Natural Disasters

PM Modi carries out aerial survey of disaster-hit areas of Wayanad

PM Modi conducts aerial survey of Wayanad disaster areas.

August 10, 2024 / News, Natural Disasters /

PM Modi conducts aerial survey of Wayanad disaster areas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Aerial Survey and Visit to Wayanad: A Response to the Tragic Landslides Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the disaster-hit district of Wayanad in Kerala on Saturday, carrying out an aerial survey of the areas devastated by recent landslides. The landslides, which […]

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ISRO releases satellite before and after images of landslide at Chooralmala in Wayanad district of Kerala

ISRO shares satellite images of Wayanad landslide, before and after.

August 2, 2024 / News, Natural Disasters /

ISRO shares satellite images of Wayanad landslide, before and after. According to images released by the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), there is evidence of an earlier landslip at the same location in Chooralmala, Wayanad district of Kerala. The satellite images, shared by ISRO, clearly show signs of previous ground movement, indicating the area’s susceptibility

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How accurate were Amit Shah’s claims of early warning to Kerala before Wayanad landslides?

Amit Shah’s claims of early warning to Kerala before Wayanad landslides are accurate.

August 1, 2024 / News, Natural Disasters /

Amit Shah’s claims of early warning to Kerala before Wayanad landslides are accurate. The Wayanad landslide tragedy might have been mitigated or averted with enhanced preparedness and early warning systems. Effective communication of weather forecasts, timely evacuation plans, and robust infrastructure could reduce the impact of such natural disasters. While predicting the exact timing and

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Wayanad landslides: Death toll 176; army intensifies search for missing

Wayanad landslides: 176 dead; army searches for missing.

July 31, 2024 / News, Natural Disasters /

Wayanad landslides: 176 dead; army searches for missing. On Wednesday, fresh reinforcements arrived, bolstering the ranks with the arrival of Brigadier Arjun Seagan, the Commandant of the PARA Regiment Training Centre, and his distinguished team. Their presence marked a pivotal moment, bringing renewed energy and strategic insight to the operation. Brigadier Seagan, known for his

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6 Indians Missing In Nepal After Landslide Pushes Their Bus Into River

6 Indians missing in Nepal after landslide pushes bus into river.

July 12, 2024 / News, Natural Disasters /

6 Indians missing in Nepal after landslide pushes bus into river. A landslide pushed the buses into the river, causing panic and initiating a massive rescue operation. Emergency services and local authorities are on-site, working tirelessly to locate the missing passengers and recover the vehicles. The incident has raised concerns about road safety in the

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Engineer Rashid permitted to take oath as MP, court order on Tue

Engineer Rashid allowed to take MP oath, court rules Tuesday.

July 1, 2024 / News, Natural Disasters, Politics /

Engineer Rashid allowed to take MP oath, court rules Tuesday. On Monday, the NIA’s counsel stated that Engineer Rashid’s oath-taking should be subject to certain conditions. These conditions include not speaking to the media and refraining from making any public statements that could influence the ongoing investigation. The counsel emphasized that while Rashid has the

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Five soldiers feared dead in Ladakh tank mishap near LAC.

Five soldiers feared dead in Ladakh tank mishap near LAC.

June 29, 2024 / News, Natural Disasters /

Five soldiers feared dead in Ladakh tank mishap near LAC. The incident occurred near Mandir Morh around 1 am during a military exercise, leading to the tragic mishap involving the tank. Initial reports indicate that five soldiers are feared dead as a result of the accident. The exercise was part of routine training operations near

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Assam floods improve, but 1.7 lakh still affected.

Assam floods improve, but 1.7 lakh still affected.

June 25, 2024 / News, Natural Disasters /

Assam floods improve, but 1.7 lakh still affected. As of Sunday, over two lakh people were affected by the floods in nine districts of Assam. The situation had improved compared to previous days, but many were still reeling under the deluge. Authorities continued their efforts to provide relief and support to those impacted by the

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Earthquake of magnitude 5 strikes Iran, causing damage.

Earthquake of magnitude 5 strikes Iran, causing damage.

June 19, 2024 / News, Natural Disasters /

Earthquake of magnitude 5 strikes Iran, causing damage. An earthquake of magnitude 5 struck Iran at 13:24 local time, occurring at a depth of 6 km. The quake caused significant damage to several buildings and cars in the affected area. Local authorities are assessing the extent of the destruction and providing emergency assistance to those

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Evacuation of stranded tourists from Sikkim expected to start Sunday.

Evacuation of stranded tourists from Sikkim expected to start Sunday.

June 16, 2024 / News, Natural Disasters /

Evacuation of stranded tourists from Sikkim expected to start Sunday. The district administration has disbursed an ex-gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased. This financial assistance aims to support the families who have lost loved ones during this tragic event. Gangtok: Efforts Underway to Evacuate Over 1,200 Tourists

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