Disaster Management

Response to disaster has to be integrated, not isolated, says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi while speaking at the 5th International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure stressed that in a closely connected world, the impact of disasters would not just be local

Gujarat to host disaster management meet from March 30 as part of G20

Gujarat will host a meet on disaster management from March 30 till April 1 as part of India's G20 presidency, an official said on Friday. It was earlier announced by the government that Gujarat will host the next round of G20 meetings from March 27 till April 4, during which three meetings will take place in the state. While the first meeting on 'Environment and Climate Sustainability' will will take place between March 27 and 29 in Gandhinagar, this second meeting of 'Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group" will be held from March 30 till April 1, said Indian Administrative Service official Mona Khandhar, who is coordinating G20 events in Gujarat. "A curtain raiser event on lessons learnt from past earthquakes will be held on March 29 at Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management in Gandhinagar. On March 30, the inaugural function will be followed by a technical session on the theme Early Warning System for All. Delegates will enjoy cultural events in the evening at Mahatma Mandir ...

DDMA discusses preparedness for earthquake, prevailing H3N2 Flu situation

The 38th meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) held on Saturday discussed the preparedness for any earthquake in the city and the ongoing H3N2 Flu situation.

Disaster risk reduction, management turning into 'Jan Andolan': PK Mishra

Disaster risk reduction and management are turning into a people's movement as envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his principal secretary P K Mishra said Saturday and called for professionalizing the setup for it. Addressing the valedictory programme of the third session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR), he expressed happiness about the enlarged scope of conversation and the breadth and depth of the discussions. Mishra, who has attended all three sessions of NPDRR since 2013, said that with its pan-India presence, the event is turning disaster risk reduction into a 'Jan Andolan' as envisaged by the prime minister. Underlining the importance of the theme of the session "Building Local Resilience in a Changing Climate", he pointed out that it responds to the need for localising disaster risk management at a time when disaster risks are not only increasing but new patterns of risks are emerging. Mishra referred to the prime minister's 10-point agend

Uttarakhand govt approves relief package including rehabilitation policy

The Uttarakhand government has approved a relief package including displacement and rehabilitation policy for the residents affected by cracks in houses and land subsidence in Joshimath.

NDMA asks experts to coordinate and resubmit survey report on Joshimath

Various representatives from technical institutions participated via video conferencing. Sources reported that there was a variation in the findings of different representatives

We want to conduct survey of Joshimath: Disaster management department

'Cracks do occur on the houses in hill areas. But, if huge cracks are coming up, then proper action must be taken. We have also directed the same to the authorities'

Andaman & Nicobar islands may face squalls, heavy rains on Nov 15-16

The Directorate of Disaster Management has issued heavy rainfall warning in some places in Andaman and Nicobar Islands on November 15-16. All the floating, aviation and ashore units of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Indian Coast Guard (ICG), the Navy were mobilised and put on high alert, it said, adding that these assets have been deployed in Andaman sea. Though the alert has been issued for the next five days from Sunday but on November 15 and 16, the rainfall likely to create havoc in some parts of the archipelago including, Port Blair, Campbell Bay, Kamorta and Diglipur, the department said. "Due to squally weather, wind speed exceeding 45 kmph is likely to prevail over Andaman Sea. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea in coming few days," a statement issued by the Directorate of Disaster Management said. Meanwhile, tourists were asked to stay indoor and requested not to venture into sea for adventure sports at Corbyn's Cove, Swaraj, Elephanta, Collin

HP polls: SDMA deploys teams of NDRF in Lahaul for response in calamities

A state disaster management plan has been prepared for the Himachal Pradesh assembly election, 2022 along with District Disaster Management Plans, as per the instruction of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), said a statement on Thursday.The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has deployed the teams of the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) comprising 50 personnel in tribal areas of Lahaul & Spiti and Chamba districts for quick response in any untoward incidents or natural calamities, added a statement.Ten personnel of NDRF and SDRF have been deployed at district headquarters (HQ) Chamba and Pangi, besides ten of NDRF at District HQ Lahaul-Spiti, Kaza and Udaipur.The State Government has declared a public holiday on the poll day i.e. November 12, 2022, to the employees working in government offices, boards, Corporations, educational institutions and industrial establishments situated in Himachal Pradesh on account of assembly ...

COP27: CDRI to propose climate-change adaptation projects on Nov 17

Environment minister Bhupender Yadav says country 'making swift progress' in building such systems

Odisha to prepare disaster management warriors to face calamities: Patnaik

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said the state is all set to introduce disaster and pandemic management curricula in schools and colleges to prepare Disaster Management Yodhas (warriors) in every village and household. Patnaik said this while addressing a meeting marking the observance of the Odisha Disaster Preparedness Day and National Day for Disaster Reduction. The day is observed to remember the 1999 super cyclone which killed about 10,000 people in the state. "Disaster and Pandemic Management is being introduced in the educational curricula of students from standard 4 to graduation level with a view to preparing Disaster Management Yodhas in every village and household," the chief minister said. Noting that the state government has done everything possible to make Odisha a safer place during natural calamities, Patnaik said during 23 years since the Super Cyclone the state has developed the most robust infrastructure for disaster management. The world has now

India needs early warning system for landslides, but challenges abound

Landslides are an annual occurrence during monsoons, but developmental activities and the climate crisis have been increasing the risk of these disasters

Pakistan facing risk of fresh floods, more deaths as toll crosses 1,500

Although waters have started receding in some areas, authorities are worried heavy rains in parts of neighboring India could swell key rivers in Pakistan

Assam Cabinet takes key decisions including roadmap for disaster management

As part of its initiative to hold cabinet meetings in different districts, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa on Sunday chaired a Cabinet meeting in which a slew of decisions were made including filling up posts of Bodo teachers, streamlining land acquisition and the roadmap on disaster risk reduction."In today's #AssamCabinet, we took a host of decisions with regard to clearing backlog of cases in courts, the establishment of new universities, a roadmap on disaster risk reduction, upgrading polytechnics & ITIs, streamlining land acquisition, filling up posts of Bodo teachers, etc", the chief minister tweeted.One of the most crucial decisions that were taken in the meeting includes the clearance of backlog cases."Petty criminal cases pending in the subordinate courts throughout Assam to be withdrawn within 6 months by invoking Section 321 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPc), 1973", read the document.Another decision was the approval of Assam State Policy for the Transfer of ...

Centre signs headquarters agreement with CDRI, enables international status

The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Government of India (GoI) signed a headquarters agreement on Monday in New Delhi.The agreement will enable the status of an 'Independent and International Legal Entity' for CDRI.The agreement was signed by Amit Prothi, Director General, CDRI and Noor Rahman Sheikh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, and will enable the institution to pursue functions internationally with all rights, immunities, and privileges, as per the United Nations (Privileges & Immunities) Act, 1947.Addressing the event, PK Mishra, Principal Secretary, Prime Minister's Office, Government of India and CDRI Governing Council Co-chair said, "It is a landmark moment for CDRI, to be recognized as an independent international organization, with a Charter endorsed by 31 countries and eight international organisations in less than two years. This will further enable the organization to fulfill its commitments and engagements on the ...

205 people died in this year's monsoon season in HP; loss of Rs 1,014 cr

At least 205 people lost their lives and seven went missing in the state in the last over one-and-a-half-month of the monsoon season, the state disaster management director Sudesh Kumar Mokhta said here on Thursday. Since June 29, the state has suffered a total loss of Rs 1,014.08 crore due to damaged roads, water lines, and power transmission, he also said. At least 103 people lost their lives in 35 accidents from June 29 to August 16 during the ongoing monsoon season, and 33 people were killed in as many incidents of tree and rock fall. Twenty-five people drowned in six incidents, seven died in 48 landslides, and three lost their lives in 51 flash floods that occurred during the period, he said. Besides, 120 animals also lost their lives, 95 houses were fully damaged and 335 houses partially damaged in monsoon-related incidents in various parts of the state, Mokhta said.

Kerala rains: HC directs DMA, Kochi Corporation to take necessary steps

Kerala directed the Disaster Management Authority and the Corporation of Kochi to ensure every necessary step is taken on a war footing in the wake of heavy rains and expected flooding in the city.

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Ensure disaster alerts reach remote areas timely; engage all agencies: Shah

The minister said special focus should be given to cases of lightning strikes where time is less and it should be ensured that accurate alert reaches the intended village and its inhabitants.