A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on Thursday, triggering an immediate nationwide response from authorities and prompting heightened disaster preparedness measures across affected regions. The strong tremor was felt across multiple areas, raising concerns about potential structural damage, transportation disruptions, and public safety risks. Following the earthquake, the Japanese government swiftly activated emergency protocols, establishing...
A large-scale search and rescue operation has been launched in Arunachal Pradesh following severe flooding caused by relentless rainfall across several districts of the northeastern state. The Indian Air Force (IAF), in coordination with state authorities and disaster response agencies, has mobilized resources to assist affected communities, particularly in Keyi Panyor district, where floodwaters have...
A major warehouse collapse in Kolkata has prompted the West Bengal government to initiate a comprehensive review of construction safety standards across the state. In response to the incident, authorities have ordered an extensive structural audit of ongoing and recently completed projects while temporarily suspending construction activities linked to the affected site. The move comes...
Torrential rainfall across India’s northeastern region has triggered a severe flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh, where flash floods, landslides, and rising river levels have disrupted normal life and damaged infrastructure. The worsening weather conditions have also prompted authorities in neighboring Assam to issue a high alert as water levels in several rivers continue to rise...
A fire that erupted on the hill slopes near the Chief Minister’s camp office in Undavalli, Andhra Pradesh, was successfully brought under control following a rapid emergency response by fire and rescue personnel. The incident caused concern among local residents and authorities due to the strategic importance of the area and its proximity to government...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that India is working towards ensuring “zero casualty” during heat waves by strengthening preparedness, coordination, and public safety mechanisms across states and districts. The statement comes amid growing concerns over rising temperatures, prolonged heat conditions, and the increasing impact of extreme weather events across the country. Addressing a...
Chamoli, Uttarakhand: Following the recent disaster in the Nandanagar area of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the affected region on Saturday to review ongoing relief and rescue operations. The CM met with affected families, inquiring about their well-being and assuring them of all necessary assistance. During the field visit, Chief Minister...
Dehradun: Uttarakhand, renowned for its spiritual significance and natural beauty, has frequently faced devastating natural disasters, including floods, landslides, and cloudbursts. Amidst these challenges, the strong working relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is being hailed as a new model of disaster management. PM Modi, who shares a deep...
Sultanpur Lodhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday, September 4, appealed to the central government to provide urgent assistance to flood-affected areas of Punjab. While visiting affected regions in Sultanpur Lodhi, Kejriwal highlighted the severity of the situation, noting that nearly 14,000 villages and about 3 lakh people have been impacted....
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Centre and the governments of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir over the recent flood devastation caused by heavy rains and landslides. Expressing grave concern, a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran observed...