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Over 11,000 people evacuated so far from flood-hit areas of Bihar: NDRF

More than 11,000 people have been evacuated by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) from flood-affected areas of Bihar so far, a spokesperson of the central force said on Tuesday.

Over 60 villages in Bahraich inundated after release of water by Nepal

Medical facilities, vaccination of animals, tarpaulin sheets and food packets are being distributed

Building collapses during construction work in Noida; at least two killed

Three others who were injured in the incident are said to be stable and undergoing treatment, said Noida Police

With 421 new cases, total Covid-19 tally in central police forces cross 10k

The maximum cases of 3,341 have been recorded in the CRPF, the country's largest paramilitary force with about 325,000 personnel

Govt announces norms for contributions by individuals, institutions to NDRF

These contributions have been allowed as per Section 46(1)(b) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005

Govt justifies PM Cares Fund in SC, opposes transfer of funds to NDRF

Govt said that there are several funds which are either established earlier or now for carrying out various relief works, PM Cares is one such fund with voluntary donations

Coronavirus daily updates: 251 fresh cases in Odisha; tally now 7,316

Odisha recorded 251 fresh Covid-19 cases, including that of 43 frontline health workers and an NDRF personnel, taking the state's tally to 7,316, a health department official said.

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea to shift Covid funds from PM CARES to NDRF

SC also sought a direction for the govt to prepare, notify and implement a national plan under the Disaster Management Act to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.

How IMD's response to extreme weather events improved in last few years

India's observatory data collection has gone up several notches in the last few years, which helps in making accurate prediction, something that wasn't the case a few years ago

50,000 people moved to safety in Mumbai ahead of Cyclone Nisarga

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said that since Tuesday it evacuated nearly 20,000 citizens to the temporary shelters and other 30,000 shifted on their own to safer locations

No impact in Gujarat after cyclone Nisarga makes landfall in Maharashtra

The cyclone made landfall near Alibaug in coastal Raigad district of Maharashtra around 12:30 pm

Maharashtra, Gujarat get five more NDRF teams in wake of Cyclone Nisarga

Earlier yesterday, NDRF Director General SN Pradhan had said that 10 teams have been deployed in Maharashtra and 11 in Gujarat

'Nisarga' set to become a severe cyclonic storm; PM Modi assures support

The storm will cross North Maharashtra and adjoining South Gujarat coast between Harihareshwar and Daman, on June 3 afternoon

Maharashtra to evacuate over 21,000 from Palghar ahead of cyclone Nisarga

As many as 21,080 villagers from Vasai, Palghar, Dahanu and Talasari talukas, which are likely to be affected by the cyclonic storm, have been shifted to safer places

Cyclone Nisarga to hit Gujarat, Maha in 12 hrs; 10 NDRF teams deployed

The IMD in its latest bulletin predicted that the severe cyclonic storm will make landfall with a sustained wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting up to 120 kmph

Cyclone Amphan ravages West Bengal; PM Narendra Modi to visit today

State readies initial fund of Rs 1,000 crore for relief and restoration work

'Covid-19 took my job, Amphan the rest': Cyclone devastates Bengal

Half a dozen districts, including large parts of Kolkata, wore a battered look as lakhs of people were homeless and low-lying areas swamped by the cyclone that slammed the Digha coast of West Bengal

In pics: Eastern India braces for super Cyclone Amphan

While the country is already grapping with the coronavirus pandemic, Cyclone Amphan brings another series of sobering news especially for states of West Bengal and Odisha

Cyclone Amphan to make landfall in West Bengal on Wednesday noon

41 teams of NDRF have been deployed in West Bengal and Odisha to deal with emergencies

Super cyclone Amphan weakens on its way to Indian shores in Bengal, Odisha

The two states are on high alert, as the cyclone, cramming high-velocity winds, triggered rains in several parts of Odisha