capital with surrounding regionsDuring this the Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Dehradun also suffered extensive damage after the Tamsa River swollen by torrential rains and a cloudburst in Sahastradhara inundated the temple premisesSeveral feet of sand and debris entered the temple complex submerging the Shivling and leaving deep cracks in the wallsIn response to the worsening situation the state government has issued a red alert for Dehradun Champawat Udham Singh Nagar Tehri Garhwal Pauri Garhwal Ptihoragarh and Chamoli cautioning residents about the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall further landslides infrastructure collapse and rising fatalities through September 20 IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/cloudburst-in-uttarakhands-chamoli-leaves-5-missing-washes-away-six-houses-639133.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/uttarakhand-mp-anil-baluni-narrowly-escapes-landslide-on-badrinath-highway-639151.html Devprayag Sep 18 Garhwal BJP MP Anil Baluni narrowly escaped a landslide on the Badrinath National Highway near Devprayag when heavy debris suddenly flowed in front of his convoy during his visit to inspect disasterhit areas The incident occurred while Baluni was on his way to Rishikesh after visiting affected regions in Chamoli and RudraprayagWhile travelling back he stopped after noticing a landslide He stepped out of his vehicle and was urging others to follow him when within moments a massive portion of the mountain gave way forcing even the MP to panic and run back for safetySharing the frightening experience on X the Garhwal MP wrote The severe cloudburst and landslides in Uttarakhand this year have left such deep wounds that it will take a long time to heal them Yesterday evening I am sharing with you all a terrifying scene of a landslide in the disasteraffected area This scene itself speaks volumes about the severe natural calamity that our Uttarakhand is going through at this timeI pray to Baba Kedarnath for the safe life good health and prosperity of all people In this hour of disaster I appreciate the dedication of all the officials NDRFSDRF personnel administration and the workers clearing debris from the roads even in challenging circumstances he addedA video of the incident shows a huge portion of the mountainside collapsing right in front of Balunis convoy sending rocks and debris crashing down The MP and his team can be seen running back quickly to avoid a major tragedyUttarakhand has been facing a series of natural disasters this monsoon with torrential rainfall and repeated cloudbursts causing widespread damage landslides and loss of life across several districtsMeanwhile a total of 10 people have been reported missing as heavy debris flowed in Nanda Nagars Kuntari Lagafali area and Dhurma following the cloudburst on ThursdayTeams from the SDRF NDRF and the Public Works Department have been deployed with JCB machines and other equipment pressed into service to clear debris and aid relief efforts IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/uttarakhand-mp-anil-baluni-narrowly-escapes-landslide-on-badrinath-highway-639151.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-cm-launches-fundraising-campaign-for-flood-victims-639040.html Chandigarh Sep 17 IANS Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday launched Mission Chardi Kala a global campaign to raise funds for the states rehabilitation efforts for flood victimsnbspIn a video message the Chief Minister said 2300 villages were submerged more than two million people were affected five lakh acres of crops were destroyed 56 lives were lost and seven lakh people have become homelessnbspLikewise the Chief Minister said 3200 government schools have been damaged 19 colleges turned into rubble 1400 clinics and hospitals have been ruined 8500 km of roads have been destroyed and 2500 bridges have collapsed As per initial estimates the loss is around Rs 13800 crore and the actual damage may be even greaterMann said this is the most horrifying tragedy in Punjabs history and the states biggest test too as every time Punjab has faced a crisis The Chief Minister said even during the flood he saw how the youth risked their lives to save others how gurdwaras and temples opened their doors and served food to distressed people and how entire Punjab stood together like one big family which is the greatest strengthnbspHe said now it is time to move beyond relief and begin rehabilitation as the farmers need to sow their fields again the children need to return to school and the families need to rebuild their homes Mann said this is the reason why the state government has launched Mission Chardi Kala which means strength even in sorrow hope even in darknessThe Chief Minister appealed to every Punjabi to every citizen of India to industrialists artists charitable trusts and to all Punjabi brothers and sisters across the world that today Punjab needs them He gave a clarion call to come together and hold Punjabs hand in this time of neednbspMann promised that every single rupee of their contribution will be used with full honesty and transparency solely for rehabilitation and rebuilding The Chief Minister urged the people that they should contribute by visiting wwwranglapunjabgovinHe expressed hope that together Punjabis will once again prove that Punjab never gives up and it always remains in Chardi Kala Mann said that a special war room has also been set up in his office to directly oversee all activities related to Mission Chardi Kala https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-cm-launches-fundraising-campaign-for-flood-victims-639040.html Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/floods-damages-4-658-km-of-roads-68-bridges-says-punjab-minister-639111.html Chandigarh Sep 17 Punjab Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Wednesday said the devastating floods have caused extensive damage to 4658 km of roads and 68 bridges in the state Presiding over the review meeting regarding the assessment of losses he said under Plan Roads 19 bridges and 159276 km roads have been damaged along with Rwalls and Bwalls measuring 401411 metres and 92 culverts Similarly under the National Highways four bridges and 4969 km of roads have been damaged in addition to 25595 metres of Rwalls and Bwalls and 14 culverts Under Link Roads 45 bridges and 235784 km of roads have suffered damage along with 3282 metres of Rwalls and Bwalls and 376 culverts Also 65754 km of roads built under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana have also been impacted He said that an estimated expenditure of Rs 196950 crore will be required for the repair and restoration of damaged bridges roads Rwalls Bwalls and culverts During the meeting Harbhajan Singh directed officials of the National Highways Authority of India NHAI to immediately improve the condition of different roads He also instructed them to expedite projects that have not yet taken off The Cabinet Minister expressed concern over recurring accidents caused by delays in repairing service roads alongside the underconstruction flyovers at Mallian Tangra and Daburji on the AmritsarJandiala section He directed officials to complete this work without any further delay He also directed the NHAI officers to address the traffic congestion persisting under the Kharar flyover He said that during the meeting discussions were also held on the appbased survey being conducted by the Punjab government to assess floodrelated damages in nearly 2800 villages Prominent amongst others who were present at the meeting included Special Secretary PWD Hargun Jeet Kaur Chief Engineers Gagandeep Singh Vijay Kumar Chopra Ramtesh Bains and Anil Gupta NHAI Regional Officer Rakesh Kumar and Project Director Aseem Bansal IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/floods-damages-4-658-km-of-roads-68-bridges-says-punjab-minister-639111.html Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/cloudburst-in-dehraduns-karligaad-rescue-ops-underway-638720.html New Delhi Sep 16 A severe cloudburst occurred in the Sahastradhara region of Dehradun triggering massive flooding in the Karligaad rivulet and causing significant destruction in the surrounding area The intense and continuous rainfall led to the stream swelling dangerously resulting in the collapse of a key bridge and widespread damage to properties along its banks on Monday nightAccording to initial reports dozens of shops situated near the swollen stream have been severely damaged or washed away Additionally two hotels have reportedly collapsed due to the force of the floodwatersIn response to the disaster the district administration acted swiftly Upon receiving the information District Magistrate Savin Bansal personally took command of the situation coordinating with all relevant departments to initiate immediate rescue and relief operationsRescue teams from the SDRF NDRF Public Works Department PWD and other emergency services were dispatched overnight equipped with JCB machines and essential tools The administration also began evacuating residents living near the stream to safer locationsOfficials have confirmed that two individuals are currently missing and search operations are ongoing In light of the seriousness of the disaster the district administration has placed all concerned departments on high alert Relief work is being conducted rapidly under the Incident Response System IRS protocolAs per the DMs directives SDM Kumkum Joshi reached the site during the night to supervise relief operations on the groundAuthorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and follow official instructionsWhile the cloudburst has caused extensive damage the administrations quick response and ongoing efforts are aimed at minimising loss and ensuring the safety of affected families Search for the missing individuals and support for the victims remain top prioritiesEarlier in August two people went missing after a cloudburst struck Mopata village under Dewal Tehsil of Chamoli district UttarakhandThe cloudburst reportedly damaged a residential house and a cowshed leading to the suspected burial of 15 to 20 livestock under the debris IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/cloudburst-in-dehraduns-karligaad-rescue-ops-underway-638720.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/tapkeshwar-mahadev-temple-ravaged-as-dehraduns-tamsa-river-swells-638778.html Dehradun Sep 16 The Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Uttarakhands Dehradun has suffered extensive damage after the Tamsa River swollen by torrential rains and a cloudburst in Sahastradhara inundated the temple premises Several feet of sand and debris entered the temple complex submerging the Shivling and leaving deep cracks in the wallsWhile officials confirmed that no loss of life has been reported so far the scale of destruction is being described as severe The water level which rose sharply in the early hours has now begun to recedeAccording to temple officials the rivers level started rising rapidly at around 500 AM leading to the complete submergence of the first floor of the temple complexThere has been huge damage The entire temple is damaged The Shivling is submerged under 34 feet of debris The water started rising at around 5 AM and the situation escalated as the water level reached the first floor of the temple priest Rajpal Giri told IANSAuthorities have urged temple priests and locals to stay away from the riverbank until weather conditions improveEverything has been destroyed except for the Shivling which is indeed submerged in sand All the chamber doors are blocked with water and sand The water has risen and 34 feet of sand or even more has entered the temple a local saidThe cloudburst that triggered the flood was reported late on Monday night in the Kalighat area of Sahastradhara a popular tourist destination in DehradunHeavy debris from the incident damaged two to three hotels and several shops in the main marketSimilar reports of destruction have come in from other parts of the state including Rishikesh and Haldwani where swollen rivers and debris have disrupted daily lifeEarlier in the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah held telephonic conversations with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to take stock of the situationBoth assured full cooperation from the Centre with the Prime Minister stating that the Union government stands firmly with Uttarakhand in this hour of disasterExpressing his gratitude CM Dhami said With the guidance and cooperation of the Prime Minister and the Home Minister relief work will be conducted more rapidly in the stateHe added that the administrative machinery is on full alert and that rescue and relief operations are being carried out on a war footingThe Chief Minister conducted a field inspection of the affected areas in Dehradun district on Tuesday accompanied by local MLAs and senior officials who briefed him on the scale of destructionTeams from the SDRF NDRF and the Public Works Department have been deployed with JCB machines and other equipment pressed into service to clear debris and aid relief efforts IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/tapkeshwar-mahadev-temple-ravaged-as-dehraduns-tamsa-river-swells-638778.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/automatic-sirens-in-andhra-villages-to-protect-people-from-lightning-floods-638823.html Amaravati Sep 16 Andhra Pradesh government is installing automatic sirens at village secretariats to protect citizens from lightning and floods a top official said on Tuesday A pilot project in one village has already shown excellent results with sirens operating through ISRO satellite support even without mobile signals Secretary Real Time Governance RTGS Katamneni Bhaskar saidEach system costs around Rs 2 lakh Statewide implementation would cost about Rs 340 crore but in the first phase vulnerable villages will be prioritised at a cost of Rs 1015 crore he said asking the district Collectors to monitor and support this initiativeAddressing the District Collectors on the second day of the Collectors Conference Bhaskar said that the state government is enhancing disaster preparedness and governance efficiency through RTGS Aware 20 advanced data systems and innovation hubsHe urged the district Collectors to fully utilise these cuttingedge tools to improve governance at the district levelThrough RTGS Aware 20 citizens are being continuously alerted about disasters cyclones lightning and weather changes Forecasts down to the mandal level including lightning strikes heavy rainfall and reservoir inflows are being provided in real timeHe said that a dedicated RTGS Aware website has been launched already widely used by private transport and logistics firms to plan operations He urged district administrations to leverage this system for greater local impactBhaskar informed that all districtlevel RTGS centres will be completed by the end of October Collectors were asked to personally review progress and ensure the timely completion of construction worksA centralised Data Lake with over 6 petabytes of data from government departments has been created linked to a realtime Data Lens dashboard This tool enables Collectors to access districtlevel data instantly eliminating duplication of efforts He instructed that no new data silos be created at the district level and that existing data must be integrated with the central systemTo make governance information accessible RTGS has developed an AIenabled single search bar with over 80 lakh government documents including GOs Citizens can access information from any department through this tool which also features voicebased interaction Collectors were directed to create awareness among the public on its usageThe state aims to achieve full mobile connectivity across tribal and remote areas within six months Bhaskar said steps are underway to immediately address connectivity gaps by constructing new mobile towers in underserved areasCollectors were also asked to give special attention to the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub being established at Amaravati Visakhapatnam Vijayawada Tirupati Anantapur and Rajahmundry These hubs will promote 20000 startups and generate nearly one lakh employment opportunities for the states youthRTGS is not just a monitoring mechanism it is a peoples tool for disaster preparedness governance transparency and futureready innovation District Collectors must ensure its full utilisation to bring visible results to citizens Bhaskar said IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/automatic-sirens-in-andhra-villages-to-protect-people-from-lightning-floods-638823.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-deploys-nodal-chairmen-for-flood-relief-rehabilitation-works-638469.html Chandigarh Sep 14 Punjab Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian on Sunday said the government has deputed nodal chairmen and members to assist in the assessment of flood damage and ensure effective execution of relief and rehabilitation works In a statement he said the unprecedented floods have caused massive destruction in PunjabThe government has identified 2303 villages that require urgent support for basic relief measures and resettlementFor this purpose nodal representatives have been appointed to work in coordination with district administrations and designated nodal gazetted officersThese chairmen and members will supervise distribution of relief material assist in assessing crop loss damage to houses and livestock and facilitate timely claims of affected families so that compensation and assistance are provided without any delay said the ministerHighlighting the governments seriousness towards rehabilitation Mundian said floodaffected people not only need immediate relief but also medical camps livelihood support and resettlement facilitiesHe underlined that nodal appointees will function as the supporting arm of the government in the villages ensuring quick medical assistance sanitation drives and restoration of essential services while also working to make livelihood options available for displaced familiesThe Revenue Minister directed all the Deputy Commissioners and SubDivisional Authorities to extend full cooperation to the nodal representatives by sharing relevant data and resources enabling smooth coordination at the village levelMeanwhile the government in a notification adopted measures that included cleanliness potable water supply and preventive healthrelated interventions to ensure restoration of normalcy in the towns of the stateAs per the notification directions have been given to all Commissioners of Municipal Corporations and others to take the task on a mission mode Amid the severe inundation and waterlogging owing to floods in the Ravi Beas Satluj and Ghaggar rivers as well as their tributaries and heavy rains Local Government Minister Ravjot Singh said one of the major tasks is to ensure cleanlinessHe said silt or sand along with other debris would be collected in towns where inundation occurredThe government has decided to initiate a special drive for the cleanliness of such silt and debris as well as road gullies and city drains by urban local bodies IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-deploys-nodal-chairmen-for-flood-relief-rehabilitation-works-638469.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/himachal-governor-distributes-relief-material-among-flood-hit-638511.html Dalhousie Sep 14 IANS Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Sunday distributed food and relief material among disasteraffected people in the auditorium of Banikhet Nagar Panchayat under Dalhousie subdivision in Chamba districtnbspAddressing the people the Governor said Himachal Pradesh has been becoming sensitive to natural disasters for the last few yearsnbspEmphasising the need for conservation and promotion of natural resources Governor Shukla said the frequency of disasters in the state has increased since 2023nbspThis has not only caused loss of life and wealth but development works have also been affectedHe said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has provided Rs 1500 crore to the state for relief and rehabilitation work at his last weeks visit to the statenbspHe also said that after visiting the disasteraffected districts the Prime Minister has also assured to give additional relief amount to the state on the basis of the assessment done by Union Ministers and interministerial central teamsnbspGovernor Shukla expressed gratitude to the Central government and the Uttar Pradesh government for sending food and relief material to the statenbspConsidering the demand for additional food and relief material he asked the public representatives to send the list to the office of the Secretary to the Governor the state Red Cross and the Deputy CommissionerThe Governor appreciated the morale and courage shown by the people of the area during the disasternbspHe said people faced adverse circumstances with patience courage and unity He expressed hope that all arrangements in the district will be normal in the next two to three monthsnbspHe also flagged off relief material vehicles for various areas from DalhousienbspGovernor Shukla took stock of affected areas He inspected various disasterhit sites of the National Highway 154A and the damaged area near Banikhet town Kakiyana village and the disasteraffected area near Chauhda He gave the necessary instructions to the officers https://dailyworld.in/disaster/himachal-governor-distributes-relief-material-among-flood-hit-638511.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 18:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/congress-mp-rahul-gandhi-to-visit-punjab-tomorrow-638535.html Chandigarh Sep 14 Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modis aerial survey of floodaffected areas of Punjab Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit the state on daylong visit on Monday He will be meeting floodaffected people in Amritsar and Gurdaspur the worst hit districts Rahul Gandhi is expected to interact with affected families and assess the damage on the groundEarlier Rahul Gandhi had expressed deep concern over the flood situation in Punjab and neighboring regionsIn a post on X he expressed grief over the loss of lives caused by heavy rains and floods in Punjab Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh offering condolences to the families of the deceased and wishing for the safe return of missing peopleHe urged the government to issue high alerts in all affected areas and speed up rescue operations to prevent further casualties and ensure timely aid He also called upon Congress leaders and workers to actively support relief efforts in coordination with the administrationResponding to Opposition leader Rahul Gandhis proposed visit Punjab BJP spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal raised pertinent questionsHe said the Congress the Aam Aadmi Party and other alliance partners currently govern eight states across the country He questioned how much financial assistance or relief material these governments have extended to Punjab during this crisisHe urged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Punjab Congress President Raja Warring to present this data publicly so that the people of Punjab may clearly know which parties genuinely stood with them in their time of distressHighlighting the contrast Baliawal noted that while both the state government and the Congress continuously question Central assistance they have not shown the will to extend help from states where they themselves are in powerHe said during the critical period when Punjab was inundated and people were suffering immense hardship Rahul Gandhi was abroad in MalaysiaAccording to Baliawal the timing of Rahul Gandhis Punjab visit now indicates a political spectacle rather than a sincere concern for the floodaffected populationHe underlined the Central government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already provided Punjab with Rs 1600 crore in immediate relief in addition to the Rs 12000 crore available with the state government under the State Disaster Response FundHe said BJPruled states such as Delhi Gujarat Goa and Haryana have each contributed Rs 5 crore to the Punjab Chief Ministers Relief Fund Alongside financial support several BJP governments have dispatched thousands of trucks and train wagons carrying rations and essential supplies for flood victimsThroughout this period BJP leaders and workers across Punjab have been continuously engaged in relief and rehabilitation efforts he added Baliawal said Rahul Gandhi must answer why Congressruled state governments have demonstrated indifference and apathy toward Punjabs sufferingHe emphasized that the people of Punjab deserve transparency on who truly stood by them in their hour of need IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/congress-mp-rahul-gandhi-to-visit-punjab-tomorrow-638535.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 20:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/union-mos-savitri-thakur-visits-flood-hit-himachal-reviews-progress-of-relief-work-638320.html New Delhi Sep 13 Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur on Saturday interacted with Himachal Pradesh families hit by natural disasters and reviewed relief works She listened to the concerns of the affected families who lost homes and livelihoods in the recent natural disasters including floods landslides and cloudbursts according to an official statementThe Minister inspected several locations along the KulluManali route covering Vaishno Mata Temple Sabzi Mandi Bandrol Raison Dohlu Nala Fozal Nala Duada Vihal Jatehar Vihal Patlikuhal Nalsu Nala Manalsu Nala Solang Palchang Samahan Bahang and the 14th 15th 16th and 17th Mile areas situated on the banks of the Beas RiverThese regions had suffered extensive damage to road connectivity due to heavy rainfall and landslides With the continuous efforts of the Central Government and the National Highways Authority of India NHAI repair and reconstruction of damaged roads are being undertaken on a war footingDuring the visit she interacted with affected families listened to their concerns and reviewed the progress of ongoing relief and rehabilitation measuresEarlier last week Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Himachal Pradesh to review flood and rainrelated damage and announced a Rs 1500 crore relief packageHe made an aerial survey of the flood and landslideaffected areas of Himachal Pradesh Later the Prime Minister held an official meeting in Kangra to review the relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken as well as assess overall damagePM Modi also announced advance release of the second instalments under the State Disaster Response Fund SDRF and PMKisan Samman NidhiThe Prime Minister met members of families affected by floods and landslides He offered his condolences to the next of kin who have lost their near and dear ones in the calamity and announced exgratia payments of Rs 2 lakh each to families of deceased and Rs 50000 for the seriously injured IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/union-mos-savitri-thakur-visits-flood-hit-himachal-reviews-progress-of-relief-work-638320.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 18:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/uttarakhand-natural-calamity-devastates-uttarkashi-damage-pegged-at-rs-845-crore-638159.html Uttarkashi Sep 12 The recent natural disaster in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand has dealt a severe blow to the regions economy and developmental activities say officials District Magistrate Prashant Kumar Arya has shared the information that the estimated loss so far stands at around Rs 845 crore The disaster has devastated roads bridges irrigation canals drinking water schemes and rural infrastructure projects he said Several houses in villages have been damaged while large portions of agricultural land and horticultural areas have been washed away The devastation has created a grave threat to the livelihoods of residentsArya assured that every possible assistance will be provided to affected families and reconstruction efforts will be launched on a war footingHe said We have allocated Rs 845 crore as relief funds for the district However this is not the final figure as the damage assessment is still ongoingThe District Magistrate further stated that the administration is coordinating closely with both the central and state governments to ensure that normalcy is restored as soon as possible in the affected regions The massive loss of Rs 845 crore not only highlights the severity of the natural disaster but also signals a deep social and economic crisis Recurrent natural disasters in the hilly regions continue to pose major challenges for local communities The biggest challenge now facing the government is recovery and rehabilitationChamoli also hit hard by disasterIn Chamoli district the disaster has also wreaked havoc Ankit Pandey District Supply Officer of Chamoli reported that relief operations are progressing swiftly in the affected areas of Tharali The department has supplied adequate amounts of food grains and approximately 2000 refreshment kits to the affected populationHe remarked In several areas roads have been damaged cutting off access In such locations ration kits have been dispatched through the Tehsil administration In addition to this relief materials are being airlifted via helicopters to reach inaccessible regionsPandey added that rations for the months of May and June through August had already been distributed However due to the flooding in Tharali some regions remain cut off due to road blockages While September rations have reached openaccess areas delivering supplies to remote blocked regions remains a challenge The administration is working tirelessly to ensure the swift delivery of relief materials to these isolated areas IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/uttarakhand-natural-calamity-devastates-uttarkashi-damage-pegged-at-rs-845-crore-638159.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/union-minister-bl-verma-reviews-flood-situation-in-punjab-638140.html Sahnewal Punjab Sep 12 Union Minister BL Verma on Friday visited Sasrali village in Sahnewal constituency in Punjab to personally review the flood situation and the measures being undertaken to protect the affected areas He inspected over 25 km of temporary embankments constructed with the active support of the villagers to safeguard their farmland and homesPritpal Singh Baliawal BJP spokesperson and Gagandeep Singh Kaint District Ludhiana Rural were also present during the inspection During the visit Pritpal Singh Baliawal apprised the minister about the extent of the devastation He informed that nearly 450 acres of fertile agricultural land had been washed away into the Sutlej river and categorically highlighted illegal mining in the region as the primary reason for such largescale destruction The minister interacted with residents and farmers of the affected areas assuring them of the Central governments full support He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi the BJPled government has already announced an additional relief package of Rs 1600 crore for Punjab over and above the Rs 12000 crore allocated under the State Disaster Response Fund SDRF He further assured that if any additional assistance is required the Central government stands firmly with the people of Punjab in this hour of need Union Minister Verma also appreciated the tireless efforts of BJP volunteers who have been working day and night alongside local villagers to provide relief and strengthen embankments He further distributed flood relief kits to the residents of Sasrali village Meanwhile state Revenue Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said that encouragingly people sheltering in relief camps are steadily moving back to their homes resulting in the number of operational camps dropping from 111 on September 11 to 100 on September 12 He said there is a noticeable decrease of 460 inmates in the relief camps pointing to gradual restoration of normalcy as families return to their homes He said the cumulative figure of evacuated persons has reached 23340 so far Currently 4125 people remain in governmentrun relief camps as against 4585 a day earlier He said that with no more affected crop area reported as per district reports the affected crop area has been assessed at 192380 hectares till date with no fresh area reported damaged during the last 24 hours The Cabinet Minister said that one missing person has been reported from Jalandhar while three persons are still reported missing from Pathankot IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/union-minister-bl-verma-reviews-flood-situation-in-punjab-638140.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pm-modi-to-visit-uttarakhand-today-to-inspect-flood-hit-areas-637776.html New Delhi Sep 11 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttarakhand on Thursday to review the devastation caused by the relentless monsoon that has battered every district of the state The Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in Dehradun on Thursday evening Around 415 pm he will undertake an aerial survey of the floodaffected regions to assess the extent of the damageLater at 5 pm he will chair a highlevel review meeting with state and central officials to evaluate the progress of relief and rehabilitation effortsOfficials confirmed that elaborate security arrangements have been made for the Prime Ministers visitUttarakhand has been reeling under severe monsoontriggered disasters for the past few months as cloudbursts landslides and flash floods left behind widespread destructionThe calamities have claimed several lives injured thousands and caused heavy damage to infrastructureAccording to government officials intense rainfall during August and September inflicted losses estimated at over Rs 5000 crore Roads schools and power lines were among the worsthit crippling multiple districtsBy early September the monsoon had claimed more than 80 lives while nearly 100 people remained missing the officials had saidA central government team had earlier visited the state to assess the damage and coordinate assistance measuresEarlier on Tuesday PM Modi also visited Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to conduct an inspection of the disasterhit areas and review the rescue and relief effortsThe Prime Ministers visit to Uttarakhand will take place after his highlevel meeting in Varanasi with Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra RamgoolamAt around 1130 am in Varanasi PM Modi will host his Ramgoolam who is on a state visit to India from September 916 The city is all decked up for the highlevel meeting with elaborate arrangements and decorationsThe meeting in the ancient city of Varanasi will highlight the civilisational connect spiritual linkages and enduring peopletopeople bonds that have long defined the special relationship between India and MauritiusDuring their bilateral discussions the two leaders are expected to review the entire spectrum of cooperation with particular emphasis on development partnership and capacity buildingThey will also explore new avenues of collaboration in healthcare education science and technology energy and infrastructure while giving special focus to renewable energy digital public infrastructure and the blue economyThe upcoming talks build upon the positive momentum of Prime Minister Modis state visit to Mauritius in March this year during which India and Mauritius elevated their ties to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pm-modi-to-visit-uttarakhand-today-to-inspect-flood-hit-areas-637776.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/as-flood-waters-start-receding-in-punjab-charities-focus-more-on-long-term-rehabilitation-637831.html Chandigarh Sep 11 As water from most of the marooned villages in Punjab has started receding and the communities impacted by catastrophic floods are provided with relief material to support daily living what they need now is longterm rehabilitation besides medical care to prevent health issues Field reports indicate a notable spike in the transmission of water and vectorborne diseases such as typhoid cholera and malaria among othersAlso there is a rise in snakebite cases Carcasses of hundreds of animals including buffalo and hens are now piled up in the villages farms posing outbreaks of disease and economic damageNumerous nonprofit organisations have been advocating good hygienic practices and safe food preparation techniques by educating communities largely rural not to use flood water to wash dishes brush teeth or wash and prepare foodThe sudden water releases from major dams Bhakra Pong and Ranjit Sagar after days of heavy rain in hilly areas resulted in flooding in the Sutlej Beas and Ravi rivers downstream breaching canals embankments and ruining matured paddy saplingsIt is the worst flood in four decades which claimed 53 lives and destroyed crops sown over 191 lakh hectares with 2185 affected villages in 22 districts and displaced 388466 peopleAccording to the government bulletin on Wednesday 91 more people were rescued taking the total number of evacuees to 23297At present 115 relief camps are operational across the state accommodating 4533 people Still farmers are unable to reach their houses as the connecting roads have been destroyed leaving them in suspense about the fate of their animalsBritainbased charity organisation is on the ground It has joined hands with doctors of the Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences of Jalandhar to reach out to floodaffected areas with timely medical aidI had more than 20 buffalo and many hens in my farmhouse When I visited the shed days after the floods many of them died due to flood water or starvation said Nachattar Singh a distressed farmer in a village in FerozepurHe said most of the villages fled from their homes and have not come back as the mud is dangerousThe carcasses have begun to decompose he addedEnvironmentalist Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal who hogged the limelight after reviving the almost dead 160kmlong Kali Bein a rivulet sacred to the Sikhs has been on the ground in Sultanpur Lodhis Mand for nearly a monthWith water starting to recede he asked the sangat to voluntarily offer soil diesel tractortrailers sacks etc for the village rehabilitation projectsIn a video posted on his Facebook page on Thursday he was riding on a motorboat just above the submerged paddy fieldsWith the decline in waterlogging even the plying of boats is becoming difficult Punjab has 900 km of earthen embankments along the Sutlej Beas Ravi and Ghaggar rivers These include 226 km along the Sutlej 164 km along the Ravi 104 km along the Beas and nearly 100 km along the Ghaggar In addition there are about 300 km of temporary embankments around smaller rivers and streams These embankments were built in the 1950s and 60s but this years floods have broken all previous water recordsRajya Sabha member Sant Seechewal suggested that to strengthen these embankments permanent roads should be built on them and trees planted along the wayAccording to him the simplest way to prevent floods is to plant at least five trees in every field or at each tubewellPunjab has about 14 million tubewells and if five trees are planted at each it would increase to 7 million trees These trees would help reduce floods and also ensure timely rainfallWith the receding of floodwater Sakshi Sawhney Amritsars first woman Deputy Commissioner told IANS that now medical teams and ASHA workers are visiting doortodoor to deliver medicines to families and raise awareness about health measures like drinking clean water protecting against mosquitoes and maintaining personal hygieneTeams of global disaster relief charities have been working for those displaced by providing temporary shelters until their homes can be repairedThey have procured boats from Dubai to reach out to victims and are providing basic household amenities like bedding furniture sanitation facilities and cooking equipmentFinancial assistance and support programmes are also provided to help floodaffected people rebuild their livesObservers say the disaster has not changed Punjab in fact Punjab has changed the disasterPunjab has changed the way of dealing with the floods the observers saidVishal Gulati can be contacted at vishalgiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/as-flood-waters-start-receding-in-punjab-charities-focus-more-on-long-term-rehabilitation-637831.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pm-modi-announces-rs-1-200-crore-financial-aid-for-flood-hit-uttarakhand-637906.html New Delhi Sep 11 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced a financial assistance of Rs 1200 crore for Uttarakhand during his visit to Dehradun to review the flood situation and damage caused due to cloudbursts rains and landslides in affected areasnbspPM Modi also announced an exgratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50000 for those seriously injured in the floods and related disasters said an officialnbspThe Prime Minister emphasised the need for a multidimensional approach to help the entire region and its people recover This would include measures such as rebuilding homes under the PM Awas Yojana restoring national highways reconstructing schools providing relief through the PMNRF and distributing mini kits for livestockUnder the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin financial assistance will be extended under Special Project submitted by the Government of Uttarakhand for reconstruction of houses in rural areas to eligible households whose houses have been damaged due to floods said the statementnbspThe Union Government has already sent InterMinisterial Central teams to visit Uttarakhand to assess the extent of damage and based on their detailed report further assistance will be considerednbspThe Prime Minister expressed his condolences to the family members of those who have lost their lives in the natural calamity and stated that the Union Government will work closely with the State Governments at this difficult time and extend all possible assistanceThe Prime Minister met families from Uttarakhand who had been affected by the recent natural calamities including landslides and floodsnbspHe conveyed his solidarity with all those who had suffered and offered heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved onesnbspThe Prime Minister declared that children orphaned by the recent floods and landslides will receive assistance through the PM CARES for Children scheme ensuring their longterm care and welfarenbspThe Prime Minister also stated that the assistance under the purview of the Disaster Management Act and Rules including advance disbursements to the States being announced at this stage are for the interim periodThe Central government will further review the assessment based on the memorandum of the State as well as the report of the Central teamsnbspHe appreciated the efforts of the personnel of NDRF SDRF Army State administration and other serviceoriented organisations for making efforts in immediate relief and responsenbspThe Prime Minister acknowledged the gravity of the situation and assured that the Central Government will make all efforts to address the situation https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pm-modi-announces-rs-1-200-crore-financial-aid-for-flood-hit-uttarakhand-637906.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/with-decline-in-water-levels-relief-works-accelerated-says-punjab-govt-637754.html Chandigarh Sep 10 With a decline in rainfall and water levels the Punjab government on Wednesday accelerated relief rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts enabling floodhit families to gradually return to normal life Cabinet minister Harjot Singh Bains said 100 per cent road connectivity electricity and water supply have been restored in floodaffected villages of the Anandpur Sahib constituency Residents of SinghpurPlassi have begun returning from relief camps to their homes He said connectivity to cutoff villages such as Harsa Bela Patti Dulchi and Bela Shiv Singh is being restored and the wooden bridge at Bela Dhyani would soon be replaced with a motorable bridge He said fumigation and spraying of medicines have been completed special vaccination drives by health and animal husbandry teams are underway and 10 truckloads of fodder have already been distributed Special girdawari crop loss survey is being carried out by revenue officials and compensation will be disbursed based on its report Cabinet ministers Balbir Singh and Lal Chand Kataruchak distributed financial aid of Rs 51000 each to 12 affected families in Baknour Pamma Ambi Khattkaran Kolian Adda and Anyal villages of the Bhoa constituency During their visit they interacted with local people listened to their concerns and reiterated the governments commitment to providing concrete solutions Cabinet minister Barinder Kumar Goyal while reviewing the situation near villages along the Ghaggar river said the government has strengthened river embankments which have saved nearby villages and towns from major damage even though water levels remained above the danger mark for several days He said the government and district administration are on full alert ensuring immediate sandbagging or any other necessary measures wherever required Officials have been deployed at every km along the Ghaggars embankments to address any issue promptly Cabinet minister Mohinder Bhagat while presiding over a meeting at the District Administrative Complex in Jalandhar directed revenue officers to verify claims concerning damage to houses caused by rain and floods so that no affected family is deprived of compensation He instructed patwaris to conduct doortodoor inspections and reaffirmed that the government stands firmly with every affected family during this crisis IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/with-decline-in-water-levels-relief-works-accelerated-says-punjab-govt-637754.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/after-17-days-of-weather-disruptions-schools-in-jammu-reopen-637564.html Jammu Sep 10 After remaining closed for 17 days since August 24 schools in Jammu division reopened on Wednesday bringing relief to parents and joy on the faces of children as they met classmates after the forced recess The Director of School Education Jammu had announced preparations for the reopening of schools and staff were asked to report on duty on September 8HeadmastersPrincipals of various educational institutions were asked to conduct a thorough safety and security audit of the buildings before offline classes resumeChief education officers had been asked to oversee daytoday activities and submit compliance reports to ensure readinessThe closure of schools in the Jammu division was a consequence of heavy rains flash floods mudslides and landslides since August 24Unprecedented rainfall and cloudbursts caused huge damage to life and infrastructure both public and private With the overall improvement in weather the focus of the authorities has now returned to normal academic activitiesHowever abundant precautions had been ordered to be taken towards structural safety checks before welcoming students backThe reopening of schools in Jammu marks an important step towards recovery after days of disruption with the administration underlining its commitment to safeguarding children while ensuring that the academic calendar stays on trackMeanwhile the Yatra to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra town of Reasi district remained suspended for the 16th day on WednesdayThe yatra had been suspended on the day the landslide hit the route of the shrineMost of the Yatris had returned to Katra base camp on August 26 but many had taken shelter at Ardhkunwari on the route where the landslide struck killing 35 pilgrimsThe strategic JammuSrinagar highway remained closed for the last seven days although it was partially restored before that by laying a bypass along the damaged highwayThe closure has adversely affected the supply of essential supplies into the Valley while apple growers are worried as the nonavailability of transport to the markets outside JampK will rot most of this years crop for want of transportation IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/after-17-days-of-weather-disruptions-schools-in-jammu-reopen-637564.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/centre-seeks-more-time-on-loan-waiver-for-wayanad-landslide-victims-637607.html Kochi Sep 10 The Central government on Wednesday has once again sought more time to decide on the waiver of bank loans taken by victims of the MundakkaiChooralmala landslide disaster in Wayanad When the matter came up before the Kerala High Court the Union government requested an additional three weeks to file its response The Centre explained that there was uncertainty over which ministry had the authority to take a final call on the issue leading to delays in arriving at a decisionThe Court however reminded the Centre that Kerala Bank had already written off loans of disasteraffected families setting an example that could be followed by othersObserving that the matter cannot be prolonged indefinitely the High Court directed that the petition would be taken up again after three weeksThe demand for waiving loans of victims has been a longpending one with survivors and families of the deceased urging both the state and the Central governments for urgent reliefIn April the High Court had criticised the Union government and the National Disaster Management Authority for inaction and urged them to emulate Kerala Banks example which wrote off Rs 5 crore worth of loans owed by affected residentsAccording to court records 12 banks collectively hold 3220 accounts in the landslidehit region with total exposure amounting to Rs 3530 croreThe bench had earlier reminded the Centre of its responsibility as the chief executive in a welfare state urging it to aid citizens who lost their livelihoods instead of allowing banks to adopt a Shylockian approach towards borrowersThe July 30 2024 disaster decimated four villages injured hundreds claimed over 200 lives and left 32 people still missingIncidentally in March this year on the part of the state governments Wayanad rehabilitation programme Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan laid the foundation stone for the project which aims to provide 1000 sqft houses on seven cents of land each to 402 select beneficiariesDuring his speech CM Vijayan criticised the Union government for failing to provide adequate disaster relief as the state received no Central aid and had only loans that the state must repay IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/centre-seeks-more-time-on-loan-waiver-for-wayanad-landslide-victims-637607.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-bjp-blames-govt-for-presenting-irrational-data-to-secure-central-aid-for-floods--637677.html Chandigarh Sep 10 IANS Punjab BJP Chief Sunil Jakhar on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party AAP government accusing it of presenting irrational data to secure central aid which is ultimately harming the people now and will continue to do so in the futurenbspDespite this Prime Minister Narendra Modi has provided Rs 1600 crore immediate relief to the state and assured further assistance upon receiving additional proposalsTargeting AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal BJP leader Jakhar said Repeating the same lie over and over doesnt make it truenbspHe added that such baseless and factually inaccurate reports have sidelined Punjabs real issuesnbspBJP leader Jakhar told the media that the Chief Secretary KAP Sinha claimed damages of Rs 13289 crore before the Prime Minister while Punjab Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian pegged the figure at Rs 20000 croreThis arbitrary presentation of figures reflects the AAP governments irresponsible approachnbspThe State BJP Chief said that the Punjab government demanded Rs 5043 crore for rural development in floodaffected villages where as in 202223 it spent only Rs 1156 crore in all 13500 villages while in 202324 it spent Rs 778 crorenbspSimilarly over the past threeandahalf years the AAP government spent just Rs 500 crore on roads through the Punjab Mandi Board he addedThe AAP government now demanded Rs 1022 crore for repairing just floodaffected village roads despite recently announcing that Rs 800 crore would be used to repair 8000 km of rural roads he saidnbspThese contradictory and baseless figures expose the state governments theatrics and lack of seriousness BJP leader Jakhar addednbspChallenging Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns claim that the Central government owes Punjab Rs 60000 crore calling it absolutely a bogus claim he saidnbspHe questioned the Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema that if state government really believes that Central government owes Punjab Rs 60000 crore then why he did not raise this issue during the GST Council meeting on September 3nbspQuoting Water Resources Minister Barinder Goyal BJP leader Jakhar said the state governments claim that Rs 230 crore received from the Centre was spent on flood management before the monsoonnbspHe added that the state governments failure to utilise these funds properly led to widespread devastation in PunjabBJP leader Jakhar highlighted that Rs 12000 crore of SDRF received from the Centre has not been utilised for flood mitigation efforts but has been squandered on publicity stunts and other purposesnbspBy citing regulations the state government is now trying to cover up its mismanagementnbspHe said that in 2023 CM Mann announced Rs 15000 per acre as compensation but only Rs 6800 was disbursed which it received from the Central governmentnbspThe Chief Minister must now clarify the source of the promised Rs 20000 per acre compensation he added https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-bjp-blames-govt-for-presenting-irrational-data-to-secure-central-aid-for-floods--637677.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pm-modis-flood-relief-package-less-than-8-pc-of-loss-says-punjab-congress-637501.html Chandigarh Sep 9 Leader of Opposition in Punjab Partap Singh Bajwa on Tuesday slammed the Union government for announcing only Rs 1600 crore as relief for the state that faced the devastating floods He termed this a cruel joke when the state has suffered losses worth nearly Rs 20000 crore Against this backdrop the Centres announcement amounts to less than eight per cent of the damages a fraction of what the state urgently requiresCongress legislator Bajwa reminded the nation that Punjab has always stood tall in Indias serviceWith just two per cent of the countrys population it contributes between 1519 per cent of Indias wheat and 1113 per cent of its rice ensuring food security for millions Nearly eight per cent of the soldiers safeguarding Indias borders come from Punjab It was Punjab that led the Green Revolution ensuring India never faced hunger again and it is Punjabs sons who have shed blood from the freedom struggle to Kargil he said in a post on XPunjab has always placed the nation above self by filling its granaries by sending its soldiers to the frontlines and by leading national progress Yet when Punjab faces one of its worst disasters the Centre responds with crumbs Bajwa said in a statementHe added This is not about numbers alone It is about dignity and justice Farmers who fed India now stand devastated and families who sent soldiers to guard the nation have lost their homes Punjab deserves fairness recognition and genuine support not symbolic aidBajwa demanded that the Union government must also immediately release the Rs 60000 crore pending funds that rightfully belong to Punjab under GST compensation the Rural Development Fund RDF and other central schemesHe said these withheld funds if released without delay would provide Punjab the financial strength to stand back on its feet and rebuild lives livelihoods and infrastructureHe urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to act with statesmanship revise the relief package in line with the magnitude of losses and release Punjabs pending dues so that the state which feeds and defends India is not left abandoned in its darkest hour IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pm-modis-flood-relief-package-less-than-8-pc-of-loss-says-punjab-congress-637501.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pm-modi-to-meet-11-month-old-neetika-the-face-of-himachal-natural-disaster-637275.html Kangra Himachal Pradesh Sep 9 She was just 11 months old fast asleep when the raging waters came calling Her parents and grandmother stepped out to divert the flood that threatened their home They never returned Only the baby remained untouched as if the monsoon fury had paused at her cradle When Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday at noon Neetika will be among the 21 survivors he meets The little girl now in the care of relatives is the only surviving member of her family after the July disaster that ravaged the hill state leaving hundreds of families homeless and tourists stranded Her presence fragile yet unbroken has come to symbolise both the devastation and the miracle of survival For Himachal Pradesh shes the face of a tragedy that statistics cannot capture She had a miraculous escape on the intervening night of June 30 and July 1 when a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst struck Talwara village in Gohar subdivision in Mandi district Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting floodaffected regions of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to review the ongoing disaster response and rehabilitation efforts following severe monsoontriggered floods and landslides that have wreaked havoc across northern India The youngest survivor Neetika whose parents Ramesh Kumar 31 and Radha Devi 24 along with her grandmother Poonam Devi 59 were struck by a landslide and swept all three away The body of her father was found close to the house but her mother and grandmother remain untraceable A photo of SubDivisional Magistrate SDM Samritika Negi holding Neetika in her arms has gone viral capturing hearts across India The child is currently being raised by her aunt Kirna Devi who resides in the same village where the disaster struck Neetika has been declared a child of the state meaning the government has pledged full support for her upbringing education and professional studies An official privy to the development told IANS that at the Gaggal airport near Kangra where the Prime Minister is coming at around 2 pm he will meet 21 survivors of landslides and flash floods Also hes chairing a meeting with state and central government functionaries to review the damage and assess the loss from natural disasters Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu and senior BJP leaders led by Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur and state party chief Rajeev Bindal are also set to attend the meeting PM Modi is expected to do an aerial survey of Mandi Kullu and Chamba the states worstaffected districts The youngest survivor belongs to the Seraj Assembly constituency of BJP leader Jairam Thakur who played a crucial role in facilitating the Prime Ministers Office to compile the list of survivors The other survivors who are likely to meet the Prime Minister include Mukesh from Thunag village in Mandi district who lost the entire family members comprising parents wife and a child The other survivors are Inder Singh from Nachan and Krishna from Mandi town While the former lost wife and three daughters in a landslide and the latter lost two sons a daughterinlaw and a grandson Just ahead of the Prime Ministers visit to the state a massive landslide occurred in Sharmani village in Kullus Nirmand claiming one life and three were rescued Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu said the state has suffered a loss of over Rs 5000 crore with the maximum damage to the National Highways Authority of India NHAI highways Also state roads have been badly impacted Terrifying visuals of landslides sweeping away several multistorey buildings and hundreds of people being evacuated and rescuers searching for people feared missing in the northern Himalayan state were common in the July August and September calamity which claimed 371 deaths 41 missing and extensive infrastructure damage across the stateVishal Gulati can be contacted at vishalgiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pm-modi-to-meet-11-month-old-neetika-the-face-of-himachal-natural-disaster-637275.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flood-hit-farmers-in-delhi-to-get-compensation-soon-cm-rekha-gupta-637329.html New Delhi Sep 9 IANS Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that her government is preparing to provide compensation to farmers whose crops got damaged by rain and floodnbspSpeaking to reporters CM Gupta said Farmers will be offered relief The government is working overtime to get back on their feet all those who have been affected by the floodnbspHer comforting words for troubled farmers come close to a demand by the Delhi Congress to provide compensation at the rate of Rs 1 lakh per acre for crop damagenbspAppreciating the nonstop efforts put in by the administration for rain and flood relief CM Gupta said We need to do more in relief work and want to ensure that victims are resettled in their homes at the earliestEarlier the Chief Minister announced plans to institute awards for topperforming government officialsnbspIn this mission to make Delhi a prosperous and developed capital we are all working together as a united team To promote this spirit our government will honour and encourage officials who perform outstandingly in categories such as Best Engineer Best Department Best SDM Best DM and others every year she announcednbspIn a message on X she said Today a detailed review meeting was held at the Delhi Secretariat with DMs SDMs SubRegistrars and officials of the Revenue Department regarding various development works and issues related to public welfareFrom the successful management of the Kanwar Yatra to emergency situations like heavy rainfall and rising water levels of the Yamuna our officials have served the people of Delhi with dedication and promptness round the clock It is this team spirit that keeps Delhi safe and capable she saidnbspOur next goal is to successfully conduct significant events like Ramlila and Durga Puja with full dignity and in an organised manner she saidnbspThe Chief Minister said that clear instructions have been given to the officials to maintain continuous and effective monitoring of every aspectnbspNo form of disorder should occur and transparency must be given the highest priority in all tasks she said https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flood-hit-farmers-in-delhi-to-get-compensation-soon-cm-rekha-gupta-637329.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/overloaded-with-feelings-pm-modi-meets-infant-neetika-orphaned-in-himachal-cloudburst-tragedy-637358.html Kangra Himachal Pradesh Sep 9 IANS Moved by the plight and overloaded with feelings Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met 11monthold Neetika the lone survivor of her family in the Himachal floods and softly tapped her facenbspThe child looked back with innocence unaware of the weight of loss she carried her parents and grandmother never returned the night the raging waters camenbspNeetika had been fast asleep in her cradle when the deluge struck their home in July Her parents and grandmother had stepped out to battle the flood but never made it back Only the baby remained untouched as if the fury had paused at her bedside Now in the care of relatives Neetika has become more than a survivorShe is a symbol of both devastation and hope the child the floods could not take and the face of a tragedy numbers alone cannot tellnbspPrime Minister Modi came to Himachal Pradesh and met Neetika whose aunt was offered sweets by the Prime Minister amidst the presence of Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu and Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur besides survivors of several natural calamities reported in the state from July onwardsnbspThe little girl now in the care of relatives is the only surviving member of her family after the July disaster that ravaged the hill state leaving hundreds of families homeless and tourists strandedHer presence fragile yet unbroken has come to symbolise both the devastation and the miracle of survivalnbspFor Himachal Pradesh shes the face of a tragedy that statistics cannot capture She had a miraculous escape on the intervening night of June 30 and July 1 when a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst struck Talwara village in Gohar subdivision in Mandi districtnbspPrime Minister Modi visited floodaffected regions of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to review the ongoing disaster response and rehabilitation efforts following severe monsoontriggered floods and landslides that have wreaked havoc across northern IndiaAfter meeting survivors and state government functionaries led by Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena who gave a detailed presentation about the situation of monsoon fury that left a trail of widespread destructionnbspOfficial data says 136 landslides 95 flash floods and 45 cloudbursts have caused largescale damage to both public infrastructure and private property since the start of the monsoons on June 20nbspCurrently 615 roads are closed including four national highways while 1748 electricity transformers and 461 water schemes were impactednbspBesides floodaffected people the Prime Minister also interacted with the National Disaster Response Force NDRF the SDRF and the Aapda Mitra team at the Gaggal airport near Kangra townUndertook an aerial survey to assess the situation in the wake of flooding and landslides in Himachal Pradesh We stand firmly with the people in this difficult time and all efforts are being made to ensure continuous support to those affected the Prime Minister wrote on XnbspThe youngest survivor Neetika whose parents Ramesh Kumar 31 and Radha Devi 24 along with her grandmother Poonam Devi 59 were struck by a landslide and swept all three awaynbspThe body of her father was found close to the house but her mother and grandmother remain untraceableA photo of SubDivisional Magistrate SDM Samritika Negi holding Neetika in her arms has gone viral capturing hearts across IndianbspThe child is currently being raised by her aunt Kirna Devi who resides in the same village where the disaster struck She brought the child for meeting with the Prime MinisternbspNeetika has been declared a child of the state meaning the government has pledged full support for her upbringing education and professional studiesnbspAn official privy to the development told IANS that at the Gaggal airport the Prime Minister met 21 survivors of landslides and flash floods Before reaching the airport PM Modi did an aerial survey of Mandi Kullu and Chamba the states worstaffected districtsThe youngest survivor belongs to the Seraj Assembly constituency of BJP leader Jairam Thakur who played a crucial role in facilitating the Prime Ministers Office to compile the list of survivorsnbspThe other survivors who met the Prime Minister include Mukesh from Thunag village in Mandi district who lost the entire family members comprising parents wife and a child The other survivors are Inder Singh from Nachan and Krishna from Mandi town While the former lost wife and three daughters in a landslide and the latter lost two sons a daughterinlaw and a grandsonnbspJust ahead of the Prime Ministers visit to the state a massive landslide occurred in Sharmani village in Kullus Nirmand claiming one life and three were rescuedChief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu said the state has suffered a loss of over Rs 4500 crore with the maximum damage to the National Highways Authority of India NHAI highways Also state roads have been badly impactednbspTerrifying visuals of landslides sweeping away several multistorey buildings and hundreds of people being evacuated and rescuers searching for people feared missing in the northern Himalayan state were common in the July August and September calamity which claimed 371 deaths 41 missing and extensive infrastructure damage across the stateVishal Gulati can be contacted at vishalgiansin https://dailyworld.in/disaster/overloaded-with-feelings-pm-modi-meets-infant-neetika-orphaned-in-himachal-cloudburst-tragedy-637358.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/three-soldiers-killed-in-siachen-avalanche-637417.html Srinagar Sep 9 Three soldiers were killed when an avalanche hit the Siachen Glacier in the Union Territory of Ladakh on Tuesday Their bodies have been recovered and inquest proceedings will follow an official told IANS over the phone from LehKnown as the worlds highest and most challenging battlefield the Siachen Glacier is located in the eastern Karakoram range of the Himalayas just northeast of the point NJ9842 where the Line of Control LoC between India and Pakistan ends in northeastern KashmirAt 76 km it is the longest glacier in the Karakoram and the secondlongest in the worlds nonpolar areas It falls from an altitude of 5753 m 18875 ft above sea levelThe entire Siachen Glacier with all major passes has been under the control of India as part of Ladakh since 1984Pakistan Army controls the region west of Saltoro Ridge lying west of the glacier with Pakistani posts located 1 km below more than 100 Indian posts on the ridgeThe glaciers region is the highest battleground on Earth where Pakistan and India have fought intermittently since April 1984India launched Operation Meghdoot to occupy Siachen Glacier in 1984 Then due to the Pakistani incursions during the Kargil War in 1999 India further strengthened its position in Siachen Glacier to ward off any attempts by the Pakistan army to occupy the glacierManmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area during which he called for a peaceful resolution of the problem APJ Abdul Kalam became the first President to visit the areaAfter that Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited SiachenTemperatures drop to minus 50 degrees Celsius in the Siachen Glacier during the winter months IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/three-soldiers-killed-in-siachen-avalanche-637417.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pm-modi-announces-assistance-of-rs-1-600-crore-for-flood-hit-punjab-637419.html Gurdaspur Sep 9 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a financial assistance of Rs 1600 crore for floodhit Punjab besides Rs 12000 crore already in the states kitty There will be an advance release of the second instalment of the State Disaster Response Fund SDRF and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi PM Modi also announced an exgratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50000 to the seriously injured in the floods and natural calamitiesnbspHe announced that children orphaned due to the recent floods and landslides will receive comprehensive support under the PM CARES for Children scheme This will ensure their longterm welfare The Prime Minister conducted an aerial survey of floodaffected areas in the stateLater he held a review meeting here with officials and elected representatives PM Modi reviewed the relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken as well as assessed the damage that has occurred in the statenbspThe Prime Minister emphasised the need for a multidimensional approach to help the entire region and its people recover This would include measures such as rebuilding homes under the PM Awas Yojana restoring national highways reconstructing schools providing relief through the PMNRF and distributing mini kits for livestocknbspRecognising the critical need to support the agricultural community additional assistance will be provided specifically targeted at farmers who currently lack power connections For bores which have been silted over or swept away support for refurbishing would be extended under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana on a project mode as per a specific proposal from the state governmentFor bore pumps that are running on diesel convergence with MNRE for solar panels and support will be facilitated for microirrigation under the Per Drop More Crop guidelinesnbspUnder the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin financial assistance will be extended under Special Project submitted by the state government for reconstruction of houses in rural areas to eligible household s whose houses have been damaged due to floods Government schools damaged in the recent floods in Punjab will be financially supported under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan The state government is required to provide all requisite supporting information as per guidelinesnbspConstruction of recharge structures for water harvesting will be undertaken extensively in Punjab under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari program This will be aimed at repairing damaged recharge structures and constructing additional water harvesting structures These efforts will enhance rainwater harvesting and ensure longterm water sustainabilityThe Union government has also sent InterMinisterial Central teams to visit Punjab to assess the extent of damage and based on their detailed report further assistance will be considerednbspThe Prime Minister expressed his condolences to the family members of those who have lost their lives in the natural calamity and stated that the Union Government will work closely with the state governments in this difficult time and extend all possible assistancenbspThe Prime Minister also met families from Punjab who were affected by the calamities and floods He expressed his complete solidarity with all those who had suffered and expressed deep sorrow for those who had lost their close onesThe Prime Minister said all assistance under disaster management rules is being made including advance disbursements to the states He appreciated the efforts of the personnel of the NDRF the SDRF the Indian Army the state administration and other serviceoriented organisations for making efforts in immediate relief and responsenbspThe Central government will further review the assessment based on the memorandum of the state as well as the report of the Central teamsnbspEarlier in the day Prime Minister Modi visited disasterhit Himachal Pradesh to review the situation and damage caused due to cloudbursts rains and landslides and announced a financial assistance of Rs 1500 crore for the statePM Modi also announced an exgratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50000 to the seriously injured in the floods and natural calamitiesnbspThe Prime Minister also did an aerial survey of floodhit areas of Himachal Later PM Modi had an official meeting at the Gaggal airport near Dharamsala to review the relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken as well as assess the damage that had occurred in Himachal Pradesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pm-modi-announces-assistance-of-rs-1-600-crore-for-flood-hit-punjab-637419.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pm-modi-to-visit-himachal-punjab-tomorrow-to-review-flood-situation-637212.html ChandigarhShimla Sep 8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will first visit Himachal Pradesh and then Punjab to review the floodrelated situation He will undertake an aerial survey of the flood and landslidehit areas in Himachal Pradesh too sources in the BJP saidAt around 130 pm the Prime Minister will reach Kangra in Himachal Pradesh where he will meet officials and chair a highlevel review meeting on the situation He will also meet floodaffected people and the NDRF the SDRF and Aapda Mitra team thereThen the PM will conduct an aerial survey of the flood affected areas in Punjab around 3 pmHe will arrive in Gurdaspur around 415 pm where he will hold discussions with senior officials and chair a review meeting on the ground situation said the BJPHe will also interact with floodaffected people as well as central disaster management agencies in GurdaspurThe Prime Ministers direct review is aimed at closely monitoring relief and rehabilitation efforts to support the people of the two states during this difficult time said the partyAhead of the Prime Ministers visit Punjab Cabinet minister and Aam Aadmi Party State President Aman Arora made an appeal to come with Rs 20000 crore relief package citing that mere flood tourism wont suffice in addressing the states dire situation which the state BJP leadership and Union Ministers had already over exploited the photo opsArora said On the behalf of over 3 crore citizens of Punjab I warmly welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi who are coming to visit floodaffected areas of Punjab but I would humbly request him to not reduce the crisis to mere flood tourism for photo opportunities The Prime Minister must come with Rs 20000 crore package if he considers Punjab is the integral part of the India and he really cares about PunjabHe also demanded the immediate release of Rs 60000 crore stalled funds which includes Rs 50000 crore in revenue losses due to implementation of the Goods and Services Tax GST regime and Rs 8000 crore withheld in Rural Development Fund RDF and Market Development Fund MDF during past three and half yearsHe highlighted that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also wrote a letter to Central government to release the stalled fundsHe also demanded a hike in flood compensation as over 450 lakh acres of farmland has submerged over 3 lakh livestock have been affected and hundreds houses damaged by the delugeMeanwhile Leader of the Opposition in Himachal Pradesh Jairam Thakur reviewed preparations relating to the Prime Ministers visitIn an informal interaction with the media in Dharamsala BJP leader Thakur expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for visiting the state and inspecting disasteraffected areasOn behalf of the entire Himachal Pradesh we are grateful to the Prime Minister for standing with us in crisis and sharing our griefFormer Chief Minister Thakur said he will apprise the Prime Minister of the damage to public and private property to enable the state to get the maximum financial assistanceHe thanked the Prime Minister for providing central agencies the NDRF the Indian Army the Indian Air Force for relief and rescue operationsThe BJP leader said this time the disaster has given irreparable wounds IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pm-modi-to-visit-himachal-punjab-tomorrow-to-review-flood-situation-637212.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/heavy-rains-trigger-flood-alert-in-kheda-anand-1-500-evacuated-637077.html Ahmedabad Sep 8 Heavy rains in Gujarats upper catchment areas have triggered a floodlike situation in the Sabarmati and Vatrak rivers following the release of water from Dharoi Dam Vasna Barrage and Sant Sarovar Around 1500 residents of Rasikpura and Pathapura villages in Kheda district were evacuated overnight and shifted to a shelter in Hariyala village where arrangements for food and accommodation were madeAuthorities have issued flood alerts in 8 villages of Kheda and 13 villages of Anand with instructions to keep shelter homes readyAccording to the Water Resources Department 94240 cusecs of water was released from Dharoi Dam and 96625 cusecs from Sant SarovarThe inflow has pushed the Sabarmati Rivers water level up by nearly 35 lakh cusecs Currently 27 gates of the Vasna Barrage have been opened releasing 47590 cusecs downstreamIn Anand district waters of the Mahi River entered Umeta and Khadol villages of Anklav taluka submerging the Mahisagar Mata temple Eleven villages in Khambhat Bay and Tarapur have also been put on alert The District Collector along with senior officials visited Baroda and Palla villages in Matar taluka to review preparednessHealth police power water supply and road departments have been instructed to remain on high alert Citizens have been urged to stay away from rivers and waterlogged areas and to contact the control room in case of emergencyAs of September 5 Kheda district recorded significant rainfall with Nadiad receiving 33 mm total 1727 mm Kapadvanj 41 mm 1097 mm Kathlal 34 mm 1015 mm Matar 20 mm 914 mm Mahudha 15 mm 1113 mm and Kheda 13 mm 605 mm bringing the districts average rainfall to 9659 mmMeanwhile the major dams in the region reported high inflows and outflows Dharoi Dam registered a water level of 18779 m with an inflow of 62980 cusecs and outflow of 35202 cusecs Kadana Dam stood at 12687 m with 173545 cusecs inflow and 147768 cusecs outflow Panam Dam at 12715 m with 48908 cusecs inflow and 50508 cusecs outflow Wanakbori Weir at 7155 m with 246724 cusecs inflow and 246024 cusecs outflow and Vasna Barrage at 131 ft with 106830 cusecs inflow and 93658 cusecs outflow IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/heavy-rains-trigger-flood-alert-in-kheda-anand-1-500-evacuated-637077.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/sikh-principle-daswandh-stronger-than-punjab-floods-637134.html Chandigarh Sep 8 Its the basic rule of Punjabiat to be charitable and serve selflessly those in need It is this rule that keeps hope and community resilience alive despite the devastation caused by monsoon fury in Punjab The state is witnessing one of the worst floods in recent history with thousands of homes submerged or damaged crops destroyed and thousands of families displaced and their livestock dead The battling spirit is shown by the Sikh principle of Daswandh where a minimum 10 per cent of ones income is given to sewa in the name of their GuruAt the core of Sikhism lies the philosophy of selfless service known as sewa Scores of nonprofit organisations both domestic and international religious organisations the youth celebrities political parties and even survivors who have now turned into rescuers are on the ground along with government agencies delivering emergency meals clean water medical care and temporary shelterThey now aim to support for months to rebuild homes restore farms and restart livelihoodsSakshi Sawhney Amritsars first woman Deputy Commissioner is the face of frontline flood relief operations by supporting thousands in rescuing people from marooned houses spending days in relief camps and personally influencing elders women and children to move to safer placesNarrating a story of courage to survive and stay strong in the aftermath of tragedy Sakshi Sawhney told IANS she was impressed with the courage of survivorsWhen we reach them in their homes and plead with them to vacate and move to relief camps their first question to us is about our wellbeing and then they offer us tea Their spirit to survive in homes waterlogged floors covered in silt and no means to cook is remarkable she saidIn her conversations during rescue operations she is often heard saying We are government servants and we are on duty to reach out to each and every person in distress and serve youOverwhelmed by her generosity and empathetic leadership survivors often hugged her and blessed her saying Daughters make us proudAs rescue operations in Punjab are almost over scores of celebrities largely with roots in the state are on the ground to help rebuild livesRecognising that people are deeply distressed and the impact is visible in their children singeractor Diljit Dosanjh has extended support by adopting 10 villages in Gurdaspur and Amritsar the worst impacted districts and pledged ongoing aid until lives are restoredPraising the gesture of famed singer Mankirat Aulakh BJP leader Manjinder Sirsa a prominent Sikh face in Delhi writes on X I humbly dedicate 50 tractors in support of the families affected by the devastating floods in Punjab and convey my heartfelt gratitude to brother Mankirat Aulakh for his contribution amp Sewa We want to say to farmers of Punjab you are never alone Whatever help you need we stand with you shoulder to shoulder in this hour of pain and struggleSirsa said Punjab has nurtured us blessed us and given us an identity Today it is our duty to give back to serve our land with our strength our resources and above all our heartsOther celebrities and artistes like Sonu Sood Gippy Grewal Resham Singh Anmol and Ammy Virk Inderjit Singh Nikku and Jass Bajwa all having roots in Punjab have been on the ground with NGOs and local authorities for longterm rehabilitation a hope for rural communitiesSaying We all stand with Punjab they shared emotional videos showcasing ground realities on Instagram and Facebook urging everyone to stand united and continue supporting floodaffected villages and familiesTogether we can rebuild reads a caption of a video shared by singeractor Diljit DosanjhTeams of global disaster relief charities like Khalsa Aid and Global Sikhs have been serving beyond borders Britainborn pilot Captain Jaspal Singh the first Sikh captain at Virgin Atlantic is a volunteer with Global SikhsIn an interview with a news portal he said he came to Punjab on a weeks leave I told my manager that I need leave as I am feeling unhappy after seeing that my Punjab is bleeding I got the oneweek leave and came here to do sewa On seeing the scale of devastation I got disturbed and emotional too he saidSeeing so many social organisations on the ground and the power of humanity I got inner strength he saidAmid Covid19 Captain Jaspal Singh volunteered to fly 200 donated oxygen concentrators to IndiaShiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Badal is distributing cash and diesel to floodaffected villagers During his visits he is often seen handing over bundles of Rs 500 notes to the village head for rehabilitation worksDemanding a Rs 20000 crore package for flood relief and rehabilitation besides a complete farm loan waiver for both farmers and khet mazdoor to enable them to stand back on their feet Badal on Sunday announced they have decided to come out with a plan to lift sand which has accumulated in fieldsThis involves large scale earthmoving machinery and volunteers for which duties will be put in all flood affected areas he saidMany religious and nonprofit organisations including the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee SGPC has been raising charity They say they are getting enormous response from those who believe in the principle of Daswandh ie contributing onetenth of their earnings for the disadvantagedCanadabased Punjabi diaspora has raised a whopping 2 million for floods within two days on the call of RED FMWe are grateful to the sangat across Australia and worldwide who continue to support this seva with open hearts Your generosity is directly helping those in need during this crisis global charity Khalsa Aid said in a post on XFrom the very first day of the floods our sewadars have been on the ground rescuing families providing food water and essential supplies and preparing for the next phase of rehabilitation once the waters recede it saidIn an emotion appeal Bollywood actor Sonu Sood said Punjab is my soul Even if it takes everything I will not back down We are Punjabis and we do not give upVishal Gulati can be contacted at vishalgiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/sikh-principle-daswandh-stronger-than-punjab-floods-637134.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/bro-restores-road-connectivity-in-rain-hit-mountainous-area-of-jampks-kathua-636929.html Jammu Sep 7 Project Sampark of the Border Roads Organisation BRO has restored the broken portion of the mountainous road in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district the defence PRO said here on Sunday Defence PRO Jammu said on X A portion of the road from Basohli to Bani had been washed out due to incessant rains leaving a yawning gap in the road at Tikri Morh 47 km from BasohliThe BRO constructed an entirely new formation that had to be cut to bypass the damaged stretch of the road This was undertaken in treacherous weather and difficult terrain with men and machines taking calculated risksThe link was restored establishing connectivity to Bhaderwah from Basohli Kudos to Mr Sankar Tayal OC 69 RCC of BRO and his team for accomplishing this difficult mission the X post addedRoads and highways in the union territory suffered massive damage due to incessant rainfall and subsequent floodingAt places the road was washed away by landslides and mudslides while at other places cloudbursts destroyed surface connectivity during the last fortnightNot only the road transport but the rail traffic was also thrown out of gear during this periodJammuSrinagar highway remained closed for many days as portions of this strategic highway were washed away The stretch of the road from Udhampur to Banihal town was damaged at many placesBRO has been deploying men and machinery to completely restore this highway that forms the supply lifeline for the landlocked ValleyAll essentials of life including food grains LPG other petroleum products vegetables poultry and mutton are brought into the Valley through this highwayShort or long closures of the JammuSrinagar highway trigger panic buying in the Valley and this is used by profiteers and black marketeers to hike the pricesIn addition to the JammuSrinagar highway the Mughal Road also remained closed for two days during the recent rainfall The Mughal Road connects the Poonch district of the Jammu division with the Shopian district of the Valley IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/bro-restores-road-connectivity-in-rain-hit-mountainous-area-of-jampks-kathua-636929.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/south-korea-makes-all-out-efforts-to-supply-water-to-drought-hit-region-636931.html Seoul Sep 7 Allout efforts have been underway on Sunday to supply water to South Koreas droughthit eastern coastal city of Gangneung officials said as it struggles with worsening water shortages Helicopters fire trucks and a Navy vessel were set to be dispatched to supply 29793 tons of water to Obong Reservoir the citys main water source and the Hongje water purification plant for the day according to city and Gangwon Province officialsThe government declared Gangneungs drought a state of disaster on August 30 after the water storage level of the reservoir which supplies household water to 180000 Gangneung residents fell to a record low of 157 per cent reports Yonhap news agencyDespite efforts to replenish the supply the reservoir has experienced declining water levels reaching 126 per cent as of 11 am on Sunday down 03 percentage points from the previous dayOfficials said around 400 military vehicles two Coast Guard and Navy vessels five Army helicopters and dozens of other civilian equipment will be dispatched Sunday as part of efforts to supply water to the cityOn Saturday the city began limiting the supply of water to major water users that operate water tanks of over 100 tons including 113 residential complexes of some 45000 households and 10 largescale accommodation facilitiesThe city plans to deliver water using water trucks once its water tanks run outIf the reservoirs water level falls below 10 per cent the city plans to take further water conservation measures for the Hongje plant which covers 53483 water metersUnder the first stage of the plan water will be restricted from 10 pm to 5 am and every other day in the next stage IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/south-korea-makes-all-out-efforts-to-supply-water-to-drought-hit-region-636931.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/typhoon-tapah-triggers-level-iv-warning-in-chinas-hainan-636933.html Beijing Sep 7 As Typhoon Tapah the 16th typhoon of the year has formed Chinas island province of Hainan issued a Level IV typhoon warning at 8 am on Sunday At 7 am on Sunday the centre of Typhoon Tapah was located over the South China Sea approximately 445 kilometres southeast of Dianbai District in Maoming City south Chinas Guangdong Province packing maximum winds of 23 meters per second near its centre the Hainan provincial meteorological observatory saidTyphoon Tapah is forecast to move northwestward at a speed of 10 to 15 kilometres per hour while gradually intensifying reports Xinhua news agencyIt is expected to approach the coastal areas of central and western Guangdong and make landfall between the cities of Zhuhai and Zhanjiang from early Sunday morning to noon as a severe tropical storm or typhoon Its intensity will gradually weaken after landfall according to meteorological authoritiesAffected by the typhoon during daytime on Sunday the Qiongzhou Strait and Beibu Gulf will experience easterly winds of force five with gusts reaching force seven to eight during thunderstormsWind forces in the eastern sea areas of Hainan Island will gradually increase to force seven to nine with gusts of force 10 to 11 Sea areas near the Xisha and Zhongsha Islands will experience strengthening wind forces reaching force six to eight with gusts of force 8 to 10China has a fourtier emergency response system with Level I being the most severe responseChina on Saturday had also activated a LevelIV emergency response to flooding and typhoon in Guangdong and Hainan provincesThe State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters dispatched work teams to Guangdong to assist local flood and typhoon relief effortsA tropical depression that formed on the South China Sea on Friday evening is expected to intensify into this years 16th typhoon by Saturday It is likely to make landfall between Sunday night and Monday morning on the central and western coasts of Guangdong which will bring downpours and gales in the coming days IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/typhoon-tapah-triggers-level-iv-warning-in-chinas-hainan-636933.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-floods-sad-to-hold-emergency-meet-tomorrow-to-discuss-relief-work-636942.html Chandigarh Sep 7 The Shiromani Akali Dal SAD has called an emergency meeting on Monday in Chandigarh to assess the worsening flood situation in Punjab and chalk out a strategy to assist those affected by the crisis The meeting which will be chaired by SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal at the party headquarters will review the losses across districts and finalise the partys coordinated responseSharing details on X senior SAD leader and former Punjab Education Minister Daljit Singh Cheema said The Shiromani Akali Dal President S Sukhbir Singh Badal has convened an emergency meeting of District Presidents amp All Assembly incharges tomorrow at 2 pm at party headquarters in ChandigarhThe party will take feedback from party leaders on the losses suffered by people in different parts of Punjab amp will finalise the strategy to help the affected persons in this hour of crisis Cheema statedHe further noted that the partys grassroots cadres were already active in floodhit areas but stressed that the scale of devastation required expanded effortsAlready the party cadres are working hard on the ground but keeping in view the magnitude of the problem the party will further intensify the efforts after taking ground reports he addedPunjab has been reeling under floods for weeks with widespread damage reported across the stateAccording to initial assessments Punjab has suffered damage worth over Rs 13000 crore due to the floods since August 17The destruction has impacted homes crops and infrastructure across multiple districts with authorities continuing to evaluate the extent of lossesThe relentless rainfall in Punjab and the neighbouring hill states has triggered widespread devastation affecting almost 2000 villages across all districtsOver 400000 people have been impacted with 43 reported deaths in 14 districts The agricultural sector has suffered extensively with 172000 hectares of farmland damaged in 18 districtsAdditionally infrastructure homes and livestock have sustained significant losses IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-floods-sad-to-hold-emergency-meet-tomorrow-to-discuss-relief-work-636942.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pm-modi-to-visit-flood-hit-punjab-on-sep-9-636950.html Chandigarh Sep 7 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit floodhit Punjab on Tuesday to take stock of the situation in the state It is learnt that after visiting Punjab he will travel to neighbouring disasterhit Himachal Pradesh to review and assess the situation Responding to the visit state BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Sunday said that Prime Minister Modi is deeply concerned about the flood situation in Punjab and is closely monitoring it He is visiting Punjab on September 9 to personally assess the local conditions and understand the ground realities to provide maximum assistance to the people of Punjab Earlier Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Chauhan was sent to evaluate the situation Two central government teams which visited to assess the damage caused by the floods in Punjab are set to submit their reports to the central government after their tour The Government of India stands firmly with the people of Punjab Jakhar wrote on X It is learnt that the PM after casting his vote in the September 9 vicepresidential election in Delhi is likely to land at Amritsar on Tuesday afternoon and there he will hold a review meeting with state ministers and officials The state government has estimated a loss of Rs 13289 crore due to the floods The figure was presented by the government to members of two Central interministerial teams that have been touring Punjab to assess the damage Punjab Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said 1996 villages across 22 districts have been impacted affecting a population of 387013 A total of 22854 people have been rescued The highest number of evacuations has been carried out in Gurdaspur district 5581 followed by Fazilka 4202 Ferozepur 3888 Amritsar 3260 Hoshiarpur 1616 Pathankot 1139 and Kapurthala 1428 Meanwhile two teams of the Union Home Ministry will arrive in Himachal Pradesh to assess the damage in Chamba and Kullu districts that faced severe devastation caused by incessant rainfall which has claimed lives and caused extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture Both teams will be on tour till September 10 and they will assess the damage and submit a report to the Home Ministry a senior state government functionary told IANS The state government has pegged a loss of Rs 3959 crore Till now the spells of rain have continued during the monsoon and the figure of damage is increasing in all 12 districts of the state The Indian Air Force was deployed for rescue operations of the Manimahesh Yatra to assist stranded pilgrims The Congress government in the state has been demanding a special relief package from the Central government In June 31 people died in the Seraj assembly constituency of Mandi district and road connectivity to all places was cut off After that Kullu Kangra Mandi and now Chamba district were badly impacted Till date the death toll is 366 The State Disaster Management Authority SDMA reported that 869 roads remain blocked while 1572 power supply lines and 389 water supply schemes have been disrupted During the Monsoon Session of the Assembly the government passed a resolution to declare the state a national disasterhit state in view of the unprecedented disaster situation In 2023 Himachal Pradesh suffered a loss of more than Rs 10000 crore due to natural disasters In 2024 too Shimla and Kullu districts bore the brunt of natural calamity IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pm-modi-to-visit-flood-hit-punjab-on-sep-9-636950.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/himachal-high-court-sets-up-fund-to-help-those-struggling-to-rebuild-lives-636965.html Shimla Sep 7 IANS Exhibiting a humane approach towards building resilience and supporting natural calamityhit communities the Himachal Pradesh High Court has set up a dedicated voluntary fund with an appeal to call of conscience to help those struggling to rebuild their livesnbspnbspObserving the state is passing through an extraordinary tragedy with relentless rains cloudburst and landslides that have brought untold devastation leaving behind a trail of loss despair and destruction Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia the brain behind the initiative to establish dedicated Chief Justice Disaster Relief Fund 2025 in a circular observed that in some districts a few families have been displaced homes have vanished and livelihoods have been shatteredThe High Court has called upon members of the judicial and legal fraternity to make voluntary contributionsnbspThe initiative anchored in the Legal Services Authorities Act is being coordinated under the guidance of Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services AuthoritynbspOfficers of the legal services authorities have been tasked with identifying the worsthit families and areas to ensure that aid both monetary and inkind such as clothes and utensils reaches those most in neednbspIn a circular issued by the High Court RegistrarGeneral on behalf of the Chief Justice the court observed Every single contribution small or large will be a step towards restoring hope and dignity for thousands who have lost everythingThe fund will operate through a dedicated savings account at UCO Bank High Court Complex Shimla Account No 18330110060070 IFSC Code UCBA0001833 with a QR code made available for direct transfersnbspThe Registrar Accounts of the High Court has been appointed the nodal officer for receipt of contributions with disbursement routed through the State Legal Services Authority and District Legal Services AuthoritiesJustice Vivek Singh Thakur the seniormost judge of the High Court after CJ Sandhawalia and the Executive Chairman of the State Legal Services Authority will oversee the relief operations which will also involve paralegal volunteers and panel lawyers at designated distribution points across districtsnbspThe appeal extends to all tiers of the judicial and legal ecosystem in Himachal Pradesh High Court judges the AdvocateGeneral District and Sessions Judges bar associations judicial officers and High Court Registry officials urging them to actively participate in the fundThis fund reflects the high courts relief efforts in 2023 when unprecedented weather similarly displaced families and damaged infrastructure and underscores its proactive engagement in addressing humanitarian needs alongside its judicial functionsnbspMeanwhile the state government has pegged a loss of Rs 3959 crorenbspTill now the spells of rain have continued during the monsoon and the figure of damage is increasing in all 12 districts of the state The Indian Air Force was deployed for rescue operations of the Manimahesh Yatra stranded pilgrims The government has been demanding a special relief package from the Central governmentIn June 31 people died in the Seraj assembly constituency of Mandi district and road connectivity to all places was cut off After that Kullu Kangra Mandi and now Chamba district were badly impacted As per the official data the death toll is 366 to datenbspThe State Disaster Management Authority SDMA on Sunday reported that 869 roads remain blocked while 1572 power supply lines and 389 water supply schemes have been disruptednbspDuring the Monsoon Session of the Assembly the government passed a resolution to declare the state a national disasterhit state in view of the unprecedented disaster situationnbspIn 2023 Himachal Pradesh suffered a loss of more than Rs 10000 crore due to natural disasters In 2024 too Shimla and Kullu districts bore the brunt of natural calamity https://dailyworld.in/disaster/himachal-high-court-sets-up-fund-to-help-those-struggling-to-rebuild-lives-636965.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 16:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/yamuna-water-level-at-old-railway-bridge-falls-to-20547-metres-636974.html New Delhi Sep 7 The Yamuna water level at Old Railway Bridge in north Delhi on Sunday continued to recede with the level dropping to 20547 metres at 3 pm and the Central Water Commission CWC forecasting a further drop later in the evening The CWCs flood prediction on Sunday afternoon said the river water level was expected to come down to 20535 metres by 8 pm on Sunday just above the danger mark of 20533 metresMeanwhile the national capital received some respite from continuous rain with the CWC recording a cumulative daily rainfall of 74 mm until 830 am from the previous dayEarlier Chief Minister Rekha Gupta continued reviewing the flood situation in the city as the Yamuna water level receded and announced assistance of Rs 5 crore for the calamityhit victims in Punjab She also reviewed the arrangements for sending trucks carrying flood relief for victims of the natural calamity in PunjabI pray to God that everyone gets relief from this crisis soon On behalf of the Delhi Government we are announcing assistance of Rs 5 crore to the Punjab CM Relief Fund she said after reviewing relief measures for flood victims in DelhiWe hope Punjab overcomes these difficult circumstances quickly so that its citizens can return to their homes families and normal lives I have personally spoken to the Punjab Chief Minister and assured him that if any further assistance is required we are ready to help she saidThe dip in water level came after several days of the river flowing over the 207metre markThe Yamuna floods in Delhi have impacted over 18000 people for whom the Delhi government has operationalised 38 relief camps an official said on Friday adding that nearly 5000 people were evacuated on boats in the East DistrictAs part of the governments action and relief arrangements NDRF teams have been deployed in the affected districts to evacuate people from lowlying areas the official said in a statementChief Minister Rekha Gupta appealed to citizens not to pay heed to rumours and to remain calmShe said the government administration NDRF public representatives civic bodies and social organisations are working together to tackle this challenge and the situation will be brought under full control very soon IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/yamuna-water-level-at-old-railway-bridge-falls-to-20547-metres-636974.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 17:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pm-modi-to-visit-punjab-himachal-on-sep-9-to-take-stock-of-monsoon-fury-devastation--636997.html ChandigarhShimla Sep 7 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday to take stock of the situation of monsoon fury that left a trail of widespread destruction in both northern statesnbspnbspResponding to the visit Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Sunday said Prime Minister Modi is deeply concerned about the flood situation in Punjab and is closely monitoring itnbspLikewise Himachal Pradeshs Leader of Opposition and former chief minister Jairam Thakur told the media that he would be going to Dharamsala on September 9 for the meeting of Prime Minister Modi to assess the loss in the state during the monsoonnbspThe death toll in the state during the monsoon exceeded 350nbspHe said he would apprise the Prime Minister about the loss and damage in areas wherever they have visitedPunjab BJP chief Jakhar said He Modi is visiting Punjab on September 9 to personally assess the local conditions and understand the ground realities to provide maximum assistance to the people of PunjabnbspEarlier Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was sent to evaluate the situationnbspTwo Central government teams which visited to assess the damage caused by the floods in Punjab are set to submit their reports to the central government after their tour The Government of India stands firmly with the people of Punjab Jakhar wrote on XnbspIt has been learnt that the Prime Minister after casting his vote in the September 9 vicepresidential election in Delhi is likely to land at Amritsar on Tuesday afternoon and there he will hold a review meeting with state ministers and officialsLater he will visit the nearby hill state of Himachal PradeshnbspThe Punjab government has estimated a loss of Rs 13289 crore due to the floods The figure was presented by the government to members of two Central interministerial teams that have been touring the state to assess the damagenbspPunjab Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said 1996 villages across 22 districts have been impacted affecting a population of 387013nbspA total of 22854 people have been rescued The highest number of evacuations has been carried out in Gurdaspur district 5581 followed by Fazilka 4202 Ferozepur 3888 Amritsar 3260 Hoshiarpur 1616 Pathankot 1139 and Kapurthala 1428Meanwhile two teams of the Union Home Ministry arrived in Himachal Pradesh to study the damage in Chamba and Kullu districts that faced severe devastation caused by incessant rainfall which has claimed lives and caused extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculturenbspBoth teams will be on tour till September 10 and they will assess the damage and submit a report to the Home Ministry a senior state government functionary told IANSnbspThe state government has pegged a loss of Rs 3959 crore Till now the spells of rain have continued during the monsoon and the figure of damage is increasing in all 12 districts of the stateThe Indian Air Force was deployed for rescue operations of the Manimahesh Yatra to assist stranded pilgrimsnbspThe Congress government in the state has been demanding a special relief package from the Central governmentnbspIn June 31 people died in Seraj in Mandi district the Assembly constituency by BJP leader Jairam Thakur and road connectivity to all places was cut offnbspAfter that Kullu Kangra Mandi and now Chamba district were badly impacted The State Disaster Management Authority SDMA reported that 869 roads remain blocked while 1572 power supply lines and 389 water supply schemes have been disruptednbspSince June 20 the state has recorded more than 330 landslides leaving a trail of destruction Responding to Prime Minister Modis visit to Himachal Pradesh state Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh told the media in Shimla earlier that PM Modi did not visit the state during natural disastersIt is a good thing that now PM Modi is coming to Himachal Pradesh to visit disasteraffected areas He said Prime Minister Modi considers Himachal Pradesh as his second homenbspThe state government has already received information about his possible visit Singh said adding the government has demanded that the disaster in Himachal Pradesh should be declared a national disasternbspIn the just concluded Monsoon Session of the Assembly the government passed a resolution to declare the state a national disasterhit state in view of the unprecedented situation https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pm-modi-to-visit-punjab-himachal-on-sep-9-to-take-stock-of-monsoon-fury-devastation--636997.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 18:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/delhi-congress-seeks-rs-1-lakh-per-acre-relief-for-flood-hit-farmers-636999.html New Delhi Sep 7 The Delhi Congress on Sunday demanded government compensation at the rate of Rs 1 lakh per acre for farmers of nearly 50 villages as their crops have been damaged in the current rains and Yamuna floods Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Devender Yadav said the farmers suffered extensive damage to their crops after heavy rains and floods submerged thousands of acres of land in the cityYadav said that farmlands in around 50 villages including Palla Hiranki Bhaktawarpur Songarpur Tijipur Jagatpur and Burari are under water causing shock and uncertainty among thousands of farmers who are solely dependent on farm produce for livelihoodHe said floodhit farmers urgently need aid as many of them cultivated their lands by taking loans and borrowing moneyYadav said that the farmers of Dilli Dehat had supported the BJP during the Delhi Assembly elections but the Rekha Gupta government has allegedly neglected the plight of farmers who have been wrecked by monsoon rains and floodsHe said that along with the poor people living in the flood plains of the Yamuna the farmers also became victims of the flood furyHe accused the government of waking up late to the grim reality of floods and that too after a large volume of water was released from the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana causing heavy damage in the lowlying areas and the farm landsYadav said that when Congress was in power whenever there were crop damages due to rains flooding or hailstorms Delhi farmers were provided quick financial relief ranging from Rs 25000 to Rs 50000 per acreHe alleged the previous Aam Aadmi Party AAP also neglected farmers for over 11 years and now the present government was adopting the same strategy towards farmers by ignoring the heavy crop damage suffered by them IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/delhi-congress-seeks-rs-1-lakh-per-acre-relief-for-flood-hit-farmers-636999.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 19:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/haryana-village-sends-daily-relief-trucks-to-punjab-amid-own-flood-crisis-637002.html Bhiwani Sep 7 Facing rain related major issues a village in Haryanas Bhiwani district has set a remarkable example of humanity and solidarity Despite facing flood situation due to incessant rains the villagers of Dhanana are sending truckloads of relief material to support floodaffected residents in Punjab Currently Bhiwanis village Dhanana is surrounded by water on all sides Local crops have been destroyed and the villagers are facing huge challenges But despite all this under the leadership of the Jatu Khap84 the community has chosen to help others before themselvesThe Khap has resolved that until the situation in Punjab returns to normal a relief truck filled with essential supplies will be dispatched daily from one village or another under its jurisdictionThe youth of Dhanana mobilised swiftly going doortodoor to collect funds and ration for Punjabs flood victims With the collected money they purchased bottled water mosquito nets flour potatoes onions salt and other essentials All items were neatly packed and loaded into a truck bound for PunjabOn Sunday Jatu Khap84 President Bheem Singh flagged off the truck stating that this was the second truck dispatched from Dhanana The first one had earlier been sent from Talu village He confirmed that more aid would follow based on the evolving needs in PunjabVillager Ajit Bodi said that the relief truck is headed to Hussainiwala a historic village located on the banks of the Sutlej River in Punjabs Ferozepur district which has been severely affected by the floodsAnother villager Ajit Ghanghas stated that young volunteers are working tirelessly under the guidance of Khap elders The goods sent include relief material worth approximately Rs 6 lakh The materials have been carefully chosen depending on the needs of floodhit peopleHe assured Whenever and whatever help the people of Punjab require we will continue to send relief material under the direction of the KhapThis effort is a shining example of true humanity When those who are themselves in distress step up to help others it sets the highest standard of compassion and solidarity Through this initiative Jatu Khap84 has proven that the spirit of brotherhood and service is alive and strong in rural India IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/haryana-village-sends-daily-relief-trucks-to-punjab-amid-own-flood-crisis-637002.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 19:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/man-made-climate-collapse-not-natural-acharya-prashant-on-north-indias-floods-636910.html New Delhi Sep 7 As relentless rains batter North India philosopher and author Acharya Prashant has called the devastation a mirror to our misplaced idea of progress Speaking on the eve of the launch of his forthcoming HarperCollins book Truth Without Apology at India International Centre New Delhi he warned that calling floods and landslides natural calamities is a dangerous denial of their manmade roots Himachal Pradesh has lost over 340 lives since June 20 with landslides and flash floods cutting off entire districts More than 1300 roads remain blocked In Jammu amp Kashmir rivers have surged past danger levels while Punjab reports damage across 1400 villages Even Delhi and NCR are battling waterlogged streets cancelled trains and transport shutdowns The scale of loss dwarfs every relief effort Acharya Prashant saidHimachals hills are collapsing because we drilled blasted and cemented them year after year he said When rivers are forced into concrete and wetlands into real estate the monsoon is bound to return the debtHe pointed to the stark contrast between rural helplessness and urban negligenceVillages in the Himalayas collapse because they are too weak to resist But what excuse do Delhi and Gurgaon have These are the richest cities They drown not from poverty but from negligence storm drains buried floodplains encroached responsibility ending at the boundary wallAcharya Prashant stressed that climate change is the decisive force behind todays devastation Asia is heating nearly twice as fast as the global average which means more violent bursts of rain and more frequent cloudbursts NASA confirms floods and droughts have already doubled worldwide in two decadesAccording to the Council on Energy Environment and Water the average number of floodaffected districts in India has jumped from 19 a year 19702004 to 55 a year 20052019 This is not seasonal wrath it is climate collapse unfolding before us Yet three out of four of Indias floodprone districts still lack proper earlywarning systemsHe added that this crisis is inseparable from global climate feedback loopsPermafrost is releasing methane glaciers are vanishing and coral reefs are dying Once these cycles begin they drive themselves To dismiss floods as accidents of weather is not realism it is denial This is not pessimism it is physicsOn the deeper injustice he noted The worlds richest 10 per cent drive emissions with private jets and excess lifestyles while farmers and labourers lose lives and crops Climate change is not only an ecological crisis It is the violence of the rich upon the poorHe called for urgent reforms restoring wetlands and floodplains taxing carbonheavy consumption and disclosing the footprints of corporations and celebrities We need to redefine progress A good life cannot remain defined by bigger cars bigger houses more air miles That definition was implanted by those who profit from our desires he saidBut he warned that no reform will hold without a shift in human consumptionPolicies will fail unless minds change Festivals need not mean firecrackers Joy need not mean excess travel or display The climate outside reflects the climate within and when the inner self is restless nature too collapsesHe also referenced Operation 2030 the PrashantAdvait Foundations mission to awaken citizens before the UNs climate deadlineScientists warn that unless warming is capped at 15 degrees Celsius by 2030 feedback cycles melting glaciers rising seas collapsing ecosystems will lock us into irreversibility Operation 2030 rests on one insight only inner clarity can anchor outer changeHe concluded with the Gita Action born of inner clarity liberates while action born of delusion destroys Development without wisdom is rehearsal for the next tragedy The monsoon has spoken The question is will we listen IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/man-made-climate-collapse-not-natural-acharya-prashant-on-north-indias-floods-636910.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 09:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/jampk-cm-visits-flood-affected-areas-in-anantnag-district-636785.html Srinagar Sep 6 Jammu and Kashmir JampK Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday visited the flood affected areas of Anantnag district CM Omar Abdullah visited different areas of Anantnag town in addition to other floodaffected areas of the districtCM Abdullah later took stock of the flood aftermath and restoration work with officers of the district administration at the local Dak Bungalow in Anantnag townHe met families of the affected people and went around to personally assess the extent of damage caused to homes streets private and public propertiesCM Abdullah assured the affected families that all assistance would be made available to them and that all necessary steps would be taken to provide relief and assistance to those impacted by the floodsDeputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary Cabinet ministers Sakina Itoo and Javed Rana in addition to the CMs advisor Nasir Aslam Wani legislators Altaf Kaloo Majeed Larmi Dr Bashir Veeri Reyaz Khan and Zafar Khattana accompanied CM Abdullah during the visitDeputy Commissioner of Anantnag and other senior officers also accompanied the Chief MinisterJampK has been in the throes of one of its worst floods since August 14 when 67 people mostly pilgrims of the Machail Mata Yatra were killed and over 100 others injured when a cloudburst hit Chashoti village of Kishtwar districtOn August 26 a landslide killed 35 pilgrims to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine when the Yatra was officially suspendedMost of the Yatris had returned to base camp Katra but many had taken refuge at a shelter on the route to the shrineIt was this shelter that was hit by the landslide that caused the tragedyWater from the swollen Tawi Chenab Basantar and Ujh rivers in Jammu division breached their embankments at many places submerging dozens of villages in Jammu Samba and KathuaFloods caused by the swollen Jhelum river in the Valley also caused devastation especially in areas marooned after Jhelum breached its embankment in Budgam districtAnantnag and Pulwama were the other districts in which flood waters washed away fruit bearing trees and submerged many apple orchards in which the trees were laden with the fruitScores of acres of land under Paddy crop also suffered massive damage due to incessant rain accompanied by wind that prostrated the grain bearing crop IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/jampk-cm-visits-flood-affected-areas-in-anantnag-district-636785.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 12:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/as-punjab-cm-remains-indisposed-cabinet-meeting-cancelled-636673.html Chandigarh Sep 5 As Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann remained indisposed owing to a high fever the Cabinet meeting scheduled on Friday was cancelled officials said The Chief Minister cancelled his visit to floodhit villages along with AAPs national convener Arvind Kejriwal in Kapurthala district on Thursday at the last minute as he was unwell and was not in a condition to travel The Cabinet meeting was convened against the backdrop of the massive relief and rescue operations underway in the floodravaged state which has witnessed 43 deaths As per the government around 1698 villages in 23 districts have been inundated due to floods affecting more than 380 lakh people in the state Kejriwal on Thursday said Chief Minister Mann was scheduled to join him in the floodaffected areas but fell ill after touring the region continuously for three to four days without proper rest or meals I met him this morning and requested him to take a rest for two days because his health has deteriorated Yet even in this condition his only concern was how to provide maximum relief to the people of Punjab he said Meanwhile Chief Minister Mann has directed that a gazetted officer be deployed in every marooned village to supervise the process He said to ensure direct communication between the administration and the people a gazetted officer will be sent to each village He said this will enable people affected by the natural disaster to share all kinds of problems with them and ensure a prompt and appropriate solution Also all Cabinet ministers are reaching out to various villages and floodaffected areas to provide relief materials and assistance They visited vulnerable areas to strengthen the embankment of the rivers Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has called upon the Centre to demonstrate the same humanitarian spirit towards Punjab as it has shown in extending aid to Talibanruled Afghanistan He questioned the Union governments priorities asking why relief materials were swiftly dispatched to Afghanistan while floodaffected Punjab is facing delays in receiving financial and humanitarian assistance IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/as-punjab-cm-remains-indisposed-cabinet-meeting-cancelled-636673.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-guv-flags-off-nine-trucks-of-relief-material-for-flood-hit-people-636694.html Chandigarh Sep 5 Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday flagged off nine loads of trucks of relief material for floodaffected people on behalf of the Red Cross Society Punjab All these nine trucks carrying relief material are being sent to Ferozepur Amritsar Gurdaspur Pathankot Kapurthala Hoshiarpur Ropar Ludhiana Malerkotla and Jalandhar This relief material will be delivered to the needy floodaffected people through the Red Cross units of the respective districtsThe relief material includes family tents tarpaulins kitchen sets blankets and 7000 household items including sanitary pads rations soap etc In addition Punjab Red Cross in collaboration with NGOs has also sent 100 tons of animal fodder to the floodaffected areasOn this occasion Governor Kataria said that it is the moral duty of society to provide relief and assistance to the affected families in disasters like floods This cooperation of the Red Cross and various organisations further strengthens the tradition of Punjab service cooperation and human valuesRecently I visited seven floodaffected districts of the state and closely observed the situation there It is time that we all come together to help the affected families and come forward in this noble work of providing relief to themHe further said The people of Punjab have always supported each other in difficult situations Today also we all have to unite and provide support and cooperation to the affected people so that they can return to normal life soonOn Thursday Chandigarh Red Cross sent two truckloads carrying relief material for flood victims of the Amritsar district These included 500 kits of various household items sanitary pad kits and 500 units of utensilsPrincipal Secretary to Governor Vivek Pratap Singh Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav Secretary Punjab Red Cross Society Shiv Dular Singh Dhillon and other officials of Punjab Raj Bhawan and Red Cross Society Punjab were present on the occasion IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-guv-flags-off-nine-trucks-of-relief-material-for-flood-hit-people-636694.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/bhakra-dam-water-level-starts-falling-says-punjab-minister-636715.html Chandigarh Sep 5 The water level of the Bhakra Dam has started coming down as it was 167866 feet on Friday almost half a foot lower than 167905 feet a day earlier Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said He said that rainfall in the coming days is expected to be less than before and weather conditions are predicted to remain favourable everywhere This is indeed a relief he said Bains said that continuous monitoring of the situation is being carried out For several days he has been on the ground with workers to intensify relief and rescue operations Education Minister Bains further directed the acceleration of the ongoing work to strengthen the weakened Satluj embankment at Hariwal village in his assembly constituency Anandpur Sahib He said officials and his teams are continuously present onsite ensuring that no local resident faces any difficulty Jumbo bags are being brought in and volunteers are actively working at every location where there is a possibility of impact he said adding that with everyones cooperation the work will be completed soon Bains said that riverbanks are being reinforced with the jumbo bags The minister expressed gratitude saying that during this difficult time support has come from all directions saints religious leaders social service organisations panchayats sarpanches youth clubs women and especially the young volunteers who along with the administration have played a vital role in relief and rescue work He said that wherever there is need AAP volunteers are working with dedication and sincerity A helpline number 8727962441 has also been issued and every needy person is being assisted All of this is being made possible with the collective support from wellwishers Bains said adding that in the next two to three days conditions are expected to improve further and for this they are thankful to the Almighty IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/bhakra-dam-water-level-starts-falling-says-punjab-minister-636715.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/afghanistan-hit-by-56-magnitude-earthquake-after-over-2-200-killed-636558.html Kabul Sep 5 A 56magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan centered 14 km east of Jalalabad the capital of Nangarhar province according to the US Geological Survey The quakes epicentre struck on Thursday at a depth of 10 km was located at 3472 degrees north latitude and 7079 degrees east longitude Xinhua news agency reportedThe GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences measured the quake at a magnitude of 62This latest temblor follows a series of earthquakes that have devastated Nangarhar and neighbouring Kunar Laghman and Nuristan provinces in recent daysThe most catastrophic a 60magnitude quake hit late Sunday causing extensive destruction and significant loss of life and propertyOfficial reports confirmed over 2200 deaths and more than 3600 injuries with rescue operations ongoing to recover bodies from the rubbleThe region remains on high alert as authorities and aid organisations grapple with the escalating crisisThe Taliban governments chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said at a press conference on Monday that the death toll had risen to at least 800 with more than 2500 injuredHe said most of the casualties were in KunarBuildings in Afghanistan tend to be lowrise constructions mostly of concrete and brick with homes in rural and outlying areas made from mud bricks and wood Many are poorly builtFilippo Grandi the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said that the earthquake intensified existing humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan and urged international donors to support relief effortsThis adds death and destruction to other challenges including drought and the forced return of millions of Afghans from neighbouring countries Grandi wrote on the social media platform XHopefully the donor community will not hesitate to support relief effortsA magnitude 63 earthquake struck Afghanistan on October 7 2023 followed by strong aftershocksThe Taliban government estimated at least 4000 people perished in that quakeThe UN gave a far lower death toll of about 1500 It was the deadliest natural disaster to strike Afghanistan in recent memoryThe latest earthquake was likely to dwarf the scale of the humanitarian needs caused by the disaster of 2023 according to the International Rescue Committee IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/afghanistan-hit-by-56-magnitude-earthquake-after-over-2-200-killed-636558.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/over-9-500-shifted-to-safer-places-after-jhelum-breaches-embankment-at-two-places-in-kashmir-636571.html Srinagar Sep 5 Over 9500 people were evacuated from different areas in Jammu and Kashmirs Budgam and Srinagar districts after breaches in the Jhelum River embankment at two places on Friday morning The breaches occurred at Sangam in Anantnag and at Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar as the river flowed near the danger markThe Jhelum River breached its embankment at Shalina village in Budgam district on Thursday and the authorities stepped in promptly to evacuate people from areas marooned by the breachIn the marooned villages and urban localities flood water entered residential houses prompting NDRF and SDRF teams to launch evacuation drives to move people to safer locationsStanding crops particularly paddy were submerged causing losses to farmersLocals recalled hearing three loud noises between 230 and 3 am Thursday likely from the embankment giving way before water suddenly entered homes and streetsAreas affected by the floodwater include Shalina Kanihama Lasjan Soiteng Nowgam Vyethpora Golpora Padshahibagh and MehjoornagarAt 9 am Friday the Jhelum was flowing at 2054 ft at Sangam in Anantnag against the danger mark of 25 feet and at Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar the level was 2148 ftAdministration in Budgam district has set up six relief centres for displaced residents at Government High School Wagoora Government Higher Secondary School Khandah SheikhulAlam High School Wagoora GHSS BK Pora Islamic Public High School Kralpora and DarulFatah DangerporaTeams from the SDRF NDRF Police and Revenue Department supported by local authorities have been deployed for rescue and relief operations with manpower and machinery fully mobilisedMeanwhile the Meteorological MeT Department officials said the weather has gradually improvedIn the coming days no major rainfall is forecast for the Kashmir division until around September 12Moderate rainfall is expected in Jammu between September 8 and 9 Overall no significant weather activity is expected in Jammu and Kashmir officials saidAuthorities have ordered closed schools colleges and universities in the Valley for the day IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/over-9-500-shifted-to-safer-places-after-jhelum-breaches-embankment-at-two-places-in-kashmir-636571.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/army-rescues-snake-bite-victim-amid-flood-havoc-in-amritsar-636586.html New Delhi Sep 5 In yet another display of courage and commitment the Indian Armys Vajra Corps has saved the life of a 60yearold man bitten by a snake in floodravaged Amritsar district on Friday The dramatic rescue took place under Operation Raahat in the Panther Division which has been at the forefront of floodrelief effortsSharing details of the operation the official Vajra Corps handle posted on X OpRAAHAT Care with Compassion In floodhit Gonewala Amritsar District Panther Division swiftly evacuated a 60yearold snakebite victim gave first aid amp saved a precious life at RamdasThe ongoing relief mission codenamed Operation Raahat has seen the Indian Army work tirelessly to assist local administration in saving lives and minimising damageThe Panther Division has been engaged in roundtheclock operations rescuing stranded villagers providing urgent medical care and supplying food and essentials to cutoff areasThis latest rescue highlights the growing health risks faced by residents of Punjabs floodaffected regions where snake sightings and bites have become more frequent due to rising water levels displacing wildlife The Armys swift response ensured the victim received immediate first aid and was stabilized in timeLast week the Army made headlines by rescuing a young mother and her newborn marooned in another inundated village Improvised boats and military vehicles were used to ferry them to safetyThe Army has deployed 47 columns to conduct largescale Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief HADR operations across Punjab and parts of JammuArmy Aviation and Indian Air Force helicopters along with engineering and medical teams are also assisting in relief workAccording to official data 1902 villages across 35 revenue blocks nearly 23 per cent of Punjabs total remain submerged displacing over 35 lakh people and claiming at least 43 lives With around four lakh acres of farmland under water farmers face severe crop losses particularly in Gurdaspur and Amritsar districts which together account for huge devastationAs rivers Ravi and Beas continue to swell from relentless upstream rainfall authorities warn that the full extent of damage will only be known once floodwaters recede IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/army-rescues-snake-bite-victim-amid-flood-havoc-in-amritsar-636586.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/delhi-ncr-braces-for-wet-week-imd-warns-of-heavy-rains-rivers-swell-636611.html New Delhi Sep 5 The national Capital and its adjoining regions are bracing for another spell of heavy rains The Indian Meteorological Department IMD has forecast continuous showers across DelhiNCR between September 5 and September 10 According to the weather department moderate rainfall with normal cloud cover is expected on September 5 while September 6 and 7 are likely to witness heavy rains accompanied by thunder and lightningAfter a brief respite on September 8 with partly cloudy skies in the afternoon and evening the IMD says torrential downpours may return on September 9 again with thunder and lightning Skies will remain partly cloudy on September 10Meteorologists warn that this fresh spell could last for an entire week keeping the mercury between 3435 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature between 2325 degrees CelsiusHumidity levels ranging from 55 to 90 per cent are expected to add to discomfort making conditions sticky and oppressive for DelhiNCR residentsThe persistent rainfall has already pushed up the water levels of the Yamuna and Hindon rivers triggering flooding around the banks though water levels in Yamuna receded a little bit on FridayOfficials said that over 43 villages in lowlying areas in DelhiNCR have been affected with many residents evacuated to safer locations District administrations have deployed relief and rescue teams across vulnerable zones to provide assistanceExperts caution that if the intensity of rainfall increases further waterlogging and flooding could become criticalDaily life is already hampered in several NCR cities due to severe traffic jams and waterlogged roads and fresh downpours may worsen the situationAuthorities have appealed to citizens to avoid venturing into lowlying or flooded areas and to strictly follow IMD warningsPeople have also been advised to take precautions against lightning strikes by staying away from open spaces during thunderstorms IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/delhi-ncr-braces-for-wet-week-imd-warns-of-heavy-rains-rivers-swell-636611.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/ajmer-anger-erupts-after-boraj-dam-breaks-people-demand-compensation-636646.html Jaipur Sep 5 The wall of the Boraj dam in Ajmer collapsed on Thursday night leading to the flooding of streets with water entering peoples homes in Swastik Nagar There is 5 to 8 feet of water on the streets On Friday morning frustration boiled over as residents blocked roads and shouted slogans against the administration Locals said they had built their houses by taking loans but now everything lies destroyed under floodwater Our homes are drowned how will we repay the bank loans now lamented residentsWhen a Civil Defense team arrived with tea and snacks the fury only grew People sent the team back declaring that they would not end the road blockade until the District Collector himself reached the spot The dam burst around 1145 pm on Thursday triggering panic in Swastik Nagar Varun Sagar Road and nearby colonies Families rushed to rooftops for safety as water gushed through with forceThe administration and SDRF launched rescue operations using boats and JCBs to evacuate stranded residents Several houses were left badly damaged in the torrent Traffic on Faisagar Road had to be suspended while police and administration teams remain deployed in the affected areasThe district administration has instructed officials to arrange shelter homes food water and medicines for displaced families Even so locals allege administrative negligence and are now demanding full compensation for their lossesThe administration has assured residents affected by the Boraj pond dam break that compensation will be provided after a detailed survey SDM Garima Narula assured that she will accompany locals to inspect the damaged houses Following this assurance the road blockade was lifted at around 1030 am on FridayLate Thursday night heavy water flow from the pond reached Faisagar Road about one and a half km away Immediately after receiving the information teams from Civil Defense SDRF Municipal Corporation ADA and the district administration along with locals began rescue operations People were evacuated safely using tractors though many women and children broke down in tears during the ordealBesides Swastik Nagar the water also entered Bharat Nagar Rawat Nagar Jyoti Nagar SS Colony and areas along Faisagar RoadDistrict Collector Lok Bandhu inspected the situation and confirmed that while property damage was severe there was no loss of life and the situation was under controlOfficials revealed that concerns about soil erosion and the potential breach of the dam had already been raised earlier As a precautionary step around 80 houses in Swastik Nagar were evacuated on ThursdayMeanwhile officials said that the waterlogging in Swastik Nagar is being tackled with mud pumps while teams from the Municipal Corporation and ADA continue to remain stationed at the site IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/ajmer-anger-erupts-after-boraj-dam-breaks-people-demand-compensation-636646.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/yamuna-flood-delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-reviews-situation-orders-prompt-relief-work-636667.html New Delhi Sep 5 IANS Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday directed officials to monitor the Yamuna water level roundtheclock and ensure prompt safety and relief work to help those hit by flood in lowlying areasnbspAfter a meeting the Chief Minister said on X Today I held an online meeting with all the District Magistrates of Delhi to review the water level of the Yamuna and the situation of heavy rainfallnbspClear instructions have been given to the officials that 24x7 monitoring should continue there should be no laxity in relief work and the safety of every Delhi resident should be the topmost priority The entire government team is alert and fully prepared to deal with every situation she wroteOn Friday the Yamuna water level at Delhis Old Railway Bridge stood at 20733 metres at 7 am coming down slightly from 20735 metres at 6 amnbspBy 8 am the water level receded to 20731 metres holding out hope for a possible respite over the next 24 hoursnbspOn Thursday the Yamuna water level touched the seasons highest level of 20748 metres breaching the 207metre mark for the fifth time since 1963nbspAccording to the weather department moderate rainfall with normal cloud cover is expected in Delhi on Friday while September 6 and 7 are likely to witness heavy rains accompanied by thunder and lightningAfter a brief respite on September 8 with partly cloudy skies in the afternoon and evening the IMD says torrential downpours may return on September 9 again with thunder and lightning Skies will remain partly cloudy on September 10nbspMeteorologists warn that this fresh spell could last for an entire week keeping the mercury between 3435 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature between 2325 degrees CelsiusnbspEarlier in the week CM Gupta inspected a flood relief camp near Geeta Colony Flyover and the Old Iron Bridge to review the Yamunas water level and the condition of affected areasShe met families staying in relief camps listened to their concerns and assured them of all possible assistancenbspThe Chief Minister emphasised that the government is maintaining roundtheclock vigilance and that departments concerned are working tirelessly to mitigate the impact She reassured citizens that there is no need to panicnbspThe Chief Minister spent significant time in the affected localities and received detailed briefings from officialsnbspShe instructed authorities engaged in relief operations to ensure an uninterrupted supply of essential items such as clean drinking water food medical aid and safe accommodation https://dailyworld.in/disaster/yamuna-flood-delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-reviews-situation-orders-prompt-relief-work-636667.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telangana-cm-visits-flood-hit-kamareddy-district-636456.html Hyderabad Sep 4 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday visited the floodaffected Kamareddy district and assured all possible assistance to the affected Accompanied by a couple of ministers local MLA and other leaders he inspected the damage caused by recent heavy rains and floodsThe Chief Minister interacted with farmers and other people affected by floods and assured them that the government would stand by themStating that it was the worst flood in 100 years he said the government would definitely take measures to provide relief to the victimsThe Chief Minister inspected the damaged roads in Kamareddy town and enquired about the damage due to floodsRevanth Reddy who reached Kamareddy by a helicopter also had an aerial view of the floodaffected areas and damaged cropsRevenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy Panchayat Raj Minister Danasari Seethakka Zaheerabad MP Suresh Kumar Shetkar Telangana Congress President and MLC B Mahesh Kumar Goud MLA Madan Mohan Rao government advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir and others were presentStating that minor and major irrigation projects were damaged in the floods the Chief Minister said repair works were undertaken immediatelyHe noted that the Pocharam project withstood the massive floods preventing loss of lives and propertyHe directed officials to prepare a plan to permanently solve the problem of inundation during heavy rains The Chief Minister assured the farmers that the government would allocate special funds to remove sand which washed into the fields due to the floods He also assured compensation for crop lossHe asked officials to prepare estimates for repairs of damaged roads bridges and projectsThe Chief Minister visited GR Colony which was the worsthit area in the town He stated that due to the alertness shown by the administration loss of lives and property was minimisedHe wanted officials to prepare detailed estimates of the losses suffered due to floodsThe Chief Minister assured the residents that the government would do everything possible to solve their problems If necessary the government would provide new books to students and arrange other items lost in the floods IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telangana-cm-visits-flood-hit-kamareddy-district-636456.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/centre-must-demonstrate-same-spirit-towards-punjab-as-shown-to-afghanistan-says-minister-636460.html Chandigarh Sep 4 IANS Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday called upon the Centre to demonstrate the same humanitarian spirit towards Punjab as it has shown in extending aid to Talibanruled AfghanistannbspHe questioned the Union governments priorities asking why relief materials were swiftly dispatched to Afghanistan while floodaffected Punjab is facing delays in receiving financial and humanitarian assistancenbspIn a press statement here the Finance Minister emphasised that Punjab a state that has consistently contributed to the nations food security and economic strength deserves timely and adequate assistance in its hour of needIf humanitarian aid can be sent across borders then why the hesitation in helping our own people he askednbspCheema urged the Centre to prioritise the welfare of floodaffected people and expedite the release of relief packages infrastructure support and rehabilitation measures He reiterated the state governments commitment to take every measure to provide relief to floodravaged peoplenbspGiving a call to all to donate generously to the Chief Ministers Relief Fund he assured that transparency and accountability in utilising any aid received ensuring that every rupee reaches those who need it mostMeanwhile welcoming the reduction in GST rates in favour of consumers the Finance Minister said the Aam Aadmi Party AAP was demanding it from the outset He said the benefits of the new twoslab GST rate structure should be passed on to the common people making it more relatable and impactful besides ensuring that those struggling with inflation can get reliefnbspHowever Cheema also recalled that when the GST system was first introduced all states had supported it on the condition that the Centre would compensate them for any revenue loss until their economies stabilisedThe economies of the states are still not stable and the latest GST rate cuts will have a further impact on them he saidnbspCalling on the Union government to continue providing GST compensation as promised to states Cheema argued that this support is crucial for ensuring fiscal stability especially given the challenges and disasters many states are currently facing He specifically added that Punjab is experiencing its worst floods in four decades and urged the Union government to provide both continued GST compensation and quick financial aid for flood victims https://dailyworld.in/disaster/centre-must-demonstrate-same-spirit-towards-punjab-as-shown-to-afghanistan-says-minister-636460.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/35-ailing-elderly-manimahesh-devotees-airlifted-in-himachal-636480.html Shimla Sep 4 Thirtyfive ailing and elderly Manimahesh Yatra devotees were airlifted from Chamba in Himachal Pradesh by a helicopter in seven sorties on Thursday despite adverse weather conditions the state government said It said that in a major operation launched by the Chamba administration to safely evacuate devotees nearly 500 devotees were rescued in vehicles from Bharmour to ChambaAt certain stretches where roads have been damaged adequate security personnel have been deployed by the administration for their assistance and to ensure their safetyIn addition free food drinking water transport and other essential facilities have been arranged en route to prevent any inconvenience to them a spokesperson for the government saidThe Indian Air Forces MI17 helicopter has also been stationed at Pathankot to meet any exigencyThe spokesperson said that Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi has been supervising the rescue operation on the ground for the past several daysTravelling on foot he reached Bharmour from Chamba and has been engaged in ensuring the safety of the devoteesHe said the government was committed to safeguard the lives and property of its people as well as the visiting pilgrims and tourists from several partsIn view of the widespread destruction the government has decided to relax norms under MGNREGS to ensure timely relief and rehabilitationThis would allow additional works to be undertaken as per actual demand for employment in rural areas particularly for the repair and restoration of damaged infrastructure said the governmentChief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu said the state has suffered massive loss due to cloudbursts incessant rains flash floods and landslides which have severely impacted agriculture horticulture livestock and rural infrastructureTo accelerate restoration Deputy Commissioners have been empowered to approve new works under MGNREGA without waiting for prior approval from gram sabhaExpost facto approval from gram sabha panchayat samiti and zila parishad would be obtained later keeping in view the practical impossibility of holding such meeting during the prevailing weather conditions IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/35-ailing-elderly-manimahesh-devotees-airlifted-in-himachal-636480.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/tgana-seeks-rs-16-732-crore-from-centre-as-immediate-flood-relief-636529.html Hyderabad Sep 4 The Telangana government on Thursday urged the Centre to immediately release Rs 16732 crore to the State towards flood relief A delegation from the state government headed by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi and submitted a representation urging the Centre to immediately provide the assistanceThe assistance sought by the state include Rs 11713 crore towards relief works in districts affected by last years flood The remaining Rs 5018 crore is towards relief in the districts affected by the recent floodsThe Centre was also urged to declare it as national calamity The delegation also requested the Centre to send a Central team to Telangana to visit the floodaffected areas and assess the damagesAccording an official release here the Union Home Minister told the delegation a team of Central government officials will be sent to Telangana to assess the damages due to floodsThe state delegation brought to Home Minister Amit Shahs notice that the state had last year sought Rs 11713 crore towards flood relief in Khammam and surrounding districts but the Centre did not release the assistanceThey also told the Union Home Minister that as per the preliminary assessment the state suffered a loss of Rs 5108 crore in the recent floodsThe delegation which included Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao state governments special representative in Delhi AP Jitender Reddy and senior government officials that this is only an initial estimate The final estimates will be known after the floods completely recedeThe delegation explained that the state received heavy rains between August 25 and 28 The rains caused extensive damage to infrastructure in Kamareddy Medak Nirmal and Nizamabad districts The state has so far recorded 25 per cent excess rainfall while rainfall received in eight districts is 6595 per cent above normalHome Minister Amit Shah was told that the state government has mobilised resources to undertake relief measures Seven teams of NDRF 15 teams of SDRF and about 100 Army personnel participated in relief operationsThe delegation informed Home Minister that the heavy rains badly damaged roads railway tracks culverts electricity poles and transformers and disrupted normal life across the stateThey informed the Home Minister that as per the initial estimates the floods resulted in the loss of 22 human lives The assessment about loss of cattle damage to houses and crops is underwayAccording to the representation the Municipal Administration department suffered an estimated loss of Rs 1025 croreThe loss due to roads damaged in the floods is estimated at Rs 785 crore The irrigation department suffered loss of Rs 655 crore while the crop loss was to the tune of Rs 236 crore Panchayat Raj and Rural Development suffered a loss of Rs 377 croreThe Home Minister was told that the state immediately needs Rs 1500 crore for emergency repairs IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/tgana-seeks-rs-16-732-crore-from-centre-as-immediate-flood-relief-636529.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 22:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/kejriwal-to-visit-punjab-to-meet-flood-hit-people-636298.html Chandigarh Sep 3 Aam Aadmi Partys National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal will be visiting Punjab on Thursday to meet people in floodhit villages The main objective of this visit is to personally review the relief and rescue operations on the ground and to meet the affected families in person to share their grief and sufferingChief Minister Bhagwant Mann will accompany him during this visit an official statement said on WednesdayAs part of the visit Kejriwal along with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will travel to the worstaffected floodhit areas They will personally visit relief camps to meet the people inspect the facilities being provided and review the rescue operations being carried out by the administration This visit by the AAP leadership will also boost the morale of all party workers and officials who have been selflessly engaged in relief efforts roundtheclockBefore the visit in his message Kejriwal said the entire organisation of Aam Aadmi Party from our workers to the Chief Minister ministers and MLAs are standing like a rock with the people of Punjab in this terrible tragedy I salute the spirit of all those who are risking their lives to save others The people of Punjab are courageous and together we will overcome this flood tragedy and Punjab will flourish again I appeal to people across the country to come forward and extend every possible help to Punjab he saidMeanwhile state Revenue Minister Hardeep Mundian said the state is reeling under one of the worst floods in recent decades with widespread crop devastation reported in 175216 hectares He said Gurdaspur Amritsar Mansa Ferozepur and Fazilka are among the worsthit districts accounting for the bulk of the agricultural lossesThe scale of damage to crops villages and population underlines the severity of the calamity that has gripped 23 districts of PunjabGiving details of relief operations Mundian said over 20000 people have been evacuated from lowlying and severely affected areas Major evacuations were carried out in Gurdaspur 5581 people followed by Ferozepur 3495 Amritsar 2734 Fazilka 2422 Hoshiarpur 1615 Kapurthala 1428 Pathankot 1139 Barnala 369 Jalandhar 474 Mansa 16 Rupnagar 65 Moga 115 and Tarn Taran 21 IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/kejriwal-to-visit-punjab-to-meet-flood-hit-people-636298.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 01:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flood-wreaks-havoc-in-jammu-weather-likely-to-improve-today-636318.html SrinagarJammu Sep 4 Floods across the Jammu division wreaked havoc over the last 24 hours however with no rainfall the water level in rivers of Kashmir started receding on Thursday morning Officials said two persons were killed when their house collapsed in Rajouri district while a driver and his vehicle were washed away in the Ban Talab area of Jammu on WednesdayBSF troopers using helicopters rescued 47 villagers trapped in the heavily flooded Chenab River in the Garkhal area of the Pargwal sector in Jammu districtInfrastructure related to roads water and electric supply suffered massive damage in the Jammu division during the last 24 hoursThe Chenab River was flowing about 8 to 9 ft above the danger mark at Akhnoor in Jammu district while the Tawi River reached closer to the danger mark 16 ft Ravi Ujh Basantar Devak and Tarnah flowed at flood level this morningJammuSrinagar National Highway Batote Kishtwar and Mughal roads remained closed due to massive landslidesTeams of NDRFSDRF and police were deployed at inundated and floodprone areas of the Jammu divisionIn Rajouri district a woman and her daughter lost their lives after a wall and some other portion of their house collapsed during heavy rain at Kagri village in the Sunderbani area Both were sleeping when the incident took placeThe driver of a Tata Mobile load carrier was washed away along with his vehicle in a Nallah near the CRPF Camp in the Ban Talab area of JammuMeanwhile as the water level continued to rise in the swollen River Tawi in Jammu city during the morning hours authorities launched a multiagency operation to shore up embankments near the damaged fourth bridge to prevent flooding in the lowlying areas Heavy rain in Jammu and its upper areas like Udhampur and Ramnagar had damaged the approach road near the fourth Tawi bridge causing vehicles to get stuck on the broken stretch on August 26Jammu city has also been cut off from three main road stretches due to landslides on the PanjtirthiSidhra road mudslides on the MandaNagrota road and the closure of one bridge on the River Chenab at Akhnoor Many Jammu localities were flooded with rainwater while floodwater from many nallahs entered the houses and shops of the people Areas like Kabir Nagar Talab Tiloo Bathindi Channi Nanak Nagar Canal Road Rajiv Nagar Satwari Nai Basti Ban Talab Lower Roop Nagar Janipur Paloura Muthin etc suffered heavy lossesMany City areas remained waterlogged throughout Wednesday disrupting the smooth movement of traffic Officials said that JammuSrinagar National Highway Batote DodaKishtwar JammuKatraReasiMahore AkhnoorRajouriPoonch KathuaBasohliBillawar and Bani roads besides many other roads in the region have been closed due to multiple landslidesHundreds of vehicles are stranded at various places on the JammuSrinagar highwayIn the Valley authorities started preventive evacuation of people from floodaffected areas of Kulgam Anantnag Pulwama and Srinagar districts moving them to relief shelters while many residents of these areas preferred to move to the houses of their relatives located at safer locationsThere had been no rainfall in the Valley during the last 24 hours and the water level in all rivers and streams started receding this morning All educational institutions including schools colleges and universities have been closed by the authorities for the day as a preventive measureThe Meteorological MeT department has forecast improvement in the overall weather situation throughout the union territory from Thursday onwards IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flood-wreaks-havoc-in-jammu-weather-likely-to-improve-today-636318.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/one-killed-5-missing-in-landslide-in-himachals-kullu-636334.html Shimla Sep 4 One person was killed three injured were rescued from the rubble and rescue operations are ongoing to locate five missing people after a massive landslide on Thursday in Himachal Pradeshs Kullu town The landslide triggered by heavy rains buried two houses police saidRescue teams including personnel from the State Disaster Management Authority the police and the district administration were carrying out an operation to locate five people believed to be trapped under the rubble and mudslideThe disaster occurred near the Inner Akhada Bazaar area Superintendent of Police Kathikeyan Gokulachandran said one body was recovered from the spot while three critically injured people were admitted to the Regional Hospital in KulluSenior officials including Additional Deputy Commissioner Ashwini Kumar and Subdivisional Magistrate Nishant Kumar reached the spot to oversee rescue effortsThe disaster occurred in less than 24 hours after six people comprising four of a family were killed after a landslide buried two houses in Sundernagar town in Mandi district The deceased were identified as Gurpreet Singh 35 his daughter Kirat three his wife Bharti 30 Shanti Devi 70 and Surender Kaur 56In another incident on Wednesday two women were killed and 15 were injured after boulders fell on a private bus that was on its way to Shimla from Rampur on National Highway 5 The deceased were identified as Laxmi Virani hailing from the village Jalgaon in Maharashtra and a Nepaliorigin female who is yet to be identifiedA day earlier Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu reviewed the situation arising due to the torrential rains and directed the district administrations to intensify rescue and relief operations on a war footing while ensuring early restoration of essential services such as electricity water supply and road connectivityHe also took a detailed stock of the damages reported from different districts and instructed officers to personally visit the affected areas to extend all possible help to people in distress There is no dearth of funds and the administration must ensure timely action he was quoted as saying IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/one-killed-5-missing-in-landslide-in-himachals-kullu-636334.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/in-heartwarming-gesture-sant-seechewal-to-rescue-cattle-from-punjab-floods-in-special-boats-636415.html Sultanpur Lodhi Punjab Sep 4 IANS In a heartwarming gesture after rescuing hundreds of marooned villagers from floodwaters in Punjab environmentalist Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal who hogged the limelight after reviving the almost dead 160kmlong Kali Bein a rivulet sacred to the Sikhs on Thursday launched the next stage of the relief operation to transport mass livestock in the newlymade boat crafted by using indigenous knowledgenbspThe AAPs Rajya Sabha MP Sant Seechewal along with his volunteers has been moving in boats from house to house from dawn to dusk every day since August 11 to provide relief material to the affected people and fodder to the remaining livestock that has survived the floods even as many of them perishedThis new raft has been made in three days under the guidance of Padamshree Sant Seechewal whose work to revive the sacred rivulet with the peoples participation was lauded by former President of India late Dr Abdul KalamnbspFloods in the state have severely affected not only human life but also domesticated animals A new fleet has been launched for the rescue of animals in large numbers from the floodaffected areas Through this specially built boat livestock and farmers tractors can also be evacuated to higher locations Sant Seechewal who is known for wearing his trademark maroon robes told IANSnbspIn one sortie up to 20 cattle can be transported to a safe place depending upon the place to relocate themAlso the farming machinery including a combine harvester can be transportednbspWidely known as Baba ji Sant Seechewal and his volunteers every day cover a radius of 32 kms in 10 hours in Mand an island on the Beas River reaching every house trapped in waistdeep turbulent water to provide prasadam foodnbspCurrently 46 villages in Mand in Kapurthala district have been impacted by the flood with more than 15000 acres of crops damagednbspBraving the swirling floodwater Sant Seechewal said the swollen Beas River flowing continuously fast and above the danger mark has breached many temporary embankments and also changed its coursenbspDue to the changed course of the river the devastation is maximum this time as compared to the 2023 floods in the state he saidnbspHe said continuous efforts are being made to save the sensitive parts of the temporary embankmentsHe is also seen feeding the abandoned cattle stranded in the flooded paddy fields and dogs in houses largely abandonednbspSant Seechewal himself fills sand in bags and carries logwood at the river breach sites to prevent further damagenbspHe appealed to philanthropists to donate motorboats as roads in the area are submerged in water and they are relying on boats to ferry essentials including food drinking water and fodder for livestock He said it would take at least 20 days for the water to recede from fields and human habitationsThirty to forty per cent of the inhabitants have already moved or evacuated to safer places Our duty is to take care of elderly or male family members who preferred to stay back in their marooned houses We are reaching out to at least 350 houses every day in four boats to provide them langar community cooked food and essentials he saidnbspBesides Punjab government boats the National Disaster Response Force NDRF and the Indian Armys boats have been deployed in relief operations across the state that is witnessing the worst floods in four decadesOn social networking sites people are thanking a gentleman from Kapurthala for turning his factory premises into a place for construction of boats Ramgarhia Sikhs building boats for flood affected areas of Punjab Pura punjab ik hai Love my Sikh brothers a post on X saysnbspPunjab Revenue Minister Hardeep Mundian said the state is reeling under one of the worst floods in recent decades with widespread crop devastation reported in 175216 hectaresnbspHe said Gurdaspur Amritsar Mansa Ferozepur and Fazilka are among the worsthit districts accounting for the bulk of the agricultural losses The scale of damage to crops villages and population underlines the severity of the calamity that has gripped 23 districts of PunjabVishal Gulati can be contacted at vishalgiansin https://dailyworld.in/disaster/in-heartwarming-gesture-sant-seechewal-to-rescue-cattle-from-punjab-floods-in-special-boats-636415.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/army-rescues-bedridden-woman-trapped-in-amritsar-flood-636188.html Chandigarh Sep 3 A woman suffering from a cardiac ailment was successfully rescued by a flood relief team of Kharga Sappers from the floodaffected village of Sammoval near Ajnala in Punjabs Amritsar district the Army said on Wednesday Due to her medical condition she was unable to move making the rescue operation particularly challengingAs access to her residence by boat was not possible due to flooding the team proceeded on footUpon reaching the location the team found the woman bedridden and immobile Demonstrating exceptional courage and compassion the team carefully evacuated her along with her bed carrying her on their shoulders for approximately 300 meters to the waiting boatThe woman along with her husband and her daughter was then transported to her relatives residence in Amritsar where she received the necessary medical attention and careThe professionalism and dedication of the flood relief team ensured the safe and timely evacuation of the patient and her family reflecting the highest standards of service and commitmentThe Western Command of the Army has launched extensive flood relief and rescue operations in Jammu Punjab and parts of Himachal Pradesh demonstrating swift response meticulous preparedness and seamless coordination with civil agenciesOperations commenced on August 1617 and an assessment of the developing flood situation was taken with troops engineers medical detachments and aviation assets mobilised at short notice to safeguard lives and restore essential servicesFlood relief columns were fully prepared trained and equipped to undertake humanitarian assistance and disaster relief HADR missionsOn receiving requisitions from the civil administration these columns were swiftly deployed across affected areasAviation assets both of Indian Army Aviation and further supported by the Indian Air Force have been flying sustained sorties ensuring the timely evacuation of stranded civilians and an aerial delivery of critical suppliesA flood control and water level monitoring cell has been established functioning roundtheclock to monitor water levels across major headworks including Bhakra Nangal Dam Ranjit Sagar Dam and other critical pointsOperations are being conducted in close coordination with the civil administration the National Disaster Response Force and the State Disaster Response Force This integrated approach has ensured optimal use of resources and timely assistance to affected populations reflecting the nations resilience and unity during crises This proactive measure has enabled timely deployment and response to emerging threatsA total of 47 Army columns have been mobilised comprising personnel from engineers medical detachments and communication teams also in addition to the main rescue teamsTwenty aircraft including Advanced Light Helicopters Reconnaissance and Observation helicopters Mi17s and a Chinook are engaged in roundtheclock missions IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/army-rescues-bedridden-woman-trapped-in-amritsar-flood-636188.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/heavy-flooding-in-delhi-relief-camps-set-up-in-affected-areas-636285.html New Delhi Sep 3 Yamuna Rivers water level in Delhi rose to 20741 metres at 9 PM on Wednesday marking the thirdhighest level ever recorded in the capital The rising water has triggered massive flooding across several lowlying areas along the riverbanks severely impacting both residential and commercial localities According to officials this level is only slightly lower than the historic highs of 20866 metres in 2023 and 20749 metres in 1978 Forecasts suggest that the river may rise further to 20748 metres by 8 AM on September 4 A slight decline is expected after that but the situation remains precariousMore than 14000 people have been evacuated from vulnerable areas so far officials confirmed as rescue and relief operations continue Several parts of the national capital including Yamuna Bazar Geeta Colony Majnu Ka Tila Kashmiri Gate Garhi Mandu and Mayur Vihar are already submergedRelief camps have been set up in ITO Geeta Colony and Mayur Vihar offering shelter food and medical aid to affected residentsMeanwhile the Delhi civic authorities have directed the public health department to spray insecticides to prevent the outbreak of mosquitoborne diseases in the relief zonesFloodwaters have inundated key roads and landmarks The Outer Ring Road has seen severe disruptions with the stretch from ITO to Ring Road now rendered impassable Authorities have also shut down Vasudev Ghat Monastery Market and the Old Delhi Railway Bridge due to rising water levels and safety concernsThe situation turned more alarming as floodwater began entering the Nigambodh Ghat Delhis oldest and busiest cremation groundThe primary reason for the rise is the continuous release of high volumes of water from the Wazirabad and Hathnikund barrages officials said The Central Flood Control Room stated that monitoring efforts are underway in coordination with the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department especially regarding the Okhla Barrage where higher discharge is being allowed to ensure smooth water outflow from the capitalDistricts most prone to flooding include North North East Shahdara East Central and South East Delhi according to officialsWith water levels predicted to rise marginally by Monday morning residents in vulnerable areas are being urged to stay alert follow evacuation orders and avoid lowlying regions Civic agencies continue to work around the clock to mitigate damage provide aid and ensure public safety as Delhi battles one of its worst floods in recent years IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/heavy-flooding-in-delhi-relief-camps-set-up-in-affected-areas-636285.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-reeling-under-worst-floods-crop-devastation-in-175-216-hectares-minister-636289.html Chandigarh Sep 3 Punjab Revenue Minister Hardeep Mundian on Wednesday said the state is reeling under one of the worst floods in recent decades with widespread crop devastation reported in 175216 hectares He said Gurdaspur Amritsar Mansa Ferozepur and Fazilka are among the worsthit districts accounting for the bulk of the agricultural losses The scale of damage to crops villages and population underlines the severity of the calamity that has gripped 23 districts of PunjabGiving details of relief operations Mundian said over 20000 people have been evacuated from lowlying and severely affected areas Major evacuations were carried out in Gurdaspur 5581 people followed by Ferozepur 3495 Amritsar 2734 Fazilka 2422 Hoshiarpur 1615 Kapurthala 1428 Pathankot 1139 Barnala 369 Jalandhar 474 Mansa 16 Rupnagar 65 Moga 115 and Tarn Taran 21To accommodate the displaced 167 relief camps have been established across the state which include 29 camps in Barnala 26 in Patiala 23 in SBS Nagar 11 each in Fazilka and Jalandhar 16 in Amritsar 14 in Pathankot 13 in Gurdaspur eight in Ferozepur five in Hoshiarpur three in Rupnagar four in Kapurthala two in Moga and one each in Mansa and Sangrur In these camps 5304 people are currently shelteredThe largest numbers are housed in Fazilka 1468 Hoshiarpur 1041 Ferozepur 706 Amritsar 371 Jalandhar 474 Barnala 369 Pathankot 417 Mansa 163 Moga 115 Sangrur 75 Kapurthala 57 Rupnagar 35 and Gurdaspur 13 he addedThe Revenue Minister said 1655 villages have been inundated affecting a population of 355709 He said the most severely affected districts include Gurdaspur 324 villages Amritsar 190 Kapurthala 123 Hoshiarpur 121 Mansa 114 Ferozepur 111 Pathankot 88 Fazilka 77 Sangrur 107 Tarn Taran 70 Jalandhar 64 Patiala 53 and SBS Nagar 44Smaller but significant impacts have been reported in Bathinda 13 Faridkot 15 Rupnagar 5 Ludhiana 26 Barnala 37 Sri Muktsar Sahib 24 Malerkotla seven Mohali 13 and Moga 29 The minister said 355709 people have been affected with Amritsar 117534 Gurdaspur 145000 Ferozepur 39076 and Fazilka 21562 among the worst hit Other districts reporting impact include Pathankot 15053 Kapurthala 5728 Mohali 7000 Hoshiarpur 1966 and Jalandhar 991 while smaller numbers were reported in Barnala 476 Moga 800 Rupnagar 300 Mansa 163 and Tarn Taran 60Divulging damages on the agricultural front the minister said that 175216 hectares of standing crops have been damaged in the state Gurdaspur alone has suffered losses over 40169 hectares followed by Mansa 24967 Amritsar 23000 Fazilka 17786 Ferozepur 17620 Kapurthala 14934 Tarn Taran 12828 Sangrur 6560 Hoshiarpur 5971 Pathankot 2442 Jalandhar 3000 Mohali 2000 Moga 2240 Patiala 600 Bathinda 586 Rupnagar 300 SBS Nagar 181 and Ludhiana 32 IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-reeling-under-worst-floods-crop-devastation-in-175-216-hectares-minister-636289.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/rescue-teams-face-challenges-in-quake-hit-afghan-provinces-636077.html New Delhi Sep 3 Communication and connectivity issues are major challenges being faced by humanitarian aid workers in the earthquakehit provinces of Afghanistan according to the United Nations Meanwhile members of the Hindu and Sikh communities from Afghanistan have pooled in their resources to send relief material for the earthquakeaffected victims in the eastern provinces of the country added reportsManjit Singh Lambe the president of the Council of Hindu and Sikh Minorities of Afghanistan told Pajhwok news that the Sikhs of Afghanistan in coordination with the diaspora residing abroad and the World Hindu Association have sent humanitarian aid for the earthquake victimsAmong cities witnessing the devastation is Jalalabad once visited by Sikh Guru Nanak Ji The city houses Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar There are no exact numbers available for Hindus and Sikhs currently living in AfghanistanAccording to the European Union Agency for Asylum against a number of over seven lakh in the 70s approximately 150 were left at the end of 2021A post on the website of the organisation of Sikhs and Hindus of Afghanistan says that in 2019 the nowdissolved Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan recorded 1105 Sikh and Hindu voters across the country Of them 759 were in Kabul 342 in Nangarhar province and only four in HelmandMeanwhile fearing that hundreds of thousands could be impacted United Nations officials on the ground said that in the first critical 24 hours after the earthquake hit on Sunday access was very limitedRelief and rescue work were hampered owing to landslides and rockfalls triggered by the tremors Some roads were already blocked by previous rockslides caused by recent heavy rainfallThe region has since experienced several aftershocks The first earthquake measuring six on the Richter scale struck areas close to the Pakistan border on SundayTwo days later another 52magnitude quake struck againThe Taliban regime facing sanctions and aid cuts has appealed to the global community for assistanceTill now though as many as 40 countries are in conversation with Kabul only Russia has granted recognition to the regimeIndia has already dispatched humanitarian aid including 1000 tents and 15 tons of food supplies New Delhi has assured Kabul of continuing its assistance in providing medicines and food supplies IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/rescue-teams-face-challenges-in-quake-hit-afghan-provinces-636077.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/six-killed-after-landslide-bury-2-houses-in-himachal-pradesh-rescue-op-continues-636082.html Shimla Sep 3 Six people comprising four of a family were killed after a landslide buried two houses in Sundernagar town in Himachal Pradeshs Mandi district police said on Wednesday Rescuers found five bodies under the debris The deceased have been identified as Gurpreet Singh 35 his daughter Kirat three his wife Bharti 30 Shanti Devi 70 and Surender Kaur 56The sixth victim who was passing through the disaster spot on a scooter at the time of the landslide is missingMandi Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan told the media that rescuers from the police State Disaster Response Force and National Disaster Response Force are working to clear the debrisFour JCB machines have been deployed for the operation As a precautionary measure two adjacent houses have been evacuated one of which sustained partial damageHe said the priority is to locate the missing and ensure no further loss of life Continuous rainfall and mudslides have made the rescue and search operation challengingMeanwhile all educational institutions in the Sundernagar subdivision will be closed on Wednesday as a precautionary measure for safetySuperintendent of Police Sakshi Verma said residents heard loud rumbling noises moments before the hillside collapsedExpressing condolences Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the news of the death of three people due to a landslide in Sundernagar Mandi district is extremely tragic and heartwrenchingThere is a possibility that two other people are trapped under the debris and their search is ongoing at a war footing In this accident two houses have also been destroyed he wrote on XThe administration is present at the scene and rescue operations are being carried out swiftly A detailed report of the incident has also been sought from the district administrationMy deepest condolences are with the griefstricken families May God grant peace to the souls of the departed and provide strength to the bereaved families to bear this immense sorrow he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/six-killed-after-landslide-bury-2-houses-in-himachal-pradesh-rescue-op-continues-636082.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/wading-through-waist-deep-waters-in-punjab-its-generosity-kindness-that-float-636147.html Chandigarh Sep 3 Wading through waistdeep flood waters of southwestern monsoon scores of humanitarian and youth organisations riding on boats and tractors are daily reaching out to communities largely rural in at least 19 affected districts of Punjab to provide food clean water medication hygiene kits and shelter items to thousands of people largely the elderly braving incessant rains As a team of global charity Khalsa Aid International reached a farm marooned in seveneight feet of water in Dera Baba Nanak village in Gurdaspur to deliver food and essential aid to a family an elderly woman was in tears saying After four days you came to us as GodShe and her husband have been spending nights on the top floor of the house without food water and medicinesHer family managed to get away from the rising flood waters in time leaving the elderly couple behind along with the livestockWhen the Khalsa Aid team told the elderly woman and her husband that they had come to rescue them she refused to go saying We are staying here to take care of livestock We have to live and die hereDespite all odds the couple is trying to stay positive that they will be able to repair their home and regrow their cropsLike the elderly couple thousands of farmer families have lost their rice paddies which were ready to harvest and washed away the rice wheat and grains that they had stored in their housesWe also lost six buffaloes remarked another farmer Avtar Singh who is devastated by losses including many personal belongings and is struggling to rebuild his lifeAs Punjab is facing its worst floods in four decades its a sea of humanity where several social organisations in coordination with the Indian Army the National Disaster Response Force NDRF and also local authorities have been at the forefront to provide Gurus langar free meal and shelterPunjab Revenue Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Mundian said the state is facing one of the most widespread floods in recent decades which impacted 23 districts claiming 30 human lives and leaving more than 354 lakh people affectedAccording to the AAP minister 1400 villages have been inundated The severely affected districts are Gurdaspur 324 villages Amritsar 135 Hoshiarpur 119 Kapurthala 115 Mansa 108 Ferozepur 93 Pathankot 82 Fazilka 72 Jalandhar 62 and Tarn Taran 66 villagesThe AAP government has declared Punjab a disasterhit state Torrential rains and subsequent release of water from three crucial dams the Bhakra Ranjit Sagar and Pong to reduce abnormal rising water levels have significantly hit the floodplains of Punjab impacting 148590 hectares of farmlandCrops like wheat and rice suffered extensive damage Eco warrior Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal who came into the global limelight after reviving the almost dead 160kmlong Kali Bein a rivulet sacred to the Sikhs has been on the ground even in the remotest village for over three weeksBefore dawn riding on selfacquired motor boats the AAPs Rajya Sabha MP Sant Seechewal and his team of volunteers donning protective gear reach villages dotted in the Mand region of Sultanpur Lodhi severely impacted by the swollen Beas river to provide food to the families trapped in waistdeep waterEvery day Sant Seechewal and his volunteers cover a radius of 32 km in 10 hours in Mand an island on the Beas river reaching every houseSant Seechewal who was accompanied by former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in relief work on Tuesday told IANS that 30 per cent of inhabitants in the Mand area have moved to safer places either in relief camps or with their relativesVillagers who stayed back now need medicines drinking water tarpaulins mosquito nets and basic supplies and we are providing them We have enough piledup relief stock to support them Padma Shri Seechewal saidIf someone genuinely wants to help the people in crisis they should wait for 1520 days for the water to recede from villages After that the people will start returning to their native places and start repairing house and desilt fields That is the time when they look forward to generous support he explainedHe said their organisation would also start repairing river embankments and desilting the riverAt that time they need earthmoving machine and other materials for the embankment reinforcement work Those who want to voluntarily help the people in distress save your energy and sympathy for the future initiatives he addedWearing his trademark maroon robes Sant Seechewal is heard asking his volunteers to give more relief material to the children and the elderly He is also seen feeding the abandoned cattle stranded in the flooded paddy fields and dogs in housesHe and his volunteers also played a key role in relocating families along with their livestock to safetySant Seechewal himself fills sand in bags carrying and dumping them at the river breach sites Volunteers of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee SGPC considered a miniParliament of Sikh religious affairs are also moving from village to village to provide temporary shelters and holding community kitchens aroundtheclock for the marooned villagersAAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal has allocateed Rs 20 lakh to procure water tankers for providing safe drinking water to displaced people His office said the MP anticipated that once the flood water recedes the affected people may face shortage of clean drinking water as tubewells and other sources of water have been damagedPosting a video of the devastation ace spinnerturnedAAP Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh wrote on X on Wednesday When volunteers went to deliver relief materials the floodaffected family despite having lost almost everything prepared tea and served it to the volunteers in return Thats the spirit of Punjab Rab de bandeThe video has gone viral on social media drawing admiration and respect Yet amid this devastation the Punjabi spirit of resilience and seamless generosity shines by cooking langars in flood waters distributing essentials to every household and setting up medical camps for the sick and injuredVishal Gulati can be contacted at vishalgiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/wading-through-waist-deep-waters-in-punjab-its-generosity-kindness-that-float-636147.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/eastern-afghanistan-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-1-124-635951.html Kabul Sep 2 The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan has climbed to 1124 with 3251 others injured according to the Afghan Red Crescent Society on Tuesday Over 8000 residential houses primarily in Kunar province have been completely or partially destroyed due to the earthquake Juma Khan Nayeel head of information and publication at the Afghan Red Crescent Society told XinhuaRelief and rescue teams are working to pull out people trapped under the rubble and the figures for fatalities and injuries have not yet been finalised Xinhua news agency reportedThe earthquake struck the eastern part of Afghanistan at 1147 pm local time on August 31 with the epicentre located 27 km northeast of Jalalabad the capital of Nangarhar province at a depth of eight kmOn Monday Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed deep sorrow over the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan and conveyed Indias readiness to provide humanitarian aidDeeply saddened by the loss of lives due to the earthquake in Afghanistan Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families in this difficult hour and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured India stands ready to provide all possible humanitarian aid and relief to those affected PM Modi had posted on XExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also expressed deep concern over the devastating earthquake in Afghanistans Kunar Province He conveyed solidarity with the people of Afghanistan and assured them of Indias help in that hour of needThe devastating earthquake in Kunar Province of Afghanistan is a matter of deep concern Express our support and solidarity to the Afghan people as they respond to it India will extend assistance in this hour of need Our condolences to the families of the victims And our prayers for early recovery of the injured he had posted on XJaishankar spoke with Afghanistans Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi expressing condolences over the loss of lives in the earthquake that struck the warravaged country on Sunday night Wishing early recovery to those injured he reiterated Indias full support for Afghanistan in the hour of grief and conveyed that New Delhi would be sending food and relief material to KabulJaishankar stated that India had delivered 1000 family tents in KabulSpoke with Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi today Expressed our condolences at the loss of lives in the earthquake Conveyed that India has delivered 1000 family tents today in Kabul 15 tonnes of food material is also being immediately moved by Indian Mission from Kabul to Kunar Further relief material will be sent from India starting tomorrow Wish early recovery of those injured India stands by Afghanistan at this difficult time Jaishankar posted on XAfghanistans Ministry of Foreign Affairs MFA also confirmed the telephonic conversation between Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi and EAM Jaishankar According to the statement Muttaqi thanked EAM Jaishankar for providing assistance to the Afghan people and assured him of the timely delivery of the aid to those affectedIn a statement shared on X Afghanistans Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Hon Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi had a telephone conversation with his Indian counterpart Jaishankar The Indian Foreign Minister expressed his condolences over the loss of lives due to the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan and also expressed his condolencesMeanwhile rescue teams navigated remote areas with limited communication to assess the full extent of the damage and provide aid with officials noting that the toll was preliminary as efforts continued official media addedAfghanistan remained especially vulnerable to earthquakes as it sat on top of several fault lines where the Indian and Eurasian plates met The mountainous terrain of eastern Afghanistan was also prone to landslides making it harder for emergency services to carry out rescues IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/eastern-afghanistan-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-1-124-635951.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-cabinet-ministers-reach-out-to-flood-affected-areas-636047.html Chandigarh Sep 2 Punjab Cabinet ministers are reaching out to villages and floodaffected areas to provide relief materials and assistance to the people the government said on Tuesday Cabinet ministers Harpal Singh Cheema and Lal Chand Kataruchak visited floodaffected villages of Bhoa constituency in Pathankot district and took stock of the flood situationThey visited Kathlaur Bridge Kolian Adda Pamma Sionti Taraf and Narot Jaimal Singh and assured the people that the government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann would leave no stone unturned in providing relief material to the people in this difficult time They also visited the Dhussi damFour trucks of relief material were also dispatched by Cheema for the Bhoa constituencyLikewise Cabinet minister and AAP state President Aman Arora and Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal visited areas in the catchment of the Ghaggar river near Makror Sahib and Sirhind choe in Sunam in Sangrur district to take stock of the situation They reviewed ground realities and assessed the needs of the people residing in these floodaffected areasFurthermore Cabinet minister Mohinder Bhagat visited Mand Inderpur and Bharoana villages in Sultanpur Lodhi tehsil and reviewed the flood relief work and assured every possible help to the people while his ministerial colleague Sanjeev Arora visited the Dhussi bandh on the Sutlej near Sasrali Colony and took stock of the situationRural Development and Panchayats Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond visited the Gab bridge in Khanna and inspected the water drainage while fellow minister Harbhajan Singh ETO has arranged 15 trolleys of relief materials and 10 small vehicles carrying food items medicines and fodder for animals in Ajnala and RamdasLocal Government Minister Ravjot Singh visited Pandori Khajur village in Shamchurasi assembly constituency of Hoshiarpur district to take stock of floodaffected areas and review the necessary arrangements being made for themHealth Minister Balbir Singh visited Bedi Chhanna village and went to the village gurdwara to inspect the medical camp and also distributed relief materials to the people He has dispatched 23 ambulances from the Government Medical College in Amritsar to provide health services to the people in floodaffected areas of Ajnala and RamdasJail and Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar visited the floodaffected areas of Harike Pattan in Tarn Taran district and took stock of the situation and damage He distributed relief materials like food kits water rations etc to the needy people and also arranged fodder straw and feed for animalsEducation Minister Harjot Singh Bains visited over a dozen floodaffected villages situated near the Sutlej River Braving heavy rains Bains travelled by boat and motorcycle to reach relief camps While overseeing the arrangements the minister directed officials to perform their duties with utmost dedication and diligence He said over 30 relief camps have been established in the Anandpur Sahib constituency He urged local organisations including youth clubs and Mahila Mandals to join hands with the district administration in relief efforts IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-cabinet-ministers-reach-out-to-flood-affected-areas-636047.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 22:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telangana-floods-damage-crops-over-236-lakh-acres-635814.html Hyderabad Sep 1 The recent heavy rains and floods in parts of Telangana damaged roads to a length of 1023 kilometres and resulted in crop loss over 236 lakh acres The officials informed the Chief Minister Revanth Reddy during a review meeting here on MondayThe Chief Minister ordered the officials to expedite the repairs of the damaged roads buildings breached ponds and water bodies and the reconstruction of the submerged electric substationAccording to the Chief Ministers Office he expressed anger at the officials for their neglect in utilising the State Disaster Relief Fund SDRF funds as per the rulesThe officials briefed the CM that 257 streams and ponds were damaged The CM enquired the authorities about the neglect of the Minor Irrigation Department and suggested that the damaged water bodies should be restored by utilising the funds from RRR Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sanchai Yojana and other centrally sponsored schemesState Agriculture department officials briefed the Chief Minister that the crop loss has occurred in 236 lakh acres in 82 mandals of the stateThe officials were ordered to submit complete details within two days to bring to the centres attention the severity of the problem State RampB Panchayat Raj Drinking Water Supply and Animal Husbandry departments were also ordered to prepare comprehensive reports and submit them within two daysHe enquired about the lack of assistance from the Centre despite heavy losses in the floodaffected Khammam and Warangal districts last yearThe Chief Minister instructed the officials to submit a detailed report on the promises made by the Centre which were not fulfilled last year pending the release of central funds damages and the extent of losses incurredA team led by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka will submit the two reports to the Union Ministers in Delhi on September 4The CM spoke to the Collectors of Kamareddy Adilabad Rajanna Siricilla and Komaram Bheem Asifabad districts and enquired about the conditions after heavy rain The officials were ordered to take up the relief works expeditiously and also release the relief materials immediatelyReviewing the utilisation of the disaster funds CM Revanth Reddy directed all departments to utilise the SDRF funds properly and submit utilisation certificates UC in a timebound mannerThe Chief Minister congratulated the SDRF forces for their quick response to disasters and for providing better services during the floods The CM expressed satisfaction over the rescue of 217 people by the SDRF personnel who participated in 42 operations during the heavy rains The CM also instructed the State Director General of Fire and Disaster Response Nagireddy to provide better training and skills to the SDRF personnel The Chief Secretary was also instructed to immediately deploy the required officers and staff to the Disaster Management DepartmentCM Revanth Reddy observed that changing weather conditions posed a big risk of untimely heavy rains and floods in the future The CM emphasised that the Collectors and SPs of all districts should be on alert and go to the fields during the disasters and monitor the relief measuresIt was decided that Rs 10 crore will be released to the collectors under the contingent fund for works in the districts which have been severely affected by the rains Rs 5 crore will be released to the collectors of the districts which suffered minor losses IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telangana-floods-damage-crops-over-236-lakh-acres-635814.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pakistan-monsoon-rains-affect-over-24-million-submerge-thousands-of-villages-in-punjab-635868.html Islamabad Sep 2 More than 24 million people have been affected and over a thousand villages submerged as recordbreaking monsoon rains unleash devastating floods across Pakistans Punjab province in what officials are calling one of the worst flood disasters in the regions history according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority PDMA local media reported PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia said on Monday that heavy downpours and raging rivers have inundated over 3100 villages and nearly 2900 hamlets across the provinceThe United Nations and growers warned that the relentless monsoon rains and floodwaters which devastated vast areas of farmland and destroyed readytoreap crops across Pakistan trigerred concerns of a food crisis and inflation in the countryThe devastating floods that struck northeastern Punjab the countrys largest province and food basket last week killed at least 50 people submerged hundreds of villages schools and health centers swept away livestock and destroyed crops prompting largescale evacuations Pakistans leading daily The Express Tribune reportedMeanwhile Mo Yahya the UN resident and humanitarian coordinator in Pakistan took to his social media platform X after visiting the floodaffected areas stating This isnt normalyet its becoming the new normal Monsoons driven by climate change now bring fear and devastation to communities across PakistanFlooded rice fields stretch as far as the eye can see Farmers now face months without crops or income until the next planting season he said sharing a video of inundated farmlands in Hafizabad district of PunjabThis is only the beginning more intense rains are expected in the coming weeks As the water flows further south it will threaten more families with displacement and destruction Yahya addedAuthorities warned that rising water from the River Chenab is likely to reach Multan district in Punjab on Tuesday merging with inflows from the River RaviAccording to the PDMA surging water level at the River Panjnad in Punjab is expected to reach its peak on September 5 while water from the River Sutlej continues to advance towards barrages including Suleimanki and Head IslamOfficials cautioned that two more days of monsoon rains predicted across Punjab could disrupt relief operations and further raise the water levelsReports suggest that in the plain regions of Punjab province at least 164 people lost their lives while 582 others sustained injuries as heavy rainfall between 100 and 200 mm triggered severe flooding IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pakistan-monsoon-rains-affect-over-24-million-submerge-thousands-of-villages-in-punjab-635868.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/amit-shah-visits-jammus-tawi-bridge-bikram-chowk-to-assess-flood-damage-635680.html Jammu Sep 1 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday visited the Tawi Bridge and Bikram Chowk in Jammu city to assess flood impact before taking an aerial survey of the damage at other places Amit Shah was accompanied by JampK Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Leader of Opposition LoP Sunil Sharma and other senior officials during his onthespot flood assessment on Tawi Bridge and Bikram ChowkThe Tawi bridge suffered severe damage during recent floods The Home Minister interacted with the concerned officials and took stock of the situationHM Shah also assessed the impact of the flood situation at Bikram Chowk and other adjoining areasHe is scheduled to make an aerial assessment of the flood damage in Kishtwar district and also at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine route where a huge loss of human lives was caused by a cloudburst and landslide on August 14 and August 26Amit Shah reached Jammu on Sunday evening He was received at Jammu Airport by LG Manoj Sinha and CM Omar Abdullah among othersUnion Home Secretary Govind Mohan Director Intelligence Bureau IB Tapan Deka DG BSF Daljit Singh Chaudhary senior officers of NHAI IMD and many other security agencies also reached Jammu on SundayThe Union Home Minister has announced the constitution of interministerial central teams IMCTs to assess the damage caused by recent floods in Jammu and Kashmir Himachal Pradesh Punjab and UttarakhandHe will also review damage caused to fencing and border posts along the International Border with PakistanThe MHA is in touch with senior officers of these StatesUT and has extended all necessary logistic assistance by deployment of the requisite number of teams of NDRF Army and Air Force helicopters who are helping them in search and rescue and restoration of essential services the MHA statement saidIt added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Central government stands shouldertoshoulder with the states affected by natural calamities in mitigating hardships faced by the peopleThe IMCTs would make onthespot assessment of the situation and relief works carried out by the StateUT governments it said Amit Shah is likely to meet some affected families in addition to a visit to the floodaffected localities in Jammu IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/amit-shah-visits-jammus-tawi-bridge-bikram-chowk-to-assess-flood-damage-635680.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/floods-may-drown-land-but-never-chardi-kala-spirit-of-punjabis-say-survivors--635699.html FerozepurGurdaspur Sep 1 IANS We have seen tougher times earlier too and this will pass remarked an octogenarian villager whose field and farmhouse have been submerged in waistdeep water of the swollen Sutlej river on MondaynbspOctogenarian Gurdial Singh who braved shelling from Pakistan in IndiaPakistan wars of 1965 and 1971 told IANS that the spirit of Chardi Kala is still alive and visible in everyone from elderly to young children despite the rainfallinduced floods that forced many villagers located only a few kilometres from the International Border in Punjabs Ferozepur district to abandon their homesChardi Kala means the concept of high spirits in all conditions including adversitiesnbspWith prayers on lips his wife Nachattar Kaur remarked May waheguru God bring safety peace and Chardi Kala to every householdnbspWith Punjab grappling with the worst floods in 37 years and the situation devastating with all three major rivers have overflowed putting millions of lives at risk as families have lost homes hard earned crops and some have lost even their loved ones Sikh volunteers largely floodhit villagers are on the ground to help Central and state agencies with rescue and recoveryBraving gushing waters the villagers comprising children and women are making active participation in building and maintaining river bunds by placing soil bags distributing medical kits and fodder by riding on boats from village to village across worstaffected districtsnbspWe are known globally for reaching out to assist those affected by the devastating floods and earthquakes In this hour of crisis we will survive owing to our high spirits remarked another villager Gurdial Singh in Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur districtDera Baba Nanak is a deeply sacred Sikh pilgrimage site by the Ravi river and it is named after Guru Nanak Dev the founder of Sikhism who spent his last years in the nearby Kartarpur now in PakistannbspGurdial Singh believed when floods submerged villages their survival was the human strengthnbspInstead of collapsing in despair we cooked langar community food in waistdeep water rescued livestock carried calves on our shoulders and moved families with bare essential items to safety on tractors But in the three hours of crisis we do regular kirtan to keep Chardi Kala alive he addedAnother villager Avtar Singh added When everything seems to be falling apart it is our hope to survive that was floatingnbspShiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday led an ardas prayer at the Kartarpur Corridor entrance for floodaffected people in both Indian and Pakistani states of PunjabnbspThe gathering urged divine intervention to stop the rain and protect lives and livestocknbspDuring his visit to floodhit areas in Gurdaspur Dera Baba Nanak and Hargobindpur Badal distributed more than 100 trolleys of relief materialHe praised the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee for running community kitchens and medical campsnbspInterestingly the youth are doing more mitti di seva for flood reliefnbspMitti di seva means a community effort to contribute earth to rebuild embankmentsnbspAmid religious chants of Bole So Nihal Sat Sri Akal the farmers are voluntarily bringing earthloaded tractortrailers from different areas to plug the breachesnbspSome farmer voluntary groups issued video appeals asking they have enough ration if someone wanted to contribute they could send earth for plugging the breachesFlood rescue operations involving the National Disaster Response Force the Indian Army and the district administration have been intensifiednbspIn a swift humanitarian response the Border Security Force has carried out an airdrop of thousands of food and ration packets in floodaffected villages of Amritsar following the request of the civil administrationnbspThe flooding has submerged nearly three lakh acres of farmland and hit around 125 lakh people in Punjab Additional Chief SecretarycumFinancial Commissioner Revenue Anurag Verma said after inspecting villages along the Sutlej in Ferozepur district on SundayTens of thousands of people in Punjab have been spending nights on rooftops after breaking of embankments of tributaries and overflowing of swollen rivers caused by incessant rains and release of dam waters that too damaging the newly planted paddy crop in huge tractsnbspThe state government has already announced a special girdawari inspection to provide compensation for the affected cropsnbspMost of the worst affected districts Gurdaspur Ferozepur Amritsar Tarn Taran and Pathankot are located along the IndiaPakistan borderThe other districts marooned by floodwater are Hoshiarpur Jalandhar Kapurthala Ropar Anandpur Sahib and Fazilka impacting families who have lost homes farmers lost crops and people largely villagers suffering greatlynbspFloods may drown the land but never the Chardi Kala spirit of Punjabis said Gurdial Kaur a woman farmer from Sultanpur Lodhi in Kapurthala that is located along the Beas river adding in the past too Punjab has survived floods but it shows the world what resilience looks likeVishal Gulati can be contacted at vishalgiansin https://dailyworld.in/disaster/floods-may-drown-land-but-never-chardi-kala-spirit-of-punjabis-say-survivors--635699.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/hm-shah-visits-flood-hit-village-in-jammu-assures-early-rehabilitation-635741.html New Delhi Sep 1 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday visited the floodravaged Mangu Chak village in Jammu region to oversee relief work and assured the victims of early rehabilitationnbspAfter interacting with the residents HM Shah said on X Today visited Mangu Chak a village affected by the recent floods in Jammu Relief and rescue operations are being carried out in full swing by disaster response forces along with providing assistance in medical care to the affected peoplenbspHe also reiterated the Prime Minister Narendra Modi governments commitment to step up disaster relief work The Modi govt is committed to taking adequate measures for the rehabilitation of the affected people he said on XHM Shah also inspected the Tawi Bridge and said on X Today in Jammu inspected the Tawi Bridge and the damage caused by the flood The Modi government stands firmly with the affected people and will make all efforts to help themnbspHM Shah was accompanied by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha and officials of the district administrationnbspEarlier the Western Command of the Indian Army said that more than 5000 civilians and 300 paramilitary personnel have been rescued from inundated areas of Jammu Punjab and parts of Himachal Pradesh by deploying 47 columnsAlso approximately 21 tonnes of relief material including food packets medicines and essential commodities have been delivered on ground and through aerial drops to cutoff villagesnbspThe Western Command launched extensive flood relief and rescue operations on August 1617 and an assessment of the developing flood situation was taken with troops engineers medical detachments and aviation assets mobilised at short notice to safeguard lives and restore essential servicesIt said flood relief columns were fully prepared trained and equipped to undertake Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief HADR missions On receiving requisitions from the civil administration these columns were swiftly deployed across affected areasnbspAviation assets both of Indian Army Aviation and further supported by the Indian Air Force have been flying sustained sorties ensuring timely evacuation of stranded civilians and aerial delivery of critical suppliesnbspA flood control and water level monitoring cell has been established functioning roundtheclock to monitor water levels across major headworks including the BhakraNangal Dam the Ranjit Sagar Dam and other critical points https://dailyworld.in/disaster/hm-shah-visits-flood-hit-village-in-jammu-assures-early-rehabilitation-635741.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/lightning-strike-kills-one-injures-three-in-assam-meghalaya-border-area-635752.html Guwahati Sep 1 A sudden lightning strike in the AssamMeghalaya border region of Lampi on Monday afternoon left one person dead and three others seriously injured officials said The victim has been identified as 47yearold Mongal Ray a resident of Gohalkona under Boko in Assams Kamrup district According to eyewitnesses Ray was inside his house when a bolt of lightning struck killing him on the spotThe impact also injured three other men who were near the residence at the time of the incident They were identified as Tikhor Boro Dhaneswar Boro and Parimal Boro all residents of GohalkonaPolice said the trio had gone to Lampi for daily wage work and were caught in the sudden strike during an afternoon spell of inclement weather Local villagers rushed the injured to the Boko Primary Health Centre around 35 km from the site of the incidentMedical officers at the centre confirmed that while the three sustained critical injuries initially their condition has since stabilised They remain under medical observationOfficials from Boko revenue and police circles have reached the site and initiated standard procedures including verification of the casualtyVillagers of Gohalkona and surrounding areas expressed shock over the sudden tragedy describing Ray as a hardworking man who was the primary breadwinner of his familyIncidents of lightning strikes have been increasingly reported across Assam and adjoining hill regions of Meghalaya during the ongoing monsoon seasonDisaster management authorities have repeatedly issued advisories urging people to remain indoors and avoid open fields during thunderstorms but rural communities continue to remain vulnerable due to a lack of protective infrastructure State government officials said ex gratia assistance to the victims family will be processed as per the disaster relief normsMeanwhile the three injured men are expected to be shifted to a higher medical facility if their condition demands further specialised careThe Lampi region known for its remote location and difficult terrain has often faced delays in medical response during emergencies something that local organisations have urged the administration to address as a priority IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/lightning-strike-kills-one-injures-three-in-assam-meghalaya-border-area-635752.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/adverse-weather-schools-in-jammu-division-to-remain-shut-on-sep-2-635769.html Jammu Sep 1 All schools in the Jammu division of JampK will remain shut on September 2 in the wake of the adverse weather advisory on Monday authorities said An order issued by the Director School Education Department Jammu said that in view of the weather alerts and incessant rain causing landslides in hilly areas and to ensure the safety of students and staff it is ordered that all government and private schools across the Jammu division will continue to remain closed on September 2 It is ordered that online classes be conducted wherever possible the Department saidThe MET Department has forecast generally cloudy weather on September 2 and 3 with one or two spells of light to moderate rainthunder at many places with a possibility of heavy to very rains over Kathua Jammu Udhampur and Reasi and moderate to very heavy rainfall in Doda Ramban Rajouri Poonch Kishtwar Samba Anantnag and KulgamThere is a possibility of cloudburstlandslidemudslide shooting stones and vulnerable places People are advised to stay away from water bodiesnallahsriver embankments and loose structures etc the advisory saidMeanwhile after clearing many stranded vehicles today the JammuSrinagar highway was again closed for trafficThe continued blockade of the highway has hit the essential supplies in the Valley and prices of poultry etc have skyrocketed during the last few daysSince August 14 when a cloudburst in Chashoti village of Kishtwar district killed 67 people most of them Machail Mata Yatra pilgrims incessant rainfall has triggered unprecedented floods in Jammu division causing huge damage to bridges roads government and private buildingsOn August 26 a landslide on the route to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine killed 36 pilgrims even when the Yatra had been suspendedWhile most of the pilgrims had come down to the base camp Katra many of them had taken shelter in a designated shelter space which was hit by the landslideThis portion of the Yatra route had never been affected by a landslide in the past IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/adverse-weather-schools-in-jammu-division-to-remain-shut-on-sep-2-635769.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/hm-amit-shah-to-review-flood-hit-areas-in-jammu-today-635547.html New Delhi Sep 1 Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah is visiting Jammu on Sunday to review the devastation caused by recent heavy rains flash floods landslides and soil erosion across the region As part of his twoday visit that began on August 31 Shah will conduct an aerial survey this morning to assess the damage and ongoing relief operations in the worstaffected areasAt around 1045 am the Home Minister will begin an aerial survey of floodravaged regions including Katra the base camp of the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and Kishtwar where cloudbursts and landslides have resulted in significant loss of life and infrastructureA large number of people have reportedly lost their lives in these disasters including many pilgrims of the Machail Mata and Vaishno Devi yatrasFollowing the aerial assessment HM Shah is scheduled to chair a highlevel review meeting at Raj Bhawan The meeting will focus on evaluating the response efforts and accelerating the pace of relief rescue and rehabilitation work in the affected districtsSenior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs the JampK administration and security agencies will brief the Home Minister on the status of ongoing operationsLieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha top bureaucrats and disaster management officials are expected to present detailed reports on damage assessment infrastructure loss and the relief measures being implementedA team from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs is accompanying Shah throughout the visitShah will focus on relief rehabilitation and restoration efforts in the affected areas The Home Minister may announce decisions related to the restoration of connectivity rehabilitation efforts and other matters to support affected communitiesEarlier on Sunday Chief Minister Omar Abdullah carried out an extensive tour of Ramban and Udhampur districts to assess the widespread devastation caused by recent cloudbursts flash floods landslides and mudslides which have severely disrupted life and damaged the JammuSrinagar National Highway NH44 IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/hm-amit-shah-to-review-flood-hit-areas-in-jammu-today-635547.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 07:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/jammu-srinagar-national-highway-partially-restored-for-vehicular-movement-635589.html Jammu Sep 1 After remaining closed for six days the JammuSrinagar National Highway was partially restored for vehicular movement on Monday Officials said the highway has been partially restored and first the stranded vehicles will be clearedOver 2000 vehicles were stranded on the highway after massive damage was caused to the road by landslides on August 26Since the highway has been restored for partial traffic officials have advised drivers to follow lane discipline as any overtaken on the narrow stretch could cause a blockade of vehicular movementAny congestion will cause huge inconvenience to commuters and the smooth passage of vehicles can be adversely affected officials saidThe traffic department statement said Traffic was restored partially on JammuSrinagar NHW Stranded vehicles were being clearedJampK Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the national highway on Sunday and said later that complete restoration could take 2025 days but an alternate route had been made available for traffic on the JammuSrinagar highwayOfficials added that the Mughal Road SrinagarLeh highway and the Sinthan Pass leading to Kishtwar from the Valley are also open for trafficTorrential rains killed 136 people and injured over 100 since August 14 in the Jammu division as massive damage was caused to bridges government and private propertyThe worst affected were the Kishtwar and the Reasi districts where cloudburst and landslide resulted in loss of human livesA cloudburst in Chashoti village of Kishtwar district killed 67 people mostly pilgrims of the Machail Mata Yatra while a landslide on the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district killed 36 devoteesLt Governor Manoj Sinha has constituted a highlevel committee of officials to probe the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine landslide tragedyRailway traffic was adversely affected and officials said complete restoration will take more days even as special trains are being operated to facilitate the stranded passengers IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/jammu-srinagar-national-highway-partially-restored-for-vehicular-movement-635589.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/rain-fury-badrinath-highway-in-uttarakhand-blocked-at-5-locations-635426.html Dehradun Aug 31 With natures fury continuing in Uttarakhands Chamoli district heavy rain brought down debris from a boulder collapse blocking the Badrinath Highway at five locations The boulder collapse near Joshimath and Animath brought debris onto the road The highway has been blocked at Pagal Nala Nandprayag Bhanerpani Kameda and Chatwa PeepalAll vehicles have been stopped at safe places A motorable bridge on the JyotirmathMalari highway in Uttarakhands Chamoli district got washed away Chamoli Police saidTaking to the social media platform X Chamoli Police said Badrinath National Highway is blocked at Pagalnala Nandprayag Bhanerpani Kameda Chatwa Pipal JyotirmathMalari Road is completely blocked for traffic after the bridge in Tamak Nala was washed away In the Tharali area the road is blocked in KotdeepHeavy rain has snapped connectivity to several areas in the border area of the Niti ValleyNotably on Friday two people went missing after a cloudburst struck Mopata village under Dewal Tehsil of Chamoli district Uttarakhand Two other persons sustained injuries in the incidentUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said Debris flow after the cloudburst has blocked areas leaving several people stranded He said that the local administration is conducting relief and rescue operations on a war footingThe Chief Minister said that he is in constant contact with officials regarding this matter and has given necessary instructions to the Disaster Secretary and District Magistrate for the effective execution of rescue operationsTeams from the local administration and disaster management are engaged in relief and rescue operationsAuthorities have assured that all necessary assistance is being extended to the villagers and continuous monitoring of the situation is ongoingLast week after the Chamoli cloudburst Uttarakhand Chief Minister visited the disasteraffected areas of Tharali in Chamoli district to review the ongoing rescue and relief operationsResponding to their concerns CM Dhami assured the villagers that efforts to clear the road are underway on a war footing The Chief Minister further announced immediate financial aid of Rs 5 lakh for families whose houses were destroyed and for the kin of those who lost their lives in the disaster IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/rain-fury-badrinath-highway-in-uttarakhand-blocked-at-5-locations-635426.html Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/himachal-again-battered-by-heavy-rain-822-roads-three-highways-blocked-635438.html Shimla Aug 31 With rainbattered Himachal Pradesh again witnessing heavy to very heavy rain 822 roads and three national highways were blocked on Sunday impacting hundreds of stranded motorists Besides 1236 distribution transformers remained disrupted after torrential rain continued to wreak havoc across Himachal PradeshWeather experts said a massive western disturbancemonsoon axis interaction unfolding over north India for three days starting on Sunday may worsen the flood situation in many areas of the hill state and plains of neighbouring Punjab which is worst hit by floods Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal has said the state has been facing the worst floods in 37 yearsAccording to the Himachals Emergency Operation Centre 253 roads are blocked in Chamba the worsthit district followed by Mandi with 207 roads shut including the National Highway 3 176 roads including the National Highway 305 in Kullu district 61 roads in Kangra district 39 in Shimla district and 11 roads blocked in Lahaul and Spiti district including the National Highway 5Out of the total 1236 distribution transformers 357 are disrupted in Kullu 330 in Una 296 in Chamba 117 in Mandi 51 in Solan 11 in Kinnaur nine in Lahaul and Spiti three in Shimla and two in Kangra Likewise 424 water supply schemes including 212 in Kangra 77 in Chamba 56 in Mandi 39 in Kullu 32 in Shimla and four each in Solan and Hamirpur districts also remain disrupted affecting the water supply in many areas of the stateA total of 166 people lost their lives in Himachal Pradesh in monsoonrelated disasters from June 20 to August 30The scale of destruction by monsoon rains this time is much higher compared to 2023 said Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday He conducted an aerial survey of Bharmour Manimahesh and other disasteraffected areas of Chamba district besides Fatehpur and Mand area of Indora in Kangra district that were hit with the excess release of water from the Pong dam He said that due to preemptive measures of the government the loss of human lives this time is comparatively less than the devastation that occurred in 2023 IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/himachal-again-battered-by-heavy-rain-822-roads-three-highways-blocked-635438.html Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/haryana-prepared-to-deal-with-flood-exigency-says-cm-saini-635486.html Chandigarh Aug 31 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said the government is prepared to deal with any flood exigencies owing to heavy rain and swollen rivers The government is making every effort so that no citizen faces any loss the CM saidHe appealed to the public to remain cautious and avoid going to hilly areas The Chief Minister was talking to the media in KurukshetraHe said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has enhanced the nations honour at the global level and helped the needy and poorThe CM said the land of Bihar has given the world Lord Buddha strategist Chanakya and is blessed as the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh who spread the light of wisdom and courageOn such sacred land Congress leader Rahul Gandhis remarks are inappropriate Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the nation he saidThe Chief Minister said the Opposition should talk about the development works and achievements during their tenureIf they had worked then they would not be blaming EVMs today he saidHe said the public has rejected Congress while Prime Minister Modi has brought unprecedented development and global respect for the country in the past 11 yearsOn a question about the Israel war he said the loss of life and property is inevitable in warOn being asked about tariffs he said the countrys leadership is in strong hands and India can deal with any situation The GDP is improving continuously and national highways railways universities and many development works are progressing rapidly in the countryThe Chief Minister said before the elections a promise was made in the manifesto to provide Rs 2100 to women and for this a provision of Rs 5000 crore has been made in this years budgetNow on September 25 the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya the Deendayal Lado Laxmi Yojana portal will be launchedWomen can apply through this portal In the first phase 20 lakh women will get benefits After this the second and third phases will also be launched the CM saidHe said Congress governments had also announced such schemes for women but in states ruled by the Congress no such scheme has started IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/haryana-prepared-to-deal-with-flood-exigency-says-cm-saini-635486.html Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-floods-14-936-evacuated-1-312-villages-hit-schools-shut-till-sep-3-635487.html Chandigarh Aug 31 With the government extending holidays in all schools till September 3 Punjab Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian on Sunday said 14936 people have been evacuated to safer places from floodaffected areas in the state Additionally 122 relief camps are operational providing shelter to 6582 affected individuals with 1312 villages impacted by the floods He said that the entire state machinery along with the National Disaster Response Force NDRF SDRF the Army and Punjab Police personnel are working tirelessly roundtheclock to safeguard lives and propertyGiving districtwise details the Cabinet Minister said 1700 people have been rescued in Amritsar district 25 in Barnala 1599 in Fazilka 3265 in Ferozepur 5456 in Gurdaspur 1052 in Hoshiarpur 362 in Kapurthala 163 in Mansa 115 in Moga 1139 in Pathankot and 60 people have been rescued in Tarn Taran districtMundian said the number of relief camps has also been increased alongside the evacuation drives Currently 122 relief camps are operational Giving a districtwise breakup the minister said 16 camps have been set up in Amritsar one in Barnala seven in Fazilka eight in Ferozepur 25 in Gurdaspur 20 in Hoshiarpur four in Kapurthala one in Mansa five in Moga 14 in Pathankot one in Sangrur and 20 in PatialaAll Deputy Commissioners have been directed to ensure the availability of essential supplies in these camps he added While expressing gratitude to the rescue agencies for standing firmly with the government in this critical time the minister said at present six NDRF teams are deployed in Gurdaspur and one each in Fazilka Ferozepur Pathankot and Amritsar Similarly two SDRF teams are operational in KapurthalaThe Indian Army the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force have also been pressed into service in Kapurthala Gurdaspur Ferozepur and Pathankot while one BSF team each is carrying out relief works in Gurdaspur and Ferozepur Punjab Police and the fire brigade are assisting the administration in the affected areas of Kapurthala and FerozepurHe said 15 boats in Kapurthala 12 in Ferozepur and four in Pathankot are engaged in evacuations and wherever needed airlifting operations are being executedThe Revenue Minister said 1312 villages have been impacted by floods across PunjabThese include 93 in Amritsar 26 in Barnala 21 in Bathinda one in Fatehgarh Sahib 92 in Fazilka 107 in Ferozepur 324 in Gurdaspur 86 in Hoshiarpur 55 in Jalandhar 123 in Kapurthala 26 in Ludhiana four in Malerkotla 77 in Mansa 35 in Moga 81 in Pathankot 14 in Patiala two in Rupnagar 22 in Sangrur one in Mohali three in SBS Nagar 74 in Sri Muktsar Sahib and 45 in Tarn Taran IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/punjab-floods-14-936-evacuated-1-312-villages-hit-schools-shut-till-sep-3-635487.html Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/three-dead-several-missing-as-cloudburst-hits-jampks-ramban-635212.html Jammu Aug 30 At least three people have lost their lives and five others remain missing after a sudden cloudburst struck Rajgarh tehsil of Ramban district early on Saturday officials have said Rescue teams were immediately dispatched to the scene and search operations are underway to locate those missing So far three bodies have been recovered from the affected areaThe cloudburst triggered flash floods that swept through several villages causing severe damage to property and disrupting daily lifeOfficials confirmed that efforts are being made to provide urgent relief to the victims families while search and rescue operations continueAccording to the administration many houses were damaged in the incident with some completely washed away by the force of the floodwatersRescue teams are carrying out continuous searches across the affected region to find those missing Temporary relief camps have also been established to shelter the displaced families and ensure food water and basic medical careAccording to the rescue officials the situation remains under close watch and additional teams will be deployed if requiredAs rivers and streams continue to rise rapidly due to incessant rainfall the administration has appealed to residents to remain vigilantThe latest disaster added to a series of destructive events in Jammu and Kashmir this month where heavy rains flash floods and landslides have already taken a heavy tollSeveral districts in the Jammu region have witnessed largescale devastation with official reports confirming that more than 36 people have died so far in rainrelated incidentsIn Reasi and Doda districts alone at least nine people have been killed as heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides swollen rivers and floodlike conditions that engulfed many villagesOver the past week districts including Jammu Samba and Kathua have also faced severe damage to property and infrastructure IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/three-dead-several-missing-as-cloudburst-hits-jampks-ramban-635212.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/natures-fury-10-killed-3-missing-in-jampk-landslide-cloudburst-635227.html Jammu Aug 30 Ten people were killed and three went missing in the landslide and cloudburst that hit Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi and Ramban districts overnight State government officials said that seven people died in a landslide that flattened a residential house in the Mahore area of Reasi district on Friday nightThe officials said that the incident occurred after intense overnight showers lashed the areaAmong the seven dead are a couple and their five children Heavy rain in the Badder village of Mahore in Reasi triggered the landslide A rescue operation is underway A massive landslide occurred at Mahore village where a temporary dwelling Kacha House was hit In this incident seven people have died they saidThe deceased family members have been identified as Nazir Ahmed 38 resident of Baddar village Mahore Wazira Begum 35 and their children Bilal Ahmed 13 Mohd Mustafa 11 Mohd Adil eight Mohd Mubarak six and Mohd Wasim fiveThree people died overnight in a cloudburst incident in the Rajgarh area of Ramban in the Jammu divisionOfficials confirmed that efforts are being made to provide urgent relief to the victims families while search and rescue operations continueAccording to the administration many houses were damaged in the incident with some completely washed away by the force of the floodwatersRescue teams are conducting continuous searches across the affected region to locate those missing Temporary relief camps have also been established to provide shelter for displaced families and ensure access to food water and basic medical careAccording to rescue officials the situation is being watched and additional teams are being deployed if requiredAs rivers and streams continue to rise rapidly due to incessant rainfall the administration has appealed to residents to remain vigilantThe latest disaster added to a series of destructive events in Jammu and Kashmir this month where heavy rain flash floods and landslides have already taken a heavy tollSeveral districts in the Jammu region have witnessed largescale devastation with official reports confirming that more than 46 people have died so far in rainrelated incidentsIn Reasi and Doda districts alone at least 16 people have been killed as heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides swollen rivers and floodlike conditions that engulfed many villagesOver the past week districts including Jammu Samba and Kathua have also faced severe damage to property and infrastructure IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/natures-fury-10-killed-3-missing-in-jampk-landslide-cloudburst-635227.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/floods-affecting-1-018-villages-of-punjab-says-govt-635324.html Chandigarh Aug 30 With floods affecting 1018 villages in Punjab 4711 people were evacuated and shifted to safer places in Punjab in the past 24 hours the government said on Saturday They include 812 residents of Ferozepur 2571 from Gurdaspur four from Moga 60 from Tarn Taran 25 from Barnala and 1239 from FazilkaA total of 11330 have been rescued so far from nine floodhit districts These include 2819 from Ferozepur 1052 from Hoshiarpur 240 from Kapurthala 4771 from Gurdaspur 24 from Moga 1100 from Pathankot 60 from Tarn Taran 25 from Barnala and 1239 from FazilkaCurrently 77 relief camps are fully operational out of 87 set up in floodaffected areas providing shelter to 4729 peopleThe administration is taking care of all the essential needs of these people In Kapurthala 110 people are staying in four camps in Ferozepur 3450 people are housed in eight camps Hoshiarpur has 20 camps with 478 people Gurdaspur has 12 active camps with 255 people Pathankot has 14 camps with 411 people Barnala has one camp housing 25 people Fazilka has 11 camps Moga five and Amritsar twoA spokesperson said the relief material was distributed in Kapurthala and the distribution will continue as requiredSimilarly regular relief supplies are being provided in Ferozepur Gurdaspur Moga Pathankot Fazilka and Barnala The National Disaster Response Force NDRF the State Disaster Response Force SDRF the Punjab Police and the Army are playing a vital role in the operations with active support from local communitiesSeven NDRF teams are deployed in Gurdaspur one each in Fazilka and Ferozepur and two in Pathankot The SDRF has deployed two teams in KapurthalaThe Army the BSF and the Indian Air Force are also engaged in operations in Kapurthala Gurdaspur Ferozepur and PathankotFloods have so far affected 1018 villages across Punjab These include 81 in Pathankot 52 in Fazilka 45 in Tarn Taran 64 in Sri Muktsar Sahib 22 in Sangrur 101 in Ferozepur 107 in Kapurthala 323 in Gurdaspur 85 in Hoshiarpur and 35 in MogaThe state has also suffered huge financial losses due to crop and livestockAs per reports from district headquarters 16632 hectares 41099 acres have been affected in Fazilka 10806 hectares in Ferozepur 11620 hectares in Kapurthala 7000 hectares in Pathankot 9928 hectares in Tarn Taran and 5287 hectares in Hoshiarpur IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/floods-affecting-1-018-villages-of-punjab-says-govt-635324.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 17:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/cm-yogi-conducts-aerial-survey-of-flood-hit-areas-in-up-issues-relief-guidelines-635326.html Ghazipur Uttar Pradesh Aug 30 IANS Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday conducted an aerial survey of floodaffected areas in Ghazipur districtnbspCM Yogi first reached Varanasi and from there he left to conduct an aerial survey of the floodaffected Ghazipur district of the statenbspAfter reviewing the situation from the air the Chief Minister instructed district and divisional officials to ensure that floodaffected families face no inconvenienceHe emphasised the timely supply of food clean drinking water and healthcare at relief shelters and asked officials to remain in constant touch with peoplenbspYogi also ordered special arrangements for cattle feed purity of drinking water and adequate stock of medicines including antisnake venom and antirabies vaccines in the floodhit villagesnbspHe reiterated that the state government stands with every citizen in this crisis and urged people not to panicnbspFloods have inundated several areas of Ghazipur submerging standing crops and cutting off connecting roadsWaterlogging has blocked the Gahmar bypass forcing residents to rely on boats for commutingnbspIn Zamania tehsil officials held a chaupal to hear villagers grievances while health teams spread awareness about disease prevention and sprayed bleaching powder in affected villagesnbspWith the water level stabilising since Saturday morning after crossing the danger mark on Friday people remain hopeful that the situation will improve in the coming daysFlooding has severely impacted the Sadar Saidpur Zamania Sevrai and Muhammadabad tehsils of the district Hundreds of acres of farmland have been submerged and many connecting roads are now underwater disrupting transportation and daily lifenbspMonsoon has wreaked havoc in Uttar Pradesh this year The flood situation has worsened in many districts At least 43 districts of the state are badly affected due to the floodsnbspThe districts affected by the floods include Ballia Bahraich Badaun Chandauli Farrukhabad Gonda Ghazipur Hardoi Kanpur Kasganj Lakhimpur Kheri Meerut Mirzapur Muzaffarnagar Prayagraj Shahjahanpur Unnao and Varanasi https://dailyworld.in/disaster/cm-yogi-conducts-aerial-survey-of-flood-hit-areas-in-up-issues-relief-guidelines-635326.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/jammu-floods-private-water-tankers-to-remain-at-disposal-of-jal-shakti-dept-635347.html Jammu Aug 30 District Magistrate DM in JampKs Jammu district on Saturday ordered all private water tankers to remain at the disposal of the Jal Shakti Department in the wake of the situation arising out of floods An order issued by DM Jammu said that floods in Jammu district have disrupted the potable water supply system and the concerned agencies are working for the quick restoration of the potable water supplyThe order said that it has been observed that private water tankers are operating in an unregulated manner leading to arbitrary pricing unequal access and potential distribution of unsafe water thereby endangering public health hygiene and safetyAll private water tankers operating within the territorial jurisdiction of District Jammu are restrained from independently supplying or selling water to any householdcommercial establishment with immediate effect it saidThe order pointed out that all such private water tankers are requisitioned by the district administration Jammu and placed at the disposal of the Jal Shakti PHE department Jammu for regulated and equitable water distributionIt further said that all private borewells drilled in District Jammu for filling of tankers are hereby requisitioned by the District Administration Jammu and placed at the disposal of the Jal Shakti PHE department Jammu with immediate effectThe order directed that all the SDMs are further directed to identify within their respective jurisdictions individualsestablishments running private tankers and to immediately hand over the same to the Jal Shakti PHE department JammuThere is a general crisis of safe drinking water in Jammu district after the recent floods as most safe water supply sources have become muddy and unsafeTen people have been killed and three have gone missing in the landslide and cloudburst that hit Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi and Ramban districts overnightState government officials said that seven people died in a landslide that flattened a residential house in the Mahore area of Reasi district on Friday nightThe officials said that the incident occurred after intense overnight showers lashed the areaThree people died overnight in a cloudburst incident in the Rajgarh area of Ramban in the Jammu divisionAccording to the administration many houses were damaged in the incident with some completely washed away by the force of the floodwatersThe latest disaster added to a series of destructive events in Jammu and Kashmir this month where heavy rain flash floods and landslides have already taken a heavy tollSeveral districts in the Jammu region have witnessed largescale devastation with official reports confirming that more than 46 people have died so far in rainrelated incidentsIn Reasi and Doda districts alone at least 16 people have been killed as heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides swollen rivers and floodlike conditions that engulfed many villagesOver the past week districts including Jammu Samba and Kathua have also faced severe damage to property and infrastructure IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/jammu-floods-private-water-tankers-to-remain-at-disposal-of-jal-shakti-dept-635347.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/bjp-leaders-silence-amidst-floods-shocking-says-punjab-aap-chief-635366.html Chandigarh Aug 30 Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora taking a dig at BJP leaders on Saturday said their silence is shocking at a time when the state is going through a crisis Instead of pressuring the Central government to immediately release a relief package during such times BJP leaders are only focusing on finding faults with the state government Arora who is also the chief of AAP unit of Punjab told the media after flagging off 11 trucks of relief material for floodaffected areas Arora said the Haryana governments statement about reducing the water quota has exposed the true face of the BJPled Haryana government the Central government and Punjabs BJP leaders He said the silence of Punjabs BJP leaders during this crisis is truly surprising He said when Punjab needs water for its crops Haryana demands additional water However now when Punjab is urging Haryana to take excess water to save the state from flooding the Haryana government has stated that it no longer needs water and is even talking about reducing the allocated quota The AAP state chief questioned Where is the justice in this When Punjab faces the brunt of floods it is left to bear it alone but when it comes to managing excess water the Haryana government washes its hands of responsibilityHe appealed to the Central government to increase the compensation amount from a mere Rs 6800 per acre Punjab which feeds the entire nation has suffered crop losses across lakhs of acres and therefore the state deserves a special relief package Arora urged Opposition parties to rise above politics and work together to help the people He highlighted that Punjab is currently facing a massive natural calamity Due to cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh seveneight districts of Punjab have been severely affected From the first day Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann all ministers MLAs and the administration have been actively engaged in relief operations The Punjab government is leaving no stone unturned to protect peoples lives property and economic resources However Arora emphasised that it is everyones moral duty to come together and support the affected people IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/bjp-leaders-silence-amidst-floods-shocking-says-punjab-aap-chief-635366.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 20:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pakistan-torrential-rains-affect-over-146-million-people-635384.html Islamabad Aug 30 As Pakistans Punjab province battles one of the worst flooding in decades at least 28 more people have been killed due to flash floods and urban inundation triggered by torrential monsoon rains local media reported on Saturday According to the data from Punjabs Provincial Disaster Management Authority PDMA more than 146 million people in 1769 mouzas have been affected by the raging flood in the Sutlej Ravi and Chenab riversMeanwhile the Pakistan Meteorological Department PMD predicts another spell of heavy downpour accompanied by wind and thunderstorms on Saturday across several regionsIt cautioned that flash floods urban flooding and landslides could hit Punjab Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP Pakistanoccupied Kashmir Islamabad and the Potohar region while northeastern Balochistan southeastern Sindh and Pakistanoccupied GilgitBaltistan are expected to be hit by evening downpoursThe PMD warned that intense rainfall could cause floods in streams and nullahs in northern KP Murree Galliyat Rawalpindi Islamabad and northeast Punjab Additionally the lowlying areas in cities Lahore Gujranwala and Sialkot are at risk of urban flooding Landslides and mudslides could also block roads in the hilly region of KP and Pakistanoccupied Kashmir leading Pakistani daily Express Tribune reportedThe PDMA also cautioned of a looming threat in Okara and Sahiwal warning that Ravis rising surge could inundate Sadani within 36 hours When the water level is high at Balloki problems will arise on the drain dyke the authority warnedAs torrential monsoon rains continue to lash Pakistan three of the major rivers in Punjab including Ravi Chenab and Sutlej have reached super flood stage and overflowed simultaneously for the first time in the countrys historyReports suggest that officials have deliberately breached the RRA1 embankment to shield Kasur city from flooding as the River Sutlej has swelled to a record level since 1955The PDMA also warned of a looming threat in two Punjab districts Okara and Sahiwal cautioning that rising water levels in the Ravi could submerge the Sadani region within 36 hoursWhen the water level is high at Balloki problems will arise on the drain dyke the authority further warnedOn Friday rising flood water struck the countrys second biggest city Lahore and threatened to submerge the major town of Jhang as the region faced its worst flooding in almost 40 yearsThe National Disaster Management Authority NDMA announced a flood warning for the Chenab River at Head Marala in Punjabs Sialkot district sending out alerts via SMS to mobile phone users The authority flagged high flood risk at Marala Khanki and Qadirabad headworks advising residents to stay prepared for any emergency IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pakistan-torrential-rains-affect-over-146-million-people-635384.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 22:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/raghav-chaddha-takes-stock-of-flood-hit-regions-of-punjab-distributes-relief-kit-and-ration-635164.html Chandigarh Aug 29 As various districts of Punjab struggle to deal with monsoon deluge on the back of incessant rains Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chaddha on Friday visited many parts of the floodhit regions and took stock of the ground situation The AAP lawmaker elected to the Rajya Sabha from the Punjab Assembly in 2022 visited different parts of Gurdaspur and Dinanagar districts to get a firsthand account of the disruption due to floods He met many floodaffected families and also assured them all possible support as well as the people of the stateThe Rajya Sabha MP also took to his social media handle shared pictures of submerged farmlands and also gave an account of how he and his team worked for long hours to mitigate peoples woes by distributing relief and ration kitsWe distributed relief kits and rations and assured people that repair and rehabilitation work will be taken up he wrote on XHe further informed I will also be allocating funds from my MPLADS fund for the preparation of flood safety measures in vulnerable areas and towards relief work in affected villagesNotably several districts in Punjab are reeling under a flood crisis due to swollen water levels in the Sutlej Ravi and Beas rivers Large tracts of agricultural land and villages have been inundated with water Some videos of devastation in Pathankot due to swollen rivers also circulated on social media igniting a feeling of fear and trepidation among the netizensWhile many families have lost their homes due to relocation to higher reaches livelihoods have seen major disruptionsThe worstaffected districts are Pathankot Gurdaspur Fazilka Amritsar Hoshiarpur and Jalandhar Gurdaspur in particular has been severely affected by floods with evacuation operations going on a war footing Thousands of stranded people have been taken to safer places with the Indian Army BSF NDRF SDRF along with Punjab Police and volunteers evacuating thousands of people from floodhit areasChief Minister Bhagwant Mann also visited floodhit areas in Amritsar recentlyMeanwhile the cabinet ministers and all the MLAs of the state have pledged to donate their one months salary towards floodrelief operations in the state and to offset the immense losses caused due to natures fury IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/raghav-chaddha-takes-stock-of-flood-hit-regions-of-punjab-distributes-relief-kit-and-ration-635164.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/raghav-chaddha-takes-stock-of-punjabs-flood-hit-regions-distributes-relief-kit-and-ration-635166.html Chandigarh Aug 29 As various districts of Punjab struggle to deal with monsoon deluge on the back of incessant rains Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chaddha on Friday visited many parts of the floodhit regions and took stock of the ground situation The AAP lawmaker elected to the Rajya Sabha from the Punjab Assembly in 2022 visited different parts of Gurdaspur and Dinanagar districts to get a firsthand account of the disruption due to floods He met many floodaffected families and also assured them all possible support as well as the people of the stateThe Rajya Sabha MP also took to his social media handle shared pictures of submerged farmlands and also gave an account of how he and his team worked for long hours to mitigate peoples woes by distributing relief and ration kitsWe distributed relief kits and rations and assured people that repair and rehabilitation work will be taken up he wrote on XHe further informed I will also be allocating funds from my MPLADS fund for the preparation of flood safety measures in vulnerable areas and towards relief work in affected villagesNotably several districts in Punjab are reeling under a flood crisis due to swollen water levels in the Sutlej Ravi and Beas rivers Large tracts of agricultural land and villages have been inundated with water Some videos of devastation in Pathankot due to swollen rivers also circulated on social media igniting a feeling of fear and trepidation among the netizensWhile many families have lost their homes due to relocation to higher reaches livelihoods have seen major disruptionsThe worstaffected districts are Pathankot Gurdaspur Fazilka Amritsar Hoshiarpur and Jalandhar Gurdaspur in particular has been severely affected by floods with evacuation operations going on a war footing Thousands of stranded people have been taken to safer places with the Indian Army BSF NDRF SDRF along with Punjab Police and volunteers evacuating thousands of people from floodhit areasChief Minister Bhagwant Mann also visited floodhit areas in Amritsar recentlyMeanwhile the cabinet ministers and all the MLAs of the state have pledged to donate their one months salary towards floodrelief operations in the state and to offset the immense losses caused due to natures fury IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/raghav-chaddha-takes-stock-of-punjabs-flood-hit-regions-distributes-relief-kit-and-ration-635166.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/aap-govt-failed-to-provide-relief-in-flood-hit-areas-punjab-bjp-635179.html Chandigarh Aug 29 Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Friday visited the floodaffected Ajnala Assembly constituency and met with people to listen to their problems Jakhar accused the state government of failing to provide relief and assistance in floodaffected areas holding it directly responsible for the massive losses in states border regions He said his visit was not for political purposes but to remind the government of its responsibilities and to support the flood victims The BJP has postponed its facilitation camps due to the severity of the floods as we stand shouldertoshoulder with Punjabs floodaffected people in this hour of grief he said Do not forget Punjab This disaster is a result of the Punjab governments failure People in floodaffected areas are neither getting rations nor fuel for draining water nor any government assistance The government is only indulging in publicity He further said social organizations religious groups and ordinary Punjabis have stepped forward to help the flood victims while the government has proven entirely ineffective Warning the Chief Minister Jakhar said Take up your responsibility you will be held accountable later Jakhar said the Central government has released Rs 229 crore out of the allocated Rs 611 crore for disaster management in Punjab but the state government has failed to utilise these funds effectively He questioned Where has this money been spent The government neither made arrangements nor held preparatory meetings Jakhar also blamed uncontrolled mining in border areas for the devastation He said Due to mining embankments broke causing significant damage in Pathankot Gurdaspur and Ajnala constituencies Jakhar assured that the Central government stands with people as Punjab is an integral part of the country He suggested the Chief Minister could seek any assistance from the Centre as its doors are always open Jakhar highlighted the floods have completely destroyed the paddy crop and wheat sowing will also be impossible causing significant economic losses for farmers He urged the state government to immediately start relief and rehabilitation efforts in the floodaffected areas IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/aap-govt-failed-to-provide-relief-in-flood-hit-areas-punjab-bjp-635179.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/two-missing-as-cloudburst-triggers-havoc-in-chamoli-rescue-ops-underway-634983.html New Delhi Aug 29 Two people went missing after a cloudburst struck Mopata village under Dewal Tehsil of Chamoli district Uttarakhand on Friday Two people sustained injuries in the incidentThe missing people have been identified as Tara Singh and his wife Their disappearance has thrown their family into distress while the entire village grapples with the aftermath of the disasterAnother couple Vikram Singh and his wife sustained serious injuries during the incident and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatmentTaking to the social media platform X Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said Debris flow after the cloudburst has blocked areas leaving several people strandedHe said that the local administration is conducting relief and rescue operations on a war footingThe Chief Minister said that he is in constant contact with officials regarding this matter and has given necessary instructions to the Disaster Secretary and District Magistrate for the effective execution of rescue operationsI pray to Baba Kedar for everyones safety he postedThe cloudburst reportedly damaged a residential house and a cowshed leading to the suspected burial of 15 to 20 livestock under the debrisChamoli District Development Officer CDO Abhishek Tripathi confirmed the incident stating Information has been received about heavy rainfall in village Mopata under Tehsil Dewal of District Chamoli between 200 to 230 am Due to the heavy rainfall one house has reportedly been damaged In this incident two people have been injured and two others are reported missing A local administration team has already left for the spotTeams from the local administration and disaster management are engaged in relief and rescue operations Efforts are underway to trace the missing individuals and to clear the debris from affected areasAuthorities have assured that all necessary assistance is being extended to the villagers and continuous monitoring of the situation is ongoing IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/two-missing-as-cloudburst-triggers-havoc-in-chamoli-rescue-ops-underway-634983.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flood-hit-parts-of-telangana-remain-submerged-relief-ops-intensify-635028.html Hyderabad Aug 29 Floodhit parts of Kamareddy and Medak districts of Telangana remained submerged on Friday as authorities intensified relief operations while heavy rain lashed parts of north Telangana The flood water from the Pocharam project washed away part of the MedakYellareddy highway bringing the vehicular traffic to a haltAn operation by the Army was on to rescue eight people trapped in floods after a portion of the bridge on the MedakYellareddy highway was washed awayA team of National Disaster Response Force NDRF rescued eight persons caught in floods in the Manjira River in Nizamabad districtThere was a huge traffic jam on National Highway 44 HyderabadNagpur highway in Kamareddy district as heavy rains and floods had damaged the road at a few points There was a 15kmlong jam from Sadashivnagar mandal to BhiknoorThe vehicles were moving at a snails pace District Superintendent of Police Rajesh Chandra was monitoring the situationFor the second day authorities have declared a holiday for educational institutions in Medak and Kamareddy districtsHeavy rain led to massive floods in the Godavari River Gates of various projects were opened to release the water downstreamThe Nizamsagar project was receiving 163 lakh cusecs of inflows Authorities have lifted 23 gates to release 167 lakh cusecs The water level in Nizamsagar was 140292 feet on Friday morning against its full reservoir level of 1405 feet The water storage was 1488 TMC against its full capacity of 1780 TMCSriram Sagar was also receiving massive inflows of 430 lakh cusecs Irrigation Department officials have lifted 39 gates to release 504 lakh cusecs downstream The water level in the project was 108660 feet against its full reservoir level of 1091 feet The water storage was 6513 TMC against its full capacity of 805 TMCThe Sirpad Yellampalli project was receiving inflows of 676 lakh cusecs The officials were releasing 652 lakh cusecs downstreamMeanwhile the water level in Godavari at Ramannagudem in Eturanagaram mandal of Mulugu district crossed the first danger mark on Thursday The water level has reached 1483 meters As the forecast indicates a further rise the District Collector has requested that all flood duty officers be positioned for relief and rescue operationsThe India Meteorological Department IMD has forecast more rain on Friday and Saturday Extremely heavy rain is likely in Kamareddy and Nizamabad districts Red alert has been issued in these districtsThe IMD has issued an orange alert to Medak united Adilabad and Karimnagar districts IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flood-hit-parts-of-telangana-remain-submerged-relief-ops-intensify-635028.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telangana-cm-conducts-aerial-survey-of-flood-hit-districts-634923.html Hyderabad Aug 28 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday conducted aerial survey of floodhit areas in Peddapalli Kamareddy and Medak district Accompanied by Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy and state Congress president and MLC Mahesh Kumar Goud the Chief Minister also visited Sripada Yellampalli ProjectThe Chief Minister was scheduled to land in Kamareddy to hold a review meeting on flood situation However the helicopter could not land there due to bad weather He held the review meeting in MedakThe helicopter landed at the helipad near Goliwada Pump House in Peddapalli district He inspected the Sripada Yellampalli Reservoir Project at AnthargamHe reviewed the flood inflows current water storage levels and the quantum of water being released downstream He directed officials to ensure strict maintenance of the project and to take necessary steps to achieve full water storage by the end of the flood seasonThe Chief Minister also ordered immediate measures to evacuate people from lowlying areas to safer locations as water levels continue to riseRecalling that Congress government in united Andhra Pradesh had originally constructed the Yellampalli Project as a key junction for optimum utilisation of Godavari waters the Chief Minister said that experts and engineers recommendations will be sought to examine repair and restoration possibilities of Medigadda Annaram and Sundilla projects of KaleshwaramHeavy rains since Tuesday night under the impact of lowpressure area wreaked havoc in Kamareddy and Medak districtMeanwhile the state government said six persons were missing while 1444 people were rescued from floodaffected areasFire Disaster Response Emergency and Civil Defence Department rescued people trapped in floods with the help of State Disaster Response Force SDRF and crew of local fire stations Most of the people were rescued in worstaffected districts of Kamareddy and MedakChief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao has directed officials of the concerned departments to submit reports with estimates of losses due to heavy rains and floodsHe held a teleconference with special chief secretaries chief secretaries and secretaries of various departmentsThe Chief Secretary stated that heavy rains and floods have caused huge losses especially in the districts of Nirmal Medak Kamareddy and Sircilla He wanted officials to immediately submit preliminary reports on the damages due to heavy rains and floods IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telangana-cm-conducts-aerial-survey-of-flood-hit-districts-634923.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/educational-institutions-across-jampk-to-remain-shut-today-as-torrential-rainfall-continues-634672.html Jammu Aug 28 As heavy rainfall continues to batter Jammu and Kashmir all educational institutions across the Union Territory will remain closed on Thursday Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced the decision on Wednesday through X stating Schools and colleges across Jammu amp Kashmir will remain closed tomorrow 28082025 in view of inclement weatherThe closure order comes amid relentless rains that have lashed the Jammu region with torrential downpours and the Kashmir valley with intermittent showers Schools in Jammu have been shut since Monday while in Kashmir educational institutions across Anantnag Kulgam Pulwama Shopian Budgam and Srinagar districts were closed on Wednesday as a precautionary stepThe Kashmir University has also postponed all examinations scheduled for ThursdayIn view of inclement weather conditions all Kashmir University examinations scheduled to be held on 28082025 stand postponed the university said adding that fresh dates will be announced separatelyHeavy rainfall has triggered a floodlike situation across the Union Territory with water levels in the Jhelum and other streams crossing the flood declaration mark in Kashmir while rivers and streams in the Jammu division have surged above the danger markThousands of people from lowlying areas have been evacuated after four consecutive days of torrential rain left vast stretches of the region submergedMeanwhile tragedy struck in JampKs Reasi district where a landslide hit the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage routeThe death toll climbed to 34 on Wednesday after rescuers recovered more bodies from beneath the debris while at least 20 people have been injuredRescue teams are still searching for survivors as the pilgrimage remains suspended for the second straight day The landslide occurred near the Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Ardhkuwari midway on the 12km trek from Katra to the shrineThe Meteorological Department has predicted intermittent light to moderate rainfall in many parts of Jammu Division and in South and Central Kashmir on Wednesday with brief spells of rain or thunderstorms expected in some areas on Thursday and Friday as wellLieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a highlevel meeting on Wednesday to review ongoing rescue and relief operations and preparedness to tackle the crisis He directed officials along with central agencies the Army Air Force NDRF and CAPFs to ensure the safety of people in floodhit areasThe LG asked authorities to guarantee uninterrupted essential services including power drinking water healthcare ration supply and teleconnectivity in affected regionsHe stressed that essential services disrupted in floodaffected areas must be restored on priority and that adequate stock of food supplies and medicines should be ensured IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/educational-institutions-across-jampk-to-remain-shut-today-as-torrential-rainfall-continues-634672.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flood-situation-in-telanganas-kamareddy-medak-remains-grim-634682.html Hyderabad Aug 28 The flood situation in Kamareddy and Medak districts of Telangana remained grim on Thursday as heavy rain continued to lash the region Very heavy rain since Tuesday night wreaked havoc in the two districts as overflowing streams lakes and ponds inundated lowlying areas and submerged roads and railway tracks disrupting road and rail trafficSeveral residential areas in Kamareddy town remained submerged as fresh rains added to the woes of the residents Drone visuals show a large part of the town underwaterAuthorities have declared a holiday for all educational institutions in Kamareddy Medak Adilabad Karimnagar and Jagtial districtsHeavy to very heavy rains have been lashing Medak Kamareddy Siddipet and Nirmal districts since early Thursday The Manjira River was in spate following heavy rains and floodsAuthorities continued their efforts to rescue people trapped in floodsUnion Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar requested Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to send an IAF helicopter to rescue people trapped in floodsBandi Sanjay said he spoke to Rajnath Singh over the phone regarding the flood situation in Kamareddy and Sircilla districts where around 30 people are trappedThe Minister of State said he requested that a special Air Force helicopter be deployed for rescueBandi Sanjay said the Defence Minister responded immediately and directed Defence officials at Hakimpet Air Force Station to send the helicopterMeanwhile Manair a tributary of the Godavari River was in spate following heavy rains in Medak and Kamareddy districts The Mid Manair dam was receiving massive floodsRajampet in Kamareddy district received record rainfall of 4405 cm in less than 24 hours between 830 am on August 27 and 7 am on August 28 Nirmal Rural mandal in Nirmal district received 3253 cm of rainfallAccording to Telangana Development Planning Society Havelighanpur in Medak district recorded 316 cm of rainfall Kamareddy received 3085 cm of rain About 20 places recorded rainfall of above 20 cmMore than 50 places recorded rainfall between 1150 cm and 20 cmThe IMD has issued a red alert for Medak Kamareddy Siddipet Nizamabad and Nirmal districts on Thursday An orange alert has been issued to 15 districts while a yellow alert has been issued to the remaining districts including HyderabadChief Minister A Revanth Reddy will be making an aerial survey of floodhit areas of Kamareddy and Medak districts on ThursdayChief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao late on Wednesday held a teleconference with the Collectors of Medak Kamareddy Nizamabad Nirmal and Sircilla districts He reviewed the rescue and relief operations and the measures taken to prevent loss of lives and propertySpecial Chief Secretary Disaster Management Arvind Kumar Chief Secretary Irrigation Rahul Bojja Fire Services Director General Nagi Reddy and special officers nominated for floodhit districts participated in the teleconferenceChief Secretary directed the Collectors to remain alert as more heavy rains are likely on Thursday He said the required NDRF and SDRF teams would be sent to the affected districtsIrrigation officials informed the Chief Secretary that inflows to the Pocharam reservoir have receded The 103yearold reservoir withstood a massive flood inflow of 182000 cusecs far exceeding its Maximum Flood Discharge MFD of 70000 cusecs IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flood-situation-in-telanganas-kamareddy-medak-remains-grim-634682.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telanganas-kamareddy-medak-receive-highest-rainfall-in-50-years-634768.html Hyderabad Aug 28 Kamareddy and Medak districts of Telangana received the highest rainfall in the last 50 years state government officials said on Thursday The two districts witnessed unprecedented rain during the last 24 hours triggering flash floodsWhile Argonda station at Rajampet mandal in Kamareddy received 44 cm of rain a total of 23 locations received more than 20 cm of rainfall These include 10 stations in Kamareddy four in Nirmal six in Medak and the remaining in Nizamabad and SiddipetThis has been the heaviest downpour in such a short span in the last 50 yearsA total of 15 State Disaster Response Force SDRF teams and five National Disaster Response Force NDRF teams are engaged in rescue and relief operations in the affected districts In addition about 100 Army personnel from the TASA unit Hyderabad are engaged in rescue and relief in Medak DistrictDue to heavy rainfall in Kamareddy district six mandals have been severely affected by floods namely Kamareddy Bibipet Rajampet Nizamsagar Yellareddy and Machareddy With the coordination of all concerned departments more than 500 people have been rescued so farState Disaster Response Force team rescued nine workers at Boggu Gudise and another five people at Gunkal Village A person died in a wall collapse A car with two people got washed in Neelakatta vagu DomakondaThe railway track has caved in at Rameshwarpally in Bhiknoor mandal forcing authorities to stop train movement until further orders In Kamareddy town the Housing Board Colony GR Colony Teachers Colony and Sarampally ST Residential School areas are among the worst affectedThe officials said food and other essential supplies are being provided to the affected peopleRescue operations were on with the help of SDRF and NDRF teams Evacuation operation is going on in the affected villagers of Nizamsagar and Pocharam damsHyderabadNagpur National Highway NH44 caved in at least three places and as a result vehicles in both directions have been divertedHaveli Ghanpur Papannapet Ramayampet Shankarampet A and Nizampet are the worstaffected mandals in MedakAccording to the officials water is overflowing on 47 roads 23 culvertscauseways and 15 bridges where traffic on either side has been blocked by barricading and Joint teams from Police Revenue and Panchayat are monitoring these places At 16 places tanks have breached and all the affected villages have been alerted and are under constant vigilNDRF and SDRF teams have successfully rescued five persons stranded at the Animal Birth Control Centre at Medak Municipal dump yardOne person was stranded on the top of a car near Nakkavagu surrounded by water from all sides The NDRF Team has successfully rescued himAround 11 people stranded on the Wadi Bridge have been successfully rescued A total of 350 SC Womens degree college students were rescued and shifted to a safe place in Ramayampet Another 80 students from Ramayampet SC girls hostel were rescued and shifted to a safe placeAround 53 families of people from lowlying areas in Ramayampet and Medak Municipalities and other places have been rescued and shifted to Rehabilitation centres Around 375 members from Sardhana Village which may be affected by flows from the Pocharam project have been shifted to rehabilitation camps arranged at Medak Municipality as a precautionary measureTwo people while trying to cross the Rajpet bridge were swept away due to the heavy flow of the Gandari Vagu A large extent of the agricultural fields in the district has been inundated A detailed assessment of crop damage is being doneRoads culverts causeways and bridges were damaged at 85 locations The railway track at Shamnapur on the Akkanpet Ramayampet line was damaged and trains on this line have been cancelled IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telanganas-kamareddy-medak-receive-highest-rainfall-in-50-years-634768.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/two-defence-choppers-rescue-five-men-trapped-in-telangana-floods-634791.html Hyderabad Aug 28 Two armed forces helicopters rescued five villagers trapped in floods in Telanganas Rajanna Sircilla district on Thursday The villagers were stranded in the floods near the Upper Maneru Project in Gambhiraopet Mandal since WednesdayThe helicopters were deployed for the rescue operation after Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar made a request to Defence Minister Rajnath SinghThe Defence Minister responded immediately and directed defence officials to send helicopters for the rescue missionSanjay Kumar thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for their swift response in deploying helicopters and to IAF Air Commodore VS Saini and team for their efficient coordination of the operationHe had earlier reached out to Defence Ministry officials regarding the movement of armed forces helicopters to Telangana and requested their deployment at the earliest to strengthen rescue operationsAir Commodore Saini and Group Captain Chattopadhyaya assured that three helicopters were ready but explained that continuous heavy rains were affecting their movement to the affected areas They also informed him that efforts were underway to mobilise choppers from alternative stations like Nanded and BidarSanjay Kumar said the two helicopters will remain stationed at Sircilla to provide immediate assistance as requiredThe minister on Wednesday spoke to one of the trapped persons over the phone and assured full support to rescue themThese men had gone to graze cattle but were stranded in floods Collector Sandeep Kumar Jha and SP Mahesh B Gite said that essential food items were delivered to the trapped men using dronesThe Union Minister said that National Disaster Response Force NDRF teams were extending full cooperation to the Telangana government in evacuation and relief effortsMeanwhile Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha visited floodaffected areas in Ramayampet in Medak district He met the victims and inspected submerged coloniesHe directed officials to shift people to safer places and provide essentials like food clothes and bed sheetsRescue teams of revenue police and disaster management officials saved 60 people trapped in floods IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/two-defence-choppers-rescue-five-men-trapped-in-telangana-floods-634791.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/eight-men-trapped-in-telangana-floods-airlifted-634805.html Hyderabad Aug 28 Two helicopters of the Indian Air Force rescued eight villagers trapped in floods in Rajanna Sircilla district on Thursday The villagers were stranded in the floods near the Upper Maneru Project Gambhiraopet Mandal since WednesdayArvind Kumar Special Chief Secretary Disaster Management Government of Telangana said the eight men who were stranded for over 26 hours were successfully airlifted by Indian Air Force IAF helicoptersHe said the state government coordinated closely with the Union Minister of State for Home General Officer Commanding GOC of Telangana and Andhra Sub Area TASA and Air Force Station HakimpetUnion Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar had requested Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to send IAF helicopters for the relief and rescue operationsBandi Sanjay thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for their swift response in deploying helicopters He also thanked IAF Commodore VS Saini and team for their efficient coordination of the operationBandi Sanjay had earlier reached out to Defence Ministry officials regarding the movement of Army helicopters to Telangana and requested their deployment at the earliest to strengthen rescue operationsThe Central minister said the two helicopters will remain stationed at Sircilla to provide immediate assistance as requiredHe spoke to one of the trapped persons over the phone on Wednesday and assured full support to rescue themThese men had gone to graze cattle but were stranded in floodsCollector Sandeep Kumar Jha and SP Mahesh B Gite said that essential food items were delivered using drones to the trapped menThe Minister of State said National Disaster Response Force NDRF teams were extending full cooperation to the Telangana government in evacuation and relief effortsMeanwhile State Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha visited floodaffected areas in Ramayampet in Medak district He met the victims and inspected submerged coloniesHe directed officials to shift people to safer places and provide essentials like food clothes and bed sheetsRescue teams of Revenue Police and Disaster Management saved 60 people trapped in floods IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/eight-men-trapped-in-telangana-floods-airlifted-634805.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/indian-armys-white-knight-corps-leads-relief-ops-in-vaishno-devi-katra-after-deadly-landslides-634466.html New Delhi Aug 27 The Indian Armys White Knight Corps has stepped in to assist in relief and rescue operations following deadly landslides near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra In a post on X the White Knight Corps stated about the update on releif OperationsUpdate Relief Operations Katra Relief Column of WhiteKnightCorps at Ardhkuwari Katra in concert with rescue parties of Shrine board JKP and CRPF are assisting the victims of landslide Close coordination with all agencies being carried out to maximise humanitarian aid We Serve We ProtectThe landslides triggered by incessant rainfall have claimed the lives of five people and left four others injuredThe incident occurred on Tuesday near the Garnaai Lota area on the KishanpurDomel Road where five pilgrims from Sampu town in Rajasthans Dholpur district were caught in the debrisAccording to police officials three of the youths were swept away in strong water currents while two managed to survive by swimming and clinging to a treeThe heavy downpour has also wreaked havoc across Jammu and Kashmir In the Kashmir Valley normal life was disrupted after mobile phone and internet services were suspended by several service providers due to the weather conditions This sudden disruption left many residents cut off from essential communicationIn the Jammu division the situation was equally grim All major rivers were flowing above the danger mark inundating lowlying areas and causing significant damage to infrastructureA bridge on the JammuPathankot highway collapsed under the pressure of the swollen river forcing the highway to be closed Meanwhile the JammuSrinagar highway has been blocked due to shooting stones adding to the transportation woesAs coordinated relief efforts continue the Army local administration Shrine Board and paramilitary forces are working around the clock to rescue those affected and provide essential aid to stranded pilgrims and locals IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/indian-armys-white-knight-corps-leads-relief-ops-in-vaishno-devi-katra-after-deadly-landslides-634466.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/heavy-rain-in-parts-of-telangana-cm-puts-administration-on-alert-634504.html Hyderabad Aug 27 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday placed the entire state administration on high alert as heavy rain has been lashing parts of Telangana since Tuesday night inundating lowlying areas and snapping road connectivity to several villages Rivulets lakes and ponds were overflowing due to heavy downpour flooding the roads and villages in lowlying areasHeavy to very heavy rains in Medak and Sangareddy districts resulted in inundation of residential areas in some pockets Few roads were damaged disrupting the vehicular trafficWater was flowing over the NarayankhedKangti road bringing the traffic to a halt A culvert was washed away near Lakshmapur village in Kamareddy districtPeddashankarampet in Medak district received the highest rainfall of 204 cm since last night Tekmal recorded 201 and Ramayampet 179 cm of rainfallHeavy rains have dampened Ganesh Chaturthi festivities The installation of idols in various towns and villages was affected by the downpourModerate rain has also been lashing parts of Greater Hyderabad since Tuesday night The rains disrupted Ganesh Chaturthi festivities here alsoChief Minister Revanth Reddy has directed the officials to evacuate those living in old houses and shift them to safer areas The officials of the electricity department were ordered to take all precautionary measures in the supply of power ensuring the safety of devotees visiting the Ganesh pandals during the festivitiesThe Chief Minister directed Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Production Agency HYDRAA Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation GHMC State Disaster Response Force SDRF Fire Services and Police departments to coordinate with each other and prevent trouble for people during heavy rainsIn view of heavy inflows on lowlying causeways culverts rivulets and streams the Chief Minister ordered the officials to stop the vehicle movement on such flooded areasThe Chief Minister suggested that the Irrigation department take precautionary measures at ponds and other water bodies which are prone to breaches due to heavy inflowsSince there is a high risk of epidemics the Chief Minister also ordered the sanitation staff of the Municipal Corporations Municipalities and Gram Panchayats to be on high alert and remove stagnant water regularlyThe Medical and Health authorities were instructed to stockpile adequate medicines in the hospitals and organise medical camps in the floodaffected areas to prevent communicable diseasesThe IMD has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places in Jayashankar Bhupalpally Mulugu Bhadradri Kothagudem Hanumakonda Jangaon Karimnagar Khammam Komaram Bheem Asifabad Mancherial Nalgonda Peddapalli Suryapet Warangal Mahabubabad and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts of Telangana on WednesdayThunderstorm accompanied by lightning and gusty winds 3040 kmph is very likely to occur at isolated places in all districts of Telangana the IMD said in a bulletin IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/heavy-rain-in-parts-of-telangana-cm-puts-administration-on-alert-634504.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/hundreds-of-villages-in-punjab-inundated-impacting-life-and-crops-634515.html Chandigarh Aug 27 Hundreds of villages in Punjab along the swollen Satluj Beas and Ravi rivers were flooded on Wednesday severely affecting life and damaging crops after the floodgates of the Bhakra and Pong dams were opened The inflow into these reservoirs had alarmingly increased due to torrential rains in their catchment areas mainly Himachal Pradesh Rescue and evacuation of people are currently underway by teams of the National Disaster Response Force NDRF The worstaffected districts are Pathankot Gurdaspur Fazilka Amritsar Hoshiarpur and JalandharAuthorities however said the inflow in the reservoirs declined significantly compared to Tuesday with the decline in the rainfall activityThe flood gates of both dams which serve the irrigation requirements of Punjab Haryana and Rajasthan were opened to lower the reservoir levelWith the opening of the floodgates a floodlike situation prevailed mainly in Punjabs Ropar Anandpur Sahib and Hoshiarpur districts and Himachals Kangra districtIn Punjab the inundation of villages has been reported second time within a month severely impacting the standing cropsOwing to heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh for the past many days the situation in villages situated along the IndiaPakistan border in Pathankot district has become critical The increased flow of water in the Ujh and the Ravi rivers has submerged the PathankotJammu highwayThe crucial Lakhanpur bridge connecting Punjab to Jammu has also been damaged by the floodwaterPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant will visit Pathankot and Gurdaspur later in the day to take stock of the situation in floodaffected areasThe government has announced that all primary secondary and senior secondary schools both government and private will be closed across the state till August 30 due to heavy rainfallThe India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for rainfall in five districts Pathankot Gurdaspur Barnala Sangrur and MansaAmritsar Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney visited floodhit villages in Ajnala and assessed the situation She appealed to the people not to panic and assured all helpThe government has issued directions to local administration and officials concerned to maintain roundtheclock presence at the ground level to continue rescue and relief operations on a war footing in floodaffected areasSimultaneously all leaves for officers and staff have been cancelledWater Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal and Food and Civil Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak visited floodaffected areas on Tuesday in Pathankot and Gurdaspur districtsThe government said the situation in Pathankot and Gurdaspur districts aggravated after continuous rainfall this week in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh which led to a rise in water level in the Ranjit Sagar Dam near the maximum capacityThe water released from the overflowing dam has significantly elevated water levels in the Ravi River according to the government Besides the Ujh and Jalalia rivers are experiencing unprecedented flow submerging most villages in the Narot Jaimal Singh and Bamial blocks in Pathankot IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/hundreds-of-villages-in-punjab-inundated-impacting-life-and-crops-634515.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/mata-vaishno-devi-landslide-17-ndrf-teams-deployed-to-carry-out-rescue-relief-ops-634561.html Jammu Aug 27 IANS Following the landslide along the route to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir JampampKs Reasi district the Ministry of Home Affairs has deployed 17 teams of the National Disaster Relief Force NDRF for a largescale rescue and relief operationnbspA major tragedy struck on the pilgrimage route to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district on Tuesday when a landslide killed 30 pilgrims and injured 14 others officials saidnbspThe National Disaster Response Force along with the Central Reserve Police Force CRPF Border Security Force BSF and other central agencies is actively engaged in relief effortsA total of 32 special boats have been sent by air along with the teams to the disasterhit regionnbspThe Home Ministry control room is monitoring the situation 247nbspRescue teams rushed to evacuate stranded pilgrims near Adhkwari while the Yatra has been suspended until further ordersnbspPrime Minister Narendra Modi Union Home Minister Amit Shah and JampampK Lt Governor Manoj Sinha have also expressed shock and grief over the tragedy and have ordered all possible relief and rescue to help the affected pilgrims while expressing condolences to the bereaved familiesTwin cloudbursts triggered flash floods in the Margi area of Warwan Valley in Kishtwar district washing away at least 10 houses over 300 kanals of crops livestock and a bridgenbspReports said water has entered around 60 houses forcing affected families to take shelter under tarpaulin tents on nearby hillocksnbspWith phone connectivity almost nonexistent in the twin valleys of Warwan and Marwah locals managed to convey distress messages seeking immediate rescue and relief assistanceThe remote Warwan valley home to nearly 40000 people across 50 villages remained cut off from the district headquarters in Kishtwar Residents are urging authorities to expedite relief and rescue operationsnbspAuthorities have declared a flood in the Jhelum River in the Valley as the river was flowing above the danger mark at Ram Munshibagh in Srinagar this morningIn Jammu district all schools colleges universities trainingcoaching institutes and government offices except those connected with flood relief will remain closed today the DM Jammu said in an order issuednbspFibre services and landline services on stateowned BSNL were also down The outage caused problems among people as mobiles showed no signalnbspMeanwhile water levels in all the rivers of the Jammu division and the Jhelum River in Kashmir flowed above the flood level on Wednesday https://dailyworld.in/disaster/mata-vaishno-devi-landslide-17-ndrf-teams-deployed-to-carry-out-rescue-relief-ops-634561.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/family-of-four-killed-in-bastar-as-car-swept-away-in-jheeram-ghati-amid-heavy-rains-634565.html Jagdalpur Chhattisgarh Aug 27 Incessant rains have wreaked havoc in Chhattisgarhs Bastar claiming four lives after a car was swept away in Jheeram Ghati officials said on Wednesday The victims a couple and their two children from Tamil Nadu died after their vehicle was washed away while trying to cross the swollen Jheeram Nala on National Highway 30According to officials the incident occurred on Tuesday when a car carrying five people attempted to cross the flooded stretch While the driver managed to save himself by jumping out the family was trapped inside and swept away by the strong currentAfter an 18hourlong rescue operation by the district administration and the State Disaster Response Force SDRF the car was recovered on Wednesday with all four bodies insideOfficials said the bodies have been shifted to Jagdalpur Medical College and the familys relatives have been informedContinuous downpour has led to the Sabari River overflowing forcing the closure of traffic at several points along NH30 which connects Jagdalpur to SukmaWith medical facilities disrupted officials said helicopters may have to be used in emergencies Many stranded travellers were forced to spend the night on the roadside after roads were suddenly blockedChief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai currently on a Japan tour expressed concern and reviewed the situation over the phone with Revenue Secretary Reena Baba Saheb Kangale and Bastar Divisional Commissioner Doman SinghHe later posted on X that relief and rescue operations are being carried out with full readiness and that people are being evacuated from the lowlying areasPublic safety is our top priority I have instructed administrative officials and SDRF to remain on high alert and provide assistance to those affected as required the CM saidMeanwhile a long traffic jam has left over 2000 passengers stranded on the roadsReports from various locations indicate that several houses have collapsed resulting in the deaths of two villagers and injuries to many othersThe injured have been taken to hospitals despite challenging conditionsIn Bijapur district the situation remains equally dire The Indravati River is in full spate causing widespread disruption Numerous roads are closed and at least 100 villages in the Cherpal area have been cut off from the district headquarters More than 20 houses have collapsed in this region alone IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/family-of-four-killed-in-bastar-as-car-swept-away-in-jheeram-ghati-amid-heavy-rains-634565.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/jk-flood-rivers-in-jammu-start-receding-jhelum-crosses-danger-mark-cm-briefs-pm-modi-634589.html Jammu Aug 27 IANS Water level in most rivers of Jammu division started receding gradually on Wednesday afternoon as mobile phones and Internet services were partially restored in Kashmir nbspSeveral pilgrims were feared dead and over two dozen others were injured on Tuesday when a landslide hit the route to Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Reasi districtnbspUnion Home Minister Amit Shah JampampK Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have expressed grief at the tragedy and assured all possible help to the injured pilgrimsnbspCM Omar Abdullah said on X Spoke to Hon PM narendramodi Sb a short while ago I briefed him about the situation in JampampK from the worst hit areas as I toured the parts of Jammu along the banks of the Tawi that saw a lot of damage yesterday Im grateful for his assurance of continued assistance to the people of JampampKLG Sinha has directed the officials for the restoration of Power Communication and Water Supply on priority in areas where flood water is recedingnbspMore than 5000 people were evacuated from lowlying flooded areas to safety The Army NDRF and SDRF were working in coordination helping in rescue and relief operationsnbspDivisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar said We are ensuring that there is an adequate supply of relief materials and all possible assistance is being given to those affectednbspIn a post on X the LG said Spoke to Divisional Commissioner Jammu Sh Ramesh Kumar and other Senior Officials and took stock of flood situation and rescue and relief Operations Directed the officials for restoration of Power Communication Water Supply on priority in areas where flood water is recedingJammu had recorded 380 mm of rainfall in 24 hours This is the highest rainfall ever recorded in Jammu in 24 hours since 1910 when the weather observatory was establishednbspThe last record was 2704 mm registered on September 25 1988 This has also broken the record of 2184 mm recorded on August 23 1996 This figure is close to 4031 mm Jammus monthly average for AugustnbspWater level in Chenab Tawi Ravi Basantar Uhj and other rivers in Udhampur Jammu Kathua and Samba districts started receding gradually in the afternoon while water level in the Jhelum River in the Valley crossed the flood alert level in Sangam in Anantnag district and Ram Munshibagh in Srinagar cityWhile authorities closed all schools colleges universities training institutes and government offices in Jammu all schools colleges and universities were closed in five districts of Srinagar Pulwama Shopian Kulgam and Anantnag in the ValleynbspWater from the overflowing Jhelum River entered Anantnag town as authorities kept the relief and rescue machinery in readinessnbspMobile Internet calling and fibre services were restored at the G2 level by Jio and Airtel while BSNL has asked its subscribers to switch to the G2 facility to avail these services in Jammu and KashmirTrain services between Jammu and Pathankot were restored after remaining suspended on TuesdaynbspSrinagarJammu national highway SrinagarLeh Sinthan Pass leading to Kishtwar district and Razdan Pass leading to Gurez from the Valley remained closed for the daynbspIn Jammu city the 4th bridge on the Tawi River collapsed on TuesdayTwo cloudbursts on Tuesday triggered flash floods in the Margi area of the Warwan Valley of Kishtwar washing away at least 10 houses over 300 kanals of crops livestock and a bridgenbspThe Meteorological MeT Department has forecast generally cloudy weather in JampampK during the next 24 hours with intermittent spells of drizzle light rainthundernbspPeople in Jammu and Kashmir divisions have been advised to stay away from rivers streams and Nallahs as the flash flood threat still looms large over hilly areas https://dailyworld.in/disaster/jk-flood-rivers-in-jammu-start-receding-jhelum-crosses-danger-mark-cm-briefs-pm-modi-634589.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/train-services-to-jammu-disrupted-after-flash-floods-soil-erosion-damage-tracks-634410.html Jammu Aug 26 Train services to Jammu and adjoining regions were severely hit on Tuesday following landslides and heavy soil erosion triggered by flash floods in the Chakki River in Pathankot a statement said The Indian Railways said traffic on the Pathankot CanttKandrori section had to be suspended after the track alignment was damaged due to erosionOwing to heavy soil erosion and flash floods in the Chakki River rail traffic has been temporarily suspended between Jammu TawiShri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Jammu TawiBari Brahman sections the Railways said in a statementSeveral Jammubound trains have been cancelled including the Martyr Captain Tushar MahajanPathankot Shri Mata Vaishno Devi KatraYog Nagari Rishikesh JCO Shri Mata Vaishno Devi KatraNew Delhi JCO Shri Mata Vaishno Devi KatraChennai JCO KalkaShri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra JCO New DelhiShri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra JCO Jammu TawiVaranasi JCO and Jammu TawiSambalpur JCO among othersIn addition several trains have been shortterminated including the SealdahJammu Tawi JCO and the IndoreMartyr Captain Tushar Mahajan JCO The Railways has advised passengers to check revised schedules before travellingMeanwhile mobile and internet services in parts of the Valley remained suspended disrupting normal life The sudden blackout of communication services by multiple providers caused severe inconvenience to residentsWith floodlike conditions reported from several areas the Jammu administration has ordered the closure of all schools on August 27In view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions and floodlike situations at various places across the region all government as well as private schools in Jammu division shall remain closed on Wednesday a government order statedA bridge on the JammuPathankot highway collapsed forcing the closure of the highway as shooting stones blocked the JammuSrinagar highwayMeanwhile fresh snowfall on Zojila Pass has closed the SrinagarLeh highway while Sinthan Pass connecting the Kashmir Valley with Kishtwar district and Razdan Pass leading to the Gurez border town have also been closedSeveral people have been killed due to inclement weather across the region The Tawi River is flowing far above the evacuation level in Jammu city and Udhampur districts The authorities have closed the Tawi Bridge in Jammu city IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/train-services-to-jammu-disrupted-after-flash-floods-soil-erosion-damage-tracks-634410.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/traffic-suspended-on-jammu-srinagar-national-highway-634239.html Jammu Aug 26 Traffic was suspended on the JammuSrinagar national highway on Tuesday due to adverse weather triggering shooting stones in JampKs Ramban district Traffic department officials said that due to incessant rain shooting stones are hitting the JammuSrinagar highway at a number of places in Ramban districtKeeping the safety of the travellers in mind traffic on the highway has been suspended Intending travellers must find out the latest condition of the highway from Jammu or Srinagar traffic control rooms before undertaking the journey officials saidMeanwhile Incessant rain has swollen most rivers streams and seasonal waterways in JampKs Jammu division and major rivers like Tawi and Ravi are flowing above the danger mark on TuesdayOfficials said that at 915 am the Tawi River was flowing at 2497 ft while the flood level in the river is 20 ft and the evacuation level is fixed at 234 ft In Jammu city the Tawi is fast approaching the danger markIn the Kathua district the Ravi River has overflown its banks at many places resulting in inundation of lowlying areas including Bagthali Massos Pur Keerian Gandial Barni Dhanna Dhanore Karyali villages and adjoining areas Residents of these areas have been advised to remain alert and take necessary precautionsThe water Level of the Ujh River in Kathua district is also approaching the danger mark while the Basantar River in Samba district has crossed the danger markThe Ujh river was flowing close to the danger mark at Panjtirthi in the morning Officials said that water levels in the Taranah River Maggar Khad Sahar Khad Ravi River and their tributaries in Kathua district are simultaneously rising and nearing the danger mark posing a serious risk Part of the Paddar road in the Kishtwar district has been washed away near the Traith NallahThe Sinthan Top pass connecting the Valley with the Kishtwar district has been closed for trafficA flash flood has also occurred in Neeru Nallah in the Bhaderwah area of Doda district In all these affected districts various departments have been on high alert and evacuation exercises for affected people to safer locations have been startedHelplines have been set up in all these districts and local police flood and irrigation department health and emergency services are on high alertNo official connected directly or indirectly with flood protection duties can avail any leave at present in these districts unless on the basis of medical emergenciesThe Meteorological MeT Department has forecast intenseheavy to very heavy rain in the Jammu division and heavy rain in some parts of the Kashmir divisionAn advisory issued by the MeT department has forecast intenseheavy to very heavy rainthunder in the Jammu division and heavy rain in the Kashmir division on TuesdayPeople have been advised not to go close to embankments of rivers streams nallahs and stay away from landslideprone areas The District Magistrate Jammu has urged people to stay away from the Tawi River banksIn a post on X the DM wrote Citizens of Jammu are requested to stay away from Tawi River banks The water levels may reach danger mark within short period of time In case of emergency call these numbers 01912520542 01912571616 IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/traffic-suspended-on-jammu-srinagar-national-highway-634239.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flood-alarm-in-odisha-as-major-rivers-flow-above-danger-marks-634069.html Bhubaneswar Aug 25 Major rivers in the state continue to flow above the danger mark triggering widespread flooding situations in several parts of Odisha especially in the northern districts Speaking to media persons here the Odisha Water Resources Department EngineerinChief Chandrasekhar Padhi on Monday stated that Bhograi Baliapal Basta and Jelswar blocks of Balasore district have been affected due to the flood situation in the Subarnarekha RiverHe also stated that the Jajpur Dasarathpur blocks of Jajpur district and Dhamnagar block of Bhadrak district are also affected as the Baitarani River is flowing above the danger markPadhi also stated that a breach of 30 meters wide has occurred in the Kani River a tributary of the Baitarani River near Ahiyaas Bazar under Kaspa panchayat in Jajpur districtThe restoration work at the place will start after the water recedes The required material for restoration work is being collected at the siteHe stated that the Baitarani and Subarnarekha Rivers are flowing above the danger marks at Akhuapada in Bhadrak district and Rajghat in Balasore district respectivelyThe Baitarani River is flowing 063 meters above the danger mark at Akhuapada on Monday Padhi said the water level in the Baitarini River is expected to come down by Tuesday morningSimilarly the Subarnarekha River was flowing at 1072 meters at Rajghat at arround 10 am where the danger mark is 1036 metersIt is expected that the increased level in the Subarnarekha River will come down up to 104 meters between 11 pm 12 am tonight However the water level in the Subarnarekha River is likely to rise again due to incessant rain at Jamsola Ghat in Balasore for the past couple of daysHeavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas has also caused the water level of the Brahmani River another major river of the state to rise significantly at Bonai in Sundargarh districtFloodwaters entered several parts of Dhamnagar block in Bhadrak district prompting the local administration to shut down schools and Anganwadi centres for two days The farmlands located in many lowlying parts of the state are also inundated due to the flood IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flood-alarm-in-odisha-as-major-rivers-flow-above-danger-marks-634069.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/death-toll-in-lpg-tanker-explosion-fire-in-punjab-rises-to-seven-633861.html Chandigarh Aug 24 The death toll in the LPG tanker explosion and fire in Mandiala village in Hoshiarpur district of Punjab rose to seven on Sunday as four victims succumbed to burn injuries police said The incident occurred on Friday night when a pickup truck collided with an LPG tanker triggering a massive blaze engulfing 30 shops and 20 houses in the vicinityThe police on Saturday said 21 people were injured in the incident with several in critical condition Seven were admitted to the Civil Hospital in Hoshiarpur and eight to a private hospital while others were admitted to various hospitals in Hoshiarpur and AdampurChief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced ex gratia of Rs two lakh for the families of the deceased and stated that he was in constant touch with the district administration to monitor the situationHe has directed the district administration to ensure free treatment for all the injured and wished them a speedy recoveryGovernor Gulab Chand Kataria expressed grief over the incident In a message the Governor said I am deeply pained to learn about the tragedy that has taken away innocent lives and caused injuries to many My heartfelt condolences go out to the families who have lost their loved ones in this devastating mishap I pray for strength and solace for the bereaved families in this hour of immense sorrowThe Governor also wished a speedy recovery to all those injured and lauded the swift response of the district administration Punjab Police and medical teams who acted promptly to manage the situation and provide urgent medical assistance to the victimsKataria further said that the government stands firmly with the affected families He also appealed to the public to stay away from the incident site and cooperate with the authorities involved in the relief and rescue efforts IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/death-toll-in-lpg-tanker-explosion-fire-in-punjab-rises-to-seven-633861.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 11:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/10-year-old-student-charred-to-death-in-arunachal-residential-school-fire-633884.html Itanagar Aug 24 A 10yearold student was charred to death while three others were injured in a fire at a government residential school in Arunachal Pradeshs ShiYomi district on Sunday officials said A police official in Itanagar said the incident occurred at the boys hostel of Papikrong Government Residential School between 1 am and 2 am in northern Arunachal Pradeshs ShiYomi districtThe injured students were identified as Lukhi Pujen 8 Tanu Pujen 9 and Tayi Pujen 11They are now undergoing medical treatment at Zonal General Hospital at Aalo in West Siang districtThe charred student is yet to be identified the official said adding that the hostel was completely burnt downHe said that a police and a rescue team have rushed to the remote village located 17 km from Monigong town to deal with the situation and look into the related aspects of the incidentAn investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of the fire incident in the school at Papikrong village which is located just before the last Indian Army post at Tadadege village in ShiYomi district which shares borders with ChinaArunachal Pradesh Education Minister and local MLA Pasang Dorjee Sona expressed deep shock attributing the fire to a short circuitHe assured a thorough probe immediate relief and government support while offering condolences to the bereaved family and prayers for the injuredTaking to his X account the Minister said Deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic fire accident at the boys hostel of Papikrong School in Shi Yomi District which occurred between 100 and 200 am due to a short circuit The incident has resulted in the untimely loss of one young student while three others have sustained injuries The hostel has been completely damaged in the fireDorjee Sona said I have instructed the District Administration and the School Administration to carry out a thorough investigation and to provide immediate support to the affected students and their families The state government will extend all necessary relief and assistance to ensure that the victims and their families receive the care they need during this difficult timeMy heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved family and I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured students We stand united in grief and will do everything possible to help those affected to recover the Minister said IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/10-year-old-student-charred-to-death-in-arunachal-residential-school-fire-633884.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/chamoli-cloudburst-cm-dhami-visits-disaster-hit-areas-people-express-distress--633894.html Chamoli Aug 24 IANS Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday visited the disasteraffected areas of Tharali in Chamoli district to review the ongoing rescue and relief operationsnbspnbspThe visit came after a cloudburst struck a village in Tharali tehsil late on Friday night leaving behind severe destruction Officials confirmed on Saturday that at least two people have gone missing in the calamitynbspDuring his visit locals stopped the Chief Ministers convoy and voiced their anguish over the devastation They urged him to inspect the worsthit areas particularly Chepdo to assess the ground situation Some disasteraffected villagers also appealed to the Chief Minister to ensure the road to the upper villages is opened quicklyResponding to their concerns CM Dhami assured the villagers that efforts to clear the road are underway on a war footingnbspHe promised that once the route is safe he would personally travel with the villagers to the upper villages to take stock of the situationnbspFollowing this the Chief Ministers Office CMO posted on X In Tharali after conducting an onground inspection of the disasteraffected areas Honourable Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached out directly to the people Bypassing protocol he engaged in conversation with the villagers and attentively listened to their problemsThe Chief Minister also visited Kulsari where he inspected a disaster relief camp interacted with affected people and assured them of full government support during this difficult timenbspAccording to the Chief Ministers Office CMO CM Dhami sought feedback from the victims regarding the facilities at the campnbspHe directed officials to ensure that no affected person faces any inconvenience and that all necessary support is provided on time and with full sensitivitynbspThe Chief Minister further announced immediate financial aid of Rs 5 lakh for families whose houses were completely destroyed and for the kin of those who lost their lives in the disasterHe said instructions have been issued for proper arrangements to rehabilitate homeless families in Tharali and effective action has already begunnbspMeanwhile teams of the Indian Army State Disaster Response Force SDRF and National Disaster Response Force NDRF have intensified rescue and relief operationsnbspPolice the Disaster Management Department and the District Administration are also actively engaged in providing assistance at the affected sites https://dailyworld.in/disaster/chamoli-cloudburst-cm-dhami-visits-disaster-hit-areas-people-express-distress--633894.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/gujarat-sabarmati-river-overflows-amid-heavy-rainfall-25-workers-rescued-633916.html Ahmedabad Aug 24 Continuous heavy rainfall across Gujarat has led to several dams overflowing particularly in the northern region of the state With water being released from the Dharoi and Sant Sarovar dams the Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad has overflowed on both banks flooding lowlying areas and submerging walkways along the riverfront Amid the rising water levels 25 workers trapped near Bakrol village in Sarkhej were successfully rescued on SundayThe workers engaged in the construction of an overbridge across the Sabarmati were caught in the sudden surge of water after release from the upstream dams The Ahmedabad Fire Department deploying four to five rescue vehicles and three boats reached the site and evacuated all the stranded workers to safetyMeanwhile the swelling river also affected ongoing infrastructure projects in the city Near Subhash Bridge equipment related to the MumbaiAhmedabad bullet train project was reportedly swept away in the strong river current Authorities have urged people to stay away from the riverfront and avoid venturing into lowlying areas as water levels continue to remain high As of today Sunday the Dharoi Dam is over 94 per cent full receiving 59444 cusecs of inflow To manage water levels authorities have opened four gates releasing 58880 cusecs into the SabarmatiCollectors of seven districts have been informed about the water release and riverbank areas in Mehsana Sabarkantha Ahmedabad Gandhinagar and Kheda have been placed on alert Authorities have advised residents in lowlying areas along the Sabarmati to remain cautious as the water level continues to rise As of August 24 Gujarat has received approximately 77 per cent of its average seasonal monsoon rainfall with 193 talukas having recorded at least 1 mm of precipitationEarlier in August the state had crossed the 64 per cent mark with southern Gujarat leading at about 688 per cent followed by EastCentral North and Kutch regions in the mid60s and Saurashtra trailing at about 56 per cent At the start of August August 1 Gujarat had received approximately 629 per cent of its seasonal average south Gujarat was at around 669 per cent eastcentral at 648 per cent north at 654 per cent Saurashtra at 551 per cent and Kutch at 642 per centPutting this together throughout June to August Gujarats monsoon delivered strong earlyseason performance with early milestones of around 3034 per cent by late June by early August the state had achieved nearly 63 per cent and by midAugust surpassed 64 per cent culminating in 77 per cent of the normal total by late August IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/gujarat-sabarmati-river-overflows-amid-heavy-rainfall-25-workers-rescued-633916.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/torrential-rains-once-again-expose-chaotic-and-fragmented-goverance-of-karachi-report-633924.html Karachi Aug 24 The recent torrential rains have once again exposed the chaotic and fragmented governance of Karachi with the widespread flooding reviving the confusion on which agency or municipal body is responsible for basic services further causing anger among people and leading to debates regarding how the city is governed as per a report Karachis ranking as the fourth least liveable city in the world 170th out of 173 cities in the 2025 Economist Intelligence Units Global Liveability Index showcases its ongoing liveability crisis Political fragmentation and neglect have systematically weakened Karachi and it is visible everywhere in collapsing infrastructure inadequate services and declining quality of life Pakistanbased The News International said in a reportThe 202526 budget of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation is Pakistani Rs 55 billion 196 million Further adding multiple agencies DHA cantonments and provincial departments the citywide spending is estimated at 300 million to 500 million though a lack of transparency makes it difficult to get a clear fiscal picture of the city As Karachi has a population of 20 million this amount translates to just 147 to 25 per person annually This underfunding causes failing services crumbling roads and water shortageKarachis economic and service challenges are exacerbated by unorganised urban planning Yousuf Nazar former head of Citigroups emerging markets investments wrote in an opinion piece in The News International It has transformed into a concrete jungle due to widespread corruption unchecked realestate development and the lack of a strong local governance system In addition to the citys planning failure the Karachi Building Control Authority KBCA tasked with regulating construction and implementing safety codes has been hindered for years due to incompetence corruption and poor enforcement As many as 27 people were killed after a fivestorey building in Lyari collapsed in July this yearThe DHA and cantonment boards control the affluent areas DHA sees about 36 square kilometres one per cent of Karachi Malir Cantonment about 12 square kilometres with the six cantonments and DHA together managing 2030 per cent of the city while the Pakistan Peoples Party PPPled Sindh government which has been in power since 2006 oversees the remaining 7080 per cent It is responsible for the chronic failures and development decay of the cityFragmentation further affects governance with each municipal or cantonment body functioning independently with little coordination to allow economies of scale shared investments or strategic planning It causes duplicated duties conflicting priorities and weak accountability Many term the fragmented governance of Karachi as little more than the division of territory among powerful stakeholders The News International report saidThe underrepresentation of Karachi in politics further causes the citys neglect Karachi elects 22 of Pakistans total National Assembly members 266 on general seats and 47 of Sindhs 130 provincial assembly members on general seats yet it has only two federal cabinet seats out of 43 and two provincial ministries out of 18 This imbalance lowers the influence of the city in decisions regarding budgets and reforms despite its economic and demographic importanceKarachis failures can also be seen in the water supply The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation KWSC supplies around 423 million gallons per day barely one third of the required 10801200 MGD resulting in residents relying on over 10000 water tankers many controlled by a tanker mafia accused of taking off an estimated 272 MGD or 41 per cent of the citys supply Nazar wrote in The News International report Furthermore Karachi loses 3040 per cent of piped water due to leaks from an ageing network Every day Karachi experiences gridlocked traffic collapsed waste management and inadequate storm drainage that causes floods with each monsoon Climate risks further exacerbate these crises heatwaves and intense storms threaten millions of residentsAffluent neighbourhoods in Karachi enjoy superior services and infrastructure while middle and lowerincome areas face relentless decay and neglect The Clifton Bridge separates these privileged areas from the rest of the city Years of neglect dysfunction and underfunding have brought Karachi to the brink Without bold reforms increasing funding and unified governance Karachi is facing collapsing infrastructure increasing inequality and growing unrest the report said IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/torrential-rains-once-again-expose-chaotic-and-fragmented-goverance-of-karachi-report-633924.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 20:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/three-dead-four-injured-as-violent-storms-sweep-romania-633836.html Bucharest Aug 24 Three people were killed and four others injured after violent storms hit Romania emergency services said The storms battered 18 counties and the capital Bucharest toppling more than 240 trees and power poles flooding dozens of basements and courtyards and damaging over 70 cars the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations IGSU reported on SaturdayIn Arges county the roof of a building collapsed on three people killing an 18yearold man and injuring two others In Ilfov county north of Bucharest two people kayaking on Lake Snagov drowned after their boat capsized in rough waters Xinhua news agency reportedIn Prahova county and Bucharest two other people were injured when struck by a falling roof and a tree respectively All four injured victims were hospitalized but remained conscious authorities saidAuthorities issued 19 weather alerts via the ROAlert system across 12 counties and Bucharest on Friday eveningThe emergency response agency later said that two women an 85 and an 83yearold were also victims of the flood Firefighters had to use an excavator to retrieve one of the bodies from a riverbedThe Environment Ministrys water management agency said some rivers rose to record high water levels Repair works on collapsed bridges were underway it saidRomania has faced increasingly frequent episodes of extreme weather this summer with officials urging residents to take shelter when storm warnings are issued IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/three-dead-four-injured-as-violent-storms-sweep-romania-633836.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 08:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/rajasthan-floods-army-deployed-for-rescue-in-kota-schools-shut-633665.html Jaipur Aug 22 Heavy rains have triggered a floodlike situation in Rajasthans Kota severely impacting both urban and rural areas on Friday The situation worsened in the rural Digod area prompting the deployment of Army personnel for rescue operations They evacuated residents from waterlogged areas and distributed essential food suppliesIn Nimoda village several kutcha houses collapsed with Army teams conducting rescue efforts late into the night Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar visited the floodaffected areas Birla arrived in an Army truck to reach Digod Nimoda and Hariji villages where he assessed the ground situation Overflowing ponds in Amarpura and Khedli Kalya led to water entering homes Rescue teams carried children and the elderly to safety Floodwater also breached the DelhiMumbai Expressway near Neemli village causing significant disruption In response to the heavy rain alert the district administration has announced school closures for August 23 Kota has recorded 9695 mm of rainfall so far including 1271 mm in the past 24 hours Due to waterlogging nine major roads in the district have been closedSpeaker Om Birla has directed the district administration to evacuate residents from highrisk areas and ensure proper food arrangements He emphasised setting up temporary shelters for displaced families as a priority He also instructed the district collector to conduct a detailed damage assessment survey covering losses to crops livestock homes and shops He also urged social workers to mobilise public cooperation for providing rations and temporary housing to the victims Providing all possible help to affected citizens is our top priority In this hour of crisis the administration and public representatives stand with every family he claimed IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/rajasthan-floods-army-deployed-for-rescue-in-kota-schools-shut-633665.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/indian-army-joins-rescue-ops-following-cloudburst-in-ukhands-chamoli-633709.html Chamoli Aug 23 The Indian Army has joined the civil administration in the rescue operations following the Tharali cloudburst in Uttarakhands Chamoli district Teams of the State Disaster Response Force SDRF and National Disaster Response Force NDRF were rushed from Gauchar to the affected sites while the Border Roads Organisation BRO began clearing the Ming Khedere stretch to restore road connectivity and assist relief operations Police Disaster Management Department and District Administration are on the site carrying out the relief operationsAt least two people have gone missing after a cloudburst struck a village in Tharali tehsil late on Friday night leaving behind a trail of devastation officials confirmed on SaturdayIn a statement the Surya Command of the Indian Army said At approx 0040 hrs on 23 Aug 25 a mudslide struck Tharali 25 kms from Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand Indian Army has activated HADR columns medical teams and Search amp Rescue Dogs from Rudraprayag and JoshimathArmy detachment at Tharali already at ground zero extending immediate rescue amp relief Additional troops amp resources from the Uttar Bharat Area division of the Indian Army are being mobilised and joint operations are currently underway with civil administration the Army addedHeavy rainfall battered several parts of the Tharali developmental block inflicting widespread damage in Kotdeep Radibag Upper Bazar Kulsari Chepdo Sagwara and adjoining areasAccording to Additional District Magistrate Vivek Prakash debris entered multiple houses and shops while Chepdo witnessed severe destruction due to the cloudburstAuthorities reported that an elderly person went missing in Chepdo while in Sagwara village a 20yearold girl was believed to have been buried inside a damaged buildingThe TharaliGwaldam road near Ming Khedere was blocked by heavy debris and rainfall while the TharaliSagwara route also remained closed disrupting movement in the areaThe calamity also swept away several cars and vehicles while in Kotdeep numerous shops and houses were damaged and vehicles were buried under layers of debrisIn Radibag debris entered the SubDivisional Magistrates residence the Nagar Panchayat Presidents residence and several homes trapping many bikes and vehicles under rubbleLocals gripped with fear fled their homes amid the relentless downpour to seek shelter in safer placesMeanwhile the India Meteorological Department IMD has sounded an Orange Alert in Uttarakhand warning of thunderstormslightning and very intense rain at different places in Dehradun Tehri Pauri Garhwal Uttarkashi Chamoli Rudraprayag Nainital Almora and Udham Singh Nagar such as Kotdwar Rishikesh Gangotri Kashipur Kedarnath Joshimath Mussoorie Munsyari Lohaghat Ranikhet Khatima and adjoining areas over the next 24 hoursIn the wake of the disaster the Chamoli district administration ordered all schools and Anganwadi centres in Tharali tehsil to remain closed on Saturday as a precautionary measureChief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to the public representatives of Chamoli district over the telephone and took detailed information about the damage caused by the cloudburstExpressing deep grief over the disaster the Chief Minister has requested all the public representatives to cooperate with the district administration in relief and rescue operationsAlong with this he also spoke to the local MLA and advised him to stay on the spot and physically inspect the relief and rescue operations IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/indian-army-joins-rescue-ops-following-cloudburst-in-ukhands-chamoli-633709.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/kota-floods-army-and-sdrf-in-action-as-heavy-rains-disrupt-life-schools-closed-expressway-shut-633760.html Jaipur Aug 23 Continuous heavy rains over the last two days have created a floodlike situation in rural areas of Kota The Army and State Disaster Response Force SDRF have taken charge of rescue and relief operations Schools across the district remained closed on Saturday while Kota University has also postponed its scheduled examinations Due to overflowing creeks rivers and drains connectivity with Sultanpur and the district headquarters has been nearly cut off The main market of Digod is submerged while relief and rescue work is underway in Digod and Nimoda villagesThe Army and SDRF teams are relocating affected families to safer areasThe DelhiMumbai Expressway has been closed from Karadia after the rising creek water submerged the eighth lane Traffic from Kota to Karadia towards Delhi has come to a complete halt A 4foot water sheet on the Marwada Chowki drain has blocked traffic while drains overflowing on SultanpurBhaura Road have further disrupted connectivityThe Mother Teresa Home in the Bhimganj Mandi area was inundatedThe continuous downpour has increased water inflow in Chambal dams Authorities have opened two gates of the Kota Barrage releasing 14718 cusecs of waterKota recorded 1271 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours taking the seasonal total to 10966 mm so far The weather has turned cooler with Fridays maximum temperature at 258 degrees Celsius and minimum at 24 degrees C just a onedegree differenceAccording to Radheshyam Sharma Director of the Meteorological Center Jaipur the monsoon has reactivated after two weeks of inactivity With the trough shifting back to its normal position a cyclonic circulation system developed along the RajasthanMadhya Pradesh border Its stability caused heavy rainfall across southern Rajasthan including KotaThe SDRF team delivered essential supplies under the supervision of the SDM Also Army personnel continued rescue operations in Nimoda village safely relocating residents Villagers raised slogans of Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Vande MataramFurther there has been traffic chaos as waterlogging on the Bhej river bridge forced its closure again after briefly reopening On the Mumbai side traffic was also shut with several vehicles attempting wrongside diversions worsening the situation IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/kota-floods-army-and-sdrf-in-action-as-heavy-rains-disrupt-life-schools-closed-expressway-shut-633760.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 17:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/bihar-villages-in-gaya-jehanabad-submerged-as-falgu-rivers-water-level-rises-633773.html Patna Aug 23 Continuous rainfall in neighbouring Jharkhand has worsened the flood situation in Bihar with the Falgu river swelling dangerously and inundating several villages across Gaya and Jehanabad districts Floodwaters have entered dozens of lowlying villages including Basadhi Silaunja Batsapur in Bodhgaya and Chunukpur Mananpur Bharathu and Pariyama in Jehanabad districtThree breaches in the embankment near Bharathu village triggered heavy flooding leading to waterlogging on the JehanabadBihar Sharif National Highway NH33 bringing traffic to a standstill since Friday nightDistrict Magistrate Shashank Shubhankar visited floodhit villages and reviewed the situation State Disaster Response Force SDRF teams have been deployed for relief and rescue operationsAccording to locals floodwater entered Bharathu village under Ghosi police station around midnight submerging 200 houses and hundreds of ponds within hoursFamilies were forced to flee their homes and take shelter in safer areasThe floods have devastated the rural economy as hundreds of hectares of farmland with paddy maize and vegetables now lie under waterOver 50 fish farming ponds have been washed awayFarmers and fish farmers estimate losses worth several crores of rupees crippling their main sources of livelihoodOfficials said floodwaters rose sharply after the release of 126 lakh cusecs of water from the Udera Sthan BarrageRelief camps and temporary shelters are being set up while distribution of essential supplies has begun in the affected areasThe sudden floods have once again highlighted the fragility of embankments and poor flood preparedness leaving thousands of families struggling to rebuild their livesMeanwhile the meteorological department has issued an orange alert for 14 districts including Gaya Jehanabad Arwal Patna and other districts in the next 48 hoursPeople have been asked to stay indoors during the rain as chances of lightning strikes are also predicted They have been asked to avoid taking shelter inside the trees and clay houses IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/bihar-villages-in-gaya-jehanabad-submerged-as-falgu-rivers-water-level-rises-633773.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 17:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telangana-roads-suffer-rs-1-000-crore-damages-due-to-floods-633431.html Hyderabad Aug 21 Recent heavy rains and floods in Telangana caused extensive damage to roads across the state resulting in losses to the tune of Rs 1000 crore officials said on Thursday Officials of the Roads and Buildings Department provided the figures of the losses to Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy during a review meetingThe officials stated that several culverts minor bridges and stretches of highways were severely damagedThe minister directed officials to prepare a detailed report on the damage caused to state and national Highways by recent heavy rains and floodsHe asked engineers to record the structural life of each asset and submit proposals for reconstruction wherever necessaryAssuring that the government would provide durable highquality roads through the Hybrid Annuity Model HAM the Minister said tenders would be floated shortly and works would commence as soon as the monsoon recedesTaking stock of pending National Highway projects he told officials to focus on securing early clearances from the Centre He said he had already held discussions with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari who responded positively to the states requestsKhanapur MLA Vedma Bojju who attended the meeting along with senior officials submitted a representation seeking improvements to the KhanapurBellampalli and UtnoorGudiatnoor road stretches to which the minister assured a favourable responseLater in a chat with media persons Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy launched a blistering attack on BRS Working President KT Rama Rao KTR for describing the Congress as a dirty party calling the remark arrogant and disrespectful to the party that fought for Indias independence and delivered TelanganaIs the party that gave Telangana a thirdgrade party in your eyes Ask your father KCR who once stood with Sonia Gandhi the very leader who made Telangana a reality Venkat Reddy retortedThe minister said the Congress partys VicePresidential nominee was being applauded nationwide and reminded that Justice Sudarshan Reddy a jurist from Telangana had raised his voice for statehood even while serving in the Supreme Court Opposing a son of Telangana for Vice President exposes the hollowness of your Telangana sentiment he chargedAccusing KTR of arrogance and massive corruption Venkat Reddy said Those who looted thousands of crores are now trying to lecture Congress Ridiculing the Gandhi family which sacrificed for the nation only exposes his ignorance Rajiv Gandhi was hailed as one of the best Prime Ministers and Rahul Gandhis Bharat Jodo Yatra was for unity not politicsOn the fertiliser crisis the Minister countered KTR saying the Centre had failed to release urea for Telangana farmers Instead of questioning Delhi you are indulging in baseless remarks he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telangana-roads-suffer-rs-1-000-crore-damages-due-to-floods-633431.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/wildfires-in-spain-signal-growing-climate-risks-for-europe-expert-warns-633441.html Madrid Aug 22 The devastating wildfires sweeping across Spain this summer should serve as a warning to the rest of Europe about the rising dangers of climate change a Barcelonabased climatologist said This is a warning to countries that have traditionally enjoyed temperate cool summers because these conditions of intense heat will increase in latitude and will reach these countries Javier MartinVide climatologist and professor of physical geography at the University of Barcelona told XinhuaAccording to Thursdays update from the European Forest Fire Information System wildfires have scorched 403171 hectares of land in Spain so far this year Around 350000 hectares were destroyed in just the past two weeks coinciding with a severe heat wave that began in early August Xinhua news agency reportedMartinVide emphasised that climate models point to worsening conditions in the coming decades Adaptation is key to reducing the risk he said noting that temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in central and northern Europe will pose serious challenges to societies less accustomed to extreme heatHe called for stronger prevention measures and better landscape management highlighting the effects of rural depopulation The woods are not as clean as in the past when there were cattle sheep goats grazing and eating the vegetation that now acts as the fuel that starts a forest fire he explainedThe climatologist urged innovative strategies including the creation of mosaic landscapes with forest areas interspersed with cultivated fields to make land more defensible against blazesHe also pointed to adaptation already underway in agriculture as olive and wine producers move production to higher altitudes in search of more favorable climatic conditions to maintain both quality and outputMartinVide welcomed the Spanish governments plan to establish a nationwide pact on fire prevention calling it very necessarySpain is enduring its worst summer for wildfires this century with more than 20 major blazes still burning mainly in the northwestern provinces of Orense Zamora and Leon The interior ministry said over 33000 people have been evacuated while four people including three firefighters have died IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/wildfires-in-spain-signal-growing-climate-risks-for-europe-expert-warns-633441.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 08:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/eleven-killed-in-rain-related-incidents-in-pakistans-karachi-633096.html Islamabad Aug 20 At least 11 people were killed and 10 were injured in Pakistans Karachi as heavy downpours flooded major roads submerged underpasses and paralysed daily life in the country according to local media reports According to National Disaster Management Authority NDMA Chairman Inam Haider Malik the torrential rainfall is likely to continue until Saturday and another spell is to start by the end of the monthIn Karachi eleven people lost their lives in raintriggered incidents including electrocution and the collapse of concrete structures reports leading Pakistani media outlet Dunya NewsAs the citys outdated sewerage and drainage system collapsed in the deluge daily commuters were left stranded in rising floodwaters during peak hours while power outages plunged multiple neighbourhoods into darkness reports leading Pakistani daily The Express TribuneMeanwhile in Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah declared a public holiday stating that all provincial government semigovernment autonomous and private institutions including schools would remain closed across the province on WednesdayAdditionally heavy downpours were recorded in 15 districts of Balochistan where the main highway linking the province to Sindh has been closed to heavy vehicles said provincial disaster official Muhammad YounisHe added that 40 to 50 houses have been damaged across two districts in rainrelated incidentsThe Pakistan Meteorological Department PMD has predicted heavy rains in Sindh and parts of Balochistan in the coming days cautioning about the threat of urban flooding flash floods and infrastructural damageAs the monsoon continues to wreak havoc across the nation Pakistans Awami Tehreek party leaders slammed the federal and provincial governments for failing to safeguard citizens amid the heavy rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP and Pakistanoccupied GilgitBaltistan where more than 300 people have been killedThe leaders accused the NDMA of swallowing trillions of rupees in the name of natural disasters but made minimal efforts to rescue or rehabilitate the victimsNDMA has limited itself to merely counting the dead instead of providing real assistance read the statementThey further stated that both the Sindh government the PDMA and the NDMA have failed to make adequate preparationsIf the governments had prioritised saving lives over making money out of disasters people would have been spared such enormous human and financial losses the leaders said IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/eleven-killed-in-rain-related-incidents-in-pakistans-karachi-633096.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/meghalaya-leads-ne-in-adopting-common-alerting-protocol-based-disaster-alert-system-official-633207.html Shillong Aug 20 Meghalaya has emerged as the frontrunner among Northeastern states in adopting and effectively using the Common Alerting Protocol CAPbased integrated disaster warning system an official said on Wednesday The states proactive approach in leveraging the platform also known as SACHET has helped strengthen its disaster preparedness and response mechanisms According to data shared by the State Disaster Management Authority SDMA Meghalaya has already issued 62 alert messages which have collectively reached over 728 lakh mobile subscribers through more than 1384 lakh SMS notifications Authorities say this robust communication outreach has played a vital role in warning communities about impending natural hazards and ensuring timely response The CAPbased alerting platform allows realtime dissemination of warnings through multiple channels such as SMS mobile applications browser popups and even satellitebased communication Designed to achieve lastmile connectivity it covers a wide range of disasters including floods cyclones thunderstorms lightning avalanches and tsunamis A senior official noted that alerts generated by the India Meteorological Departments IMD Shillong centre have been crucial in enabling the SDMA to issue timely locationspecific warnings This in turn has enhanced community preparedness and given local authorities more lead time to activate emergency protocols The CAP system also integrates national agencies such as the IMD and the Central Water Commission with statelevel authorities to ensure uniform and geotargeted alerts While the rollout of the platform is still underway in other parts of the country Meghalaya has been described as being well ahead of the curve compared to other Northeastern states in both adoption and usage Officials credit the states proactive disaster management framework for improving early warning dissemination and potentially saving lives in highly vulnerable regions Communities that are frequently exposed to floods and storms particularly in rural and hilly areas are already reporting greater awareness and faster mobilisation when alerts are issued With climate change intensifying extreme weather events experts say Meghalayas lead in embracing CAP could serve as a model for other states in the region underlining the critical role of technologydriven systems in reducing disaster risks and enhancing resilience IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/meghalaya-leads-ne-in-adopting-common-alerting-protocol-based-disaster-alert-system-official-633207.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/gujarat-heavy-rains-forecast-in-several-districts-ndrf-sdrf-teams-on-alert-632919.html Gandhinagar Aug 19 The India Meteorological Department IMD has issued a forecast of extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Gujarat over the next two days According to the advisory Amreli Bhavnagar Surat Navsari and Valsad districts are likely to witness very heavy rain on August 20 while Kutch Devbhumi Dwarka Porbandar and Junagadh may experience similar conditions on August 21 The IMD has further predicted moderate to heavy rainfall across the state until August 25A meeting of the Weather Watch Group chaired by the Relief Commissioner at SEOC Gandhinagar reviewed the situation IMD officials provided a detailed outlook for the coming week while disaster management agencies outlined preparedness measures NDRF officials informed that 12 teams of the National Disaster Response Force NDRF and 20 teams of the State Disaster Response Force SDRF have been deployed across districts with one NDRF team kept in reserve An additional SDRF unit has been assigned for crowd management during the Tarnetar fair in SurendranagarOfficials from the irrigation department shared data on water storage across 206 reservoirs in the state noting that 61 are on high alert 27 are on alert and 21 are at the warning level Updates on the Sardar Sarovar Dams storage levels were also presentedThe Relief Commissioner instructed all departmental nodal officers to remain vigilant and ensure effective coordination in case of emergencies during the ongoing monsoon Representatives from the Gujarat Water Supply Board Gujarat Maritime Board Central Water Commission ISRO GSRTC Agriculture Health Roads and Buildings Energy Indian Army Panchayat Urban Development and Animal Husbandry departments attended the meetingAs of August 1819 2025 Gujarat has received about 6891 per cent of its average seasonal monsoon rainfall with widespread showers over the past week pushing up water levels in major dams and reservoirsSince 2020 Gujarats rainfall pattern has become increasingly erratic marked by fewer rainy days but far more intense downpours In 2023 Cyclone Biparjoy devastated crops across 13 lakh hectares while in 2024 the state saw an unprecedented 66 extremely heavy rainfall events double the previous year with Cyclone Asna pushing seasonal rain up to 180 per cent of normal in some districts and rapidly filling reservoirsThe trend intensified in 2025 when Gujarat recorded 20 times more rain than usual in May and 161 per cent excess rainfall in June breaking a 44year record with Kutch alone receiving 184 per cent of its seasonal average As of mid2025 the state had already logged 30 per cent of its monsoon quota the fastest start in a decade and the IMD projects abovenormal rains through August underlining how climate change is driving short sharp and disruptive rainfall episodes rather than steady monsoons IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/gujarat-heavy-rains-forecast-in-several-districts-ndrf-sdrf-teams-on-alert-632919.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/amid-heavy-rains-in-maharashtra-cm-fadnavis-directs-all-agencies-to-be-on-alert-632964.html Mumbai Aug 19 Amid heavy and incessant rains and floods across Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday instructed all agencies to be on alert mode to control the situation The district collectors have been asked to provide immediate assistance in case of loss of life livestock and damage to houses Panchnamas should also be done immediately for the damage to agriculture and action has been taken to provide compensation as per the norms of NDRF he told reporters after the weekly cabinet meeting to review the situation arising out of heavy rainsFadnavis said that there is prima facie information that crops on about 12 to 14 lakh acres in the state have been affectedThe intensity of the rains has not subsided yet Therefore instructions have been given to NDRF SDRF and various disaster management agencies to be alert and coordinate In accordance with the information received from the weather stations alerts are being given to the citizens of the state about the rain every three hours A cloudburstlike situation has arisen in the Nanded district Initial reports indicate that eight people have died All disaster control rooms in the state have been instructed to remain alert and maintain coordination regarding information sharing he addedThe state is experiencing heavy rainfall Due to this the discharge from various irrigation projects is being monitored For this coordination is being maintained with projects in neighbouring states regarding the discharge of water We are also getting a good response from those states Contact has been made especially for more discharge from Hippargi Coordination is also being made with the water resources departments of Telangana said the Chief MinisterFadnavis stated that the Mumbai Metropolitan Region has been hit the hardest by the heavy rains The rains have been continuing since MondayIt is a fact that water has accumulated in many lowlying areas But all the systems of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation along with the state machinery are working in coordination The services of suburban local trains were disrupted for a few hours All agencies concerned are doing their utmost to control this entire situation As a precaution offices in the Mumbai city area were also given a holiday he addedA red alert had already been issued for Vasai and Palghar due to a lowpressure area in the Bay of Bengal This lowpressure area will cause heavy rainfall But where and how much rainfall is falling on it A system has been set up to send alerts in this regard every three hours said a government releaseThere is heavy rain in the catchment areas of many rivers in the state Due to this some rivers have reached the danger mark However in Mumbai the Mithi River crossed the danger level Due to this about 400 people had to be shifted to a safe place But now the situation is under control Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is keeping an eye on the situation in Mumbai city He has also visited the Mithi River area It is a fact that there has been a mess in removing silt from the Mithi River Now strange and miraculous things are coming out about it The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will now have to take action to remove the silt again and orders have also been given in this regard said the Chief Minister IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/amid-heavy-rains-in-maharashtra-cm-fadnavis-directs-all-agencies-to-be-on-alert-632964.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/mumbai-heavy-rains-wreak-havoc-homes-submerged-in-kandivali-632780.html Mumbai Aug 19 Relentless rainfall paralyzes life in Mumbai as the city grapples with waterlogging traffic disruptions and flooded homes One of the worsthit areas is the Milind Vikas Samiti Society in Hanuman Nagar Kandivali where residents are trapped indoors since early Tuesday morning due to flooding Water entered several groundfloor homes around 4 am and remained stagnant for over five hours With rain showing no signs of slowing down the situation has turned dire for many families Daily life has come to a standstill as residents struggle for basic necessities like food drinking water and electricityIANS spoke to residents of Kandivali where they talked about the difficulties they are facing with heavy rainfallWe are surrounded by water Its been five hours and the water level hasnt come down We have no food and no one has come to help us yet said Ranjan a local resident expressing frustration at the delay in relief effortsUma another resident shared her distress Water entered our house at 4 am We have no dry place left to sit No authority has responded This happens every year and still nothing changesSunil Vishwakarma added Mumbai has been battered by rain for the last four days Everything is lost Our children are huddled upstairs Theres no food or water Its a nightmareThe ongoing monsoon fury has put much of Maharashtra on high alert with Mumbai being one of the worstaffected cities In the last 24 hours alone several areas have received over 200 mm of rainfall Vikhroli in the eastern suburbs recorded the highest at 2555 mm Major localities like Borivali Andheri Sion Dadar and Chembur have experienced relentless downpours leading to severe waterlogging and disruptions in public transportAs a precaution the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation BMC declared a holiday for all schools and colleges across Mumbai on Tuesday The Thane Municipal Corporation followed suit announcing a twoday closure for all educational institutions on August 18 and 19 due to continuous rain and the red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department IMDThe IMD has warned of extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai Thane and Palghar districts urging citizens to step out only if necessary The department forecasts continued downpours until Thursday with some relief expected by FridayMeanwhile Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar visited the State Emergency Control Room on Monday to assess the flood situation He directed immediate relief measures for affected areas and urged coordination among various civic agenciesAt least eight people have lost their lives across Maharashtra due to rainrelated incidents in the past few days Rescue teams remain on high alert as the city prepares for more rainfall in the coming hours IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/mumbai-heavy-rains-wreak-havoc-homes-submerged-in-kandivali-632780.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/delhis-yamuna-bazar-flooded-as-river-swells-residents-struggle-without-food-shelter-632783.html New Delhi Aug 19 Rising Yamuna water levels have flooded Delhis Yamuna Bazar and surrounding areas forcing residents to abandon their homes and take shelter in temporary tents or on rooftops At 8 am on Tuesday the Yamuna River at Delhis Old Railway Bridge recorded a water level of 20585 metres just short of the 206metre evacuation markOn Monday afternoon the river had already crossed the danger level of 20533 metres touching 20555 metres and has been steadily rising since thenWith floodwaters entering homes families were forced to evacuate hurriedlyYesterday at around 700 pm water started coming into our homes We had to run away taking only important things We are very troubled Vivek a local told IANSAnother resident Surendra Kumar said This problem had been there for the past few days but yesterday things worsened as the water started coming in The government has set up tents and we are staying there for now However we cannot cook since our homes are flooded and we have not received any food yet from the administrationSince yesterday afternoon water has accumulated causing severe difficulties and belongings have been shifted to the roof said Anirudh another localDev Prakash Pandey added We are facing a lot of problems So many things our belongings everything is destroyed We are forced to stay on roofs We are not getting any foodSimilar scenes were seen in 2023 They are saying the water levels will also rise We are facing a lot of problems Gauri Shankar saidAuthorities have opened all gates of the Okhla Barrage following the rising water levelsMeanwhile residents continue to struggle with inadequate relief arrangements especially the lack of food distribution in the flooded localities IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/delhis-yamuna-bazar-flooded-as-river-swells-residents-struggle-without-food-shelter-632783.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/srinagar-jammu-national-highway-shut-after-heavy-rain-shooting-stones-632537.html Srinagar Aug 18 Heavy rain followed by shooting stones on Monday forced the closure of the SrinagarJammu national highway as authorities disallowed all traffic on the highway Traffic department officials said that all types of vehicular movement along the JammuSrinagar National Highway have been suspended after shooting stones were reported at several locations making travel unsafeOfficials said the highway has been closed as a precautionary measure in view of the threat posed by falling debris triggered by continuous rainfallThe JammuSrinagar highway is closed due to shooting stones at multiple places All types of vehicular movement have been stopped as a safety measure an official statedThe officials added that weather conditions remain adverse across the highway stretchThere is heavy rainfall across the entire route which has increased the risk of shooting stones the officials saidAuthorities have advised commuters to refrain from undertaking any journey on the highway until debris clearance operations are carried out and weather conditions improveThe JammuSrinagar National Highway serves as the only allweather road link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country and frequent closures due to landslides and shooting stones during the rainy season often disrupt travel and essential goods supply movementThe unforeseen hardships in the landlocked Valley due to frequent closure of this highway in the rainy season and in winter months have been mitigated to a large extent by the arrival of the Vande Bharat train service to the ValleyThe train service has eased the passenger traffic on the highway as people have an alternative method of transport available in case of highway closureThe arrival of the freight train has promised to ease the essential shortages scenario created by the closure of the highwayOne goods train has already chugged successfully carrying cement to the ValleyAs the goods trains start regular movement between the Valley and the rest of the country in the coming days the dependence on road transport will be taken care of by an alternative method of ferrying goods into and from the Valley IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/srinagar-jammu-national-highway-shut-after-heavy-rain-shooting-stones-632537.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/massive-cloudburst-hits-jks-kishtwar-district-several-casualties-feared-631906.html Jammu Aug 14 IANS A massive cloudburst hit JampampKs Kishtwar district on Thursday with casualties feared even as officials said a rescue operation has been started in the affected areanbspThe cloudburst hit Chositi village in the Paddar subdivision of KishtwarnbspWhile reports claimed 10 people have died in this cloudburst there was no official word on the casualtiesnbspUnion Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said that the cloudburst had hit the Chositi area of the Paddar subdivision and a rescue operation has already been startednbspHe said rescue teams have already been dispatched to the site to carry out damage assessment and provide necessary rescue and medical assistanceDr Singh assured that his office is receiving regular updates and all possible support will be extended to the affected areanbspJampampK LG Manoj Sinha said on X Anguished by cloudburst in Chositi Kishtwar Condolences to bereaved families ampamp prayers for quick recovery of injurednbspDirected Civil Police Army NDRF ampamp SDRF officials to strengthen the rescue ampamp relief operations and ensure all possible assistance is provided to the affectednbspLeader of the Opposition in the Assembly Sunil Sharma of the BJP the Deputy Commissioner and the SSP of Kishtwar have left for the affected village to lead rescue effortsSharma stated that the incident occurred at the last point where fourwheelers are parked and several temporary shops are set up for the Shri Machail YatranbspHe said that NDRF and other agencies will carry out largescale relief and rescue worknbspAccording to ADC Kishtwar the Shri Machail Yatra has been suspended until further notice He urged the public not to panic assuring that all available resources including the SDRF Red Cross and other government machinery are engaged in rescue operationsThe area falls under a shadow zone making communication difficultnbspReports indicate significant damage to structures as well though official confirmation is awaitednbspYes we have reports of a cloudburst We have sent rescue teams to the village SSP Kishtwar Naresh Singh saidnbspLocals report that the regions remoteness heavy rains and poor connectivity are hampering access and updates Further details are awaited https://dailyworld.in/disaster/massive-cloudburst-hits-jks-kishtwar-district-several-casualties-feared-631906.html Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/two-pregnant-women-rescued-from-disaster-hit-dharali-as-relief-efforts-intensify-631680.html Uttarkashi Aug 12 Two pregnant women were airlifted from the disasteraffected Dharali village in Uttarakhands Uttarkashi on Tuesday and are now receiving medical attention at the district hospital The women accompanied by two toddlers were first flown by helicopter from Sukhi Top to the ITBP camp before being transported to the hospital via ambulanceFollowing a days suspension due to heavy rainfall on Monday helicopter operations resumed on Tuesday enabling the delivery of essential relief and medical supplies to DharaliEvacuation efforts also continued with residents from the affected regions of Harsil and Dharali being flown to Matli Relief materials are being sent continuously to these areas via airMultiple agencies including the Indian Army NDRF SDRF police and other rescue units are working tirelessly to carry out search and relief operationsAdding to the efforts the SDRFs skilled sniffer dogs Phantom and Coco are on the ground searching for those still missingIn the search for life Phantom and Coco In the disasteraffected areas of Dharali Uttarakhand Police SDRFs agile and brave dogs Phantom and Coco are meticulously sniffing every stone every crevice every scent in their quest for life No fatigue no fear just a resolve to reach every breath the police said in a statementSince the beginning of air rescue operations over 1300 people have been evacuated However 42 individuals remain unaccounted for including nine army personnel Of these there are also eight locals from Dharali five from nearby areas one from the Tehri district 13 from Bihar and six from Uttar PradeshOn Tuesday experts from the National Geophysical Research Institute NGRI began using Ground Penetrating Radars to locate missing peopleMeanwhile the SDRF has set up community kitchens in Harsil and Dharali providing fresh and nutritious meals to both affected residents and personnel engaged in relief workIn a significant boost to the operations the Indian Army has operationalised a 400metre aerial cableway and completed an 800metre Animal Transport Track in record timeThese measures will expedite the delivery of relief materials to Dharali IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/two-pregnant-women-rescued-from-disaster-hit-dharali-as-relief-efforts-intensify-631680.html Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/61-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-turkey-one-killed-631344.html Istanbul Aug 11 A 61magnitude earthquake struck Turkeys northwestern province of Balikesir which killed one person authorities said The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency AFAD reported that the earthquake occurred in the Sindirgi district on Sunday at 753 pm local time 1653 GMTInterior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said an 81yearold person died after being rescued by emergency teams adding that many people were wounded and more than 15 buildings collapsedFootage aired by the NTV broadcaster showed a collapsed building with people attempting to rescue those trapped beneath the rubbleMinister Ali Yerlikaya said on the social media platform X that the quake which was also felt in Istanbul and nearby provinces prompted AFAD and all relevant institutions to immediately begin field inspections Xinhua news agency reportedAs of now there are no reports of any adverse situation and we are monitoring developments closely he saidSeveral buildings collapsed in the Balikesir province after the quake according to images broadcast by Turkish media IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/61-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-turkey-one-killed-631344.html Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/landslide-blocks-uttarkashi-gangnani-road-near-netala-traffic-disrupted-for-hours-631364.html New Delhi Aug 11 A major landslide occurred on the route from Uttarkashi to Gangnani severely disrupting vehicular movement near Netala said officials on Monday The landslide which struck in the morning has rendered the road completely impassable cutting off access to the Gangnani areaAccording to officials debris and mud from the hill collapsed onto the road blocking the stretch entirely Heavy machinery including JCBs has been deployed to remove the debris and restore traffic flowEfforts are currently underway to clear the road as swiftly as possible though ongoing weather conditions pose challengesThis incident comes at a time when Uttarkashi is already grappling with the aftermath of a devastating cloudburst earlier this week The natural disaster triggered flash floods and landslides across multiple areas including Dharali claiming at least five lives and leaving hundreds missingSearch and rescue operations have now entered their sixth consecutive day However heavy rain on Sunday further hampered efforts particularly in the Dharali area where dried mud has turned into swampy terrain making access difficult for rescue teamsUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that 1308 individuals have been rescued so far and all those injured have been shifted to hospitals for treatment He assured that relief efforts will continue roundtheclock and all necessary support is being provided to affected familiesMeanwhile the India Meteorological Department IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall across Uttarkashi district with a possibility of moderate to heavy rainfall in isolated areas by evening and nightAccording to a nowcast issued for the next six hours cloudy skies with intermittent rain are expected which could further complicate ongoing rescue and relief operationsAuthorities have urged residents and travellers to remain cautious and avoid nonessential movement in landslideprone areas Local administration and disaster response teams remain on high alert as unstable weather continues to threaten further disruptions IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/landslide-blocks-uttarkashi-gangnani-road-near-netala-traffic-disrupted-for-hours-631364.html Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/uttarakhand-flash-floods-rescue-relief-operation-underway-in-harsil-dharali-631065.html Dehradun Aug 9 Relief and rescue operations continued for the fifth day on Saturday in flash floodshit Uttarakhands Uttarkashi district Army State Disaster Response Force SDRF National Disaster Response Force and Indo Tibetan Border Police ITBP are making coordinated and concerted efforts to rescue people from Harshil and DharaliTill 8 AM on Saturday the ITBP jawans have been shifted to Matli Uttarkashi Police said in a post on social media platform XPeople stranded in the disasterhit are are being airlifted the post readChinook and Cheetah helicopters have been airlifting stranded pilgrims to the higher reaches of Dharali and Harsil while medical teams positioned at multiple locations are attending to the affected peopleThe relief and rescue team comprising over 800 members from the Army ITBP NDRF SDRF state government and local administration are contributing to the rescue operation while multiple medical teams are deployed in Dharali Harsil and Matli to provide quick firstaid treatment to affected peopleThe rescue teams have evacuated 382 people from Harsil one of the places hit by the raging flash floodsTwo Chinook helicopters 2 MI17 and four Air Force helicopters have been put in service to airlift people stuck in cloudbursthit zonesIn the mudslidehit zone 274 people were airlifted from Gangotri to Harsil 19 shifted from Gangotri to Neelang 260 from Harsil to Matli 112 from Harsil to Jolly Grant airstrip and 382 from HarsilThe state Food and Supply Department is also making meal arrangements for the displaced population and is sending them to ground zeroIn Dharali at least 50 civilians eight jawans and a Junior Commissioned Officer JCO are still missing after a cloudburst triggered flash floods and landslides on August 5After the cloudburst the area remains largely inaccessible with key road links at Bartwari Linchigad Gangrani Harsil and Dharali severely damagedThe Army and IndoTibetan Border Police personnel are providing the stranded tourists with food medical aid and shelter IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/uttarakhand-flash-floods-rescue-relief-operation-underway-in-harsil-dharali-631065.html Sat, 09 Aug 2025 10:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/op-dharali-816-civilians-rescued-air-and-ground-operations-continue-in-uttarkashi-631123.html New Delhi Aug 9 IANS Rescue and relief operations under Operation Dharali are in full swing in the flood and landslideaffected regions of Dharali and Harsil in Uttarkashi district with 816 civilians rescued so farnbspnbspThe multiagency effort involves the Indian Army IndoTibetan Border Police ITBP National Disaster Response Force NDRF and State Disaster Response Force SDRF working roundtheclock to evacuate stranded people and restore essential connectivitynbspOfficials said that while civilians in Dharali have been evacuated search operations are continuing in Harsil to ensure no one is left behindRoad access has been restored up to Limchigad with engineering teams engaged in the construction of a 90foot Bailey Bridge to replace damaged infrastructurenbspSimultaneously work is underway to convert a 2kilometre foot track between Harsil and Dharali into an allterrain route enabling movement of heavy equipment relief material and personnel Air operations are also playing a critical role in the missionnbspThe days air plan includes deployment of two Mi17 helicopters and one Chinook from the Dharasu air base for ferrying relief stores and inducting personnel into the affected zonesIn addition eight civil helicopters operating from Matli are focussed on the evacuation of civilians from isolated pocketsnbspFavourable weather in the MatliHarsil sector has significantly aided rescue efforts allowing uninterrupted flights and rapid transportation of relief supplies Officials emphasised that continuous clear conditions will be key to completing evacuation and infrastructure restoration at the earliestnbspRelief camps have been set up for the rescued civilians where food shelter and medical care are being provided Teams are also assessing longterm rehabilitation needs with a focus on restoring road links and ensuring the safe return of residents once conditions stabilise https://dailyworld.in/disaster/op-dharali-816-civilians-rescued-air-and-ground-operations-continue-in-uttarkashi-631123.html Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/eight-killed-in-rain-triggered-wall-collapse-in-delhi-631125.html New Delhi Aug 9 Eight people including women and children were killed in a wall collapse triggered by incessant rain in South East Delhis Jaitpur area the police said on Saturday The incident took place in a slum in the Hari Nagar area in the morning the police addedThe victims were identified as Muttu Ali 45 Rabibul 30 Shabibul 30 Rubina 25 Dolly 25 Hashibul Rukhsana 6 and Hasina 7The police said the victims were trapped after a wall near a temple collapsed with a loud noise apparently because the weak structure could not bear the weight of the raindrenched roof and wallsSoon after the collapse area residents rushed to help and assisted rescuers in shifting them to the hospital the police said adding that the victims died on the wayThe slum home to scrap dealers was evacuated soon after the incident to avoid any similar collapse the police saidMeanwhile the overnight and morning downpour severely disrupted normal life across DelhiNCR causing waterlogging in several areas including Panchkuian Marg Mathura Road and Connaught PlaceThe waterlogging and rush due to the festival of Rakhi resulted in traffic congestion and delays on major roadsThe rain not only caused chaos on the ground but also in the skies According to Flightradar data more than 130 flights to and from Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport were delayed on Saturday morningIn response to the weatherinduced disruption airlines issued travel advisories IndiGo and SpiceJet took to X to warn passengers about the heavy rain and urged them to allow extra travel time and check flight statuses before heading to the airportAir India also issued a cautionary message on X Rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi today It advised travellers to plan their trips by keeping in mind the delays anticipated due to traffic congestion in the cityThe India Meteorological Department IMD on Saturday issued a rain alert for Delhi warning of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms lightning and gusty winds across the national Capital The department also issued key safety guidelines for citizens amid deteriorating weather conditionsToday the skies turn moody moderate rain thunderstorms and lightning are expected accompanied by gusty winds 3040 kmph across parts of the city This isnt just a forecast its a gentle reminder to care for one another Drive cautiously roads may be slippery Secure loose items on balconies and rooftops Avoid sheltering under trees during lightning Stay tuned to IMD official weather updates the IMD posted on X IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/eight-killed-in-rain-triggered-wall-collapse-in-delhi-631125.html Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/8-people-killed-in-rain-triggered-wall-collapse-in-delhi-631126.html New Delhi Aug 9 IANS Eight people including women and children were killed in a wall collapse triggered by incessant rain in South East Delhis Jaitpur area the police said on SaturdaynbspThe incident took place in a slum in the Hari Nagar area in the morning the police addednbspThe victims were identified as Muttu Ali 45 Rabibul 30 Shabibul 30 Rubina 25 Dolly 25 Hashibul Rukhsana 6 and Hasina 7nbspThe police said the victims were trapped after a wall near a temple collapsed with a loud noise apparently because the weak structure could not bear the weight of the raindrenched roof and wallsnbspSoon after the collapse area residents rushed to help and assisted rescuers in shifting them to the hospital the police said adding that the victims died on the wayThe slum home to scrap dealers was evacuated soon after the incident to avoid any similar collapse the police saidnbspMeanwhile the overnight and morning downpour severely disrupted normal life across DelhiNCR causing waterlogging in several areas including Panchkuian Marg Mathura Road and Connaught PlacenbspThe waterlogging and rush due to the festival of Rakhi resulted in traffic congestion and delays on major roadsnbspThe rain not only caused chaos on the ground but also in the skies According to Flightradar data more than 130 flights to and from Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport were delayed on Saturday morningIn response to the weatherinduced disruption airlines issued travel advisories IndiGo and SpiceJet took to X to warn passengers about the heavy rain and urged them to allow extra travel time and check flight statuses before heading to the airportnbspAir India also issued a cautionary message on X Rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi today It advised travellers to plan their trips by keeping in mind the delays anticipated due to traffic congestion in the cityThe India Meteorological Department IMD on Saturday issued a rain alert for Delhi warning of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms lightning and gusty winds across the national Capital The department also issued key safety guidelines for citizens amid deteriorating weather conditionsnbspToday the skies turn moody moderate rain thunderstorms and lightning are expected accompanied by gusty winds 3040 kmph across parts of the city This isnt just a forecast its a gentle reminder to care for one another Drive cautiously roads may be slippery Secure loose items on balconies and rooftops Avoid sheltering under trees during lightning Stay tuned to IMD official weather updates the IMD posted on X https://dailyworld.in/disaster/8-people-killed-in-rain-triggered-wall-collapse-in-delhi-631126.html Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/china-launches-all-out-efforts-to-search-for-people-missing-after-gansu-mountain-torrents-631166.html Beijing Aug 9 Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing has called for allout efforts to search for people missing in mountain torrents in Yuzhong County of northwest Chinas Gansu Province when directing emergency response work at the disaster site Zhang also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China CPC Central Committee left for the county on Friday evening to guide onsite search and rescue and emergency response work He visited the hardesthit villages of Maliantan and Jiuzhuanggou as well as a hospital and multiple temporary shelters for relocated residentsAt the onsite command centre Zhang chaired a meeting on rescue and relief operations stressing that the search for those who are missing remains the top priority and urging rescue workers to move as quickly as possible while taking precautions against secondary disasters Xinhua news agency reportedHe stressed the need for meticulous care for the injured and compassion towards victims families directing authorities to ensure adequate living conditions for all relocated residentsRepairs to damaged transportation telecommunications and power infrastructure should be accelerated he addedGiven recent repeated extreme weather events Zhang urged enhanced accuracy in rainfall forecasting close monitoring of areas vulnerable to mountain torrents and geological hazards and prompt relocation of atrisk residentsThe countrys National Development and Reform Commission NDRC on Friday said that it has allocated 100 million yuan about 14 million US dollars from its central budget to assist GansuThe funds will focus on restoring damaged infrastructure such as roads bridges water conservancy projects and public service facilities in affected areas accelerating the return to normal production and daily life the NDRC saidChinas national commission for disaster prevention reduction and relief on Friday initiated a LevelIV emergency response the lowest level in Chinas fourtier emergency response system to the floods in GansuSpecialised personnel have been deployed to the affected areas to assist with local relief operations with a particular focus on ensuring the basic livelihoods of impacted residents IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/china-launches-all-out-efforts-to-search-for-people-missing-after-gansu-mountain-torrents-631166.html Sat, 09 Aug 2025 20:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/ukhand-cloudburst-10-gujarat-pilgrims-rescued-by-army-reunited-with-families-630835.html New Delhi Aug 8 After days of anxiety and disrupted communication ten pilgrims from Banaskantha district of Gujarat who were stranded near Dharali in Uttarakhand following a devastating cloudburst were successfully rescued by the Indian Army and airlifted to Rishikesh The pilgrims all residents of Chichodra village in Bhabhar taluka had lost contact with their families on August 5 shortly after a cloudburst hit the Dharali area The families of the 11 pilgrims who were on a religious tour grew increasingly concerned after all attempts to connect with them failed for two consecutive daysFortunately on the third day August 7 Thursday around 4 pm communication was restored The families were finally able to speak to their loved ones via video call bringing immense relief and joyAs per officials 10 of the 11 pilgrims were airlifted from the disasteraffected area by an Army helicopter and brought safely to Rishikesh They are now on their way back to Banaskantha GujaratOne of the rescued pilgrims reportedly stayed behind voluntarily choosing to continue the pilgrimageThe cloudburst in Dharali had triggered flash floods and landslides severely disrupting road connectivity and communication in the region In response the Indian Army swiftly established satellite and radio relay systems to enable contact between the stranded civilians and their families through satellite InternetMeanwhile the Engineer Regiment of the Army has begun crucial restoration and construction work between Dharali and Mukhawa village to restore accessRelief and rescue efforts are being carried out in full force by teams from the Indian Army IndoTibetan Border Police ITBP State Disaster Response Force SDRF National Disaster Response Force NDRF local police fire services and the revenue departmentAccording to Uttarkashi Police the evacuation of stranded individuals by helicopter to the ITBP camp at Matli has been ongoing since early morning and will continue until the area is fully cleared IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/ukhand-cloudburst-10-gujarat-pilgrims-rescued-by-army-reunited-with-families-630835.html Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/armys-op-dharali-over-350-rescued-100-civilians-yet-to-be-traced-630858.html New Delhi Aug 8 In the flash flood and landslideravaged areas of Dharali and Harsil in Uttarakhands Uttarkashi District on Friday over 357 civilians have been rescued so far through air and ground missions in the state Out these 119 have been airlifted to Dehradun and as many as 13 Army personnel have also been safely evacuatedHowever eight soldiers of 14 RAJ RIF remain missing and approximately 100 civilians are yet to be traced as per the civil administration and tragically two civilian deaths have been reportedThe Indian Army in a coordinated multiagency effort continues to spearhead largescale rescue and relief operations in Dharali and Harsil under Operation DharaliDespite treacherous terrain and damaged infrastructure the Army in partnership with the Indian Air Force NDRF SDRF ITBP BRO and civil administration is carrying out the rescue and relief operations on a war footingAccording to the Army Dharali remains cut off due to extensive landslides though road clearance has reached LimchigadConstruction of a Bailey Bridge is underway and expected to be completed by this eveningAs many as 68 helicopter sorties were flown on August 7 including 6 by the IAF 7 by the Army and 55 by civil operatorsHelibridging efforts continue between Dehradun Harsil Matli and Dharasu ALG using C295 aircraft to move supplies and evacuate civiliansThe Army has deployed specialist rescue teams medical personnel and SAR dogs while the NDRF and SDRF have joined with 105 personnel and 10 trained dogsThe ITBP has stationed teams and medical officers at both Harsil and Dharali Medical teams including doctors combat medics and nursing assistants are attending to evacuees onsite and in transit areasA Communication Control Room with satellite connectivity and operational WiFi has been set up in Harsil while BSNL and Airtel work to restore public networksSenior Army officials including the GOC Uttar Bharat Area and the Commander 9 I Mountain Brigade are present on ground to supervise and coordinate the ongoing relief effortsThe Army officials said on Friday they have a plan for the completion of the Bailey Bridge at LimchigadThe Army continued aerial induction of relief supplies and rescue equipment search operations in Harsil and surrounding villages and further evacuations of stranded civilians from Harsil to Matli and DehradunThe Indian Army reiterated its resolve to continue operations round the clock stating that it remains fully committed to the safety and welfare of affected citizens working in close synergy with all responding agencies IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/armys-op-dharali-over-350-rescued-100-civilians-yet-to-be-traced-630858.html Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/chinas-xi-urges-all-out-rescue-efforts-after-mountain-torrents-cause-heavy-casualties-631014.html Beijing Aug 8 Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged allout search and rescue efforts as well as flood control and disaster relief work after mountain torrents since Thursday in northwest Chinas Gansu Province have left 10 people dead and 33 missing as of 330 pm Friday Xi also General Secretary of the Communist Party of China CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission attached great importance to the situation of the disaster triggered by continuous heavy rainfall which hit areas including Yuzhong County of Lanzhou the provincial capitalThe immediate task is to search for and rescue the missing people by every possible means relocate and resettle residents in danger minimize casualties and restore communication and transportation as soon as possible Xi instructed Xinhua news agency reportedHe noted that given the recent frequent occurrence of extreme weather local authorities and relevant departments must strengthen risk forecasting and early warning identify and rectify hidden hazards reinforce emergency response and oncall duty arrangements and enhance flood control and disaster relief work with targeted measures so as to ensure peoples safety during the flood seasonPremier Li Qiang who is a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee has also ordered prompt efforts to search for and rescue people who are missing or trapped and carry out allout relief operationsNoting that China is currently in a critical period of flood control Li stressed the need to stay vigilant fulfill duties strengthen monitoring and early warnings of rain and flooding and enhance disasterprevention and response effortsFollowing the orders from Xi and Li the Ministry of Emergency Management has dispatched a working group to the area to support local search and rescue operations IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/chinas-xi-urges-all-out-rescue-efforts-after-mountain-torrents-cause-heavy-casualties-631014.html Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/schools-shut-across-uttarakhand-as-torrential-rainfall-wreaks-havoc--630575.html Dehradun Aug 7 Uttarakhand remains under a red alert with warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall across several districts as the monsoon continues to unleash devastation in the hill state The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert till August 12 for Pauri Garhwal Tehri Uttarkashi Dehradun Champawat Udham Singh Nagar Bageshwar and NainitalAdditionally schools have been shut in view of the situation and people are advised to stay indoorsSince last week incessant rainfall has led to widespread destruction including two cloudbursts in Uttarkashi and one in Pauri GarhwalAn entire village was washed away in Uttarkashis Dharali region near Harsil Multiple residents are reported missing and largescale rescue operations are underwayPersonnel from the Indian Army Indian Air Force NDRF SDRF police and local administration are battling the hostile weather to rescue those strandedRescue and relief teams are working around the clock to reach the worsthit regions despite difficult terrain and damaged infrastructureIn Pauri Garhwal district a cloudburst in the Pabau and Thalisain blocks on Wednesday claimed several lives and caused extensive damage to houses roads and bridges Garhwal MP Anil Baluni confirmedThe Pauri District Magistrate confirmed that the administration has been actively engaged in relief and rescue efforts since the disaster struckUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed the situation on X writing The sad news of damage due to heavy rainfall and some casualties has been received from Buransi and Bankura villages in Pauri district As soon as the information was received rescue operations were conducted from three directions Chaukhriyal Pabau and Thalisain to reach the villages and provide all possible assistance to the peopleInstructions have been given to the authorities to provide proper treatment to the injured and to shift the affected people to a safe location he addedMeanwhile in Chamoli district near Saldhar beyond Tapovan nearly 20 metres of the highway have been washed away by relentless rainfall Restoration work is being carried out on a war footing to resume connectivity in the areaAlmost every district in the state is currently assessing devastation due to relentless rainfallRelief and rescue operations are being conducted on a large scale to mitigate further damage and assist those affected by the monsoon fury IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/schools-shut-across-uttarakhand-as-torrential-rainfall-wreaks-havoc--630575.html Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/volcanic-eruption-prompts-highest-aviation-alert-in-russias-far-east-630576.html Vladivostok Aug 7 The aviation alert code for Klyuchevskoy Volcano in the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russias Far East has been raised from orange to red following intensified eruptive activity local authorities said on Thursday In a statement published on its Telegram channel the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team KVERT of the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology of the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences said a summit explosiveeffusive eruption is currently underway with satellite data showing ash rising up to 95 km above sea level and ash plume drifting some 141 km eastsoutheast of the volcanoKVERT warned that ash explosions up to 10 km above sea level could occur at any moment which would potentially affect international and lowflying aircraft in the region Xinhua news agency reportedStanding at about 4754 metres Klyuchevskoy is the highest active volcano in EurasiaSummit eruptions have intensified following a massive 88 magnitude earthquake off the Kamchatka Peninsula last weekEarlier on August 6 a dam had been destroyed near the Klyuchevskoy Volcano raising concerns over potential mudflows and transportation disruptions in the regionFieldwork conducted from July 30 to August 2 near the Studenaya River revealed that the dam constructed in 2023 to separate the rivers right and left channels had collapsed allowing water to flow freely through both channels the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology of the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences said in its Telegram channelScientists had attributed the damage to increased volcanic activity triggered by a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 30Lava from Klyuchevskoy volcano is currently descending toward the Bogdanovich Glacier causing accelerated ice melt The resulting surge of meltwater cascades down the slopes generating largescale mud and debris flowsExperts warn that if these flows continue to intensify they will cause a direct threat to tourists in the Tolbachinsky Valley IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/volcanic-eruption-prompts-highest-aviation-alert-in-russias-far-east-630576.html Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/uttarakhand-cloudburst-over-50-people-airlifted-to-safety-army-intensifies-relief-operations--630644.html Dehradun Aug 7 IANS Two days after the cloudburststriggered flashfloods wreaked havoc in Uttarkashi region of Uttarakhand the relief operations are in full swing and people are being airlifted to higher locations while those having sustained injuries are being attended to swiftlynbspTill today morning more than 50 individuals were airlifted to safety and evacuated from the Dharali the flashfloodshit zone to upper reaches in Matli by helicopter From there the people were being transported to their respective destinationsnbspThe officials also released a list of 55 stranded individuals along with their phone numbers who were airlifted to safety on Thursday two days after raging waters swallowed villages in Dharali During the day many more are expected to be lifted out via helicoptersThe rescue work is being spearheaded by teams of the Indian Army ITBP NDRF SDRF in coordination with Uttarakhand police and the local administrationnbspMeanwhile the Indian Army has also intensified its relief operations in the cloudbursthit region of Dharali near Harsil Over 225 troops including specialised engineer and medical teams are on the ground conducting rescue and relief tasks Drones have also been deployed for aerial reconnaissance and locating stranded individuals in inaccessible areasnbspWith multiple road breaches reported at Bartwari Linchigad Gangrani and near Dharali Chinook and Mi17 helicopters are positioned at Dehradun for airlift operations while an adhoc aviation base is being established at Matli HelipadRecco radar teams searchandrescue dogs and five civil helicopters have been pressed into service to augment relief and rescue effortsnbspLt Gen Sengupta Army Commander Central Command and GOC UB Area present at Dharali and seamless coordination underway with HQ Central Air Command every possible effort is being made to ensure the safe evacuation and care of all affected The Indian Army stands firm with the people of Uttarakhand in this hour of need it said in a statement this morningMeanwhile the Met Department has issued a Red Alert for multiple areas of the hilly state including Pauri Garhwal Tehri Uttarkashi Dehradun Champawat Udham Singh Nagar Bageshwar and Nainital till August 12nbspSchools and educational institutions have been shut as part of precautionary measure and people are advised to stay indoors https://dailyworld.in/disaster/uttarakhand-cloudburst-over-50-people-airlifted-to-safety-army-intensifies-relief-operations--630644.html Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/uttarkashi-cloudburst-409-rescued-so-far-from-flood-hit-areas-more-rescue-officials-rushed-in-630669.html Uttarkashi Aug 7 As many as 274 individuals stranded in disasterhit areas of Uttarkashi have been rescued and brought to Harsil on Thursday bringing the total number of rescued people to 409 officials involved in the ongoing relief and rescue efforts confirmed Apart from these 135 people have already been evacuated to safer destinations as operations intensify in the aftermath of the devastating flash floods triggered by cloudbursts In total 409 people have been rescued so farTwo days after torrential rains caused destruction in the Uttarkashi region of Uttarakhand relief operations are proceeding at full pace People are being airlifted to safer elevations while those injured are receiving prompt medical attentionAccording to the Disaster Management Authority all 274 people rescued and brought to Harsil from Gangotri and surrounding areas are safeThe rescued include pilgrims from across India 131 from Gujarat 123 from Maharashtra 21 from Madhya Pradesh 12 from Uttar Pradesh six from Rajasthan seven from Delhi five each from Assam and Karnataka three from Telangana and one from PunjabCurrently 479 personnel from multiple agencies are deployed at the site The Rajputana Rifles has mobilised 150 soldiers including a specialised Ghaatak Team The National Disaster Response Force NDRF is operating with 12 members while the State Disaster Response Force SDRF has sent 69 personnelIn addition a 50member medical team including doctors is stationed on the groundThe Fire Department has deployed nine personnel and the IndoTibetan Border Police ITBP is contributing 130 personnel The Police Wireless Unit has 15 officers assisting communication effortsCivil administration members including police the SubDivisional Magistrate Tehsildar District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police form a 25member coordination team The Border Roads Organisation BRO has also deployed 15 personnel to assist with the operationsIn a further push an additional 819 rescue personnel are expected to arrive soon as the situation demands more handson support amid adverse weather conditionsIn addition to date 135 people have been safely evacuated from Harsil out of which 100 have been taken to Uttarkashi and 35 to Dehradun read an official statementThus a total of 135 people have been successfully rescued and taken to a safe destination and 274 people are being kept safe in Harsil and prepared for further travel the statement addedThe State Government District Administration Disaster Management Department ITBP NDRF and other concerned agencies remain fully engaged and prepared continuing coordinated efforts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those affected by the disaster IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/uttarkashi-cloudburst-409-rescued-so-far-from-flood-hit-areas-more-rescue-officials-rushed-in-630669.html Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flood-relief-efforts-intensify-as-lao-communities-authorities-unite-630729.html Vientiane Aug 7 Lao authorities and local communities are working side by side to aid thousands affected by widespread flooding and landslides across the country as relief efforts are underway to distribute emergency supplies and restore damaged infrastructure The Central Disaster Management Committee has issued a notice calling for public support to aid flood victims following severe storms that brought heavy rainfall and widespread damage across Laos The committee is urging all sectors of society to contribute financial assistance essential goods and supplies to help affected communitiesAccording to the notice issued on July 30 flooding has impacted 527 villages across 14 provinces affecting more than 26000 families At least 2709 houses have been damaged 19 people have died and four remain missing The floods have also destroyed over 24000 hectares of farmland along with 14 schools 111 roads and 30 bridges Xinhua news agency reportedAuthorities nationwide are now focused on delivering emergency relief repairing damaged infrastructure to restore daily operations and conducting a full assessment of the disasters impactMany Lao youths are stepping up calling for unity and encouraging those around them to contribute believing that even small acts of kindness can make a difference for families in floodaffected areasSengphasouk a resident of the southern Lao province of Savannakhet is one of them He has taken the lead in rallying support from friends and his wider networkMotivated by compassion he has been collecting donations and essential items such as food and clothing to hand over to local authorities for distribution to those in need He believes that even small help mattersIf my donations can help someone have just one better day its worth it Sengphasouk told XinhuaThe photos and videos of the flooding hit me deeply I think we need to support the authorities and relief teams Local officials are doing a tough and sometimes dangerous job reaching affected areas Even small donations can make a big difference to someone in need he saidHe expressed strong support for the governments relief efforts and called on others to join inIf we stand together we can help our people get through this and return to normal life sooner he addedMeanwhile several businesses and organisations have opened donation channels to support disaster victims Citizens are also actively sharing information online encouraging others to join the relief effortIve seen online that some businesses are setting up donation boxes or launching campaigns to support those affected I believe even small contributions when combined can make a big difference said Thavone an office worker in the Lao capital VientianeThavone also highlighted the severe challenges in reaching certain areas where landslides and flooding have cut off access making boats or even aircraft necessary to deliver aidI want to express my deepest respect for all the frontline officials the rescue teams soldiers and volunteers risking their lives to reach isolated areas No matter how small our contribution is we all need to work together and support the governments relief efforts he addedSoutha a student in Vientiane stresses that beyond donations educating flood victims on how to stay safe during floods is essential She emphasises that such knowledge helps protect lives and strengthens relief efforts Southa urges relevant sectors to support both aid and awareness campaigns to help communities cope with the current situation and better prepare for future crisesVictims and even people living near affected areas need accurate and reliable information It is crucial that they know how to protect themselves from worsening dangers Floodwaters may result in serious infections she addedIn addition some highlevel leaders have personally visited floodaffected areas to assess the situation deliver essential supplies and financial assistance to impacted villages and help ease the suffering of local residents They also instructed relevant authorities to strengthen coordination and continue working together to repair the damage and restore normal life as quickly as possible IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flood-relief-efforts-intensify-as-lao-communities-authorities-unite-630729.html Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/uttarkashi-cloudburst-indian-army-intensifies-rescue-operations-630287.html New Delhi Aug 6 In the wake of a devastating cloudburst in Uttarkashis Dharali area the Indian Army has ramped up rescue and relief efforts with ground and aerial support being coordinated to assist the affected population Taking to its official X handle the Indian Armys Central Command posted Col Harshvardhan Commanding Officer of 14 RAJRIF is personally leading 150 personnel in critical rescue and relief operations since 5 Aug 25 AN Inputs from the CO have been received reassuring the citizens of Armys continued efforts to rescue all survivorsThe Army further confirmed that additional Army columns along with Army tracker dogs drones logistic drones earthmoving equipment etc have been moved ahead to supplement the resources at Harsil to hasten the efforts Army and Air Force helicopters have been mobilised for essential supply drops medical assistance and evacuation of marooned residentsIn the meanwhile the residents have been moved to higher reaches in view of rising water levels due to incessant rains the Armys post statedThe Uttarkashi district administration is on high alert following heavy flash floods and landslides triggered by continuous rainfallA red alert has been issued for extremely heavy rainfall prompting the closure of all government and private schools as well as Anganwadi centresLocal authorities have begun public announcements via loudspeakers urging residents in lowlying areas and near riverbanks to evacuate immediately and move to safer locationsAt least four people have been confirmed dead and several remain missing following Tuesdays cloudburst Rescue efforts are being carried out by combined teams of the Army police NDRF and SDRFUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami who cut short his Andhra Pradesh visit returned to Dehradun to monitor the situation from the State Emergency Operation Centre He stated that over 130 stranded individuals have been relocated to safety with directives issued to ensure food shelter and medical aid reach those in need promptly IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/uttarkashi-cloudburst-indian-army-intensifies-rescue-operations-630287.html Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/massive-blast-at-oxygen-cylinder-plant-in-punjabs-mohali-two-killed-630368.html Chandigarh Aug 6 At least two people were killed and three others injured in a highintensity blast at an oxygenmaking unit in Punjabs Mohali near here on Wednesday police said Around 25 employees were present in the unit located in the Industrial Area in Phase 9 when the blast took placeHigh Tech Gases Private Limited supplies medical oxygen to the PGI Chandigarh and other government hospitals in the regionThe cause of the blast is yet to be knownSenior police and civil administration officials including the subdivisional magistrate rushed to the spot immediately after the blast was reportedSubDivisional Magistrate SDM Damandeep Kaur confirmed the incidentThe police did not rule out the possibility of gas leakage and vacated nearby buildings as a precautionLocals said windows of nearby buildings were shattered by the impact Mutilated body parts were strewn at the blast site with oxygen cylinders lying aroundDebris of the cylinders also fell at Kambala village around one km away locals saidPolice fire tenders and ambulances were engaged in the relief and rescue operationThe deceased have been identified as Asif a resident of Lucknow and Davinder Asif joined the factory nearly one and a half years agoTwo people have died in the explosion and four others are seriously injured We are currently investigating the exact cause of the blast said a fire officer at the accident spotDeputy Superintendent of Police DSP Harsimran Singh Bal said they received information at around 925 am Our team reached the site immediately The investigation is underway and all further action will be taken as per the lawThe factory has been in operation since 1993Local authorities said strict action would be taken against those responsible and if any negligence is foundThe injured were rushed to the hospital and the bodies were being taken for postmortem the officials added IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/massive-blast-at-oxygen-cylinder-plant-in-punjabs-mohali-two-killed-630368.html Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pakistan-71-dead-in-rain-related-incidents-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-since-late-june-630457.html Islamabad Aug 6 At least 71 people have been killed and 86 others injured in rainrelated incidents in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since the start of the monsoon season in late June Khyber Pakhtunkhwas Provincial Disaster Management Authority PDMA revealed in its latest figures on Wednesday The deceased reported local media citing the latest figures shared by the PDMA include 40 children 17 men and 14 women Monsoon rains have wreaked havoc in Pakistan since June triggering deadly floods landslides and displacement especially in vulnerable poorly drained or densely populated areas The highest number of fatalities during heavy rains were reported in the Swat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where 22 people lost their lives Pakistans leading daily Dawn reportedMajority of deaths occurred due to floods landslides and infrastructure collapse as detailed in the PDMA report As many as 17 people mostly tourists went missing on June 27 after flash floods swept areas of Swat and Malakand divisions PDMA said Four people were rescued bodies of 12 people was recovered while dead body of one person remains missing the PDMA said The delay in rescue efforts sparked public outcry in PakistanThe deaths were recorded in Swat 22 Abbotabad 5 Malakand 5 Buner 4 Charsadda 3 Upper Dir 3 Mansehra 3 Khyber 3 Bajaur 3 Lakki Marwat 3 Torghar 2 Battagram 2 Hangu 2 Shangla 2 Lower Kohistan 2 Karak 1 Kohat 1 Haripur 1 Upper Kohistan 1 and Nowshera 1As many as 86 people were also injured in rainrelated incidents in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Those injured included 38 men 33 children and 15 women According to the report 358 houses have been damaged since the monsoon season started Out of these 54 were destroyed completely The highest number of houses were destroyed in Swat with 63 followed by 38 in Karak and 22 in Buner A total of 142 cattle perished in rainrelated incidentsOn Sunday Khyber Pakhtunkhwas PDMA instructed the district administrations and other relevant organisations to remain on high alert as the Pakistan Meteorological Department PMD forecast more intermittent to heavy rains wind and thunderstorms across the province from August 47Meanwhile the National Emergency Operation Centre NEOC of the National Disaster Management Authority NDMA issued a flood alert for several regions in the country local media reported on Wednesday The warning comes as an intensifying monsoon system is expected to affect the upper and central regions of Pakistan from August 58Additionally the combined influence of penetrating monsoon currents and a westerly trough over northern Pakistan is expected to trigger heavy downpours during this period The water levels are expected to rise in all major rivers of the country including the Indus Chenab and Ravi with tributaries of Ravi and Chenab likely to reach medium flood levelsOn the other hand Tarbela Guddu and Sukkur Barrages are currently at low flood stage but persistent rain could push Chashma and Taunsa towards low flood levels as well Furthermore River Kabul at Nowshera River Swat and Panjkora with their associated streams and nullahs may witness a rise in water level due to continuous rainfall in their catchment areas The Express Tribune reported IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pakistan-71-dead-in-rain-related-incidents-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-since-late-june-630457.html Wed, 06 Aug 2025 20:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/uttarakhand-cloudburst-51-tourists-from-maharashtra-safe-govt-plans-evacuation-630474.html Mumbai Aug 6 As many as 51 tourists from Maharashtra stranded in Uttarkashi Uttarakhand after heavy rainfall and cloudburst are safe said officials here on Wednesday According to the State Emergency Operations Center of the 51 tourists 11 are from Nanded district and 40 from other districtsThe Maharashtra government is ready to provide necessary assistance to the tourists stranded in Uttarakhand and is contacting the tourists For this the state government is in communication with the Uttarakhand Disaster Management Centre and Uttarkashi District Disaster Center and efforts are being made through Maharashtra Sadan Delhi to shift the stranded tourists to a safe place Instructions have also been given to the district administrations of the state The situation is continuously monitored said the State Emergency Operations Centre in a releaseThe citizens and their relatives have been requested to contact on phone numbers State Emergency Operations Center Maharashtra 9321587143 02222027990 02222794229 State Emergency Operations Center Uttarakhand 01352710334 821Meanwhile NCPSP working president and MP Supriya Sule has requested Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and his office to provide necessary help to 24 citizens from Manchar Pune district stranded thereIn her post on X Sule said Around 24 citizens from Manchar Pune Maharashtra are stranded in Uttarakhand due to the recent cloudburst Their families are extremely distressed as there has been no contact with them for the past 24 hours Requesting Hon pushkardhami ji and ukcmo to kindly intervene and help rescue them at the earliest She has also given the names and phone numbers of 17 of the 24 people stranded thereAccording to the Uttarakhand government teams of the Army ITBP and NDRF are involved in relief and rescue operations in Uttarkashis Dharali The Army is closely observing the devastation with the help of drones so that the people trapped there can be rescued in any wayUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday reached the cloudbursthit Uttarkashi region and met the families of those affected by the devastating mudslide triggered by flash floodsHe reached Dharali village where he took stock of the situation and later said Due to bad weather road connectivity to several areas has been cut and bridges have suffered damage It is becoming difficult to reach affected people very quickly and help rescue and relief efforts are underwayTen Deputy Superintendents of Police three Superintendents of Police and 160 other police officials are involved in the rescue operations said Chief Minister DhamiThe Disaster Operations Station in Dehradun is working 24 hours to provide all possible assistance he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/uttarakhand-cloudburst-51-tourists-from-maharashtra-safe-govt-plans-evacuation-630474.html Wed, 06 Aug 2025 20:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/police-divers-join-search-for-woman-missing-in-sydney-floods-630105.html Sydney Aug 5 Police divers have joined the search for a woman who has been missing since being swept away in floodwaters north of Australias Sydney over the weekend police said on Tuesday An emergency search was launched on Saturday night after the 26yearold woman was swept away while trying to escape a vehicle that had become stuck in floodwater near the town of Cessnock 115 km north of SydneyPolice in the state of New South Wales NSW said on Tuesday that officers from the diving unit would join the search as it resumedA police statement said that the search has continued over the past two days involving local police specialist officers from the rescue and bomb disposal unit and marine area command with assistance from the State Emergency Service Rural Fire Service and rescue servicesOn August 3 police in the state of New South Wales NSW said that the woman believed to be in her 20s was one of the two people in a car that became stuck while attempting to drive through floodwater near the town of Rothbury 130 km north of Sydney at around 750 pm local time on SaturdayBoth occupants were attempting to exit the vehicle when the female passenger was swept away The driver a second woman aged 27 was uninjured reports Xinhua news agencyDuring the initial search on Saturday night crews from the NSW State Emergency Service SES located a 40yearold man stuck in a nearby tree after he also became trapped in floodwaterThe man was swept from the tree but was eventually rescued and taken to the hospital for assessmentThe NSW SES responded to over 1400 calls for assistance amid heavy rain wind and snow that hit the Hunter Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast regions north of Sydney on SaturdayIn a severe weather warning issued at 1030 am on Sunday the Bureau of Meteorology said that damaging winds were expected to ease by early afternoon IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/police-divers-join-search-for-woman-missing-in-sydney-floods-630105.html Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/devastating-flashfloods-hit-uttarkashi-at-least-4-peopel-killed-630190.html Uttarkashi Uttarakhand Aug 5 A cloudburst led to flash floods in the high altitude villages of Dharali on the way to Gangotri on Tuesday with several houses damaged or swept away in the raging waters and at least four people killed officials saidnbspDharali is the main stopover on way to Gangotri and home to many hotels restaurants and home staysnbspThe devastating flashflood came in the wake of a cloudburst somewhere in the catchment area of the Kheer Ganga river locals saidnbspAccording to initial reports at least four people have died Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya told reporters An Army team from Harsil has been rushed to the spotAbout 1012 people could be buried under the debris Rajesh Panwar a villager said He said 2025 hotels and homestays may have been washed awaynbspThe news of heavy losses due to cloudburst in Dharali Uttarkashi area is extremely sad and painful SDRF NDRF district administration and other related teams are engaged on war footing in relief and rescue operations Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said in a post on XnbspI am constantly in touch with senior officials in this regard and the situation is being closely monitored I pray to God for everyones safety he saidThere was widespread panic in the neighbouring villages following the flashfloodnbspnbspVideos from the area showed a torrent of muddy water and silt rushing down the slopes towards settlements along the banks of the river People could be heard screaming in fearnbspnbspIn one video people can be heard in the video gasping for breath and trying to call their relatives in affected areas to find out if they were alrightnbspA voice is heard in the video saying Everything is finished https://dailyworld.in/disaster/devastating-flashfloods-hit-uttarkashi-at-least-4-peopel-killed-630190.html Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/army-camp-hit-by-cloudburst-at-harshil-but-rescue-mission-unshaken-pm-promises-all-help-630224.html New Delhi Aug 5 A mudslide and a cloudburst in Uttarakhands Uttarkashi district on Tuesday has reportedly killed at least four people and several others are feared missing PM Modi via a post on X expressed sympathy and condolences to the people affected by this tragedy in Dharali Uttarakhand I express my condolences to the people affected by this tragedy in Dharali Uttarkashi Along with this I pray for the wellbeing of all the victims I have spoken to Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami ji and obtained information about the situation Under the supervision of the state government relief and rescue teams are engaged in every possible effort No stone is being left unturned in providing assistance to the people the PM said on XVideos shared on social media platforms reveal the devastation with many houses seen being swept away by raging watersAccording to a statement from Brigadier Mandeep Dhillon Brigade Commander The landslide occurred around 145 PM near Dharali village just 4 km from the Indian Army camp at Harshil Within ten minutes of the incident the Army mobilised 150 personnel to the disaster site with specialised medical and rescue equipment along with doctors who are engaged in rescue operationsThe Army officer also added that Till now the Indian Army has rescued 20 people and those injured are being treated Subsequently another mudslide and cloudburst hit the Army camp in Harshil Despite this the Army is steadfast in its resolve to assist the local populace and are carrying out rescue operationsThe Indian Army was first to respond and mobilised nearly 150 personnel to the disaster site The landslide occurred around 145 PM near Dharali village just 4 km from the Indian Army camp at Harshil IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/army-camp-hit-by-cloudburst-at-harshil-but-rescue-mission-unshaken-pm-promises-all-help-630224.html Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/rajasthan-cm-sharma-conducts-aerial-survey-of-rain-hit-areas-assures-immediate-relief-630019.html Jaipur Aug 4 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday conducted an aerial survey of areas affected by heavy rains and waterlogging in Sawai Madhopur Karauli and Dholpur districts taking stock of the damage and ongoing relief efforts Speaking to locals he emphasised that the administration is continuously monitoring the rainrelated crisis with regular coordination meetings held with collectors and local representativesCM Sharma also instructed officials to prioritise repair work for schools Anganwadis hospitals and roadsHe also said that crop damage assessment should be completed at the earliest and stressed the need to restore basic amenities like electricity roads and communication promptlyCM Sharma further added that longterm flood prevention infrastructure is being planned especially for vulnerable villages along the Chambal RiverCurrently Civil Defence and Disaster Relief teams are actively working in affected areasIn Dholpur two SDRF teams have been deployed in Rajakheda and one each in Dholpur and SarmathuraAn NDRF team is stationed at the district HQ and an Army team has also been deployed for rescue operationsOver 2700 people have been evacuated from floodprone villagesState ministers including Kirori Lal Meena Gautam Kumar Dak Jawahar Singh Bedham and MLAs Jitendra Gothwal Darshan Singh Gurjar Hansraj Meena and Jaswant Singh Gurjar accompanied the CM during the visitThe Rajasthan Chief Minister interacted with residents in Chakchainpura Sawai Madhopur Mandrayal Karauli and Bishnoda Dholpur and directed officials to provide immediate assistanceDuring the aerial survey the Chief Minister reviewed the situation in severely affected villages including Chakeri Jadawata Ajanoti Mainpura Dhanoli Surwal and Khandar Sawai Madhopur Kased Kemch Todi Malhapura Ranchauli Rahughat and Mandrayal Karauli and Kathumra Mahmadpura Buxpura Cheelpura Garhi Jafar and Basai Ghiyaram Dholpurs Rajakheda subdivision including Nibhi Ka Tal and Urmila Sagar Dam BariSharma assured affected residents that the state government stands firmly with them promising all possible help IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/rajasthan-cm-sharma-conducts-aerial-survey-of-rain-hit-areas-assures-immediate-relief-630019.html Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/bihar-flood-crisis-deepens-ganga-tributaries-overflow-submerging-villages-evacuations-begin-629978.html Patna Aug 4 A dire humanitarian crisis is unfolding across Bihar as relentless torrential rains continue to batter the state causing the Ganga River and its tributaries to overflow and flood vast stretches of land putting human lives at risk and evacuation efforts have been initiated From Buxar to Bhagalpur including Patna Banka Kahalgaon and Navgachhiya the situation is deteriorating rapidly with rivers breaching danger levels and thousands of residents facing displacement and lossIn the state capital Patna the Ganga River has breached the danger mark at both Digha and Gandhi GhatsDisturbing visuals from Danapur show cattle herders risking their lives and those of their animals by crossing the flooded river holding onto cattle tails or riding them in search of fodderAccording to local estimates nearly 250 cattle are being moved this way dailyThe Diara regions of Patna are already witnessing water intrusion and migration to safer zones has begunDespite the flood threat devotees thronged the Ganga Ghats on the last Monday of SawanAuthorities deployed SDRF teams and imposed strict security measures but people were still seen venturing into the surging watersIn Buxar the sacred Ramrekha Ghat is completely submerged and floodwaters have entered homes along the Tadka NallahThe floodwaters are rising fast Every minute counts We urge everyone to avoid risk and move to safer places We are doing everything we can said Avinash Kumar SDM BuxarThe Ganga is now rising at 1 centimetre per hour and its tributaries including the Kosi and Chandan Rivers are also swellingThe Budhanath temple in Bhagalpur is surrounded by floodwaters while the Mashani Kali temple is already submergedIn Bhagalpur the situation turned tragic as two children drowned in the Sanokhar police station area on MondayOne of them 15yearold Mohammad Shamim was swept away while bathing Authorities have sent the bodies for postmortem and urged parents to keep children away from floodprone areasThe SabourJamsi road has been shut after being inundated by the Katariya River cutting off access to Bhitti and Sardo villagesWith agricultural fields and now homes under water the destruction is escalatingGanga is flowing 57 cms above the warning level in IsmailpurBind Toli while the Kosi River near Madrauni is nearing danger levelsIn Kahalgaon the Ganga is flowing 39 cm above the danger mark Tributary rivers like the Kua Ghogha Gerua and Bhayana have flooded villages including Pakadtalla Amapur Chhoti and Tofil AnthavanLocals now rely on tin boats as roads have completely disappeared under the waterInfrastructure is beginning to fail Spur number 9 has collapsed and heavy pressure is mounting on Spur number 8Contractors have been put on a 24x7 emergency alert to carry out floodfighting measuresAccording to the Central Water Commission water levels in the Ganga will continue to rise in the coming days With no letup in rainfall predicted by the Meteorological Department the danger of further flooding looms largeEnvironmental and disaster experts warn that the worst may still be aheadThe administrative response is active but nature is far more powerful than human effort said a senior disaster management officialDistrict officials in all affected regions have issued emergency contact numbers 08183223333 and initiated evacuation and relief efforts IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/bihar-flood-crisis-deepens-ganga-tributaries-overflow-submerging-villages-evacuations-begin-629978.html Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/over-20-migrants-dead-dozens-missing-as-boat-sinks-off-yemen-629835.html Aden Aug 3 More than 20 migrants died while dozens remain missing after a smuggling boat carrying around 150 African migrants sank off the coast of Abyan Province in southern Yemen Yemeni sources said Sunday An anonymous local official told Xinhua that the boat overturned late Saturday night at around 11 pm local time 2000 GMT due to strong windsField teams recovered more than 20 bodies from the shores of Shaqra and Zinjibar cities on Sunday morning while 12 survivors were rescued and transferred to Shaqra General Hospital for treatment the official said noting that dozens of migrants remain missing Xinhua News Agency reportedSecurity authorities in Abyan said they were continuing a largescale humanitarian operation to recover the bodies of the drowned migrantsA statement from the Abyan Security Directorate said that security forces are carrying out a wideranging humanitarian operation to retrieve the bodies of a large number of irregular migrants of Ethiopian origin who drowned while attempting to illegally enter Yemeni territory aboard smuggling boats from the Horn of AfricaAccording to the statement authorities have begun transporting the bodies to hospitals in Zinjibar as part of intensive rescue and humanitarian efforts despite limited resources Many bodies were found scattered along different coastal areas raising concerns that more victims may have been lost at seaThe security authorities in Abyan called on all relevant local and international organisations to intervene urgently and take measures to halt the illegal migration flow through Yemeni territorial waters said the statementAfrican migrants continue to flow into Yemen and upon arrival face extremely harsh conditions in a country suffering from a decadelong conflict and what the United Nations describes as one of the worlds worst humanitarian crises IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/over-20-migrants-dead-dozens-missing-as-boat-sinks-off-yemen-629835.html Sun, 03 Aug 2025 21:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/death-toll-from-chiles-mine-collapse-rises-to-two-629729.html Santiago Aug 3 One of five miners trapped in Chiles El Teniente copper mine was found dead bringing the death toll to two following a collapse triggered by a 42 magnitude earthquake in central Chile The stateowned mining company Codelco confirmed that human remains were recovered during ongoing rescue operations with identification still pending Xinhua news agency reportedThis news hits hard said Andres Music general manager of the El Teniente division But it confirms were following the right path in our rescue effortsSince the accident on Thursday Codelco has halted production and begun clearing debris to reach the trapped workers According to the latest update crews had removed 2450 tonnes of debris and advanced 21 of the 90meter distance needed to reach the presumed location of the miners where three underground shelters are locatedPresident Gabriel Boric said all national resources and efforts are focused on the rescue mission Our priority is supporting the families and keeping them informed every step of the way he saidEl Teniente the worlds largest underground copper mine lies 130 km south of Santiago at 2300 meters above sea level It employs nearly 4000 workers and produced 356000 metric tons of copper in 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/death-toll-from-chiles-mine-collapse-rises-to-two-629729.html Sun, 03 Aug 2025 08:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/delhi-quake-chemical-hazard-mock-drills-to-be-held-at-55-sites-tomorrow-629317.html New Delhi July 31 To boost emergency response ahead of the Independence Day celebrations a disaster management drill will be held at 55 locations in Delhi on Friday a senior official said on Thursday The drill is part of a multistate integrated disaster management mock drill named Exercise Suraksha ChakraThe exercise across 55 locations in 11 Delhi districts will simulate disaster scenarios including earthquakes and industrial and chemical hazardsThe main site for the drill in Delhi will be the office of the Divisional Commissioner Command and Control Centre District Disaster Management Authorities DDMAs headquarterOn the eve of the exercise the Delhi government released a list of 55 locations across DelhiNCR where mock drills will be conducted on FridayThe drill is being jointly organised by the National Disaster Management Authority NDMA DDMAs and Indian Armys Headquarters of Western Command and Headquarters of Delhi AreaIn addition to Delhi the mock drill will extend to two districts in Uttar Pradesh namely Noida and Ghaziabad and five districts in Haryana including Gurugram Faridabad Palwal Nuh and RewariKrishan Kumar DDMA CEO said that citizens in Delhi should remain calm and participate wherever possible in the exercise as they might notice increased presence of police fire and emergency vehicles throughout the day on FridayEarlier NDMA DDMA and Indian Armys Western Command and Headquarters of Delhi Area jointly commenced firstofitskind multistate disaster management symposium on Tuesday with focus on earthquake and chemical hazard preparedness across 18 districts of Delhi Haryana and Uttar PradeshSimulations included a chemical emergency scenario led by Brigadier retired Ravinder Gurung and an earthquake response briefing by Brigadier Thakkar These exercises underscored a key message preparedness today is the foundation of resilience tomorrow the NDMA said on social media platform XAccording to the NDMA more than 200 mock disaster drills have been organised over the past five years across IndiaUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has also suggested holding such exercises occur in every district once every three years IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/delhi-quake-chemical-hazard-mock-drills-to-be-held-at-55-sites-tomorrow-629317.html Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/china-44-dead-nine-missing-after-recent-rainstorms-hit-beijing-629304.html Beijing July 31 The death toll from the recent intense rainstorms in Beijing has risen to 44 with nine others still missing according to a press conference held on Thursday Among the deaths 31 were reported at an elderly care centre in the town of Taishitun Miyun District said Xia Linmao Executive Vice Mayor of BeijingAmong those missing are four village Party secretaries who played crucial roles in the disaster relief and rescue effortsBeijings latest flooding has affected more than 300000 residents and damaged about 24000 houses The heavy rainfall was concentrated in the northern mountainous areas where infrastructure in 40 townships and 312 administrative villages was badly damaged Xinhua news agency reportedThe torrential rain triggered flash floods which unleashed devastating force compounded by surging upstream flows according to XiaXia added that the downpour placed enormous pressure on the operation of the Miyun Reservoir Beijings largest reservoir At its peak the inflow could fill the entire Kunming Lake of the Summer Palace in just five minutesLiu Bin head of the Beijing municipal water affairs bureau said that by Thursday noon the Miyun Reservoir had received 910 million cubic metres of inflow in just seven days nearly 30 per cent above the previous record of 710 million cubic metres in 1974As of Thursday noon the reservoirs water level had fallen back to 15538 metres The reservoir is in safe and stable conditions Liu addedFrom July 23 to 29 the Chinese capital saw persistent extreme rainstorms with mountainous areas of districts such as Miyun Huairou Yanqing and Pinggu being among the hardest hitOn Saturday evening in response to sudden torrential rainfall and red warning for rainstorms and floods in the affected regions Beijing authorities immediately launched the Level I emergency response for flood issuing public warnings and safety guidelines Rescue and relief efforts were promptly organised with teams working swiftly to evacuate a total of 104000 people Search and rescue operations have helped save more than 5400 trapped individuals while efforts continue to assist the injured according to XiaAt present 364 out of 424 disrupted rural roads have been cleared with plans to reopen all major highways by Thursday The emergency water supply has been restored to all affected administrative villages while electricity has been restored to 105 of the 213 villages that experienced power outagesWu Zhenkun head of Beijing fire and rescue brigade told the conference that during the recent rainstorms a total of 6830 personnel were dispatched along with 1356 vehicles and 296 boats The rescue teams saved 1879 people evacuated 3521 others and delivered around 56 tonnes of emergency suppliesDrones and heavy machinery such as bulldozers and excavators were used in the rescue operations The teams also utilized boats ropes ladders and swimming tactics to ensure the safe evacuation of the people that were trapped Wu addedXia said the government will ensure the living conditions of disasterstricken communities by accelerating repairs of damaged homes and ensure that residents can safely return to their villagesAllout efforts are being made to ensure the provision of essential supplies and care for vulnerable groups Further attention is being given to the families of the victims offering psychological support and speeding up the repair of damaged infrastructure including roads power water and communication services according to Xia IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/china-44-dead-nine-missing-after-recent-rainstorms-hit-beijing-629304.html Thu, 31 Jul 2025 22:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/powerful-87-magnitude-earthquake-hits-russias-kamchatka-tsunami-warning-issued--628872.html Moscow July 30 A massive earthquake measuring 87 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Russias Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday prompting a tsunami warning across parts of the Pacific The US Geological Survey USGS reported that the quake occurred at approximately 2324 GMT on Tuesday with its epicentre located about 125 km southeast of PetropavlovskKamchatsky a major city in the far eastern region of RussiaInitially reported as an 80 magnitude quake the USGS later revised its assessment to 87 citing updated dataThe earthquake was recorded at a relatively shallow depth of 193 kilometres 12 miles increasing the likelihood of significant surfacelevel shaking and potential tsunami wavesThe powerful tremor triggered a tsunami alert across parts of the Pacific Ocean with the USGS warning that destructive tsunami waves could impact coastal areas of Russia and Japan within three hours of the earthquakeCoastal residents in the affected regions have been urged to move to higher ground and follow local emergency protocolsIn the immediate aftermath numerous videos emerged on social media platforms showing the intense shaking caused by the earthquakeFew videos showed furniture rattling violently while others displayed scenes of panic and structural damage in buildings across the Kamchatka region Local reports suggest damage to infrastructure though full assessments are still underwayThe quake struck near Avacha Bay a region known for its seismic activity due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire one of the worlds most active tectonic zonesAuthorities in Russia and neighbouring countries are closely monitoring the situation with emergency services on high alert Aftershocks are expected and residents have been advised to stay cautious and follow official advisories IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/powerful-87-magnitude-earthquake-hits-russias-kamchatka-tsunami-warning-issued--628872.html Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/tsunami-warnings-issued-across-pacific-after-massive-87-earthquake-hits-russia-628873.html Tokyo July 30 Following the powerful 87magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Russias Kamchatka Peninsula multiple countries across the Pacific region have issued urgent tsunami warnings urging residents to take immediate precautions The earthquake which originated 125 km southeast of PetropavlovskKamchatsky at a depth of 193 km triggered fears of potentially destructive tsunami waves across a wide area of the Pacific OceanIn response governments and agencies in Japan the United States Hawaii and the Philippines have activated emergency protocolsIn Japan the Prime Ministers Office posted a directive on its official X account at 0943 JST instructing authorities to act swiftlyProvide timely and accurate information to the public regarding the tsunami evacuation etc and take thorough measures to prevent damage such as the evacuation of residentsAssess the state of affairs regarding damage as soon as possibleAct in close coordination with local governments and under the principle of prioritizing human life above all else spare no effort in our emergency disaster responses including saving lives and rescuing disaster victims with the Government working as one it addedA tsunami warning has been issued for the eastern Pacific coast of Hokkaido and other widespread coastal areas The Japan Meteorological Agency JMA advised residents to check the estimated arrival times and expected wave heights via their official websiteIn the United States the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency also posted an urgent update on X statingTSUNAMI WARNING FIRST WAVE UPDATE TO ARRIVE AT 710 PM HSTURGENT ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY HOURLY UPDATES WILL BE POSTEDIn another post the agency announcedALL HAWAIʻI ISLANDS The All Hazards Sirens will sound at 410 PM HST TUE 07292025 HAWAIʻI IS IN A TSUNAMI WARNING WITH FIRST WAVE IMPACT AT 710 PM HSTMeanwhile in the Philippines the Presidential Broadcast Service Radyo Pilipinas citing PHIVOLCS Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reportedPHIVOLCS issued a Tsunami Warning following an 87 magnitude earthquake that struck the east coast of Kamchatka RussiaAccording to PHIVOLCS tsunami waves less than one 1 meter high are expected to affect the coastal areas of the Philippines facing the Pacific Ocean The first surge of waves may be experienced between 120 PM and 240 PM on Wednesday The public is advised to stay alert for any unusual water movements in the sea The public is also urged to avoid approaching coastal areas and beaches in the provinces covered by the advisoryEmergency services in all affected regions remain on high alert Residents living in vulnerable coastal zones are being urged to evacuate to higher ground and avoid shorelines until official allclear messages are issuedAuthorities continue to monitor the evolving situation and more updates are expected as tsunami wave activity is tracked across the Pacific Basin IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/tsunami-warnings-issued-across-pacific-after-massive-87-earthquake-hits-russia-628873.html Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/tsunami-waves-hit-parts-of-japan-after-87-magnitude-earthquake-628879.html Moscow July 30 One of the strongest earthquakes jolted Russias Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday causing a tsunami reaching heights of up to 4 meters 13 feet damaging structures and leading to evacuation alerts in various locations in Japan and the United States The massive 87magnitude quake struck off the coast of Kamchatka Peninsula causing significant concern across the Pacific basinThe quake centred approximately 119 kilometres 74 miles from PetropavlovskKamchatsky a Russian city with a population of around 180000 triggered immediate tsunami alerts across multiple countriesThe tremors prompted authorities to evacuate several areas near the epicentre particularly on the Kamchatka Peninsula where tsunami waves between 3 and 4 metres 10 and 13 feet were reportedDespite structural damage in some regions no serious injuries were initially reported according to local officialsIn Japan the Meteorological Agency confirmed a tsunami measuring 40 centimetres 13 feet was detected in Tokachi on the southern coast of Hokkaido the northernmost of Japans main islandsAnother wave approximately 30 centimetres 1 foot in height reached Nemuro on Hokkaidos eastern coastThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued alerts for several Pacific nations and territories noting that waves of more than 3 meters yards were possible in some areasCoastal regions of Alaska Hawaii Chile the Solomon Islands and even down to New Zealand were placed on high alertIn Hawaii tsunami warning sirens blared across Honolulu prompting residents and tourists alike to move to higher groundUrgent action should be taken to protect lives and property the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said in its official alert cautioning that the first waves were expected to arrive around 7 pm Tuesday local timeThe first tsunami wave struck SeveroKurilsk the main settlement on Russias Kuril Islands soon after the quakeLocal governor Valery Limarenko confirmed the arrival of the wave and said evacuations had taken place as a precaution IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/tsunami-waves-hit-parts-of-japan-after-87-magnitude-earthquake-628879.html Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/stay-strong-and-safe-trumps-message-after-tsunami-warning-in-parts-of-us-628882.html Washington July 30 US President Donald Trump has asked the residents across Alaska and the Pacific Coast to stay strong and safe after a powerful 87 magnitude earthquake jolted Russias Far East early on Wednesday prompting a tsunami warning The massive 87magnitude quake struck off the coast of Kamchatka Peninsula causing significant concern across the Pacific basinThe quake centred approximately 119 kilometres 74 miles from PetropavlovskKamchatsky a Russian city with a population of around 180000 triggered immediate tsunami alerts across multiple countriesTaking to X Trump posted Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States Japan is also in the way Please visit httpstsunamigov for the latest information Stay strong and stay safeThe tremors prompted authorities to evacuate several areas near the epicentre particularly on the Kamchatka Peninsula where tsunami waves between 3 and 4 metres 10 and 13 feet were reportedThe massive 87magnitude quake struck off the coast of Kamchatka Peninsula causing significant concern across the Pacific basinThe quake centred approximately 119 kilometres 74 miles from PetropavlovskKamchatsky a Russian city with a population of around 180000 triggered immediate tsunami alerts across multiple countriesThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued alerts for several Pacific nations and territories noting that waves of more than 3 meters yards were possible in some areasCoastal regions of Alaska Hawaii Chile the Solomon Islands and even down to New Zealand were placed on high alertIn Hawaii tsunami warning sirens blared across Honolulu prompting residents and tourists alike to move to higher groundUrgent action should be taken to protect lives and property the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said in its official alert cautioning that the first waves were expected to arrive around 7 pm Tuesday local timeThe first tsunami wave struck SeveroKurilsk the main settlement on Russias Kuril Islands soon after the quakeLocal governor Valery Limarenko confirmed the arrival of the wave and said evacuations had taken place as a precaution IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/stay-strong-and-safe-trumps-message-after-tsunami-warning-in-parts-of-us-628882.html Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/more-nations-issue-tsunami-warnings-as-powerful-earthquake-hits-russias-kamchatka-peninsula-628895.html Beijing July 30 Following a massive 87magnitude earthquake that struck off Russias Kamchatka Peninsula fresh tsunami warnings have also been issued for coastal regions in China Peru and Ecuador intensifying concerns across the Pacific basin The powerful quake centred approximately 119 kilometres 74 miles from PetropavlovskKamchatsky a Russian city with a population nearing 180000 prompted immediate tsunami warnings in Russia Japan the United States Australia New Zealand and multiple Pacific Island nationsAuthorities swiftly initiated evacuations in several areas near the quakes epicentre particularly across the Kamchatka Peninsula where tsunami waves ranging from 3 to 4 metres 10 to 13 feet were reportedResidents in vulnerable coastal zones were moved to higher ground as a precautionary measureIn China officials expect tsunami waves to impact parts of the eastern coastlineThe Ministry of National Resources released an advisory stating Based on the latest warning and analysis results the Tsunami Advisory Centre of the Ministry of National Resources has determined that the earthquake has triggered a tsunami which is expected to cause damage to certain coastal areas of ChinaWaves are projected to range in height from 30 centimetres to one metrePerus Navy has also issued a tsunami alert for its coast following an assessment by the National Tsunami Warning CentreAfter an analysis and evaluation by the National Tsunami Warning Centre it has been determined that this event generates a tsunami warning for the Peruvian coast read a statement from the Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation of the Peruvian NavyIn Ecuador authorities have declared preventive evacuations for the Galapagos Islands in light of the impending tsunami riskEcuadors Secretariat for Risk Management said in an official release A tsunami warning has been established for the Insular Region Galapagos which indicates the immediate suspension of maritime activities as well as preventive evacuations of beaches docks and lowlying areasWith the seismic shockwaves reverberating across the Pacific Rim nations including Japan Russias Far East and US territories such as Hawaii remain on high alertTsunami has already struck a few parts of Japan and Russia following what is being called one of the strongest earthquakes in historyExperts have warned that the regions closest to the epicentre face the greatest threat of strong and potentially destructive waves triggered by the deep undersea tremors IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/more-nations-issue-tsunami-warnings-as-powerful-earthquake-hits-russias-kamchatka-peninsula-628895.html Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/record-2025-flash-floods-signal-rising-climate-risk-in-us-628239.html Sacramento United States July 26 A surge of sudden deadly floods across the United States this summer stretched emergency systems and illuminated the scientific forces that make todays storms more dangerous experts said The US National Weather Service noted on Saturday that it had issued more than 3600 flash flood warnings in 2025 a pace that could surpass the typical yearly total of about 4000 as torrential downpours continued into late JulyTexas has borne the brunt On July 4 walls of water swept through the Guadalupe River valley killing at least 135 people statewide Kerr County lost 107 lives in the tragedy including dozens of children at a summer camp according to local officials cited by environmental news outlet Grist River gauges in nearby Kerrville showed water levels rising more than 113 metres in 45 minutes overwhelming rescuers Xinhua news agency reportedScientists said warm oceans had pumped record amounts of water vapour into the atmosphere this year while a weak jet stream had allowed storm clouds to linger over the same areasThe combination made 2025s thunderstorms unusually intense Jeffrey Basara a meteorology professor at the University of Massachusetts Lowell wrote for The Conversation on Friday He added that regions east of the Rocky Mountains received at least 50 per cent more rain than usual between midApril and midJulySurface conditions compound the danger the expert said adding that saturated soils steep terrain and sprawling pavement funnel water into creeks and streets at breakneck speed The July 4 deluge struck the rivers headwaters which Basara called the worst possible setup sending a torrent racing downstreamClimate change is also sharpening the edge The latest science suggested the Texas Hill Country floods were about 7 per cent more severe because higher temperatures intensify rainfall Annalisa Peace executive director of the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance wrote in the San Antonio Express News on SaturdayBasara warned the pattern was likely to intensify citing climate models that showed the heaviest US downpours would continue to grow stronger as temperatures climb raising the risk of future flash flood disastersMeanwhile millions of US homes are situated in floodprone zones Grist reported that 79 million structures lie inside areas the US Federal Emergency Management Agency labelled as having at least a 1percent annual chance of floodingExperts urged stronger building codes updated flood maps and green infrastructureWith oceans warming and development marching into floodplains scientists warned that the summer of flash flooding may be less a fluke than a preview of what lies ahead for the United States and by extension a world grappling with a wetter warmer climate IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/record-2025-flash-floods-signal-rising-climate-risk-in-us-628239.html Sun, 27 Jul 2025 17:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flood-situation-in-6-odisha-districts-officials-told-to-expedite-rescue-relief-operations-628310.html Bhubaneswar July 27 As many as six districts in Odisha are grappling with a flood situation due to swollen rivers caused by continuous rainfall for the past couple of days due to a lowpressure system The districts include Balasore Mayurbhanj Bhadrak Jajpur Sundargarh and Keonjhar Speaking to media persons the Special Relief Commissioner SRC Deoranjan Kumar Singh stated that the state government has expedited evacuation and distribution of relief materials in the flood affected areasSingh further informed the reporters that more than 11000 people have been affected due to the flood Around 1000 persons from the lowlying areas have been evacuated to safer places and kept at nine shelters in Mayurbhanj and Balasore districts in the stateThe Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Sunday reviewed the situation in floodaffected areas during a highlevel meeting hereMinister Pujari and SRC Singh held discussions with the collectors of Mayurbhanj Balasore Bhadrak Jajpur Sambalpur Sundargarh and the EngineerinChief of the Water Resources Department in virtual modeThe revenue minister instructed the collectors to expedite the process of evacuating people from lowlying areas and to provide relief to themSRC Singh further noted that five Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force ODRAF teams one National Disaster Response Force NDRF team and 26 fire services teams have been deployed in Balasore district In Mayurbhanj one ODRAF team and 23 fire services teams have been stationed Bhadrak district has one ODRAF team one NDRF team and 13 fire services teams deployed while Jajpur district has one ODRAF team and 14 fire services teams in placeSingh also informed during the press briefing that the water levels of all rivers in the state except the Subarnarekha River are receding He further noted that in view of the rising water level in the Subarnarekha River authorities are maintaining a close watch on Balasore district The water level in the Baitarani and Jalaka rivers is however receding Night patrolling has been tightened in the floodaffected areasSRC Singh noted that the district administration is taking all the measures to provide clean drinking water to people in the floodaffected areas Arrangements have been made for water purification in the forest areas and provision of pure drinking water to the people and sufficient antivenom has been kept in stockAs per the requirement people will be provided with cooked food until the situation normalisesAdditional Relief Commissioner Manish Agarwal has been sent to Balasore Bhadrak and Jajpur districts to supervise the restoration and relief work in the forest areas He said people in the affected areas will be provided the cooked food till the situation becomes normal Agarwal has been deputed to monitor the flood situation as well as relief and rescue operations in Jajpur Bhadrak and Balasore districts IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flood-situation-in-6-odisha-districts-officials-told-to-expedite-rescue-relief-operations-628310.html Sun, 27 Jul 2025 23:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/china-red-alerts-issued-in-gansu-province-after-flash-floods-628106.html Lanzhou July 26 Northwest Chinas Gansu Province issued red alerts for meteorological risks of flash floods and geological disasters on Saturday as heavy rainfall continued to batter parts of the region A red alert for flash floods was jointly issued by the provincial department of water resources and the provincial meteorological bureau at 610 am citing the heightened risk from shortduration heavy rainfall in parts of Pingliang and QingyangLater the same day the provincial department of natural resources and the provincial meteorological bureau issued a red alert for weatherinduced geological disasters in the same areas warning of a high risk of hazards such as landslides soil collapses and mudslidesRainfall totals over the next 12 hours are forecast to reach between 80 and 120 millimetres with the most intense hourly precipitation expected to range from 35 to 55 millimetres according to the provincial meteorological bureauThe risk areas are highly vulnerable to heavy rainfall which could trigger both flash floods and geological disasters Authorities have urged the strengthening of realtime monitoring early warning systems and the evacuation of residents from highrisk zonesOn July 25 Northeastern Chinese provinces of Heilongjiang and Jilin issued alerts for flood and farmland waterlogging as rainstorms have swollen multiple rivers in the region as wellAuthorities overseeing the floodcontrol work for the two rivers have activated Level IV emergency responses for flood prevention and control urging particular attention be paid to the safety of small reservoirs as well as the prevention of mountain torrents Xinhua news agency reportedEarly on Friday the Water Resources Department and the meteorological administration in Jilin Province jointly issued an orange alert indicating a high likelihood of flood disasters including river flooding and farmland waterlogging over the next 24 hours in the southwestern region of Changchun capital of Jilin and in the centralwestern areas of Siping CityA yellow alert for flood disaster risks was issued later covering central Changchun and the northern part of Jilin City Local authorities have been urged to strengthen preventive measures promptly activate emergency response plans and ensure public safetyChina has a fourtier weather warning system with red representing the most severe warning followed by orange yellow and blue IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/china-red-alerts-issued-in-gansu-province-after-flash-floods-628106.html Sat, 26 Jul 2025 14:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/four-drown-in-check-dam-in-jharkhands-seraikela-40-deaths-in-3-months-628126.html Seraikela Jharkhand July 26 In a tragic incident four youths drowned while bathing in a check dam at Dalaikala village in Jharkhands SeraikelaKharsawan district on Saturday officials said The victims have been identified as Gaurav Mandal Harivas Das Sunil Sahu and Manoj Sahu all residents of the same villageAccording to villagers six youths had gone to the check dam for a bath around noon While two stayed on the banks four others ventured into the water Eyewitnesses said that as soon as they entered deep waters their heads hit sharp stones lying beneath the water surface causing them to lose consciousnessWith no safety ropes or barriers in place the unconscious youths began to drown The two standing outside raised an alarm drawing villagers to the scene Despite frantic rescue attempts and the arrival of the local administration and police the youths could not be savedThe bodies were later recovered and sent for postmortem The incident has plunged the entire Dalaikala village into mourningThe check dam like many others in Jharkhand lacks basic safety infrastructure There are no warning boards no lifeguards and no fencing around the structureThis is the latest in a series of drowning incidents in the state On June 8 two engineering students from RVS College in Jamshedpur drowned while bathing in the Kharkai RiverIn the last three months more than 40 people have died in Jharkhand due to drowning in check dams reservoirs waterfalls and ponds mostly during picnics or swimming attempts in unsafe watersOfficials have said efforts are being made to identify accidentprone water bodies and put safety measures in place However locals remain skeptical pointing out that similar promises were made after previous incidents but no action followed IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/four-drown-in-check-dam-in-jharkhands-seraikela-40-deaths-in-3-months-628126.html Sat, 26 Jul 2025 17:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/six-students-dead-as-portion-of-school-building-collapses-in-rajasthan-627936.html Jhalawar RJ Jul 25 A portion of a government school building collapsed in Rajasthans Jhalawar district on Friday leaving six children dead and 29 injured police said The children at the Piplod Government School in Manoharthana block of the district were assembling for morning prayers when the incident took placenbspThe police were informed at around 745 amnbspPolice said the children were pulled out of the debris with the help of teachers and villagersnbsp nbspFive of the deceased have been identified as Kundar Kanha Raidas Anuradha and Badal Bhil Station House Officer Manoharthana Nand Kishore saidnbspThere were around 35 students in the building when the incident occurred officials saidEarlier Station House Officer at Dangipura police station Vijendra Singh had said that classes for 6 and 7 in the building gave away leading to the collapsenbspPrime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives in the incidentnbspIn a post on X he said The mishap at a school in Jhalawar Rajasthan is tragic and deeply saddening My thoughts are with the affected students and their families in this difficult hournbspPraying for the speedy recovery of the injured Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected he addednbspCondoling the loss of lives Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said The concerned officials have been directed to ensure proper treatment of the injured children May God grant a place to the departed divine souls in his lotus feet and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this immense sorrow he saidnbspEducation minister Madan Dilawar said a highlevel inquiry will be conducted into the incidentnbspHe directed officials to rush to the spot and ensure that the children get proper treatmentnbspA very unfortunate incident occurred in Piplod village in Jhalawar where roof of a school collapsed I have instructed district collector and education officer to make all kinds of arrangements for treatment The collector and other officers have reached the spot he saidnbspI will get a highlevel inquiry done to find out why this incident happened the minister said Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot hoped for the speedy recovery of the injured studentsThere are reports of many children and teachers getting injured due to the collapse of a government school building in Jhalawars Manoharthana I pray to God for minimum loss of life and speedy recovery of the injured he said on XnbspLeader of opposition Tikaram Jully also expressed grief over the incidentnbsp https://dailyworld.in/disaster/six-students-dead-as-portion-of-school-building-collapses-in-rajasthan-627936.html Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/govt-deploys-ai-models-for-flood-forecasting-to-strengthen-disaster-preparedness-627839.html New Delhi July 24 In a major technological leap toward disaster mitigation the Ministry of Jal Shakti has revealed the deployment of Artificial Intelligence AI and Machine Learning ML models for shortrange flood forecasting across India This initiative is spearheaded by the Smart Water Resources Modelling Organisation Centre of Excellence SWRMOCoE set up under the Central Water Commission CWC in September 2024The update was provided by Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha on ThursdayThe initiative is being hailed as a step forward in blending technology with environmental risk management under the governments larger vision for water and disaster resilience The AIbased models developed inhouse focus on shortrange flood forecasting at Level Flood Forecasting Stations through timeseries forecasting techniquesThe models are supported through funding under the Development of Water Resources Information System Scheme by the Department of Water Resources River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Currently the CWC issues flood forecasts with up to 24hour lead time at 350 stations nationwide including 200 level and 150 inflow forecast stations in coordination with state governments and project authoritiesTo enhance preparedness and provide more time for evacuation and response CWC has also developed basinwise flood forecasting models capable of generating 7day advance advisories These are based on rainfallrunoff mathematical modelling and are disseminated through a separate platformThe flood information is further integrated with the Common Alert Protocol CAP which alerts respective State Disaster Management Authorities SDMAsWidening its outreach the flood forecasts are also shared via social media platforms such as Facebook X formerly Twitter and the Flood Watch India mobile app IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/govt-deploys-ai-models-for-flood-forecasting-to-strengthen-disaster-preparedness-627839.html Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/two-killed-as-landslide-hits-labourers-tent-in-jampks-reasi-627517.html Jammu July 23 Two labourers were killed and one seriously injured on Wednesday in a landslide in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district The officials said In a tragic incident two labourers lost their lives and another was seriously injured in a landslide that occurred during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday near Shiv Gufa in the Badora area of Tehsil Mahore of Reasi districtThe incident took place around 2 am when the victims were asleep in a temporary tent near a cave They were part of a workforce engaged in preparatory work for an upcoming religious event at the Shiv Gufa Shiva Cave and were reportedly working with a JCB machine on a construction project related to the pilgrimage the officials addedSuddenly a massive landslide struck the area causing debris and loose soil from the adjacent hillside to come crashing down burying the tent under which the workers were resting Despite prompt response by local police and rescue teams two labourers were found dead on the spot the officials saidThe deceased have been identified as Rashpal Singh 26 son of Soba Ram resident of Tuli Kalaban Tehsil Chassana District Reasi and Ravi Kumar 23 son of Parshotam Kumar resident of Tehsil Chenani District UdhampurAnother labourer who sustained serious injuries in the incident was immediately shifted to Mahore Hospital where he is currently undergoing treatmentAuthorities have initiated necessary legal formalities and the matter is being thoroughly investigatedMeanwhile the district administration has expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families and assured all possible assistanceThis tragic incident serves as a grim reminder of the vulnerability of hill areas to natural disasters especially during the monsoon seasonOfficials said that the JammuSrinagar national highway was blocked on Wednesday due to flash floods and mudslides at Magarkote in Ramban district Travellers have been advised not to undertake the journey without ascertaining the latest status of the national highwayLandslides mudslides shooting stones and earth caving in have resulted in fatal accidents in the hilly districts of Reasi Ramban Udhampur Kishtwar Poonch and Rajouri districts of the Jammu division IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/two-killed-as-landslide-hits-labourers-tent-in-jampks-reasi-627517.html Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flood-wreaks-havoc-in-bihar-life-comes-to-grinding-halt-627450.html Patna July 22 As floodwaters from the Ganga continue to rise across Bihar villages are being washed away families are breaking apart and life has come to a standstill for thousands In Masadhun village of Bhagalpur the floods have left behind a grim social crisis With many homes swallowed by the Ganga young men remain unmarried and families are breaking apartLocal resident Rakesh Mandal shared My brother Prashants wife left him and their fouryearold daughter after our house was washed away Now the child is being raised by her grandmother while Prashant works at a brick kiln to support the familySaroj Devi explained that they had built a small tworoom house after years of working in kilns only to see it vanish in the floods Now her son is of marriageable age but Who will marry him when we dont even have a home for the bride to come toMamlakha Panchayat Mukhiya Abhishek Mandal called it a social emergency demanding a special rehabilitation scheme for such floodravaged villages to restore dignity and stability to these familiesWhile antierosion work has been done post last years erosion many displaced families have not received the compensation promised by the government forcing them to live in makeshift huts with no land to rebuildAs floodwaters rise in Danapur and other Diara areas of Patna and Saran respectively BLOs and teachers are risking their lives to carry out the Special Intensive Revision SIR of voter lists ahead of the Bihar Assembly electionsMahendra Pratap Sinha a BLO and teacher described The roads and bridges are submerged The boat sways dangerously in the strong currents but we have no choiceDanapur Circle Officer Chandan Kumar confirmed that 50 BLOs are working daily in the Diara area crossing the Ganga by boatAmid the rising water levels BLOs are ensuring the revision work is completed as per government guidelines Their dedication is commendable The district administration is providing life jackets to each of the BLOs Kumar saidIn Munger the Ganga has reached 3849 meters just a meter below the danger mark submerging lowlying areas in Bariyarpur and threatening connectivity to villages like Raghunathpur and Ekaashi TolaIn Khagaria floodwaters have entered various villages and inundated schools halting classes for studentsTeachers however are still required to report to these waterlogged schools risking their lives by using boatsTeacher Madhukar Kumar who is disabled expressed fear If the boat sinks I wont surviveTeacher Rajesh Kumar added Earlier schools would remain closed during floods and we would compensate by teaching during summer vacation That system made more senseFollowing rising concerns District Education Officer Amarendra Kumar Gond has directed block officers to depute teachers of floodaffected schools to safer schools but many teachers still brave floodwaters dailyIn Patnas Diara region Gangas water level is above the danger mark flooding lowlying areas and submerging roads forcing residents to rely on boats while fearing further escalationAt Digha Ghat the Ganga is 13 cm above the danger mark while at Gandhi Ghat it is 53 cm above causing floodwaters to rapidly spread across Diara Maner Danapur Fatuha Bakhtiyarpur and DaniyawanWhile the floods in Bihar are not new the human suffering they leave behind is deepening with homes lost marriages stalled and lives at risk dailyFamilies wait for government rehabilitation and compensation while teachers and BLOs continue their duties amid swirling watersThis is not just a flood issue it is a humanitarian crisis a local leader emphasised IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flood-wreaks-havoc-in-bihar-life-comes-to-grinding-halt-627450.html Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/1-killed-and-9-injured-as-landslide-hits-mata-vaishno-devi-shrine-track--627178.html Jammu July 21 IANS One person was killed and nine others were injured on Monday in a landslide on the old track to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi districtnbspLt Governor Manoj Sinha said on X I am deeply saddened by the tragic landslide incident at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in which a devotee unfortunately lost his life Directed Shrine Board to provide best possible medical care and support to the injured pilgrims Im constantly monitoring the situationnbspOfficiating Chief Executive Officer of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Sachin Kumar Vaishya said that the landslide resulted in critical injuries to three persons and minor injuries to seven others All the injured were taken to a hospitalOfficials said that a landslide struck the old track leading to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in the district this morning injuring at least 10 pilgrims All the injured were promptly shifted to the hospital where one pilgrim succumbed Other injured are being treatednbspThe landslide was triggered by heavy rainfall in Katra town around 850 am near Gulshan Ka Langar close to Banganga the starting point of the yatra frequented by pony ridersnbspImmediately a rescue operation was launched by the State Disaster Response Force SDRF and local police said the officialsBlock medical officer confirmed the incident adding that the condition of the nine injured pilgrims is stablenbspRescue operation is now underway to clear the debris and ensure the safety of other pilgrims in the vicinitynbspThe Army also joined the rescue operations Sharing the details the Indian Army said in a post on social media platform X that immediate support was provided to the affected peoplenbspIn response to a landslide in the general area of Katra troops of WhiteKnightCorps were swiftly mobilised to assist in relief and rescue operations in collaboration with civil authorities Immediate support was provided to affected locals showcasing IndianArmys unwavering commitment to the people Rescue and support operations currently in progress We serve We Protect said White Knight Corps in its X postAuthorities have advised pilgrims to exercise caution and avoid the old track until further noticenbspEach year more than one crore pilgrims from all over the country and abroad visit the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine situated on the Trikuta hills in Reasi districtnbspThe LG heads the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine board that manages the affairs of the shrine Each year crores of rupees are spent on the improvement of facilities for the pilgrims https://dailyworld.in/disaster/1-killed-and-9-injured-as-landslide-hits-mata-vaishno-devi-shrine-track--627178.html Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/hm-amit-shah-directs-formation-of-central-team-on-himachal-natural-disasters-627164.html New Delhi July 20 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed the formation of a multisectoral Central team given the frequency and intensity of natural disasters in Himachal Pradesh an official said on SundaynbspIn a recent meeting HM Shah was briefed about the increase in the frequency and intensity of cloudbursts flash floods landslides and torrential rainfall causing widespread loss of life damage to infrastructure livelihoods and environmental degradationnbspHe immediately ordered the constitution of a multisectoral Central Team comprising experts from the National Disaster Management Authority NDMA Central Building Research Institute CBRI Roorkee Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology IITM Pune a Geologist and the Indian Institute of Technology IIT Indore the official saidIn the wake of floods flash floods and landslides during monsoon 2025 in different parts of Himachal Pradesh the Central government has already deputed an InterMinisterial Central Team IMCT in advance without waiting for their memorandum for onthespot firsthand assessment of the damages said an official statementnbspThe IMCT is visiting the affected areas of the state from July 1821 and as many as 13 teams of NDRF are deployed in the State for rescue and relief operationsnbspUnder the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Central Government stands firmly with the states in times of disasters without any discrimination said the statementIn this direction a highlevel committee chaired by HM Shah has already approved an outlay of Rs 200640 crore to Himachal Pradesh for recovery and reconstruction in areas affected by disasters like floods landslides and cloudbursts for 2023 and has also released the first instalment of Rs 45144 crore on July 7 it saidnbspTo support the affected people the Central government has already released the first instalment of the Central share of Rs 19880 crore to Himachal Pradesh from the State Disaster Response Fund SDRF on June 18nbspThe Central government has also provided all logistical assistance to all states including Himachal Pradesh including deployment of requisite National Disaster Response Force NDRF teams Army teams and Air Force support https://dailyworld.in/disaster/hm-amit-shah-directs-formation-of-central-team-on-himachal-natural-disasters-627164.html Sun, 20 Jul 2025 17:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/one-dead-two-injured-after-roof-of-abandoned-govt-school-collapsed-in-ranchi-626932.html Ranchi July 18 In a tragic incident the roof of a longabandoned government school collapsed on Friday morning killing an elderly man and leaving two others critically injured officials said The accident occurred around 8 am The building once housed a governmentrun school but had been shut down several years ago due to its unsafe conditionDespite being declared unfit for use the crumbling structure continued to be used by some people mostly the homeless or poor migrant workers as a makeshift shelterOn Friday morning a large portion of the roof suddenly gave way with a thunderous crash trapping the three insideHearing the sound residents rushed to the scene and informed the police A team from the Sukhdevnagar Police Station soon reached the spot and with the help of locals began rescue operationsThe victims were pulled out from under the debris The elderly man identified by locals but not yet officially named by authorities succumbed to his injuries on the spot The two others were rushed to a nearby hospital and are said to be in critical conditionPolice have taken the deceaseds body into custody and sent it for postmortem examinationResidents of the area expressed deep anguish saying they had repeatedly urged the administration to demolish the abandoned structure fearing it posed a serious threat to public safetyWe had warned the authorities several times but no one listened This tragedy could have been avoided said a residentIn a separate incident six schoolchildren and a labourer sustained serious injuries when the roof of Royal Valley School in Lariyadih village under Koderma police station limits collapsed during heavy rainfall on Thursday All the injured are currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/one-dead-two-injured-after-roof-of-abandoned-govt-school-collapsed-in-ranchi-626932.html Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pakistan-torrential-rains-claims-another-60-lives-death-toll-rises-to-124-626764.html Islamabad July 17 At least 60 more people have died and hundreds injured as torrential monsoon rains continued to unleash widespread destruction across Pakistan bringing the nationwide death toll to over 124 According to Pakistans National Disaster Management Authority NDMA till Wednesday torrential monsoon rains and associated incidents have left at least 124 people dead and 264 others injured throughout Pakistan over the past three weeksIn Punjab province 44 people lost their lives in rainrelated incidents on Wednesday due to collapsed roofs and electrocution while 16 fatalities were reported in Balochistan from similar raininduced disastersThe devastation is expected to persist amid authorities warning that the relentless monsoon system is likely to continue until late Thursday local media reportedThe highest number of casualties in the Punjab province were recorded in Lahore Okara Faisalabad and surrounding districts where structural collapses and electrocution were cited as the leading causes Pakistans The Express Tribune reportedIn Lahore heavy downpours claimed 16 lives and injured six others as three rooftops collapsed across the citySimilarly in Faisalabad in 23 separate roof collapse incidents at least seven people were killed and 36 injured while a 45yearold woman and her 14yearold son were trapped beneath the debris after the rooftop caved inAdditionally in Okara at least seven people including five children lost their lives in incidents involving collapsing structures electrocution and a case of drowningAccording to the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority PDMA torrential rains were recorded in several districts including 217mm in Sheikhupura 170mm in Okara 130mm in Chichawatni 90mm in Hafizabad and 85mm in Kasur Other cities including Faisalabad 60mm Mandi Bahauddin 32mm and Jhelum 29mm also reportedly experienced substantial rainfallFurther downpours are predicted in Lahore Gujranwala Faisalabad Sahiwal Sargodha Multan D G Khan and Bahawalpur divisions as the ongoing monsoon cycle spell is likely to continue until late ThursdayPunjabs major cities remain under threat of urban flooding as authorities expect moderatetohigh water flow in the Jhelum and Chenab rivers at key locations including Mangla Marala Khanki and QadirabadMeanwhile a lowlevel flood is anticipated at Tarbela Indus River and Marala Chenab River with heavy upstream rains to worsen the situation in upper catchments over the next 24 to 36 hoursThe provincial administration has placed the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners across the province on high alertRelief Commissioner Nabil Javed has instructed administrative officers to maintain a field presence and activate emergency disaster response teams with fuel reserves and evacuation protocolsResidents in riverbeds have been advised to relocate their livestock while flood relief camps have been prepared with essential supplies the NDMA stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pakistan-torrential-rains-claims-another-60-lives-death-toll-rises-to-124-626764.html Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pakistan-torrential-rains-claim-another-60-lives-death-toll-rises-to-124-626799.html Islamabad July 17 At least 60 more people have died and hundreds injured as torrential monsoon rains continued to unleash widespread destruction across Pakistan bringing the nationwide death toll to over 124 According to Pakistans National Disaster Management Authority NDMA till Wednesday torrential monsoon rains and associated incidents have left at least 124 people dead and 264 others injured throughout Pakistan over the past three weeksIn Punjab province 44 people lost their lives in rainrelated incidents on Wednesday due to collapsed roofs and electrocution while 16 fatalities were reported in Balochistan from similar raininduced disastersThe devastation is expected to persist amid authorities warning that the relentless monsoon system is likely to continue until late Thursday local media reportedThe highest number of casualties in the Punjab province were recorded in Lahore Okara Faisalabad and surrounding districts where structural collapses and electrocution were cited as the leading causes Pakistans The Express Tribune reportedIn Lahore heavy downpours claimed 16 lives and injured six others as three rooftops collapsed across the citySimilarly in Faisalabad in 23 separate roof collapse incidents at least seven people were killed and 36 injured while a 45yearold woman and her 14yearold son were trapped beneath the debris after the rooftop caved inAdditionally in Okara at least seven people including five children lost their lives in incidents involving collapsing structures electrocution and a case of drowningAccording to the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority PDMA torrential rains were recorded in several districts including 217mm in Sheikhupura 170mm in Okara 130mm in Chichawatni 90mm in Hafizabad and 85mm in Kasur Other cities including Faisalabad 60mm Mandi Bahauddin 32mm and Jhelum 29mm also reportedly experienced substantial rainfallFurther downpours are predicted in Lahore Gujranwala Faisalabad Sahiwal Sargodha Multan D G Khan and Bahawalpur divisions as the ongoing monsoon cycle spell is likely to continue until late ThursdayPunjabs major cities remain under threat of urban flooding as authorities expect moderatetohigh water flow in the Jhelum and Chenab rivers at key locations including Mangla Marala Khanki and QadirabadMeanwhile a lowlevel flood is anticipated at Tarbela Indus River and Marala Chenab River with heavy upstream rains to worsen the situation in upper catchments over the next 24 to 36 hoursThe provincial administration has placed the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners across the province on high alertRelief Commissioner Nabil Javed has instructed administrative officers to maintain a field presence and activate emergency disaster response teams with fuel reserves and evacuation protocolsResidents in riverbeds have been advised to relocate their livestock while flood relief camps have been prepared with essential supplies the NDMA stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pakistan-torrential-rains-claim-another-60-lives-death-toll-rises-to-124-626799.html Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla-inspects-rain-affected-areas-in-rajasthans-kota-626826.html Jaipur July 17 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday visited various areas of Kota city in Rajasthan affected by heavy rainfall Beginning his inspection at Ranpur he reviewed the situation alongside officials and assessed the impact of flash floods triggered by more than 150 mm of rainfall in just a few hoursThe intense downpour led to heavy water flow and overflowing drains across multiple parts of the city During the visit Speaker Birla directed officials to develop multipronged and permanent solutions to the problem of waterlogging He emphasised the need for a detailed survey of the affected areas and asked for prompt submission of proposalsHe also discussed the need to construct a special diversion to channel water toward the Chambal river in areas like Ranpur pond and Alaniya Speaker Birla also instructed that the capacity of existing drains be enhanced and alternative drainage routes be identified He called for the immediate preparation of an action plan particularly to address waterlogging in the residential colonies of the Deoli Arab areaUpon receiving reports of plaster falling at the Government School in Borkhandi Speaker Birla visited the school for an inspection He directed municipal officials to carry out repairs immediately and asked the Chief Block Education Officer to draft a proposal for verandah construction He also instructed a districtwide assessment of school buildings for safety concerns Speaker Birla visited Nimoda Hariji to meet the families of those who lost their lives due to strong currents in the Chambal riverExpressing his condolences the Speaker consoled the bereaved families and directed officials to extend all necessary assistance He also instructed the District Collector to constitute a committee to investigate the incident Responding to public concerns over the Nimoda Hariji incident a fourmember inquiry committee headed by Sealing Additional District Magistrate Krishna Shukla has been formed on the instructions of Speaker BirlaA review meeting on disaster management and relief measures in the wake of the heavy rains is scheduled for Thursday at 4 pm at the District Collectorate Auditorium Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar District Collector Piyush Samaria Speakers Officer on Special Duty Rajiv Dutta Kota Development Authority Commissioner Harphool Singh Yadav Kota Superintendent of Police Amrita Duhan Kota Rural Superintendent of Police Sujit Shankar Kota Mayor Rajiv Agarwal BJP Rural District President Prem Gochar City President Rakesh Jain and several other administrative and public representatives were present during the inspection IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla-inspects-rain-affected-areas-in-rajasthans-kota-626826.html Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla-reviews-rain-affected-areas-in-rajasthans-kota-626827.html Jaipur July 17 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday visited various areas of Kota city in Rajasthan affected by heavy rainfall Beginning his inspection at Ranpur he reviewed the situation alongside officials and assessed the impact of flash floods triggered by more than 150 mm of rainfall in just a few hoursThe intense downpour led to heavy water flow and overflowing drains across multiple parts of the cityDuring the visit Speaker Birla directed officials to develop multipronged and permanent solutions to the problem of waterloggingHe emphasised the need for a detailed survey of the affected areas and asked for prompt submission of proposalsHe also discussed the need to construct a special diversion to channel water toward the Chambal river in areas like Ranpur pond and AlaniyaSpeaker Birla also instructed that the capacity of existing drains be enhanced and alternative drainage routes be identifiedHe called for the immediate preparation of an action plan particularly to address waterlogging in the residential colonies of the Deoli Arab areaUpon receiving reports of plaster falling at the Government School in Borkhandi Speaker Birla visited the school for an inspectionHe directed municipal officials to carry out repairs immediately and asked the Chief Block Education Officer to draft a proposal for verandah constructionHe also instructed a districtwide assessment of school buildings for safety concernsSpeaker Birla visited Nimoda Hariji to meet the families of those who lost their lives due to strong currents in the Chambal riverExpressing his condolences the Speaker consoled the bereaved families and directed officials to extend all necessary assistanceHe also instructed the District Collector to constitute a committee to investigate the incidentResponding to public concerns over the Nimoda Hariji incident a fourmember inquiry committee headed by Sealing Additional District Magistrate Krishna Shukla has been formed on the instructions of Speaker BirlaA review meeting on disaster management and relief measures in the wake of the heavy rains is scheduled for Thursday at 4 pm at the District Collectorate AuditoriumEnergy Minister Hiralal Nagar District Collector Piyush Samaria Speakers Officer on Special Duty Rajiv Dutta Kota Development Authority Commissioner Harphool Singh Yadav Kota Superintendent of Police Amrita Duhan Kota Rural Superintendent of Police Sujit Shankar Kota Mayor Rajiv Agarwal BJP Rural District President Prem Gochar City President Rakesh Jain and several other administrative and public representatives were present during the inspection IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla-reviews-rain-affected-areas-in-rajasthans-kota-626827.html Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/iraq-death-toll-rises-to-61-in-tragic-hypermarket-fire-626832.html Baghdad July 17 The death toll from a devastating fire at a hypermarket in Kut the capital of Iraqs Wasit province has risen to 61 the Interior Ministry confirmed on Thursday A massive fire broke out Wednesday night in a fivestory commercial building housing a restaurant and a hypermarket which had only been open for seven days according to a statement by the Interior MinistryThe statement said that most of the 61 victims were suffocated to death as a result of heavy smoke and among them were 14 unidentified charred bodiesThe fire has been brought under control and civil defence teams managed to rescue over 45 people trapped inside the building the statement addedIraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia alSudani has directed Interior Minister Abdul Amir alShammari to arrive at the scene of the tragic fire and launch an immediate investigation into the incident said a statement released by alSudanis media officeAlSudani has also ordered the dispatch of a medical team to support efforts in treating and caring for the injured said the statement Xinhua news agency reportedWasits provincial governor Mohammed Jameel alMaihy has announced three days of mourning for the victims and vowed not to be lenient with anyone responsible for this incident pledging to announce the preliminary investigation results to the public within 48 hoursIn a statement to the staterun Iraqi News Agency INA Governor AlMayahi expressed deep sorrow stating We mourn the loss of a group of our sons and daughters This is a devastating tragedy for the people of Kut and all of WasitHe also promised strict action against those responsible for the fire He confirmed that legal action has been taken against the building and mall owners along with others involved and promised that preliminary investigation results would be made public within 48 hoursWe will not show leniency toward those directly or indirectly responsible for this incident the governor addedThe Wasit Police Command announced a full mobilisation of civil defence units to combat the fire at the Corniche HypermarketEarlier in the day Governor AlMayahi supervised the rescue operations as emergency teams worked to save those trapped inside the fivestory buildingAccording to the Wasit Governorate office civil defence teams managed to reach and rescue individuals who were stuck on the upper floors of the burning structureVideos circulating on social media showed the building engulfed in flames as firefighters battled the blaze through the night IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/iraq-death-toll-rises-to-61-in-tragic-hypermarket-fire-626832.html Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/powerful-73-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-alaska-coast-triggers-tsunami-warning-626678.html Alaska July 17 A powerful 73magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska prompting a tsunami warning for parts of the US states southern region and the Alaska Peninsula the US Geological Survey USGS reported The quake occurred at approximately 1237 pm local time on Wednesday with its epicentre located about 54 miles 87 kilometres south of the island town of Sand Point The USGS stated that the earthquake struck at a relatively shallow depth of 201 kilometres increasing the potential for surfacelevel impactFollowing the tremor the National Tsunami Warning Centre NTWC in Palmer Alaska issued a tsunami warning for South Alaska and the Alaska PeninsulaA tsunami has been confirmed and some impacts are expected the NTWC said in a statementThe warning specifically applies to the South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula Pacific coasts from Kennedy Entrance Alaska 40 miles southwest of Homer to Unimak Pass Alaska 80 miles northeast of Unalaska the centre saidThe NTWC also clarified that based on initial data tsunami warnings had not been issued for regions beyond the affected Alaskan coastlineAlaska located along the seismically volatile Pacific Ring of Fire is no stranger to significant earthquakesThe region has experienced several large tremors in the past including the historic 92magnitude earthquake in March 1964 the most powerful ever recorded in North AmericaThat disaster devastated Anchorage triggered a massive tsunami and caused over 250 deaths as the waves swept across the Gulf of Alaska the US West Coast and even reached HawaiiMore recently in July 2023 a 72magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaskan Peninsula though no major damage was reported at the timeAuthorities are continuing to monitor the situation closely and urging residents in affected areas to stay alert and follow official safety advisories IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/powerful-73-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-alaska-coast-triggers-tsunami-warning-626678.html Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/bihar-heavy-rains-trigger-floods-in-munger-and-gaya-districts-disrupting-traffic-626593.html Patna July 16 Torrential rains over the past three days have severely affected life in Bihar causing flooding in many areas and washing away infrastructure In Mungers Haveli Kharagpur the temporary diversion over the Dangri River near Kachhi Mor on the KharagpurTarapur main road was washed away on Wednesday due to a strong currentThe diversion was being used while a bridge was under construction for the past five to six monthsWith the diversion gone traffic on this crucial route has come to a complete halt affecting over one lakh peopleVillagers have demanded immediate arrangements for an alternative route or expedited bridge completion but a new diversion cannot be built until water levels recedeMeanwhile Gaya district is under flood threat as continuous rains have raised water levels in the Falgu and Niranjana rivers above the danger mark submerging several lowlying villages and religious areas including Sita KundThe Falgu River has crossed the high flood level of 11236 meters reaching 11286 meters by Wednesday morningThe water level is being closely monitored by the Water Resources Department and the Flood Control and Drainage Division which has placed sandbags to prevent erosion at vulnerable pointsDistrict Magistrate Shashank Shubhankar has put the administration on high alert instructing officials to remain vigilant especially in areas along the riverbanksAccording to IMD Patna an orange alert has been issued across several districts for moderate rainfall with thunderstorms lightning and wind speeds of 5060 kmh due to a cyclonic circulation over West Bengal and Jharkhand further increasing the flood threat in parts of BiharPatna Meteorological Department said that moderate rain and thundershowers are expected in districts like East Champaran Gopalganj Siwan Saran Samastipur Bhojpur Buxar Kaimur Rohtas Arwal Nalanda Nawada Sheikhpura Bhagalpur Munger Madhepura Patna Aurangabad Jehanabad Gaya Nalanda Banka Begusarai Khagaria Saharsa Darbhanga in the next two days IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/bihar-heavy-rains-trigger-floods-in-munger-and-gaya-districts-disrupting-traffic-626593.html Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/torrential-monsoon-rain-flash-floods-leave-111-dead-in-pakistan-626295.html Islamabad July 15 At least 15 more people died following a fresh spell of torrential monsoon rain in Pakistan on Monday bringing the total death toll since late June to 111 local media reported on Tuesday Torrential rain accompanied by thunderstorms flash floods and highvelocity winds as of Monday night claimed at least nine lives in Punjab alone and injured more than 60 as devastation swept from Rawalpindi to Rajanpur and other areas the leading Pakistani daily The Express Tribune reportedReports suggest that the emergency service Rescue 1122 spokesperson Farooq Ahmad confirmed that Punjab alone has reported nine deaths and 62 injuries as a result of heavy downpours and strong winds since Monday morningOn the other hand the KhyberPakhtunkhwa Disaster Management Authority PDMA reported six fatalities one man one woman and four children across the districts of Khyber Malakand Kohat and Bajaur in the provinceAccording to the National Disaster Management Authority NDMA of Pakistan since the beginning of the monsoon season in late June as many as 111 people including 53 children have died due to electrocution flash floods building collapses and lightning strikesIn Lahore a 20yearold Faisal lost his life when the roof of his house collapsed and injured four others While in Manga Mandis Jagiyan area a similar incident occurred when a roof fell injuring two childrenAdditionally a tragedy hit a nearby village when a roof collapsed leaving residents buried in the debris while two children were rescued alive from the rubble and taken to the nearby hospitalAlso a fatal accident occurred in Rawalpindi on the M2 Motorway near Chakri Interchange when a passenger bus lost control on a rainslick road and overturned killing four people on the spot while 22 others were injuredMeanwhile in Okaras Naeemabad lightning struck and killed two teenagers and left the third one critically injuredIn Punjabs Bahawalnagar the roof of a madrassa collapsed claiming the lives of two children and injuring 14 others and 12 of them were transported to the nearby hospital IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/torrential-monsoon-rain-flash-floods-leave-111-dead-in-pakistan-626295.html Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/bihar-rain-to-continue-till-july-17-rising-water-level-in-ganga-raises-flood-concerns-626410.html Patna July 15 The rainy season will continue in Patna until July 17 with dark clouds looming since Tuesday The Meteorological Centre has forecast light to moderate rain and thunderstorms over the next two days issuing a yellow alert for lightning and storm riskWith the active monsoon over Bihar Ganga water levels are rising quickly increasing flood threats in Patna Buxar and BhagalpurAccording to the Central Water Commission at Digha Ghat Patna the Ganga is 248 meters below the danger mark It is currently at 4797 meters against 5045 meters which is the danger levelAt Gandhi Ghat Patna it is 161 meters below the danger mark It is currently at 4699 meters against 4860 meters which is the danger levelIn Buxar Ganga is 159 meters below the warning level currently at 5773 meters against 5932 meters which is the danger levelIn Bhagalpur Ganga is 312 meters below the danger mark currently at 3056 m against 3368 meters is the danger levelHowever water has started entering lowlying areas in Patna Danapur Pandarak and Fatuha increasing concerns among residentsIn Buxar the steps of the Ganga Ghats have submerged and the Karmanasha tributarys water level is also risingIn Bhagalpur the Ganga is rising at 1 cm per hour increasing flood risks in Sultanganj Nathnagar and NavgachhiyaThe main contributing factors to rising water levels are 125 lakh cusecs of water released from Bansagar Dam Madhya Pradesh which is reaching the Ganga via the Son RiverRainfall in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh has also increased Gangas water levelsAccording to the Water Resources Department WRD water levels are expected to rise for the next 23 days Rain will continue in Patna till Thursday possibly further increasing water levels while very heavy rainfall is expected in Gaya Nawada and Jamui on Wednesday and ThursdayHeavy rain and thunderstorm alerts have been issued for Patna Begusarai Munger and Bhagalpur over the next two daysThe Bihar government has instructed all district administrations to remain alert prepare relief materials keep boats ready and ensure community kitchen arrangements in floodprone areasResidents are advised to stay updated with local weather warnings Avoid waterlogged and lowlying areas and remain prepared to move to safer locations if necessary IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/bihar-rain-to-continue-till-july-17-rising-water-level-in-ganga-raises-flood-concerns-626410.html Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/four-wagons-gutted-in-major-fire-on-diesel-laden-goods-train-in-tn-625877.html Chennai July 13 A major fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday on a freight train near Tiruvallur on the busy ChennaiArakkonam line The blaze which involved a diesel tanker coach erupted around 550 am engulfing at least four wagons in intense flames Local eyewitnesses described a thick column of black smoke rising above the tracksImages and a social media video showed the burning train as emergency teams raced to tackle the blazeRailway and fire department personnel arrived at the scene soon after the fire broke out Officials confirmed that no injuries or fatalities have been reportedEvacuations were carried out and containment efforts began immediately one responder notedDue to the large quantity of flammable fuel aboard the freight train authorities swiftly imposed a temporary suspension of all train services on this section of the ChennaiArakkonam route This precautionary measure aimed to allow firefighting teams to safely extinguish the blaze and prevent it from reaching nearby infrastructureFire brigades and railway crews were working to douse hotspotsRailway officials confirmed that the suspension of rail operations remained in effect as a safety safeguard with technical teams inspecting the damaged wagons and track integrityWe are ensuring every precaution is taken before rail traffic resumes a Southern Railway spokesperson saidThey added that interim arrangements are being made for stranded passengers and freight consignments affected by the disruptionAlthough the blaze was isolated to the goods train and did not affect any passenger services directly the emergency response and resulting service suspension caused notable delays across the Chennai suburban rail networkA formal investigation has been launched to determine the fires cause and assess infrastructure damage A senior railway official stated that findings would inform future safety and containment protocolsRail services on the ChennaiArakkonam corridor remain suspended while assessments continue Authorities expect to release updates following the completion of fire suppression and damage appraisal IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/four-wagons-gutted-in-major-fire-on-diesel-laden-goods-train-in-tn-625877.html Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/fire-on-diesel-laden-goods-train-doused-after-seven-hours-18-wagons-gutted-625911.html Chennai July 13 A massive fire that broke out in a dieselladen goods train near Tiruvallur in Tamil Nadu was fully extinguished after nearly seven hours of intense firefighting on Sunday The blaze which erupted around 530 am gutted 18 wagons and caused major disruptions on the busy ChennaiArakkonam rail route The train was carrying 126 lakh litres of diesel in 18 tanker wagons each loaded with 70000 litres of fuel All 18 wagons were completely destroyed in the fire resulting in a loss of diesel worth approximately Rs 12 crore Dramatic visuals from the site showed the tankers reduced to a row of charred remains Southern Railway in a press release said the fire is believed to have originated in the third wagon as the train was pulling out of Tiruvallur station The loco pilot responded by applying emergency brakes and the station master immediately cut off the overhead electric power However the flames spread rapidly up to the 19th wagon leading to derailments and extensive damage Railway officials confirmed that the unaffected 30 wagons and the locomotive were safely detached and moved to a secure location Fortunately no casualties were reported in the incident Train operations were severely impacted with at least 12 trains running to and from Chennai Central either cancelled or shortterminated while several others were diverted Stranded passengers were accommodated on alternative transport arranged by the authorities including Metropolitan Transport Corporation MTC buses Southern Railway General Manager RN Singh visited the accident site and reviewed ongoing restoration efforts The DOWN line towards Bengaluru and Mangaluru via Jolarpettai is expected to be restored soon officials said Meanwhile three special investigation teams led by the Additional Director General of the Railway Protection Force RPF have been constituted to probe the exact cause of the fire Preliminary assessments are focused on possible technical faults or lapses in safety procedures during fuel transport The incident has raised serious concerns over the handling of hazardous materials on Indian Railways prompting calls for a review of safety protocols IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/fire-on-diesel-laden-goods-train-doused-after-seven-hours-18-wagons-gutted-625911.html Sun, 13 Jul 2025 15:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/preliminary-report-not-enough-to-pinpoint-cause-of-air-india-plane-crash-ex-aaib-chief-625918.html New Delhi July 13 IANS The preliminary findings into the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash at Ahmedabad are not enough to determine the exact cause of the accident and investigators should not draw conclusions at this stage former Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau AAIB Director Group Captain Aurobindo Handa has saidnbspThe Air India flight AI171 crashed just seconds after taking off into a medical college hostel building killing 241 passengers and crew on board the plane and another 19 people on the groundA preliminary report released by the AAIB on Saturday stated that both engines lost thrust after the two fuel cutoff switches moved from the RUN to the CUTOFF position However the cockpit voice recorder has revealed that one of the pilots told the other that he did not turn off the fuel control switches The fuel switches were then returned to the RUN position just before the plane crashedHanda said the report presents a factual timeline but does not identify what triggered the failure Even though the report is out it just contains the facts what has gone on in those 30odd seconds It is nothing conclusive he said during a panel discussion on NDTV ProfitnbspHe also pointed out that preliminary and final findings often differ in air crash investigations and that a deeper technical analysis is still required We have seen the initial findings and the final findings they are at variance in the majority of the investigations he explainedHanda said the AAIB is expected to use a process of elimination to rule out functioning systems before identifying the most likely cause The final report has to be submitted within 12 months in accordance with the norms fixed by the International Civil Aviation OrganisationnbspUnion Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu had also said on Saturday that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureaus report on the Air India crash was based on preliminary findings and urged against reaching any conclusions until the final report is released https://dailyworld.in/disaster/preliminary-report-not-enough-to-pinpoint-cause-of-air-india-plane-crash-ex-aaib-chief-625918.html Sun, 13 Jul 2025 16:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/trump-visits-texas-flooded-area-dismissing-criticism-on-alerts-625731.html Houston July 12 US President Donald Trump visited central Texas clapping back again at the criticism of his policy and federal response to the July 4 major flooding that left at least 121 dead and more than 150 others missing The search is continuing though no survivors have been found since July 5 according to officials from the hardesthit Kerr County in central Texas Xinhua news agency reportedMore than 2100 responders from local authorities 20 US states and several federal agencies joined the search and rescueThe local state and federal governments have done an incredible job in managing the flooding response rescue and recovery Trump said in Texas after surveying the damage on FridayWe just were making a little tour of the area Its hard to believe the devastation Trees that are 100 years old just ripped out of the ground Ive never seen anything like it Ive seen a lot of bad ones Trump saidThis has been incredible really the job youve all done Trump said at a roundtable event Ive gone to some real bad ones Ive never seen anything like thisAsked by a reporter for his reaction to those who questioned why there were no earlier alerts ahead of the flooding Trump fired back I dont know who you are but only a very evil person would ask a question like thatTrump later attacked Democrats who slammed his administrations response and demanded an investigation into it All they want to do is criticize the president said The publics wise to itAccompanying Trump Texas Governor Greg Abbott praised the federal response to the Texas flooding as swift and effectiveEarlier this week Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer questioned whether the staff cuts at the National Weather Service under the Trump administration hampered forecasting of the heavy rains and alerts of the flash floodsCNN reported Wednesday that searchandrescue crews from the Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA had not been authorised for deployment until more than 72 hours after the flooding began due to new spending approval requirements imposed by the Trump administrationThis would be an unmitigated unforced disaster and it would certainly exacerbate the toll of extreme weather events a group of House Democrats wrote in a letter Wednesday to FEMA and the federal agency in charge of the National Weather Service calling for congressional hearings on the flood responseTrump blasted the thenBiden administrations response to a major flooding killing at least 103 people in September during the 2024 presidential campaign and Californias Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom and other local Democratic officials over the California wildfires earlier this yearThe flash floods across at least 20 counties in central Texas will cause an estimated 18 to 22 billion in total damage and economic loss US weather forecasting service AccuWeather said in a preliminary estimate IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/trump-visits-texas-flooded-area-dismissing-criticism-on-alerts-625731.html Sat, 12 Jul 2025 06:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pakistan-on-flood-alert-as-monsoon-wreaks-havoc-625783.html Islamabad July 12 As a persistent monsoon continues to hover over Pakistan authorities have issued a series of alerts warning of moderate to heavy rainfall rising river flows and potential flash flooding in vulnerable areas Pakistans National Disaster Management Authority NDMA and Punjabs Provincial Disaster Management Authority PDMA urged residents to remain vigilant and avoid lowlying and inundated areas especially with the alerts in place until July 17The monsoon activity intensified by moisture from the Arabian Sea remains active across Punjab where intermittent rainfall in Lahore has contributed to a spike in humidity levelsAccording to NDMA torrential monsoon rains and flash floods have claimed at least 98 lives and left 185 others injured across the nation since June 26Punjab province recorded the highest number of fatalities with 37 deaths including 20 children followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where 30 people lost their livesAccording to the Pakistan Meteorological Department PMD temperatures in Lahore are expected to range between a minimum of 27 Degrees Celsius and a maximum of 33 Degrees CelsiusLight showers are forecast in the city prompting PDMA to issue a rainfall and strong wind alert through July 17NDMAs National Emergency Operations Centre has issued a hydrological outlook covering July 13 to 17 warning of widespread rainfall that may increase in intensity due to the ongoing monsoon systemAccording to the alert all major rivers including the Indus Kabul Jhelum upstream of Mangla and Chenab are expected to experience increased flows due to incoming western winds reports leading Pakistani daily The Express TribuneFlash floods are likely in Balochistans Jhal Magsi Kachhi Sibi Killa Saifullah Zhob and Musakhel districts while Khuzdar Awaran Lasbela and Kalat in southern Balochistan also face the threat of localised floodingResidents near rivers nullahs and drainage channels are advised to stay alert particularly during heavy rains and nighttime flooding Communities in floodprone regions are urged to identify safe evacuation routes and move valuable items vehicles and livestock to elevated locationsDistrict administrations in northeastern and central Punjab have been directed to keep dewatering equipment on standby to address possible urban floodingThe NDMAs monsoon alert extends to Karachi where the ongoing weather system may further intensify due to Arabian Sea moisture The hydrological outlook anticipates high to very high river flows in some areas due to western wind activityIn Islamabad forecasts mirror alerts for other regions Tarbela Taunsa and Guddu remain at low flood levels Kalabagh and Chashma are under moderate flooding and Taunsas water levels are predicted to rise furtherIn Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continuous rainfall has increased the risk of flash floods in the tributaries of Swat and Panjkora On Thursday night heavy downpour in Charsadda Tangi and surrounding areas caused the Jendi River to overflowIn response to a surge in Playi Dams water level spillways were opened releasing approximately 8000 cusecs of water into the riverThe resulting flood damaged a bridge and a gas pipeline in Tangi tehsil according to the leading Pakistani daily DawnThe district administration has converted 53 government schools into temporary shelters to accommodate evacuees Vehicles from various agencies including the Tehsil Municipal Administration TMA are being used to evacuate residents from the affected areas IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pakistan-on-flood-alert-as-monsoon-wreaks-havoc-625783.html Sat, 12 Jul 2025 14:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pakistan-98-killed-185-injured-as-monsoon-rains-wreak-havoc-625699.html Islamabad July 11 Torrential monsoon rains and flash floods have claimed at least 98 lives and left 185 others injured across Pakistan since June 26 the National Disaster Management Authority NDMA said on Friday The NDMA said that eight people were killed and 27 others injured in rainrelated accidents in the past 24 hoursPunjab province recorded the highest number of fatalities with 37 deaths including 20 children followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where 30 people lost their livesAuthorities have issued warnings for further rainfall in the coming days and urged residents particularly those in lowlying and vulnerable areas to take precautionary measures Rescue and relief operations remained underway in the worstaffected regions Xinhua news agency reportedEarlier on July 10 the Pakistan Meteorological Department PMD had placed multiple regions under high alert including Islamabad Rawalpindi Lahore Sialkot Gujranwala and several districts in KhyberPakhtunkhwa and Balochistan as the rain continues to batter the nationAdditionally several roads had been blocked due to flooding which has impacted the traffic in these cities according to a report by the leading Pakistani newspaper The Express TribuneUrban flooding has severely impacted major cities such as Lahore Faisalabad and Gujranwala where rainwater has submerged lowlying areas and paralysed traffic Roads in several key localities remain inundated causing widespread disruptionThe forecast reports suggested that heavy rainfall is likely to persist until Friday raising the risk of flash floodsIn Punjab province cities like Sialkot Gujrat Chiniot Kasur Ferozewala Sargodha etc had reported intense rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightningAccording to the Water and Sanitation Agencys Wasa Monsoon Control Room Lahore recorded an average of 588mm of rain while some areas of the city like Nishtar Town received the highest 84mm followed by Lakshmi Chowk 78mm and Paniwala Talab 74mmAs the heavy downpours lashed Lahore shortcomings in the drainage systems management were exposed when the key areas of the city like Jail Road Qurtaba Chowk and Wasa Head Office in Gulberg were waterloggedDespite claims by the Lahore Waste Management Company LWMC of clearing over 6000 waste containers and deploying cleaning crews residents had expressed frustration at the lack of visible progressThe rainwater mixed with overflowing sewage has raised growing public health concerns according to the residents who are also finding it dreadful to navigate clogged roadsFurthermore the situation has worsened in the hilly regions particularly in KhyberPakhtunkhwa and Murree due to the risk of landslidesIn Balochistan areas like Zhob and Sibi are among the worst affected IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pakistan-98-killed-185-injured-as-monsoon-rains-wreak-havoc-625699.html Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/after-gambhira-tragedy-ahmedabad-launches-structural-audit-of-over-15-year-old-bridges-625601.html Ahmedabad July 11 The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation AMC has launched a comprehensive structural review of all city bridges and flyovers that are 15 years old or older As part of the initiative loadbearing capacity tests will be conducted on key Sabarmati River bridges including the Nehru Bridge built in 1962 and the Gandhi Bridge dating back to 1942 Deputy Municipal Commissioner Mirant Parikh confirmed that the inspection drive will be carried out in two phasesWere prioritising the three main Sabarmati bridges in the first phase In parallel our technical teams have been directed to inspect 30 bridges constructed before 2010 he said The remaining bridges across the city will be taken up in the second phaseAccording to Parikh visual checks are already in progress on several structures with urgent repair work initiated wherever needed Last year AMC conducted preliminary assessments on 69 bridges which led to a round of repairs 80 per cent of which are now reportedly completeCurrent repair and reinforcement efforts are ongoing at several key locations including Gandhi Bridge Sardar Bridge Jivraj Park Bridge and Chimanbhai Patel BridgeThe steppedup audit reflects growing public pressure for improved infrastructure oversight following a series of bridgerelated accidents in the stateMeanwhile in the aftermath of the MujpurGambhira bridge collapse that severed a key link between Vadodara and Anand and claimed 16 lives Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has ordered a highlevel investigation into the incident Acting on the findings of a preliminary report the state government suspended four engineers from the Roads and Buildings DepartmentAn expert technical team was deployed to examine the site and review the bridges structural history including past repairs inspection records and quality checksThe initial assessment pointed to multiple lapses in oversight and maintenance As a result Executive Engineer NM Nayakawala Deputy Executive Engineers UC Patel and RT Patel and Assistant Engineer JV Shah have been placed under immediate suspensionThe Chief Minister has also directed urgent inspections of bridges across the state to prevent similar tragedies emphasising that public safety remains the top priority A more detailed technical report is expected in the coming days IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/after-gambhira-tragedy-ahmedabad-launches-structural-audit-of-over-15-year-old-bridges-625601.html Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/gujarat-death-toll-in-vadodara-bridge-collapse-rises-to-18-two-missing-625604.html Vadodara July 11 The death toll in the building collapse in Gujarats Vadodara has risen to 18 while two people are still missing After the tragic collapse of the 40yearold Gambhira Bridge over the Mahisagar River in Padra Vadodara rescue operations continued on Friday with teams from the National Disaster Response Force the State Disaster Response Force and local authorities scouring the areaSo far 18 bodies have been recovered while two people remain missingOfficials confirmed that debris from two trucks a pickup van an Eco car and a rickshaw has been pulled from the riverbedThe bridge a vital link between Saurashtra and South Gujarat collapsed on Wednesday sending seven vehicles into the water One truck was left precariously hanging from the broken structure amplifying the urgency of the operationMLA Chaitanya Singh Jhala visiting the site stated that action would not be limited to the four government officials already suspendedAnyone found responsible for this negligence will face strict consequences This is a lifeline bridge for the region The government is working on an alternative route and longterm solution on a war footing he told reportersThe suspended officials include engineers from the Roads and Buildings Department who were found accountable in the initial probe ordered by Chief Minister Bhupendra PatelAccording to officials more than 10 people were injured in the collapse and are receiving treatment at hospitals in Padra and VadodaraTwo people who have been missing are residents of Bamangam village in Anand districtThe investigation into the Gambhira Bridge collapse is being led by a highlevel technical committee appointed by the Gujarat government tasked with uncovering lapses in structural maintenance inspection protocols and administrative oversightPreliminary findings from the team revealed serious negligence in repair history and load assessments prompting the immediate suspension of four officials from the Roads and Buildings DepartmentThe probe is now focusing on procurement records contractor accountability and whether previous warnings reportedly raised by locals and engineers were ignored IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/gujarat-death-toll-in-vadodara-bridge-collapse-rises-to-18-two-missing-625604.html Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/crocodile-kills-woman-collecting-water-in-mp-river-625619.html Damoh July 11 In an incident of humanwildlife conflict in Madhya Pradesh a fatal crocodile attack has occurred in Kaniya ghat of Pati village in Damoh district On Friday morning 40yearold Malti Bai was sitting by the Vyarma River to bathe on the first day of the holy month of Sawan when a crocodile lunged from the water and dragged her inDespite desperate attempts by villagers to rescue her the reptile disappeared into the river with Malti still in its jaws One of the villagers managed to capture the harrowing incident on video which went viral and quickly alerted authoritiesThe Forest Department and the SDRF team rushed to the scene and launched a search operation After nearly an hour of combing through the area Maltis body was discovered tangled in the riverside bushes on the opposite bankOfficials from the Forest Department noted that the rise in crocodile populations in the Vyarma River had already prompted precautionary measures Warning signs were installed at several key locations and public announcements were made to caution residents However despite these efforts people continue to frequent the riverbanks putting themselves at riskAccording to a villager Malti had set out around 6 am with a companion to collect water While her friend waited on the riverbank Malti stepped into the Vyarma River to fill a container In a sudden and terrifying moment a crocodile clamped down on her leg and dragged her into deeper waters The rivers strong current made it impossible for nearby villagers to intervene and despite their frantic attempts she could not be rescuedThis tragedy is a similar incident from last year in Hatri village part of the same Gram Panchayat where an eightyearold boy named Krishna Singh was seized by a crocodile while bathing The reptile roamed the area for hours with the child trapped in its jaws before the rescue team found its lifeless body in distant bushesThese attacks have left the community shaken and fearful We are coordinating with the forest department to ensure a timely response and awareness People must avoid venturing near water bodies especially during early hours a police officer of the Damoh police station rural said adding the body of the woman has been sent for postmortemThe issue isnt confined to Kaniyaghat of Pati village alone Crocodile sightings have been reported in villages like Nohta Banwar Mala and Jujhar areas far removed from major riversIn some cases crocodiles have wandered into fields and residential zones prompting emergency rescues Forest officials believe that rising water levels and habitat disruption may be pushing these reptiles into human settlementsAuthorities are now considering stricter safety protocols and enhanced surveillance in highrisk zonesWhile the forest department continues its efforts to relocate crocodiles to safer habitats the community remains on edge mourning the loss of loved ones and bracing for what may come next IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/crocodile-kills-woman-collecting-water-in-mp-river-625619.html Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/cm-sukhu-announces-rs-7-crore-aid-for-disaster-hit-areas-in-himachal-pradesh--625481.html Mandi July 10 IANS Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday announced Rs 7 crore financial assistance for disasterhit areas in the statenbspAfter reviewing the damage caused by cloudbursts last week CM Sukhu said that the state government may soon announce a special relief packagenbspHe said Rs 2 crore had already been released earlier and an additional Rs 2 crore each would be given to the Public Works Department and the Jal Shakti Department while Rs 1 crore would be provided to the Block Development Office to expedite restoration workIn Deji village 11 people are still missing after a cloudburst while two deaths have been reported from Bara Syanj village reported four deaths and five missingnbspThe Chief Minister expressed his condolences to the bereaved familiesnbspHe also interacted with the people at Pakhrar Panchayat Ghar and listened to their woes and directed the revenue officers to immediately assess all kinds of lossesnbspHe instructed that residential complexes that were still filled with silt or rocks or those deemed unsafe for living should be declared completely damaged so that maximum compensation could be provided to the people He also assured the government would compensate for damaged household goods and livestock as wellCM Sukhu gave special instructions to assess losses suffered by horticulturists and apple growersnbspThe Cabinet will soon discuss and announce a special relief package for all those who have been affected due to this disasternbspHe said the disaster was massive and rehabilitation would take time and the government would fully support the peoplenbspWhile in Bara village the Chief Minister said the government is considering bringing a onetime settlement policy for resettling disasteraffected familiesnbspSince 68 per cent of the land in the state is forest land permission from the Central government would be sought for rehabilitating the people on itnbspTo ensure that the studies of students continue uninterruptedly the Chief Minister said that temporary classes for the Forestry and Horticulture College in Thunag would be held in Sundernagar town He said major roads have been reopened and efforts to restore village link roads were ongoing at a war footingnbspAt the Thunag Rest House NCC cadets helping in relief work met the Chief MinisterThe Chief Minister appreciated the cadets dedication and service towards suffering humanitynbspThe cadet girls informed CM Sukhu about the damage to their school to which the Chief Minister responded by promising to open a CBSEaffiliated school in ThunagnbspThe Chief Minister also interacted with the State Disaster Response Force personnel and commended their commitmentnbspBrigadier Yajuvendra Singh of the Indian Army briefed him about the relief operations and said that 26 Army personnel were currently deployed in the region https://dailyworld.in/disaster/cm-sukhu-announces-rs-7-crore-aid-for-disaster-hit-areas-in-himachal-pradesh--625481.html Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/bridge-safety-survey-vadodara-municipal-council-declares-41-out-of-43-structures-safe-625493.html Vadodara July 10 A day after the GambhiraMujpur bridge collapsed in Padra taluka claiming 15 lives concerns mounted over the structural safety of other bridges across Gujarats Vadodara city Vadodara Municipal Corporation VMC has assured the public that most bridges under its jurisdiction have been recently audited and declared structurally soundBuilt in 1985 the ageing GambhiraMujpur bridge was frequently used by heavy vehicles bypassing toll routes and had long been flagged by locals for structural concerns This incident marks the 12th bridgerelated failure in Gujarat in the past five yearsAs part of its premonsoon preparedness the VMC conducted a comprehensive safety audit of all 43 bridges within the cityAccording to the Standing Committee Chairman VMC Shital Mistry 41 of these structures have passed inspection and are deemed safe for public useThe audit covered 14 railway bridges 22 overbridges four flyovers and one additional bridgeMistry stated A consultant was appointed to carry out structural stability assessments ahead of the monsoon The audits were conducted jointly by the appointed agency and municipal engineers Based on their reports 41 bridges are structurally soundHowever the audit flagged two bridges as unsafeOne is the foot overbridge at Kamatibagh which has been shut down entirely The second is the old Jambua bridge which has been closed to vehicular trafficStrict instructions have been given to the Engineering Department to immediately carry out any pending minor or major repairs on all bridges Dr Mistry addedHe further emphasised that the corporation is taking all necessary precautions to prevent incidents like the Padra bridge collapseVadodara Municipal Corporation is committed to public safety and is conducting honest and thorough audits to ensure no such tragedies occur within city limits the official said IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/bridge-safety-survey-vadodara-municipal-council-declares-41-out-of-43-structures-safe-625493.html Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/ne-landslides-restoration-of-railway-services-underway-two-trains-operated-for-stranded-passengers-625502.html Guwahati July 10 Even as Railway services between Assam Tripura Manipur Mizoram and the rest of the country are yet to be restored and landslide clearance in the LumdingBadarpur hill section is still underway the Northeast Frontier Railway NFR operated two special trains for the benefit of stranded passengers officials said NFRs Chief Public Relations Officer CPRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that to clear the extra rush of passengers it has been decided to run SilcharGuwahati and GuwahatiAgartala oneway specialThough the clearance of landslides and restoration of railway tracks was underway on a war footing the Railway officials have not yet confirmed when normal train services would be restored in the regionAccording to NFR CPRO trains in the LumdingBadarpur hill section were suspended on Monday due to mud boulders etc falling in huge quantities from the adjoining hills onto the railway track between MupaDihakho stations of Lumding division of Assams Dima Hasao districtTrain operations on the single line railway track have been suspended until full clearance of debris to ensure safety he saidSharma said that senior engineers and Northeast Frontier Railway officials are supervising the restoration work at the site and machines and adequate manpower were mobilised for the early restoration of train servicesHelp desks have been opened to facilitate passengers at Guwahati Lumding Silchar Badarpur and Agartala stationsSince June 23 the railway network of Assam Tripura Manipur and Mizoram has been cut off from the network of the rest of the country for the third time due to landslidesAfter a week of disruption due to landslides in the same LumdingBadarpur hill section regular train services between Assam Tripura Manipur Mizoram and the rest of the country via Guwahati fully resumed on June 30Vital train services in the LumdingBadarpur hill section of the Lumding division have been disrupted since June 23 after landslides hit the railway track in the mountainous areas under Assams Dima Hasao districtAgain after a days disruption due to landslides normal train services in the region resumed on July 4During the monsoon period from June to September every year several northeastern states especially Tripura Mizoram Manipur and Assam remain cut off from the rest of the country for weeks owing to landslides waterlogging and damage to railway tracks leading to hardship for the people of the region IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/ne-landslides-restoration-of-railway-services-underway-two-trains-operated-for-stranded-passengers-625502.html Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/two-dead-over-7200-evacuated-amid-heavy-rainfall-in-china-625523.html Beijing July 10 Two of the five people who went missing amid torrential rain that hit Zhaotong a mountainous city in southwest Chinas Yunnan Province have been confirmed dead as of 640 pm Thursday according to local authorities Search and rescue operations remain underway for the remaining three people who are still missingSince 7 am Tuesday sustained heavy rainfall has swept across most parts of Zhaotong City severely affecting multiple counties including Zhenxiong Weixin and YongshanThe deluge in Luobu Township Weixin County led to the collapse of two houses Xinhua news agency reported Zhaotong authorities have launched allout rescue and disaster relief efforts evacuating over 7200 people to safety as of 7 pm ThursdayChinas national observatory renewed a yellow alert for rainstorms on Thursday evening warning of downpours in some regions across the countryFrom 800 pm Thursday to 800 pm Friday heavy rain and rainstorms are forecast to hit parts of Fujian Guangdong Guangxi Hainan Taiwan Yunnan Guizhou Chongqing Sichuan Jiangxi Hunan Jiangsu Zhejiang Inner Mongolia and Heilongjiang the National Meteorological Centre saidParts of Guangdong and Fujian are expected to experience torrential rain with precipitation up to 300 mm the centre addedSome of the aforementioned regions will experience shortterm heavy rainfall with hourly precipitation reaching 80 mm or more accompanied by thunderstorms and galesThe centre has advised local authorities to take precautions for heavy rainstorms and suggested that necessary drainage measures should be taken in urban areas and across farmlandsLast month Chinas Ministry of Finance had announced the allocation of an additional 140 million yuan about 195 million US dollars in emergency disaster relief funds for floodhit Guizhou and Hunan provincesChina has a fourtier colorcoded weather warning system with red representing the most severe followed by orange yellow and blue IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/two-dead-over-7200-evacuated-amid-heavy-rainfall-in-china-625523.html Thu, 10 Jul 2025 22:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/over-900-people-rendered-homeless-as-flash-flood-hits-tripura-625312.html Agartala July 9 Over 900 people of 250 families have been rendered homeless after their houses were inundated in a flash flood in South Tripura district on Wednesday officials said A disaster management official said that the South Tripura district authorities closed all schools and anganwadi centres in the district as a precautionary measure The district administration has requested people living in lowlying and floodprone areas to remain alert in the wake of the flood caused by incessant rain since Monday The water level in the Muhuri River which flows from India to neighbouring Bangladesh was flowing above the danger level 1570 metres flooding vast areas including crop lands According to the official two subdivisions Santir Bazar and Belona under the South Tripura district are the worst affected due to the flood triggered by heavy rains The district administrations have set up 16 relief camps to provide temporary shelter to the floodaffected people The disaster management teams civil officials Civil Defence volunteers and Tripura State Rifles troops are ready to render any help and the situation is being constantly monitored he said Chief Minister Manik Saha enquired about the latest flood situation in the south Tripura district and asked the official to take all possible measures to help the affected people The India Meteorological Department IMD issued an orange alert be prepared for South Tripura district predicting moderate to heavy rainfall and a yellow alert be aware for Gomati and Sepahijala districts for Wednesday An IMD statement said that the LowPressure area over Gangetic West Bengal and neighbourhood lay over Gangetic West Bengal adjoining Jharkhand on Wednesday The associated cyclonic circulation extended up to 76 km above mean sea level It is likely to move slowly westnorthwestward across Jharkhand and north Chhattisgarh during the next two days The monsoon trough at mean sea level now passes through Amritsar Chandigarh Najibabad Shahjahanpur Kanpur Daltonganj the centre of the LowPressure area over Gangetic West Bengal adjoining Jharkhand and thence southeastwards to the northeast Bay of Bengal the statement said IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/over-900-people-rendered-homeless-as-flash-flood-hits-tripura-625312.html Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/marginal-improvement-in-assams-flood-situation-death-toll-rises-to-30-625359.html Guwahati July 10 The flood situation in Assam showed slight improvement on Thursday with the number of affected districts dropping from six to five However a fresh fatality in Golaghat district pushed this years floodrelated death toll to 30 including six from landslides according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority ASDMAThe latest casualty was reported from the Morongi revenue circle in Golaghat which remains the worsthit district with 23084 affected residents Rescue operations involving multiple agencies local administration and volunteers are underwayChief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attributed the flooding to heavy rain in upstream areas and assured swift relief effortsOur government is on the ground to assist people with all their needs and ensure swift rescue and rehabilitation he posted on XCurrently 14 revenue circles and 175 villages across Golaghat Nagaon Hojai Karbi Anglong and Jorhat remain inundated Over 5000 displaced individuals are sheltering in 38 relief camps with 24 relief distribution centres operational The deluge has submerged 3386 hectares of cropland and killed 87 animalsThe Dhansiri River continues to flow above danger levels in Golaghat and Numaligarh exacerbating the crisisInfrastructure damage including roads and electricity poles has been reported in multiple districtsAgriculture Minister Atul Bora visited severely affected areas in Bokakhat constituency assessing damage and relief measuresI directed officials to ensure affected residents face no hurdles in receiving aid or compensation he statedWhile the situation shows marginal improvement authorities remain on high alert as the monsoon persistsAssam faces its yearly monsoon nightmare as floods submerge vast areas affecting lakhs The Brahmaputra and its tributaries have overflowed inundating villages destroying crops and displacing over 300000 people in 15 districtsRescue teams including the National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force are evacuating survivors while relief camps struggle with shortagesExperts urge longterm solutions like improved embankments and floodresilient infrastructureWe rebuild every year only to lose everything again said a displaced resident in Dibrugarh With more rain predicted the crisis may deepen highlighting Assams chronic vulnerability to floods IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/marginal-improvement-in-assams-flood-situation-death-toll-rises-to-30-625359.html Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/longest-we-have-felt-in-years-people-after-44-magnitude-quake-jolts-delhi-ncr-625364.html Faridabad July 10 After a 44magnitude earthquake that jolted Haryanas Jhajjar sent strong tremors across DelhiNCR on Thursday fear gripped people who described it as the longest quake they have felt in years The quake which hit at around 904 am was felt across the National Capital Region including Delhi Noida Gurugram and FaridabadAccording to the National Centre for Seismology the epicentre of the quake was Jhajjar with tremors lasting nearly a minuteAlthough no casualties or structural damage have been reported so far the sudden jolt left people alarmed with many rushing out of homes offices and shopsSpeaking to IANS residents described the earthquake as one of the strongest and longest they had experienced in recent yearsArun Singh a resident of Bahadurgarh told IANS I was sitting on the bed when the earthquake hit It was a very strong and long earthquake My family and I immediately ran out of our homesI was at my shop My chair started moving and then I saw the fan was also shaking It was a very strong earthquake We came running out I feared for the homes here I thought they would collapse since the tremors were very strong said Dharmpal another localSukhbir Singh also from Bahadurgarh shared My wife and I were sitting on the sofa when we felt the tremors We immediately informed everyone and came out of the house It was a very strong earthquakeBalram another resident added We were having a meal together with the family the TV was on and the fan started shaking so we quickly came outside and prayed to God for everyones safety We felt it for a long time I think it was the longest earthquake I have ever feltMehrchand who was sitting outside at the time said Since it is monsoon and frequent rains have occurred over the past few days I feared that the houses here might get damaged Fortunately nothing has happenedIn Faridabad similar scenes of panic were reported as people rushed out of buildingsI was having tea when I felt the bed shaking I knew it was an earthquake and came out of the house It was a strong one and went on for a few seconds said Seema a residentMy fan started shaking and we came out of our homes Everyone in the neighbourhood gathered in the open space said Yogesh another local from FaridabadWhile earthquakes of this magnitude are not uncommon in the Delhi region major quakes have been rare in recent yearsAuthorities continue to monitor the situation and have urged people to remain calm and follow safety protocols IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/longest-we-have-felt-in-years-people-after-44-magnitude-quake-jolts-delhi-ncr-625364.html Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/how-army-became-lifeline-for-flood-hit-villages-in-himachal-pradesh-625403.html New Delhi July 10 In the mistcovered hills of Himachal Pradesh where natures beauty can turn treacherous in a heartbeat uniformed men of the Indian Army are writing a quiet story of hope resilience and selfless service As floodwaters wreaked havoc across the Mandi district especially in remote villages like Thunag Degi Rushad and Chapad the Indian Army is standing shoulder to shoulder with the people of floodaffected districts and is providing key help ensuring that life continues to function thereAt a time when natures beauty has turned into a devastating situation including in remote villages of Mandi and other areas in Himachal Pradesh it was not just heavy machinery but human courage that cleared paths delivered rations and provided the healing touch where it was needed mostSince July 6 Indian Army relief columns have been operating tirelessly in these affected regions Despite limited mobile coverage the soldiers have maintained constant updates with the civil administration working shouldertoshoulder with the SDRF NDRF and local officialsNotably it isnt just supplies that arrived but also doctors In makeshift tents set up next to collapsed homes army medics are treating everything including the provision of first aid and distribution of ration kits to affected familiesIn partnership with civil administration the Army has ensured the delivery of relief material to remote villages cut off by the flood Aid has already reached Degi July 7 Rushad July 8 and Chapad July 9All columns are in communication via mobile networks with limited coverage at some locations like ThunagSatellite communications including ISAT phone RS STARSV and HX systems have been provided to ensure uninterrupted operational connectivityThe Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is scheduled to visit Thunag to assess the ongoing relief operationsSimilarly the Brigade Commander is also visiting Mandi for an operational update and interaction with the relief columnsA meeting with the Chief Minister and Deputy Commissioner Mandi is also planned to enhance coordination and responseThe Indian Army said it remains committed to supporting the citizens of Himachal Pradesh during this crisis and continues to stand by the civil administration in its time of need IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/how-army-became-lifeline-for-flood-hit-villages-in-himachal-pradesh-625403.html Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/vadodara-bridge-collapse-death-toll-rises-to-9-pm-modi-expresses-grief-625166.html Vadodara July 9 IANS The death toll in the Vadodara bridge collapse mounted to nine said officials here on Wednesday Expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ex gratia compensation to the families of the victimsnbspThe 43yearold bridge over the Mahisagar River in Gujarats Vadodara district collapsed early Wednesday morning killing at least nine people and injuring several othersnbspPM Modi expressing grief over the loss of lives announced exgratia compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50000 to the injured from the Prime Ministers National Relief Fund PMNRFThe loss of lives due to the collapse of a bridge in Vadodara district is deeply saddening Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones May the injured recover soon the Prime Ministers Office PMOIndia posted on XnbspThe collapse occurred around 730 am on the Gambhira bridge located near Mujpur village in Padra talukanbspThis bridge served as a crucial link between the districts of Vadodara and Anand and also formed a vital artery connecting Central Gujarat to Saurashtra According to officials multiple vehicles including two trucks an Eeco van a pickup van and an autorickshaw were crossing the bridge when a large slab between two piers gave way plunging the vehicles into the Mahisagar RivernbspVideos from the site showed a fuel tanker dangling precariously from the edge of the collapsed bridge twisted metal submerged in the river and the desperate cries of a woman pleading for help for her trapped son Visuals captured by locals depict the scale of the destruction and the chaotic rescue efforts underwaynbspTeams from the Vadodara Fire Department National Disaster Response Force NDRF and local residents immediately launched rescue operations Heavy machinery divers and cranes were deployed to locate missing persons and retrieve wrecked vehicles As the hours passed the operation turned from rescue to recovery with emergency workers battling time and currentsIn response to the catastrophe Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has ordered a highlevel probenbspTechnical experts have been instructed to visit the site and conduct a detailed investigation to determine the reason behind the collapse said PatelnbspWhile officials point to routine maintenance being done as and when required the sudden collapse of a major fourdecadeold structure has raised serious concerns about engineering oversight and systemic neglectnbspThe 900metrelong Gambhira bridge which comprises 23 piers was a key route for daily commuters and goods transportation Its collapse has effectively cut off connectivity between Anand Vadodara Bharuch and parts of Saurashtra leading to traffic chaos and rerouting on a large scaleThe opposition Congress party strongly reacted to the tragedy calling it a reflection of the alleged corruption and decay behind the muchpublicised Gujarat ModelnbspSharing videos of the collapsed structure on social media the party posted In this accident several vehicles fell into the river resulting in tragic deaths and injuries The Congress family expresses deep condolences and prays for the speedy recovery of the injurednbspThe party also took aim at the BJPled state government stating that this collapse exposes rampant corruption in infrastructure projectsnbspLocals allege repeated warnings were issued about the deteriorating condition of the bridge which had even gained notoriety as a suicide point due to its lack of safety measures This was an accident waiting to happen said a resident of Mujpur village citing frequent vibrations felt during heavy vehicle movement https://dailyworld.in/disaster/vadodara-bridge-collapse-death-toll-rises-to-9-pm-modi-expresses-grief-625166.html Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flash-floods-wash-away-nepal-china-trade-route-leave-8-dead-625172.html Kathmandu July 9 At least eight people died and 19 have gone missing in the flash floods that struck Nepals Rasuwa district according to Nepal Police The missing reportedly included 11 Nepali nationals including two police personnel and six Chinese nationalsThe flood on Tuesday wrought extensive damage to crucial trade infrastructure along the NepalChina border disrupting the RasuwagadhiKerung trade corridor ahead of Nepals major festivalsTraders in Nepal are concerned that the losses may amount to billions of rupees potentially causing a spike in the prices of imported goods during the festive periodThe primary imports through this border point included readymade garments electronic items footwear and electric vehicles the countrys leading newspaper The Kathmandu Post reportedThe Assistant Chief District Officer of Rasuwa stated that the massive flood swept away the NepalChina Friendship Bridge and several newly imported electric vehicles EVs parked at the dry portWe are currently focused on the search and rescue rather than collecting detailed damage reports said Dhruba Prasad Adhikari information officer at the Rasuwa District Administrative Office adding that the damage assessment may be delayed due to adverse weather conditionsAs the weather remains unpredictable aerial rescue by helicopter has become difficult All communication networks have been knocked out and the road network brought to a halt Adhikari saidAccording to Ganga Bahadur Ghimire senior vice president of the Nepal Trans Himalayan Border Commerce Association the actual loss figures are still not estimatedHowever early reports suggest that the value of damaged goods and physical infrastructure could amount to billions of rupeesWeve heard that 40 to 50 electric vehicles have been submerged 17 containers carrying apples have been washed away and 22 to 25 containers filled with footwear and electronic goods some already cleared through customs and others awaiting clearance have been inundated Ghimire saidWe dont know how soon the route will reopen We urge the government to quickly build a Bailey bridge so that stranded containers can be cleared and festivaltargeted goods can reach the markets he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flash-floods-wash-away-nepal-china-trade-route-leave-8-dead-625172.html Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/train-services-disrupted-for-3rd-day-in-parts-of-ne-due-to-landslides-restoration-underway-625240.html Guwahati July 9 The railway services between Assam Tripura Manipur Mizoram and the rest of the country via Guwahati continue to disrupted for the third consecutive day on Wednesday due to landslides in the LumdingBadarpur hill section under Assams Dima Hasao district officials said Railway officials have not yet confirmed when the normal train services would be restored in the region Ongoing rain is also affecting the restoration work The Northeast Frontier Railway NFR Chief Public Relations Officer CPRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that a train running in the LumdingBadarpur hill section was disrupted on Monday due to the falling of earth muck boulders etc in huge quantities from the adjoining hills over the railway track between MupaDihakho stations of Lumding division He added that due to the landslides the track has been suspended for train operation until the clearance of debris to ensure safety Sharma said that under the supervision of the senior engineers and Northeast Frontier Railway officials restoration work at the site has been going on utilising machines and adequate manpowerHelp desks have been opened to facilitate passengers at Guwahati Lumding Silchar Badarpur and Agartala stations Since June 23 Assam Tripura Manipur and Mizoram have been disconnected by railway network from the rest of the country for the third time due to landslides on the singleline railway track After a days disruption due to landslides normal train services in the region resumed on July 4 Earlier after a week of disruption due to landslides in the same LumdingBadarpur hill section regular train services between Assam Tripura Manipur Mizoram and the rest of the country via Guwahati fully resumed on June 30 The vital train services in the LumdingBadarpur hill section of the Lumding division have been disrupted since June 23 after landslides badly affected the railway track in the mountainous areas under Assams Dima Hasao district During the monsoon period June to September every year several northeastern states especially Tripura Mizoram Manipur and Assam remain cut off from the rest of the country for weeks owing to landslides waterlogging and damage to railway tracks leading to hardship for the people of the region IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/train-services-disrupted-for-3rd-day-in-parts-of-ne-due-to-landslides-restoration-underway-625240.html Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/death-toll-in-us-texas-flash-floods-climbs-to-109-over-160-missing-625104.html Houston July 9 At least 109 people were dead and over 160 are still missing after devastating flash floods affected Texas in the US with rescue operations still going on along the Guadalupe river Of the fatalities 87 occurred in Kerr County officials said Camp Mystic located along the river in Hunt Texas confirmed on Monday that at least 27 campers and counselors died in the flooding Xinhua news agency reportedTexas Governor Greg Abbott told a news briefing on Tuesday afternoon that at least 161 people are known to be missing after the deadly flooding noting that searches will persist throughout the Guadalupe River system in the hope of locating anyone elseHe also asked the public to contact local officials with information about friends or relatives believed to be missingOur hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy We are praying for them constantly Camp Mystic said in a statementWe have been in communication with local and state authorities who are tirelessly deploying extensive resources to search for our missing girlsAt least five Camp Mystic campers are still missing along with one counselor Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha was quoted by a media outlet as saying on TuesdayThere were about 750 children at Camp Mystic when the floods hit the sheriff said earlierUS President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County at Abbotts request On Saturday Abbott said he visited the summer camp describing the scene as horrendously ravagedUN SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres is saddened by the loss of life due to the flooding in the US state of Texas his spokesperson saidThe SecretaryGeneral is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life notably of a large number of children caused by the recent floods in Texas which struck during what should have been a time of celebration over the holiday weekend said his spokesman Stephane Dujarric in a statementGuterres extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and expresses his solidarity with all those impacted the people of Texas and the US government said the spokesmanThe death toll from flash floods that struck Texas in the US has now climbed to more than 100 people and an unknown number of others are missing officials said IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/death-toll-in-us-texas-flash-floods-climbs-to-109-over-160-missing-625104.html Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/death-toll-from-texas-floods-rises-to-over-100-search-and-rescue-ops-continue-624917.html Houston July 8 The death toll from flash floods that struck Texas in the US has now climbed to more than 100 people and an unknown number of others are missing officials said Search and rescue teams are wading through mudpiled riverbanks as more rain and thunderstorms threaten the region but hope was fading of finding any more survivors four days after the catastrophe the BBC reportedCamp Mystic a Christian allgirls summer camp confirmed at least 27 girls and staff were among the dead Ten girls and a camp counsellor are still missingThe White House meanwhile rejected suggestions that budget cuts at the National Weather Service NWS could have inhibited the disaster responseAt least 84 of the victims 56 adults and 28 children died in Kerr County where the Guadalupe River was swollen by torrential downpours before daybreak on Friday the July Fourth public holiday the BBC reportedSome 22 adults and 10 children have yet to be identified said the county sheriffs officeCamp Mystic said in a statement on Monday Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedyRichard Eastland 70 the coowner and director of Camp Mystic died trying to save the childrenLocal pastor Del Way who knows the Eastland family told the BBC The whole community will miss him Richard Eastland He died a heroIn its latest forecast the NWS has predicted more slowmoving thunderstorms potentially bringing more flash flooding to the regionCritics of the Donald Trump administration have sought to link the disaster to thousands of job cuts at the NWS parent agency the National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationThe NWS office responsible for forecasting in the region had five employees on duty as thunderstorms brewed over Texas on Thursday evening the usual number for an overnight shift when severe weather is expectedWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected attempts to blame the PresidentThat was an act of God she told a daily briefing on MondayIts not the administrations fault that the flood hit when it did but there were early and consistent warnings and again the National Weather Service did its jobShe outlined that the NWS office in AustinSan Antonio conducted briefings for local officials on the eve of the flood and sent out a flood watch that afternoon before issuing numerous flood warnings that night and in the predawn hours of 4 JulyTrump pushed back when asked on Sunday if federal government cuts had hampered the disaster response initially appearing to shift blame to what he called the Biden setup referring to his Democratic predecessorBut I wouldnt blame Biden for it either he added I would just say this is a 100year catastropheTexas Senator Ted Cruz a Republican told a news conference on Monday that now was not the time for partisan fingerpointing IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/death-toll-from-texas-floods-rises-to-over-100-search-and-rescue-ops-continue-624917.html Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/serbia-battles-hundreds-of-wildfires-as-heatwave-triggers-national-emergency-624928.html Belgrade July 8 Serbia is battling a surge of wildfires fueled by extreme heat and strong winds prompting several regions to declare a state of emergency and to deploy military forces More than 200 fires have been reported in the past 24 hours with one person dead and at least 14 injured the Ministry of the Interior said MondayStates of emergency have been declared in the southern municipality of Kursumlija and in Bor in the east where the fires are most intense Xinhua news agency reportedThe Serbian Armed Forces have joined firefighting efforts using helicopters water tankers and specialized equipment Working with local authorities firefighters and volunteers they have managed to contain several fires in southern Serbia though multiple hotspots remain activeIn Bor a city known for its mining industry wildfires are burning across more than 100 hectares near the Krivelj settlement Emergency teams supported by local companies including the Chineseoperated Zijin Mining are battling the flames in challenging windy conditions Fires have also broken out near Bor Lake and in nearby rural communitiesTwelve new fires erupted around Gornji Milanovac in central Serbia on Monday damaging agricultural structures and vehicles Fires were also reported in cities including Kragujevac Prokuplje Valjevo and Nis affecting homes farmland and forestsDeputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said 197 wildfires were recorded on Sunday alone All available resources are engaged he said noting the involvement of police rescue units helicopters and volunteers The government has urged citizens to avoid open flames and report any fires immediatelyMeanwhile the national electricity distributor temporarily shut down several power lines in affected areas to prevent further damage leaving parts of western Serbia and southern cities without electricity until conditions stabilizeEmergency officials warned that burning dry grass stubble or waste in open areas is strictly prohibited and punishable by law All incidents should be reported via the national emergency number 193 they stressedChinese companies operating in Serbias energy and mining sectors have provided logistical support and personnel underscoring growing cooperation on disaster response between the two countriesThe situation remains critical said Luka Causic acting head of the Sector for Emergency Management under the Ministry of the Interior There is no part of the country unaffected With continued hot and dry weather forecast authorities are stepping up monitoring and urging public cooperation to prevent further damage from the fires IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/serbia-battles-hundreds-of-wildfires-as-heatwave-triggers-national-emergency-624928.html Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/18-missing-as-flash-floods-hit-nepal-china-border-624967.html Kathmandu July 8 As many as 18 people are missing following sudden flash floods that struck Nepals Rasuwa district early on Tuesday according to local media reports The missing included three police personnel nine civilians and six Chinese nationals according to the Assistant Chief District Officer of RasuwaAdditionally according to the official the massive flood swept away the NepalChina Friendship Bridge and several newly imported electric vehicles EVs parked at the dry portThe flood has swept away the Friendship Bridge and several EVs at the dry port There is suspicion that some people were inside vehicles when the flood hit but that is yet to be confirmed leading Nepalese newspaper The Kathmandu Post quoted Arjun Paudel chief district officer of Rasuwa as sayingHe mentioned that many individuals caught in the flood including security personnel who were involved in the rescue operation were brought to safetyMeanwhile Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday took to his social media stating that the government is on war footing to rescue those impacted by the floodThe government has mobilised resources at a war footing to rescue those affected by the flood in the Trishuli River The Bhotekoshi River becomes Trishuli downstream Several lives have been lost some people are still missing and the damage to property is extensive the Prime Minister saidOli offered condolences to the citizens who lost their lives and expressed sympathy to those who were affected by the disasterAt this tragic moment I am taking regular reports from the Security Agency about rescue operations happening in the affected areas by postponing scheduled programs except for essentials I have directed authorities to ensure there is no shortfall in the governments response Emergency assistance is being closely coordinated in vulnerable areas he addedFurthermore Nepals Ministry of Home Affairs has called for an emergency meeting in response to the flood which led to widespread devastation in the Rasuwa districtAdditionally a joint meeting of the Central Security Committee and the Executive Committee of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority NDRRMA has been scheduled for Tuesday according to the Home Ministers Secretariat IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/18-missing-as-flash-floods-hit-nepal-china-border-624967.html Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/ne-train-services-remain-disrupted-due-to-landslides-restoration-work-in-full-swing-625067.html Guwahati July 8 Railway services between South Assam Tripura Manipur Mizoram and the rest of the country remained disrupted for the second consecutive day on Tuesday due to landslides in the LumdingBadarpur Hill section under Assams Dima Hasao district officials said The Northeast Frontier Railway NFR Chief Public Relations Officer CPRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that a train running in the LumdingBadarpur Hill section was disrupted on Monday due to the falling of earth muck boulders etc in huge quantities from the adjoining hills over the railway track between MupaDihakho stations of Lumding Division He said that due to the landslides the track has been suspended for train operation until the clearance of debris to ensure safety Restoration work at the site has been going on utilising machines and adequate manpower Sharma said Help desks have been opened to facilitate passengers at Guwahati Lumding Silchar Badarpur and Agartala stations Since June 23 South Assam Tripura Manipur and Mizoram have been disconnected by railway network from the rest of the country for the third time due to landslides on the singleline railway track After a days disruption due to landslides normal train services in the region resumed on July 4 Earlier after a week of disruption due to landslides in the same LumdingBadarpur Hill section regular train services between South Assam Tripura Manipur Mizoram and the rest of the country via Guwahati fully resumed on June 30 The vital train services in the LumdingBadarpur Hill Section of the Lumding division have been disrupted since June 23 after landslides badly affected the railway track in the mountainous areas under Assams Dima Hasao district During the monsoon period June to September every year several northeastern states especially Tripura Mizoram Manipur and southern Assam remain cut off from the rest of the country for weeks owing to landslides waterlogging and damage to railway tracks leading to hardship for the people of the region IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/ne-train-services-remain-disrupted-due-to-landslides-restoration-work-in-full-swing-625067.html Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/death-toll-in-texas-flood-rises-to-over-65-rescue-operations-underway-624739.html Houston July 7 The death toll from the severe flooding across Texas in the US has risen to 69 officials said adding that rescue operations were underway in several places Kerrville County Sheriff Larry Leitha has confirmed that 59 people including 21 children have been killed in the county as other deaths have been reported across the state the BBC reportedLeitha added that 11 Camp Mystic campers and one councillor remain unaccounted forMeanwhile in a post on social media US President Donald Trump said These families are enduring an unimaginable tragedyAbout 20 counties in Texas were affected by the floodEarlier Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences to the US Government and the bereaved familiesDeeply saddened to learn about loss of lives especially children in the devastating floods in Texas Our condolences to the US Government and the bereaved families PM Modi had posted on XTexas Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday signed an expanded disaster declaration to include six more counties in central Texas raising the total number of counties hit by flash flooding to 20On Sunday Abbott thanked President Donald Trump saying that the debris removal process has been improved because of the presidents swift disaster declaration the BBC reportedWhile search efforts are continuing in Kerr County disaster response for instance debris removal has also begun he said adding that debris all over the place could make the search process more difficultAbbott stressed about dangers in the next 24 to 48 hours which could pose public safety threatsHeavy rainfall has taken place and more is expected which could lead to potential flash flooding he said Areas that could be affected include central Texas and KerrvilleFreeman F Martin Colonel Director Texas Department of Public Safety said that operations are ongoing across several counties noting that the rain will hamper efforts for rescue as the ground becomes saturated from even a little bit of water the BBC reportedMartin said that among the resources they are providing are 18 marine units with boats 11 Texas rangers and nine helicoptersHe said finding missing children is the highest priority adding that service personnel have been working with the familiesTexas has already experienced several severe flooding incidents this year and the United States as a whole saw a record number of flash flood emergencies in 2024 according to AccuWeather IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/death-toll-in-texas-flood-rises-to-over-65-rescue-operations-underway-624739.html Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/death-toll-from-texas-floods-rises-to-80-624755.html Houston July 7 Up to 80 people have died while more than 40 people remain missing three days after hours of heavy rain led to major flash flooding in the southcentral US state of Texas authorities said US President Donald Trump said Sunday he is planning to visit Texas on Friday hours after signing a major disaster declaration unlocking key federal resources as search and rescue efforts continue Xinhua news agency reportedKerr County the hardest hit among 20 affected counties in the region alone accounts for at least 68 of the fatalities including 21 children Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said SundayFour other counties have reported a combined total of 12 deathsLeitha said 10 girls and one counselor from Camp Mystic were still unaccounted for as of Sunday afternoon noting search and rescue efforts are still underwayTexas Governor Greg Abbott said at a press conference Sunday afternoon that at least 41 people were still unaccounted for across the states floodimpacted areaHe warned that additional heavy rainfall is expected in the coming days keeping parts of the state at risk for further floodingThe Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened seven shelters which are also providing food and water for central Texas communities said a CNN reportAlso on Sunday Trump pushed back on criticism that his administrations budget cuts to the nations weather services had played a role in the deadly floods in TexasI would just say this is a 100year catastrophe and its just so horrible to watch Trump spoke to reporters as he left his New Jersey golf club after the weekend This was the thing that happened in seconds Nobody expected it Nobody saw itAsked if the federal government needs to rehire the meteorologists who left during earlier budget and staffing cut after he returned to the White House the president suggested it was not necessaryCriticism has been mounting over how the National Weather Service NWS handled the emergency Some local officials and residents said the flood warnings were late or insufficientNim Kidd chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management asserted Friday that the NWS did not predict the amount of rain that we sawStaffing data provided by the NWSs labor union showed the San Angelo forecasting office currently has four vacancies out of 23 positions and San Antonio has six vacancies out of 26 according to a report from Texas Tribune Both offices are in central TexasHowever the NWS forecasting offices were operating normally at the time of the disaster said the report citing Greg Waller service coordination hydrologist with the NWS West Gulf River Forecast Center in Fort Worth in northern Texas IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/death-toll-from-texas-floods-rises-to-80-624755.html Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/heavy-rains-disrupt-normal-lives-in-delhi-ncr-key-roads-waterlogged-624773.html New Delhi July 7 Continuous rain since Monday morning has crippled traffic in DelhiNCR particularly in Greater Noida which is severely waterlogged bringing back longstanding complaints of poor drainage From flooded streets to stranded commuters Monday morning was nothing short of chaos for residents especially in the Surajpur and Malakpur areasLarge parts of Greater Noida particularly around Surajpur administrative zone and the Gol Chakkar area were submerged under kneedeep water after intense and persistent showers Waterlogging extended up to one kilometre along key arterial roads leaving daily commuters with no option but to wade through stagnant waterThis is the situation every year after rain we have to take shoes in our hands before we walk I am a resident of Surajpur and experiencing this very situation after every rain said Satyaprakash a local resident expressing frustration over the lack of civic improvementThe situation turned worse around Gol Chakkar a busy traffic junction where the accumulated water disrupted vehicular movement and forced many pedestrians to walk through flooded lanesPappu Kumar another resident shared Water remains stagnant here continuously its a problem for everyone including the company staff Its the same situation every yearResidents allege that despite multiple complaints to the local authority and repeated assurances no solution has been found With each monsoon the same roads get submerged disrupting livesMeanwhile the broader DelhiNCR region also witnessed significant disruptions due to the rain Traffic slowed to a crawl on NH48 between Gurugram and Delhi and long queues of vehicles were seen on the Outer Ring Road towards ISBT Kashmiri GateThe India Meteorological Department IMD has predicted more rain in the coming days warning of light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms across Delhi parts of Haryana including Gurugram Rewari Palwal and Sonipat and regions in western Uttar Pradesh such as Aligarh Bulandshahr and Meerut IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/heavy-rains-disrupt-normal-lives-in-delhi-ncr-key-roads-waterlogged-624773.html Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/typhoon-danas-makes-landfall-in-taiwan-leaving-2-dead-and-hundreds-injured-624809.html Taipei July 7 Typhoon Danas made landfall at Taiwan and exited to sea early Monday morning leaving two people dead and 334 injured according to local media It has caused power outages in over 660000 households and led to class and work suspensions in more than 10 counties and cities said local authoritiesDanas was centred about 130 km north of Taipei as of Monday noon with the maximum wind speed near the centre around 90 km per hour the local meteorological authority said adding that while the main island of Taiwan is now outside the typhoons storm circle the northern coastal waters remain under threatWith a rare track that brushed the islands densely populated west coast Danas became the first typhoon to make landfall in Chiayi in 120 yearsAs of 8 am Monday the typhoon had caused a total of 2270 incidents of damage most involving basic infrastructure and fallen trees in Tainan Chiayi Kaohsiung and Yunlin according to the local disaster response centreAs of 10 am the island had cancelled 176 flights the regions aviation authority said adding that flights are expected to resume gradually in the afternoonDue to the influence of the typhoons outer circulation heavy to torrential rain is still expected in Tainan Kaohsiung and Pingtung on Monday The meteorological authority reminded the public to stay away from mountainous areas to prevent accidents Xinhua news agency reportedEast Chinas Zhejiang Province has elevated its typhoon emergency response to Level III at 10 am Monday as Danas the fourth typhoon of this year moves closerAccording to the provinces meteorological observatory the centre of the typhoon made landfall along the coast of Taiwans Chiayi City in the wee hours on Monday After making landfall Danas continued to move northwardAt 7 am its centre was located over the sea approximately 258 km southeast of Wenzhou Zhejiang It is expected to make landfall again along the coast between Taizhou in Zhejiang and Fuzhou in neighbouring Fujian Province sometime between the afternoon and night of July 8From July 7 to 9 central and southern Zhejiang as well as nearby coastal regions are expected to receive total rainfall of 60 to 90 mm due to Danas with precipitation in some areas potentially exceeding 350 mmZhejiang has urged all coastal regions and departments to closely monitor the typhoons path strengthen joint consultations and implement prevention measures in line with the contingency plan These include sheltering ships suspending sea routes and halting construction projectsChinas national observatory also renewed a yellow alert for Typhoon Danas as it is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/typhoon-danas-makes-landfall-in-taiwan-leaving-2-dead-and-hundreds-injured-624809.html Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/two-more-die-death-toll-in-telangana-pharma-unit-blast-rises-to-42-624704.html Hyderabad July 6 The death toll in the fire and explosion at Sigachi Industries Ltds manufacturing unit in Pashamylaram near Hyderabad rose to 42 on Sunday Two of the injured workers succumbed while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Patancheru on SundaySigachi Industries in a statement on Sunday night said that it is saddened to share the loss of two more team members since July 4 taking the death toll to 42Of the 33 injured team members 14 have now recovered and been discharged from the hospital while 18 continue to be under medical attention in various hospitals it saidEight team members are still missing Of the 143 members present onsite during the time of the accident 61 are safe the company statement addedSetup in 1989 Sigachi Industries Pashamylaram plant has been incidentfree for 36 years It is an ISO 450012018 certified facility and follows stringent safety and compliance measuresSince the time of the accident we have been coordinating the emergency response family support and extending cooperation with the investigation and compliance efforts the company saidA major explosion occurred in the manufacturing plant of Sigachi Industries at Pashamylaram Patancheru Mandal Sangareddy district on June 30The plant manufactures Microcrystalline Cellulose powder which is used in tablets and capsules as a binding agentRescue teams found 30 pieces of human remains at the site and they were sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory FSL Hyderabad for DNA analysisAccording to officials at Patancheru Government Hospital of the 24 DNA samples collected so far 22 bodies have been identified and handed over to their familiesThe deceased hailed from Bihar Odisha Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh Authorities are sending the bodies in ambulances to their native places with police escort Two police constables are accompanying each bodyPersonnel from Fire Services SDRF HYDRAA and police continued combing through the debris for human remains Officials said they will continue the operation till they find all remainsSigachi Industries has already announced Rs 1 crore compensation each to the families of the deceased It also announced that it would bear all the expenditure towards the treatment of the injured and provide them all the support IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/two-more-die-death-toll-in-telangana-pharma-unit-blast-rises-to-42-624704.html Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flood-death-toll-rises-to-49-in-texas-27-kids-still-missing-624622.html Houston July 6 Severe flooding across central Texas has killed at least 49 people and left dozens missing local authorities said over the weekend as rescue operations continued across several counties In Kerr County at least 43 people including 28 adults and 15 kids were confirmed dead after torrential rains triggered flash floods early Friday morning the countys Sheriff Larry Leitha said at a news conferenceAnother 27 children were still unaccounted for most of them from Camp Mystic a private Christian summer camp for girls along the Guadalupe River said Dalton Rice the city manager of Kerrville The camp typically hosts around 750 children each year Xinhua news agency reportedWeve been rescuing people out of these camps by the hundreds all day Rice saidIn Travis County four people were confirmed dead and 13 others were reported missing local broadcaster KXANTV reported citing the county judge Andy BrownPrime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences to the US Government and the bereaved families earlier on SaturdayDeeply saddened to learn about loss of lives especially children in the devastating floods in Texas Our condolences to the US Government and the bereaved families PM Modi wrote in a post on XIn Burnet County rescue efforts were ongoing as of Saturday afternoon The sheriffs office confirmed two fatalities and said two others remained missingTexas Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday signed an expanded disaster declaration to include six more counties in central Texas raising the total number of counties hit by flash flooding to 20The Guadalupe River in Kerr County saw its water levels rise from 75 feet 23 metres to a staggering 295 feet 9 metres within just three hours early Friday morning reaching the secondhighest level on record according to the US National Weather Service NWSNim Kidd chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management said Friday that the NWSs earlier forecast had underestimated the amount of rainfall that contributed to the catastrophic flooding in the regionTexas has already experienced several severe flooding incidents this year and the United States as a whole saw a record number of flash flood emergencies in 2024 according to AccuWeather IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/flood-death-toll-rises-to-49-in-texas-27-kids-still-missing-624622.html Sun, 06 Jul 2025 11:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/death-toll-rises-to-41-in-telangana-pharma-unit-blast-624626.html Hyderabad July 6 The death toll in the fire and explosion at Sigachi Industries Ltds manufacturing unit in Pashamylaram near Hyderabad rose to 41 on Sunday One of the injured workers Jitender succumbed at Dhruva Hospital in PatancheruAnother injured had succumbed at the same hospital on Saturday He was identified as Manmohan Singh a native of BiharOfficials said nine workers are still reported missing Rescue teams continued clearing debrisA major explosion occurred in the manufacturing plant of Sigachi Industries at Pashamylaram Patancheru Mandal Sangareddy district on June 30The plant manufactures Microcrystalline Cellulose powder which is used in tablets and capsules as a binding agentThe accident also left 33 workers injured of whom 12 have been discharged The remaining are undergoing treatment at various hospitalsRescue teams found 30 pieces of human remains at the site and they were sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory FSL Hyderabad for DNA analysisAccording to officials at Patancheru Government Hospital of the 24 DNA samples collected so far 22 bodies have been identified and handed over to their familiesThe deceased hailed from Bihar Odisha Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh Authorities are sending the bodies in ambulances to their native places with police escort The police constables are accompanying each bodyPersonnel from Fire Services SDRF HYDRAA and police continued combing through the debris for human remains Officials said they will continue the operation till they find all remainsAccording to officials out of 143 people who were in the factory premises at the time of the blast 61 came out safelySigachi Industries has announced Rs 1 crore compensation each to the families of the deceased It also announced that it would bear all the expenditure towards the treatment of the injured and provide them with all the supportThe company stated that an investigation is ongoing led by the Chief Secretary to the Government of Telangana for review and investigation of the incident and its underlying causesThe highpowered committee headed by the Chief Secretary visited the accident site on July 4The state committee has been asked to probe the disaster and its underlying causes It comprises the Chief Secretary Special Chief Secretary Disaster Management Principal Secretary Labour Principal Secretary Health and Additional DGP Fire ServicesThe state government also constituted a fourmember expert committee The committee to be headed by B Venkateshwar Rao Emeritus Scientists CSIRIICT will identify the causes and establish reasons and events that led to the major explosion IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/death-toll-rises-to-41-in-telangana-pharma-unit-blast-624626.html Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/6-dead-unknown-number-of-children-missing-in-texas-flooding-624474.html Houston July 5 At least six people were killed and an unknown number of children from summer camps along the Guadalupe River went missing during the major flash flooding caused by heavy rain overnight in central Texas authorities said Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly confirmed the toll but did not reveal the victims identities Xinhua news agency reportedFurther details would not be released until families were notified according to the Kerr County Sheriffs OfficeWe cant say for sure that theyre all accounted for We know that there are some missing Kelly said during a briefing on Friday morningThe area has multiple summer camps along the river including Camp Mystic a camp for girls which issued a statement on Friday morning saying the parents of the missing children had been notifiedIf a parent has not been contacted their child is accounted for the camp saidSeveral other camps along the river have issued statements saying all children had been accounted for NBC News reportedKelly said the county did not have a related warning system to alert residents or campersThe Houston Fire Department is assisting first responders nearly 300 miles away in Kerr County as rescues are underway in high flood watersFour members from the Tactical Deployment Unit and an engine will assist first responders while another three firefighters will help the Texas AampM Task Force OneAs we so often see help from around the state come to Houston when we face floods we are proud to be able to support others in their time of need Houston Fire Chief Thomas Munoz said on FridayAt about 4 am local time the National Weather Service upgraded its flash flood warning which allows wireless emergency alerts to be sent to cell phones for residents and campers along the river the NBC News report saidThe service also warned that a large and deadly flood wave was moving down the Guadalupe RiverThe Guadalupe River in Kerr County rose from 75 feet about 23 metres to nearly 30 feet overnight and is expected to crest at 34 feet in Spring Branch on Friday afternoon the service saidCars campers and mobile homes were swept away as the section of the Guadalupe River surged in the county online videos showedTexas Governor Greg Abbott said on X that the state is surging all available resources to respond to the floodingThe immediate priority is saving lives the Governor saidMore than half a million people in central Texas were still under flash flood warnings as of Friday afternoon IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/6-dead-unknown-number-of-children-missing-in-texas-flooding-624474.html Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/13-dead-over-20-kids-missing-in-texas-flooding-624479.html Houston July 5 At least 13 people were killed and more than 20 children from summer camps along the Guadalupe River went missing during the major flash flooding caused by heavy rain overnight in central Texas authorities updated There are currently about 23 kids unaccounted for at Camp Mystic a private Christian summer camp for girls Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick told a news conference on Friday The camp hosts about 750 children Xinhua news agency reportedHe said at least 14 helicopters 12 drones and more than 500 people are searching around the camp and multiple adults and children have been rescued from trees nearbyKerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha told a news conference that at least 13 people died in the county due to the severe flooding and several people remain unaccounted forLeitha said he expects more fatalities will be reported in the countyWe are still actively trying to find those that are out and those that are needing assistance Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice saidAt about 4 am local time 0900 GMT the National Weather Service upgraded its flash flood warning which allows wireless emergency alerts to be sent to cell phones for residents and campers along the river NBC News reportedThe service also warned that a large and deadly flood wave was moving down the Guadalupe RiverThe Guadalupe River in Kerr County rose from 75 feet about 23 metres to nearly 30 feet overnight and is expected to crest at 34 feet in Spring Branch on Friday afternoon said the serviceCars campers and mobile homes were swept away as the section of the Guadalupe River surged in the county online videos showedTexas Governor Greg Abbott said on X that the state is surging all available resources to respond to the flooding The immediate priority is saving lives the governor saidOver half a million people in central Texas were under flash flood warnings as of Friday afternoon IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/13-dead-over-20-kids-missing-in-texas-flooding-624479.html Sat, 05 Jul 2025 09:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/monsoon-havoc-continues-in-eastern-mp-schools-shut-in-mandla-and-dindori-624514.html Bhopal July 5 Heavy rains continued to lash eastern Madhya Pradesh for the second consecutive day creating floodlike situations and severely disrupting normal life In several places roads and bridges were either submerged or swept away cutting off access and stranding residentsDistricts including Dindori Balaghat Jabalpur Mandla Rewa and Sagar were among the worst affected by the relentless downpour over the past 30 hours Rivers and streams in these areas are overflowing adding to the crisisIn Mandla a landslide occurred on National Highway 30 on Friday and a key bridge connecting the district to Jabalpur was washed away impacting connectivity and emergency response effortsIn Tikamgarh panic gripped a tribal girls hostel after floodwaters entered the premises Fortunately State Disaster Response Force SDRF teams carried out a swift rescue evacuating all students to safetyIn view of the deteriorating weather and to ensure the safety of children the district administrations in Dindori and Mandla have declared a holiday for all schoolsThe India Meteorological Department IMD has issued an orange alert for most parts of eastern Madhya Pradesh till July 8 warning of continued heavy to very heavy rainfallMeanwhile yellow alerts are in place for at least 20 districts including GwaliorChambal Sagar Bhopal and Indore for the next 24 hoursJabalpur which received 77 mm of rainfall on Friday alone is likely to see further showers in the coming days Across affected areas authorities have launched rescue and relief operations In Mandla district alone around 300 people have been evacuated and shifted to safer locations officials saidDespite the havoc the overall rainfall statistics present a silver lining Madhya Pradesh has recorded nearly 49 per cent surplus rainfall during the current monsoon period From June 1 to July 4 the state received 2459 mm of rain compared to the normal average of 1647 mm as per IMD dataBhopal the state capital recorded 2054 mm of rainfall during this period against the normal 1655 mm marking a 24 per cent surplus IMD officials clarified that rainfall within 20 per cent above or below the average is considered normal However in some regions rainfall remains deficientDistricts like Shajapur and Burhanpur have reported 2526 per cent rainfall deficit highlighting the uneven distribution of monsoon rains across the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/monsoon-havoc-continues-in-eastern-mp-schools-shut-in-mandla-and-dindori-624514.html Sat, 05 Jul 2025 12:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/imd-issues-red-alert-for-heavy-rain-in-himachal-pradesh-624518.html New Delhi July 5 The India Meteorological Department IMD has issued a Red Alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh on July 6 particularly in the districts of Kangra Sirmaur and Mandi The forecast comes in the wake of an already challenging week marked by heavy rain and several cloudbursts that have claimed at least 69 lives and left 37 people missing in the hill state The Red Alert has been issued in anticipation of peak monsoon intensity on July 6 and 7 An Orange Alert has also been sounded for Una Bilaspur Hamirpur Chamba Solan Shimla and Kullu districts warning residents and authorities to remain on high alertThe IMDs Shimla centre stated earlier on Friday that the state is likely to witness intense rainfall activity from Saturday to Wednesday July 5 to 9In the last 24 hours isolated locations experienced heavy rainfall while several other parts of the state received light to moderate showers Aghar recorded the highest rainfall at 7 cm followed by Sarahan and Shimla 4 cm each Nagrota Surian and Karsog 3 cm each Mandi 2 cm and Berthin Baijnath Dharamshala and Jogindarnagar 1 cm eachChief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addressing the media on Friday said the heaviest damage has occurred in the Seraj and Dharampur regions of Mandi district where multiple cloudbursts have wreaked havoc on homes fields and infrastructure The ongoing disaster has injured at least 110 people he addedIn a significant relief measure the state government has decided to provide Rs 5000 per month as rent to families whose houses have been destroyed or rendered uninhabitable and who are now living in rented accommodations IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/imd-issues-red-alert-for-heavy-rain-in-himachal-pradesh-624518.html Sat, 05 Jul 2025 13:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telangana-pharma-unit-blast-death-toll-rises-to-39-624316.html Hyderabad July 4 The death toll in the fire and explosion at Sigachi Industries Ltds manufacturing unit in Pashamylaram near Hyderabad rose to 39 on Friday as one of the injured succumbed at a hospital Bheem Rao one of the injured workers undergoing treatment at Dhruva Hospital at Patancheru died on Friday He was a native of MaharashtraSigachi Industries on Thursday revised the number of dead to 38 from 40 it had announcedThe company also stated that out of the 33 injured team members 12 have been discharged each provided with Rs 1 lakh as interim relief It has already announced that it will provide full medical and rehabilitation support to the injured employeesThe company also stated that an investigation is ongoing led by the Chief Secretary to the Government of Telangana for review and investigation of the incident and its underlying causes Preliminary investigation findings are expected within seven daysSangareddy District Collector P Pravinya said 31 bodies have been identified so far Nine workers remained missingShe said out of 143 people who were in the factory premises at the time of the blast 61 came out safelyThe rescue teams on Thursday found 20 pieces of skeletal remains during a fresh combing of the debris The remains were sent to a forensic science laboratory for DNA matchingAccording to Superintendent of Police Paritosh Pankaj 95 per cent of DNA collection has been done The remaining will be completed as soon as families reach SangareddyThe highpowered committee headed by the Chief Secretary is scheduled to visit the accident site on FridayThe state committee has been asked to probe the disaster and its underlying causes It comprises the Chief Secretary Special Chief Secretary Disaster Management Principal Secretary Labour Principal Secretary Health and Additional DGP Fire ServicesThe state government also constituted a fourmember expert committee The committee to be headed by B Venkateshwar Rao Emeritus Scientist CSIRIICT will identify the causes and establish the reasons and events that led to the major explosionThe members of the committee are T Prathap Kumar Chief Scientist CSIRIICT Surya Narayana retired scientist CSIRCLRI and Santosh Ghuge Safety Officer CSIRNCL PuneA major explosion occurred in the plant in Pashamylaram Patancheru Mandal Sangareddy district on June 30 The plant manufactures Microcrystalline Cellulose powder which is used in tablets and capsules as a binding agent IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telangana-pharma-unit-blast-death-toll-rises-to-39-624316.html Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/emergency-response-to-flooding-activated-for-chinas-qinghai-624210.html Beijing July 3 Chinas Ministry of Water Resources on Thursday activated a LevelIV emergency response to flooding in the northwest Qinghai Province amid a new round of heavy rainfall According to forecasts heavy rainfall is expected in eastern and southern Qinghai from Thursday to Saturday As a result significant rises in water levels are anticipated in the upper main stream and tributaries of the Yellow River in the province with some small and mediumsized rivers in heavily affected areas potentially experiencing floods exceeding warning levelsLocal authorities have been urged to enhance flood monitoring and early warning ensure effective flood control for rivers and protect peoples lives and propertyBased on 24hour rainfall forecasts the ministry has issued alerts for 10 other provinciallevel regions including Hebei Liaoning and Hainan urging them to take precautions and prepare for heavy rainfallA LevelIV emergency response to flooding is currently in effect in the three provinciallevel regions of Chongqing Sichuan and Gansu Xinhua news agency reportedChina has a fourtier emergency response system with Level I being the most severe responseSince midJune both provinces have experienced heavy rainfall and severe flooding The situation is particularly serious in areas such as Rongjiang and Congjiang in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture of Guizhou Province where large numbers of residents have been evacuated and significant damage has occurredRongjiang County widely known as the birthplace of the Village Super League or Cun Chao is beginning postdisaster recovery after being hit by two severe floods in less than a week Since June 24 backtoback floods had inundated large parts of the county with the Cun Chao stadium which is situated in a lowlying urban area submerged twice within five daysThe emergency funds were also announced to support the affected areas in restoring daily life and economic activity as soon as possible the ministry addedMeanwhile six people had died due to severe flooding in Rongjiang County in southwest Chinas Guizhou Province IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/emergency-response-to-flooding-activated-for-chinas-qinghai-624210.html Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/fire-breaks-out-near-tirupatis-govindaraja-temple-624123.html Tirupati July 3 A huge fire broke out in a shop near Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple in Tirupati Andhra Pradesh early Thursday There were no casualties The fire started from a shop dealing in iron scrap and spread to adjoining shops Fire services personnel rushed to the spot and controlled the fireThree fire engines were deployed for the firefighting operation According to police the fire started around 3 amPreliminary investigation by the authorities indicates that a shortcircuit caused the fire Two shops were completely gutted while canopies set up in front of the temple were also damagedPolice registered a case and took up further investigationMeanwhile a huge fire broke out in a rubber factory in Hyderabad on Thursday No loss of life was reported in the incidentThe fire broke out in a factory in Katedan industrial area in Rajandranagar of Rangareddy district on the city outskirts Huge flames leaping out of the plant and dense smoke sent panic in the areaFire services personnel rushed to the spot and used four fire engines to douse the flamesPolice said the fire broke out in the Shivam Rubber factory which manufactures rubber mats for cars As rubber material was stored in the shop in huge quantities the fire caused a huge plume of dark smokeThe fire is estimated to have caused a property loss of more than Rs 10 lakh Police said the investigation was on to find out the cause of the fire accidentThe accident occurred four days after a massive explosion in a chemical factory at Pashamylaram industrial area near Hyderabad killing 40 workers and injuring many othersThe twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and their outskirts have witnessed a series of fire mishaps in recent monthsSeventeen members of a family were killed in a massive blaze in a building near the iconic Charminar on May 18 Eight children were among 17 people killed when the fire broke out apparently due to a shortcircuit in a building in Gulzar Houz a commercial hub IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/fire-breaks-out-near-tirupatis-govindaraja-temple-624123.html Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telangana-pharma-unit-blast-search-continues-for-13-missing-workers-623965.html Hyderabad July 2 Search for 13 missing workers following the blast at a pharmaceutical unit at Pashamyalaram near Hyderabad continued on Wednesday More than 48 hours after the blast at Sigachi Industries Pvt Ltd which claimed the lives of 36 workers the rescue teams continued clearing debrisAccording to officials 13 workers were still missing and it is feared that they were trapped under the debris of the threestorey building which collapsed under the impact of the blastThe search teams have deployed huge cranes and JCBs to clear the debris at the blast site in Pashamylaram industrial area in Sangareddy district about 50 km from HyderabadHeavy rain in the area on Tuesday night hampered the search operation The rescue workers resumed the operation on Wednesday morningPersonnel of the State Disaster Response Force SDRF Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency HYDRAA and police were engaged in the search operationThe factory was rocked by a blast on Monday morning According to officials 143 individuals were at the factory at the time of the explosion in the Microcrystalline Cellulose MCC drying unitOfficials have confirmed the death of 36 workers while 34 injured workers were undergoing treatment at various hospitals The condition of some of them remained criticalOfficials said 60 people have been accounted for while 13 are still reported missingOnly four of the deceased have been identified As other victims were charred beyond recognition the authorities continued collecting DNA samples for their identificationDoctors at the Government Area Hospital in Patancheru conducted DNA tests on 20 bodies The DNA samples are being collected and storedThe DNA samples are being sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory FSL for profiling and comparison with reference samples from family members to confirm identities If the DNA matches are confirmed with their relatives the bodies will be handed over to themThe majority of the victims were migrant workers from states like Bihar Uttar Pradesh and OdishaChief Minister A Revanth Reddy who visited the accident site on Tuesday announced compensation of Rs one crore each to the families of the deceased Authorities handed over Rs one lakh cash as immediate assistance to the families of 11 victimsThe Chief Minister also announced Rs 10 lakh each for those with critical injuries and Rs 5 lakh each for other injuredFamilies of all the injured were also given Rs 50000 each as immediate assistanceOn a complaint filed by a relative of one of the victims police registered a case against Sigachi Industries in connection with the blast IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telangana-pharma-unit-blast-search-continues-for-13-missing-workers-623965.html Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telangana-factory-blast-40-killed-33-injured-says-sigachi-industries-623994.html Hyderabad July 2 Sigachi Industries said on Wednesday that the blast at its facility at Pashamylaram in Telangana resulted in the death of 40 people and left 33 injured The company issued a brief statement the first since the blast rocked the facility at Pashamyalaram industrial area in Sangareddy district near Hyderabad on MondayIt is with anguish that we share details of the accident that occurred at the Sigachi Industries facility in Pashamylaram Telangana resulting in the loss of 40 valued team members and one that left over 33 injured it saidOur thoughts are with those affected by this tragic accident Since the time of the accident we have been coordinating the emergency response family support and extending cooperation with the investigation and compliance efforts reads the statementSigachi Industries also stated that it is committed to an ex gratia compensation of Rs one crore to the families of the deceased while those injured will receive full medical and rehabilitation supportAs we await the results of the investigation we would like to clarify that the accident was not caused by a reactor explosion at the plant as mentioned in sections of the media We will continue to send updates as we receive information from the investigations it saidThe company also announced that the plant operations will remain temporarily suspended for approximately 90 daysMeanwhile state Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha on Wednesday visited the accident site where the rescue operation continued for the third dayHe stated that the condition of the injured undergoing treatment at various hospitals is stableThe minister said 11 people were still missing and the rescue teams continued clearing the debrisTelangana Pradesh Congress Committee TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud and AICC incharge for Telangana Meenakshi Natrjan also visited the accident site and called on the injured at a hospital IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telangana-factory-blast-40-killed-33-injured-says-sigachi-industries-623994.html Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/dy-cm-shinde-intervenes-to-help-tourists-from-maharashtra-stranded-in-uttarakhand-623889.html Mumbai July 1 Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday stepped in to provide helping hand to the Marathi tourists stranded in Uttarakhand hit by heavy rains and landslides He has requested the Uttarakhand government to provide assistance to the Marathi tourists stranded there due to landslides and road closuresThe Devbhoomi Uttarakhand has been experiencing heavy rains for the past few days Due to the torrential rains there rivers have flooded heavily and roads have been closed due to landslides In this regard around 150 Marathi tourists have been stranded in Jankichatti village of Yamunotri Dham in Uttarakhand since June 28 As the landslides on their way back washed away the roads it is likely to take another eight days for the situation to return to normal Therefore the Marathi tourists had requested the Maharashtra government to help them Taking note of this demand I spoke to Akash Jadhav a tourist stranded in Uttarakhand over the phone and asked him about his concerns and assured him that all possible help the Deputy Chief Minister said during his media interaction at the sidelines of the ongoing monsoon session of State Legislature at Vidhan BhavanDeputy CM Shinde said that he also spoke to Parag Dhakate who works in the Chief Ministers Office of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami over the phone and requested him to immediately provide food grains and necessary assistance to the stranded touristsThe Uttarakhand government also responded positively and told that the road will be restored as soon as possible and assistance will be provided to the stranded tourists The Uttarakhand government is currently trying to control the situation assuring that arrangements will be made to reach the stranded tourists in Maharashtra as soon as possible to send them back he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/dy-cm-shinde-intervenes-to-help-tourists-from-maharashtra-stranded-in-uttarakhand-623889.html Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telangana-chemical-factory-blast-death-toll-rises-to-32-623754.html Hyderabad July 1 The death toll in the explosion in a pharmaceutical unit at Pashamylaram near Hyderabad rose sharply to 32 on Tuesday with about 15 injured succumbing at hospitals overnight The death toll in the worst industrial disaster in Telangana may go up further as the rescue workers continued searching for the bodies in the debris of a threestorey building which collapsed under the impact of the blastA massive explosion had rocked Sigachi Industries Limiteds pharmaceutical factory at Pashamylaram industrial area in Sangareddy district about 50 km from Hyderabad on Monday morningThe explosion in the Microcrystalline Cellulose MCC drying unit also left 35 workers injured The condition of 11 of them is stated to be criticalAccording to officials 27 workers were still missing They were feared trapped under the debrisPersonnel of the State Disaster Response Force SDRF Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency HYDRAA Revenue and police continued clearing debrisThe majority of the victims were migrant workers from states like Bihar Uttar Pradesh and OdishaAs many as 108 workers were at the factory at the time of the blast which could be heard about five km away The explosion triggered a huge fire and 15 fire engines were used to douse the flamesAccording to eyewitnesses such was the impact of the explosion that workers were tossed in the air and fell several meters awayAs the bodies of some victims were blown to pieces or charred beyond recognition the authorities were conducting DNA tests to establish their identityChief Minister A Revanth Reddy will be visiting the accident site on Tuesday He will also call on the injured at a government hospitalHealth Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha told media persons at the spot on Monday that the cause of the explosion was not yet known The company which is 4045 years old manufactures Microcrystalline Cellulose he saidLabour Minister G Vivek said prima facie it was not a reactor blast Some problem in the air dryer system is believed to have resulted in the explosion and fireThe state government appointed a highpowered committee to probe the disaster and its underlying causesThe committer comprises the Chief Secretary Special Chief Secretary Disaster Management Principal Secretary Labour Principal Secretary Health and Additional DGP Fire ServicesAccording to the Chief Ministers Office the panel would also make recommendations to prevent the recurrence of such accidents IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telangana-chemical-factory-blast-death-toll-rises-to-32-623754.html Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/temperature-buildup-in-spray-dryer-may-have-caused-blast-at-telangana-pharma-unit-623763.html Hyderabad July 1 An explosion in a spray dryer machine is suspected to have caused Telanganas worst industrial disaster at the pharmaceutical unit of Sigachi Industries at Pashamylaram near Hyderabad claiming more than 30 lives While authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the blast officials in the industries department believe that a massive temperature buildup in the spray dryer may have caused the explosion in the Microcrystalline Cellulose MCC drying unitA spray dryer turns a liquid or slurry into a dried powder by atomising it into a hot gas stream As a chemical process in a spray dryer leads to a sharp rise in temperature a bow air handler is used to regulate airflow and temperatureExperts say the blow air handler has to be cleaned at regular intervals for the system to work effectively They suspect that a lack of proper cleaning may have resulted in the temperature rising to the highest level in the spray dryer and this could have triggered the explosionThe officials believe that the temperature at the time of the explosion had reached 700800 degrees CelsiusSuch was the impact of the explosion that the threestorey structure was razed to the ground and some of the workers were thrown away to a distance of up to 50 feetSigachi Industries Ltd SIL is one of the largest manufacturers of Microcrystalline Cellulose MCC worldwide and has three multilocational facilities in Telangana and GujaratMCC is a commonly used excipient in the pharmaceutical industryIncorporated in 1989 Sigachi has a diversified presence in pharmaceuticals food nutraceuticals and cosmeticsSigachis factory at Pashamylaram has been in operation for the last four decades Spread over about four acres in the industrial cluster it had four blocksThe factory had 189 employees with the majority hailing from northern Indian states About 145 workers were reportedly present in the premises on Monday morning when the blast snuffed out more than 30 lives and left 35 others injuredSigachi announced on Monday that following the fire accident the operations at its Hyderabad plant are being paused for an estimated 90 days to facilitate the replacement and restoration of affected equipment and structuresIn a filing to the stock exchange it said that the incident also caused damage to certain ancillary equipment and civil structures within the facility located in IDA Pashamylaram Phase 1The company said it is coordinating with relevant authorities to ensure all safety and support protocols are followed IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/temperature-buildup-in-spray-dryer-may-have-caused-blast-at-telangana-pharma-unit-623763.html Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/one-killed-nine-missing-in-multiple-cloudbursts-in-himachal-pradeshs-mandi-623766.html Shimla July 1 One person was reportedly killed and at least nine people went missing in multiple cloudbursts overnight in Karsog division of Himachal Pradeshs Mandi district officials said on Tuesday The cloudbursts triggered flash floods that washed away many housesAt least 41 people have been rescued by the district administration and the State Disaster Response Force SDRFAccording to reports 10 houses and a bridge were swept away by floods in Kuklah In Mandi district the 16MW Patikari HydroElectric Power Project has also been washed awayThe runoftheriver power project is built on the Bakhli Khad a leftbank tributary of the Beas riverOwing to the heavy inflow of water 150000 cusecs of water have been released from the Pandoh DamThe situation turned critical as the downpour in the Beas upper catchment led to a sharp increase in inflow at Pandoh DamLocals and tourists have been strictly warned to stay away from the riverbanksThe 126MW Larji Hydro Electric Project in Kullu also saw an abnormal rise in water dischargeOwing to heavy rain Mandi District Magistrate Apoorv Devgan ordered the closure of all schools and educational institutions in the district on Tuesday as a precautionary stepTorrential rain continued across the state resulting in flash floodsA day earlier a fivestorey building collapsed in the suburbs of Shimla city However no lives were lost as residents had vacated the buildingThe state suffered a loss of Rs 7569 crore till Monday due to torrential rain that has occurred across the state in the past 10 daysAs per the Revenue Department the state has witnessed 23 deaths as a result of flash floods cloudbursts drowning etc from June 20 to June 30 Also 259 link roads across the state remain closed while 614 distribution transformers and 144 water supply schemes across the state remain disrupted IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/one-killed-nine-missing-in-multiple-cloudbursts-in-himachal-pradeshs-mandi-623766.html Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/fire-breaks-out-in-blurus-victoria-hospital-burns-ward-26-patients-evacuated-623767.html Bengaluru July 1 A fire incident was reported from the governmentrun Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru on Tuesday The mishap occurred in the burns ward of the hospital and all 26 inpatients were safely shifted to another block According to the preliminary investigation by the police the fire broke out at around 3 am in the burns ward due to a short circuit in the switchboard A bed register book and other equipment were gutted in the incidentThe fire and smoke engulfed the ground floor of the burns ward Dr Divya who was on night duty noticed the fire and promptly alerted the authorities The hospital staff then safely relocated all 26 patients to another ward in H BlockHospital authorities stated that the burns ward had 14 men five women and seven children as inpatients at the time of the incident Police added that Dr Divya first noticed the fire and smoke in the seminar hall of the hospital at around 330 am She immediately alerted her colleagues and began the evacuation processShe also contacted the hospital superintendent and called the police and fire control room The evacuation including patients being treated in the ICU was completed within 30 minutes Fire and Emergency Services personnel who rushed to the scene successfully extinguished the blaze police confirmedOn February 19 2024 three people were killed as a major fire broke out at a perfume warehouse near Bengaluru The incident had taken place in the warehouse at Ramasamudra on Bengalurus western outskirtsA fire accident killed three people of a family in JP Nagar in Bengaluru on March 20 2024 where a mother and her two sons lost their livesOn May 1 a man and his neighbour were killed and three others were injured in a fire triggered by a gas cylinder leak in Bengaluru The Madanayakanahalli police had registered an FIR against an 18yearold student son of one of the victims for allegedly triggering the LPG cylinder leak IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/fire-breaks-out-in-blurus-victoria-hospital-burns-ward-26-patients-evacuated-623767.html Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/death-toll-in-telangana-pharma-unit-blast-mounts-to-36-623769.html Hyderabad July 1 The death toll in the explosion in a pharmaceutical unit at Pashamylaram near Hyderabad mounted to 36 on Tuesday With some of the injured succumbing at hospitals and rescue workers recovering more bodies from debris the death toll rose sharply since MondayThe toll in the worst industrial disaster in Telangana may go up further as the rescue workers continued searches for the bodies in the debris of a threestorey building which collapsed under the impact of the blastA massive explosion had rocked Sigachi Industries Limiteds pharmaceutical factory at Pashamylaram industrial area in Sangareddy district about 50 km from Hyderabad on Monday morningThe explosion in the Microcrystalline Cellulose MCC drying unit also left more than 30 workers injured The condition of some of them is stated to be criticalPersonnel of the National Disaster Response Force NDRF the State Disaster Response Force SDRF Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency HYDRAA Revenue and police continued clearing debrisThe majority of the victims were migrant workers from states like Bihar Uttar Pradesh and OdishaAs many as 108 workers were at the factory at the time of the blast which could be heard about five km away The explosion triggered a huge fire and 15 fire engines were used to douse the flamesAccording to eyewitnesses such was the impact of the explosion that workers were tossed in the air and fell several metres awaySo far four deceased have been identified as Jaganmohan Ram Singh Shashibhushan Kumar and LaganjeetAs the bodies of some victims were blown to pieces or charred beyond recognition the authorities were conducting DNA tests to establish their identityHealth Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha and Labour Minister G Vivek visited the accident site again on Tuesday morningDirector General of Police Jitender and senior officials also visited the spot and supervised the rescue and relief operationChief Minister A Revanth Reddy will be visiting the accident site later in the day He will also call on the injured at a government hospitalThe state government appointed a highpowered committee to probe the disaster and its underlying causesThe committee comprises the Chief Secretary Special Chief Secretary Disaster Management Principal Secretary Labour Principal Secretary Health and Additional DGP Fire ServicesAccording to the Chief Ministers Office the panel would also make recommendations to prevent the recurrence of such accidents IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/death-toll-in-telangana-pharma-unit-blast-mounts-to-36-623769.html Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telangana-cm-visits-pharma-unit-reviews-rescue-relief-operation-623791.html Hyderabad July 1 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday visited the pharmaceutical unit at Pashamylaram near Hyderabad where an explosion killed 36 workers and left many others injured The Chief Minister went around the premises of the pharma factory of Sigachi Industries where the rescue work was continuing more than 24 hours after the deadliest industrial disaster in the states historyCM Reddy spoke to senior officials about the blast and the subsequent fire which left a trail of destruction in the unit located at Pashamylaram industrial area in Sangareddy district about 50 km from HyderabadHe also enquired about the status of the rescue operation as scores of workers continued clearing debris from a threestorey building of the production unit which collapsed under the impact of the blastThe Chief Minister was accompanied by ministers Damodar Raja Narasimha D Sridhar Babu P Srinivasa Reddy and G Vivek and senior officialsCM Reddy later interacted with the officials of industries and other departments and representatives of the company He asked the director of factories and the boilers inspector whether they conducted periodic inspections and had they found any lacunas He directed the officials to submit a report on inspections conducted and action taken in case of deficienciesThe Chief Minister also asked officials to take expert opinion on the cause of the explosion to prevent such disasters in futureHe directed departments engaged in rescue and relief operations to ensure coordination to prevent any accidents while removing debrisThe CM enquired with the company representatives if they have taken a decision on the payment of compensation to families of deceased and injuredThe Chief Minister and Industry Minister Sridhar Babu questioned the absence of top management of the company even 24 hours after the accidentIf you are so preoccupied why are you running factories asked Sridhar Babu He said the government would take a serious view of itThe Chief Minister told the company to come forward to help victims on humanitarian groundsThe state government has appointed a highpowered committee to probe the disaster and its underlying causesThe committer comprises the Chief Secretary Special Chief Secretary Disaster Management Principal Secretary Labour Principal Secretary Health and Additional DGP Fire Services IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/telangana-cm-visits-pharma-unit-reviews-rescue-relief-operation-623791.html Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/five-killed-in-firecracker-factory-blast-in-tamil-nadus-sivakasi-623801.html Chennai July 1 At least five people were killed in a powerful explosion at the Gokulesh Fireworks Factory located in Chinnakkampatti near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadus Virudhunagar district on Tuesday officials said The blast which occurred during the manufacturing process also left at least two others injuredThe injured have been admitted to the Sivakasi Government Hospital where they are currently undergoing treatment The bodies of the deceased have been sent for postmortem examinationFactory workers were engaged in routine work at Gokulesh Fireworks Factory when a powerful blast ripped through the unit The blast flattened several rooms on the premisesFire and Rescue Services personnel from both Sivakasi and Sattur rushed to the spot and are engaged in rescue and containment operationsOfficials suspect that the explosion may have been triggered by the mishandling of explosive chemicals though the exact cause is yet to be ascertainedA case has been registered and further investigation is underway The Virudhunagar district administration is coordinating relief and rescue measuresSivakasi has witnessed several such tragic incidents in the past raising concerns about safety practices and regulatory oversight in the regions fireworks manufacturing unitsSivakasi in Tamil Nadu is widely known as the hub of the firecracker industry in India Ninety per cent of firecracker production comes from here About eight thousand factories are operating in Sivakasi employing lakhs of peopleThere are wellestablished safety protocols that are often violated even by licensed factoriesLast year there was a similar blast in Sivakasi in which ten people were killed Probing authorities have often flagged a lack of space as a crucial factor that contributes to unsafe conditions within the factory premises that cause explosionsJust a day earlier a massive explosion in Telanganas Sangareddy district claimed 36 lives so far The blast took place at an industrial unit near Hyderabad IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/five-killed-in-firecracker-factory-blast-in-tamil-nadus-sivakasi-623801.html Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pharma-unit-blast-telangana-announces-rs-1-crore-ex-gratia-for-families-of-deceased-623805.html Hyderabad July 1 Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday announced a compensation of Rs one crore each to the families of those killed in the blast at a pharma unit at Pashamylaram near Hyderabad Those who sustained critical injuries will be paid Rs 10 lakh each and Rs 5 lakh each to others with minor injuriesAfter visiting the accident site he told media persons that both the company management and the state government will ensure compensation to the victimsHe also announced that expenses for the treatment of the injured will be borne by the company and the governmentThe Chief Minister directed officials to provide Rs 1 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs 50000 to the injured as immediate assistanceThe government will extend all help to the affected families including the education of the children by admitting them to government residential schoolsThe Chief Minister said the officials have so far confirmed the death of 36 workers in the accident Some workers are missing and feared trapped under debrisHe stated that 143 employees were present in the factory when the explosion occurred and so far 58 of them have been contacted by authorities Efforts were on to trace the remaining Some of them may be trapped under debris while some others may have escaped in panic and did not come into contact with authoritiesHe termed it as the most tragic incident and said that in no other accident in the past in United Andhra Pradesh or Telangana so many lives were lostHe said the available information shows that workers in the factory were from Bihar Madhya Pradesh Odisha Andhra Pradesh and TelanganaStating that the government has taken a serious view of the accident he said he had already ordered an inquiry by a fivemember committee of top officials He assured action against those found responsible for the disasterVoicing concern over the increasing number of fire accidents the Chief Minister said the government would bring a system to ensure implementation of safety regulations and their compliance by companies managementThe Chief Minister later visited a hospital in Patancheru to call on the injuredEarlier the Chief Minister spoke to senior officials about the blast and the subsequent fire which left a trail of destruction in the unit located at Pashamylaram industrial area in Sangareddy district about 50 km from HyderabadHe also enquired about the status of the rescue operation as scores of rescue workers continued clearing the debris of the production units threestorey building which collapsed under the impact of the blastThe Chief Minister was accompanied by ministers Damodar Raja Narasimha D Sridhar Babu P Srinivasa Reddy and G Vivek and senior officials IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/pharma-unit-blast-telangana-announces-rs-1-crore-ex-gratia-for-families-of-deceased-623805.html Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/himachal-battles-monsoon-fury-1-dead-several-missing-in-mandi-after-cloudbursts-and-landslides-623839.html Shimla July 1 IANS Heavy and incessant rains in Himachal Pradesh over the past few days have resulted in multiple incidents of building collapse landslides as well as widespread road blockages at multiple locationsnbspnbspMandi district in particular has been severely impacted due to cloudbursts and flash floods Karsog and Dharampur two municipal areas in Mandi have suffered widespread damages due to the fury of rain godsnbspIn Karsog the old market got swept away last night due to flash floods while a couple of vehicles were also seen floating in the gushing flow of water The houses situated near riverbanks suffered serious damage while many were left stranded due to a sudden rise in water levels One person has been reported deadKarsog DSP Taranjeet Singh told IANS that disaster management teams are on the job and they have lifted out more than 25 to safety so farnbspDharampur another province in Mandi also witnessed the impact of flash floods Heavy rains triggered landslides and this in turn demolished many houses A couple of household animals are reported to have perished in the incidentnbspThe water levels in rivers and water bodies have risen to abnormal levels due to torrential rains raising fears of public safety in lowlying areas The administration has advised people against visiting riverbanks and overflowing drainsThe relief and rescue teams are on high alert and are ready to swing into action if the situation goes out of control in any region Meanwhile the educational institutions including schools and colleges have been closed in Mandi due to fears of the downpour aggravating into a bigger crisisnbspIn the Gohar subdivision a house was washed away in the severe floods putting many lives in peril Many families are said to have gone missing while a mother and daughter were rescuednbspThose who went missing have been identified as Padam Singh 75 Devku Devi 70 Jhabe Ram 50 Gokulchand Pangalur Parvati Devi 47 Jhabe Ram Pangalyu Surmi Devi 70 Indra Dev 29 Jhabe Ram Umavati 27 Kanika and Gautam 7Sirmaur district a southern district of Himachal Pradesh is also being battered by heavy rains Normal life has been adversely impacted as roads and streets remain waterlogged thereby disrupting public transportation Electricity supply has been affected because of the malfunctioning of transformers due to incessant rainsnbspRivers and drains are overflowing due to the intense downpour People have been advised to stay far from water bodiesnbspHimachal Road Transport Corporation HRTC regional manager Asheenth Sharma speaking to IANS said that at least 10 bus routes have been suspended due to landslides and challenges arising out of itnbspFour bus routes from Nahan and Pachhad from each have been cancelled while two bus routes from Dadahu bus stand have been put off till the situation improves he informed https://dailyworld.in/disaster/himachal-battles-monsoon-fury-1-dead-several-missing-in-mandi-after-cloudbursts-and-landslides-623839.html Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/767-farmers-committed-suicide-during-jan-march-2025-in-maharashtra-says-minister-623855.html Mumbai July 1 Minister for Relief and Rehabilitation Makarand JadhavPatil on Tuesday told the state council that 767 farmers suicides were reported during JanuaryMarch this year in Maharashtra Of the 767 suicides reported 373 cases were eligible for financial aid while 200 were noneligible and enquiry was pending in the balance 194 deathsThe minister said that of the 373 eligible cases the government has paid financial aid to the heirs of the deceased farmers in 327 cases while the process of paying compensation was underway in the remaining suicide casesThe government has asked all divisional commissioners to immediately clear the pending casesAs per the government decision of January 23 2006 the state pays compensation of Rs 1 lakh in suicides by farmers and clarified that increasing financial aid was not under the Maharashtra governments considerationGiving the region wise information about the cases of farmers suicides Minister JadhavPatil said during JanuaryMarch this year 257 suicide cases were found in Yavatmal Amravati Akola Buldhana and Washim from western VidarbhaOf this 76 cases were eligible and 74 noneligible while enquiry is underway in 107 suicides The government has paid financial aid to the families of the deceased in 71 of 76 cases and the process is underway in the remaining casesIn Hingoli district from Marathwada 24 farmers suicides were reported between January and May this year of which 13 became eligible and five were noneligible for financial aid while enquiry is pending in six cases The government has provided compensation in 13 casesThe minister told the state council that in order to curb farmers suicides a slew of measures are implemented by various departments In the case of damage to crops due to natural calamities the relief and rehabilitation department provides compensation The farmers are provided Rs 12000 annually comprising Rs 6000 under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sanman Yojana and Shetkari Mahasanman FundHe said that the government is implementing various schemes at the district level including providing fair price to agricultural produce increasing irrigation and operating the counselling centres to contain farmers suicidesHe added that the government provides benefits under various schemes to the widows of the farmers who commit suicide IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/767-farmers-committed-suicide-during-jan-march-2025-in-maharashtra-says-minister-623855.html Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/train-services-resume-in-parts-of-ne-after-week-long-disruption-623625.html Guwahati June 30 After a week of disruption due to landslides regular train services between South Assam Tripura Manipur Mizoram and the rest of the country via Guwahati fully resumed on Monday officials said The vital train services in the LumdingBadarpur Hill Section of the Lumding division have been disrupted since June 23 after landslides badly affected the railway track in the mountainous areas under Assams Dima Hasao district A senior official of Northeast Frontier Railway NFR said on Monday that both goods train and the passenger train are being operated normally in the landslideaffected location at Jatinga Lampur after restoration of the affected railway tracks The movement of the trains over the affected portion in LumpurNew Haflong was partially restored from Sunday Our engineers and officials would closely monitor the situation in the affected areas In view of the monsoon season engineers and officials would keep in track in the entire mountainous areas of Lumding division the NFR official told IANS NFRs Chief Public Relations Officer CPRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said on Saturday that the LumpurNew Haflong section was severely impacted by multiple earth slips triggered by continuous heavy rainfall resulting in major disruptions to both passenger and freight train services In order to closely assess the situation and oversee the restoration efforts NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava personally visited the site reviewed the restoration work and motivated the field teams on the ground Under his direction maximum manpower and machinery were deployed and NFR teams worked tirelessly day and night to clear the debris and restore the track the CPRO added He said that dedicated efforts of the engineers and workers have ensured the safe and smooth resumption of train services on this critical hill section Due to the effect of the railway tracks the NFR has cancelled diverted and shortterminated many trains scheduled to operate in these areas The NFR appreciates the patience and understanding of passengers and the general public during this disruption Passengers are advised to stay updated through official NFR communication channels for the latest travel and train service information Sharma said During monsoon period June to September every year several northeastern states especially Tripura Mizoram Manipur and southern Assam remain cut off from the rest of the country for weeks owing to landslides waterlogging and damage to railway tracks leading to hardship for the people of the region IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/train-services-resume-in-parts-of-ne-after-week-long-disruption-623625.html Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/eight-killed-in-reactor-blast-at-chemical-factory-in-telangana-623632.html Hyderabad June 30 At least eight workers were killed and 28 others injured in a massive reactor blast at an industrial unit in Pashamylaram near Hyderabad on Monday The incident occurred in a chemical factory in the industrial area in Sangareddy district around 9 amThe explosion triggered a huge fire which engulfed the premises of Sigachi Chemicals Firefighters rushed to the spot to douse the fire Eleven fire engines controlled the flamesPolice fire services and other personnel launched rescue and relief operations Ambulances were also seen at the spot to shift the injured to hospitalsFive workers died on the spot while three others succumbed at hospitals Two of the deceased at a private hospital in Madinguda were identified as Abhishek Kumar Bihar and Nagarjit Tiwari OdishaA total of 66 were working at the factory at the time of the explosion The injured were shifted to various hospitals and the condition of five of them was stated to be criticalState Disaster Response Force SDRF Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency HYDRAA Revenue and police were participating in rescue and relief worksAccording to eyewitnesses such was the impact of the explosion that workers were tossed in the air and fell several meters away The manufacturing unit in the factory collapsed under the impact of the blast while fire spread to the adjoining building within the factory premisesMigrant workers from Odisha Uttar Pradesh and other states were employed in the industrial unitThe explosion and fire sent panic among the employees in the chemical unit and the adjoining factories They ran out of the premisesThe rescue workers were also using earthmovers to remove the debris of the demolished structure A worker was pulled out of the rubble and shifted to the hospitalChief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the accident He directed officials to take all necessary measures to rescue the workers trapped in the incidentAccording to the Chief Ministers Office he also instructed that the injured be provided with the best possible medical treatmentHealth Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha visited the accident site and directed officials to intensify the rescue and relief operationsDirector General Fire Services BV Narayana also rushed to the spotSangareddy District Collector P Pravinya and Superintendent of Police Paritosh Pankaj were supervising rescue and relief operations IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/eight-killed-in-reactor-blast-at-chemical-factory-in-telangana-623632.html Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/12-killed-in-chemical-factory-blast-in-telangana-623659.html Hyderabad June 30 IANS Twelve workers were killed and about 30 others injured in a blast at an industrial unit in Pashamylaram near Hyderabad on MondaynbspThe incident occurred in a chemical factory in the industrial area in Sangareddy district on MondaynbspThe explosion triggered a huge fire which engulfed the premises of Sigachi Chemicals Firefighters rushed to the spot to douse the fire Eleven fire engines brought the fire under controlnbspPolice fire services and other personnel launched rescue and relief operations Eight workers died on the spot while four others succumbed at hospitalsTwo of the deceased at a hospital in Madinguda were identified as Abhishek Kumar Bihar and Nagarjit Tiwari OdishanbspA total of 66 were working at the factory during the time of the explosion The injured were shifted to various hospitals and the condition of 12 of them is stated to be criticalnbspState Disaster Response Force SDRF Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency HYDRAA Revenue and police were participating in rescue and relief worksnbspAccording to eyewitnesses such was the impact of the explosion that workers were tossed in the air and fell several meters awayThreestorey building of the manufacturing unit collapsed under the impact of the blast while fire spread to the adjoining building within the factory premisesnbspMigrant workers from Odisha Uttar Pradesh and other states were employed in the industrial unitnbspThe explosion and fire sent panic among the employees in the chemical unit and the adjoining factories They ran out of the premisesnbspThe rescue workers were also using earthmovers to remove the debris of the demolished structure Four bodies were found in the rubbleHealth Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha and Labour Minister G Vivek visited the accident sitenbspRaja Narasimha told media persons that the cause of the explosion was not yet known The company which is 4045 years old manufactures Microcrystalline cellulose he saidnbspVivek said 12 of the injured were on ventilator support as their respiratory system was badly affected He said the factory manager was among those killed and the records pertaining to workers were also destroyed in the firenbspThe Labour Minister said prima facie it was not a reactor blast Some problem in the air dryer system is believed to have resulted in the explosion and fireGovernor Jishnu Dev Varma expressed profound grief over the accident He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery to the injurednbspThe Governor spoke to the Labour Employment Training and Factories LETF Principal Secretary M Dana Kishore and directed him to extend all possible assistance and the best of medical help to the victimsnbspChief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the accident He directed officials to take all necessary measures to rescue the workers trapped in the incidentAccording to the Chief Ministers Office he also instructed that the injured be provided with the best possible medical treatmentnbspDirector General Fire Services B V Narayana and HYDRAA Commissioner A V Ranganath also rushed to the spot in Sangareddy districtnbspCollector P Pravinya and Superintendent of Police Paritosh Pankaj were supervising rescue and relief operations https://dailyworld.in/disaster/12-killed-in-chemical-factory-blast-in-telangana-623659.html Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/train-services-resume-in-ne-after-week-long-disruption-623681.html Guwahati June 30 After a week of disruption due to landslides regular train services between Assam Tripura Manipur Mizoram and the rest of the country via Guwahati fully resumed on Monday officials said The vital train services in the LumdingBadarpur Hill Section of the Lumding division have been disrupted since June 23 after landslides badly affected the railway track in the mountainous areas under Assams Dima Hasao districtA senior official of Northeast Frontier Railway NFR said on Monday that both goods train and the passenger train are being operated normally in the landslideaffected location at Jatinga Lampur after restoration of the affected railway tracksThe movement of the trains over the affected portion in LumpurNew Haflong was partially restored from SundayOur engineers and officials would closely monitor the situation in the affected areas In view of the monsoon season engineers and officials would keep in track in the entire mountainous areas of Lumding division the NFR official told IANSNFRs Chief Public Relations Officer CPRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said on Saturday that the LumpurNew Haflong section was severely impacted by multiple earth slips triggered by continuous heavy rainfall resulting in major disruptions to both passenger and freight train servicesIn order to closely assess the situation and oversee the restoration efforts NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava personally visited the site reviewed the restoration work and motivated the field teams on the groundUnder his direction maximum manpower and machinery were deployed and NFR teams worked tirelessly day and night to clear the debris and restore the track the CPRO addedHe said that dedicated efforts of the engineers and workers have ensured the safe and smooth resumption of train services on this critical hill sectionDue to the effect of the railway tracks the NFR has cancelled diverted and shortterminated many trains scheduled to operate in these areasThe NFR appreciates the patience and understanding of passengers and the general public during this disruptionPassengers are advised to stay updated through official NFR communication channels for the latest travel and train service information Sharma saidDuring monsoon period June to September every year several northeastern states especially Tripura Mizoram Manipur and southern Assam remain cut off from the rest of the country for weeks owing to landslides waterlogging and damage to railway tracks leading to hardship for the people of the region IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/train-services-resume-in-ne-after-week-long-disruption-623681.html Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/13-killed-in-chemical-factory-blast-in-telangana-623727.html Hyderabad June 30 A massive explosion at an industrial unit in Telanganas Sangareddy district claimed the lives of 13 workers and left 35 others injured on Monday The blast occurred in a chemical factory at Pashamylaram industrial area about 50 km from HyderabadThe explosion in Sigachi Chemicals led to the collapse of a threestory building in the manufacturing unit and triggered a huge fireThe death toll may rise as some more workers are feared trapped under the debris The injured were admitted to various hospitals and the condition of 12 of them was criticalThe explosion occurred around 930 am in the Microcrystalline Cellulose MCC drying unit The rescue operation was continuing on Monday nightAccording to eyewitnesses such was the impact of the explosion that workers were tossed in the air and fell several meters awayEleven fire engines brought the fire under control Police fire services and other personnel launched rescue and relief operationsState Disaster Response Force SDRF Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency HYDRAA Revenue and police were participating in rescue and relief worksEight workers died on the spot while five others succumbed at hospitals Companys vicepresident M E Elanghovan is reported to be among the deadAs many as 108 workers were at the factory during the time of the explosion Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha who visited the spot said most of the workers managed to come outMigrant workers from Bihar Punjab Odisha Uttar Pradesh and other states were employed in the industrial unitThe explosion and fire sent panic among the employees in the chemical unit and the adjoining factoriesRaja Narasimha told media persons that the cause of the explosion was not yet known The company which is 4045 years old manufactures Microcrystalline Cellulose he saidLabour Minister G Vivek said 12 of the injured were on ventilator support as their respiratory system was badly affected He said the factory manager was among those killed and the records pertaining to workers were also destroyed in the fireThe Labour Minister said prima facie it was not a reactor blast Some problem in the air dryer system is believed to have resulted in the explosion and fireThe disaster one of the worst in the states history sent panic in the industrial cluster and triggered protests by families of the victims who alleged that a lack of safety measures led to the tragedyAnxious relatives of the missing workers staged a protest and tried to barge into the premises demanding information about their loved ones The protest led to a scuffle with the police and triggered tensionDirector General Fire Services Nagi Reddy and HYDRAA Commissioner A V Ranganath also rushed to the spot Sangareddy district Collector P Pravinya and Superintendent of Police Paritosh Pankaj were supervising rescue and relief operationsPresident Droupadi Murmu expressed grief over the accident My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured she said in her messagePrime Minister Narendra Modi said he was anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy He conveyed condolences to those who have lost their loved ones and prayed for the recovery of those injuredThe Prime Minister announced that an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased The injured would be given Rs 50000Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the accident conveyed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and promised all support to the victimsThe Chief Minister instructed the Health Minister Chief Secretary and the DGP to deploy all efforts for the rescue and relief operationsHe also appointed a highpowered committee to probe the disaster and its underlying causesThe committer comprises the Chief Secretary Special Chief Secretary Disaster Management Principal Secretary Labour Principal Secretary Health and Additional DGP Fire ServicesAccording to the Chief Ministers Office the panel would also make recommendations to prevent the recurrence of such accidentsThe Chief Minister will visit the hospital and meet families of the victims on TuesdayGovernor Jishnu Dev Varma expressed profound grief over the accident He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery to the injuredLeader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi termed the fire accident extremely tragic My heartfelt condolences are with those who have lost their loved ones in this incident I hope for the speedy recovery of all those injured he saidAICC president Mallikarjun Kharge said he was extremely anguished by the loss of precious livesI extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the bereaved My thoughts and prayers are with the injured We wish them a speedy recovery he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/13-killed-in-chemical-factory-blast-in-telangana-623727.html Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/mild-earthquake-of-39-magnitude-hits-nepal-623589.html Kathmandu June 30 A mild earthquake of magnitude 39 struck Nepal on Monday morning according to the National Center for Seismology NCS The tremor was reported at 824 am IST with a depth of 14 kilometres and its epicentre was located at latitude 2924 degrees North and longitude 8177 degrees EastEQ of M 39 On 30062025 082421 IST Lat 2924 N Long 8177 E Depth 14 Km Location Nepal National Center for Seismology posted on XThere have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the earthquake However mild tremors were felt in parts of western Nepal causing temporary panic among residentsThis is the second seismic event to hit Nepal in the last two days On Sunday the NCS reported a 42 magnitude earthquake that also struck Nepal That quake occurred at a shallower depth of just 10 kilometres which experts say increases the likelihood of aftershocksNepal lies in one of the worlds most seismically active zones due to its geographic position on the convergent boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates The ongoing collision between these two plates generates massive geological stress which is periodically released in the form of earthquakesIn addition the country is situated in a subduction zone where the Indian Plate is slowly sliding beneath the Eurasian Plate This tectonic activity significantly raises the risk of seismic events and makes Nepal particularly vulnerable to both major and minor earthquakesAuthorities have urged the public to remain calm but alert especially in the wake of the two backtoback tremors Seismologists continue to monitor the region closely for potential aftershocks IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/mild-earthquake-of-39-magnitude-hits-nepal-623589.html Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/bihar-two-killed-two-injured-due-to-lightning-in-gaya-623418.html Patna June 28 Amid intermittent monsoon rains lightning strikes claimed the lives of two people and injured two others in Gaya district Bihar on Saturday In the Guraru block Dinesh Yadav 40 a resident of Daulata village died after being struck by lightning near Bhaduki village while returning from Rafiganj in Aurangabad His sudden death has left the family in shockIn a separate incident in Pandey Pokhar village of Guraru Rohit Kumar 14 son of Ramesh Manjhi died on the spot after being struck by lightning while grazing cattle in a barren fieldThere is news of two people dying due to the lightning strike At present one body has been sent to Magadh Medical College Hospital for postmortem We will recover another dead body for the postmortem Police are taking further action the SHO of Guraru Police statedMeanwhile in the Aams block a lightning strike damaged the upper part of a temple injuring two people living nearbyThe injured have been identified as Suhana Parveen 12 and Jaimala Devi 30Both are undergoing treatment at the Primary Health Centre in Aams and are reported to be out of dangerBoth injured are being treated and their condition is stable said Dr Mahesh Prasad Medical In Charge PHC AamsLightning strikes are regularly reported in Bihar during the monsoon season despite alerts issued by the Meteorological DepartmentRural areas remain particularly vulnerable with many people falling victim to such incidents while working in the fields or during daily choresAuthorities have urged people to take precautions during storms avoid open fields and follow weather alerts to minimise risks during the ongoing rainy seasonThe officials suggested people stay away from trees electric poles and clay houses and take shelter inside concrete structures in case of rainMeanwhile the state government has decided to compensate the family members of the deceased with Rs 4 lakh ex gratia IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/bihar-two-killed-two-injured-due-to-lightning-in-gaya-623418.html Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/disaster/train-services-in-parts-of-ne-to-be-partially-restored-tomorrow-623421.html Guwahati June 28 After a week of disruption the train services between south Assam Tripura Manipur and Mizoram and the rest of the country via Guwahati would be partially restored from June 29 an official said on Saturday The train services in the LumdingBadarpur Hill Section of the Lumding division have been disrupted since June 23 after huge landslides badly affected the railway track in the mountainous areas Northeast Frontier Railway NFR Chief Public Relations Officer CPRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said on Saturday night that the train movement over the affected portion in LumpurNew Haflong in the LumdingBadarpur Hill Section of the Lumding division would be partially restored from Sunday Restoration efforts at the affected location are progressing rapidly to normalise train movement he said Sharma said that limited train operations are planned between 12 pm and 6 pm on Sunday with fullfledged train services expected to resume from Monday Goods trains carrying petroleum products and food grains bound for the state of Tripura and the Barak Valley in southern Assam would be prioritised for movement over the section Additionally a POL wagon currently stranded at Guwahati and scheduled for unloading at Dharmanagar in northern Tripura would be dispatched as soon as the track is cleared the official said Following the restoration SealdahSilchar Kanchenjunga Express which commenced its journey on Saturday June 28 would be the first passenger train to operate on its original route through the restored section Subsequently Sabroom TripuraSealdah Kanchenjunga Express starting its journey on June 29 would also be routed through the section To facilitate the movement of stranded passengers a special train would run from Rangiya to Agartala on Sunday June 29 Sharma said that some portion of the LumdingBadarpur hill section under Assams Dima Hasao district was severely affected by multiple earth slips triggered by heavy rainfall NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava visited the site to assess the ground situation review restoration progress and encourage the field teams He instructed that maximum manpower and machinery be deployed to accelerate the restoration efforts and ensure early resumption of train services on this vital hill section IANS https://dailyworld.in/disaster/train-services-in-parts-of-ne-to-be-partially-restored-tomorrow-623421.html Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:09:00 +0530