India's 2025 Disaster Toll: Billions Lost, Lives Shattered
2025's relentless floods, landslides & heatwaves laid bare India's disaster vulnerability. Analysis reveals why preparedness, not just response, is key to saving lives & the economy.
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Dibrugarh Conducts Mock Flood Emergency Drill
Dibrugarh District Disaster Management Authority held a mock flood drill at Tingkhong Matikota to test response systems ahead of monsoon. Read how agencies and locals prepared.
Bihar Urges Priority on Flood Control Tenders Before Monsoon
Bihar's Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary has ordered officials to expedite tendering for flood-control schemes, aiming for completion by May end to ensure reinforcement time before monsoon hits 28 vulnerable districts.
Indonesia Flash Floods: 14 Dead, 4 Missing in North Sulawesi
Heavy rains triggered deadly flash floods on Siau Island, Indonesia, killing at least 14 people. Rescue operations continue for 4 missing as authorities clear debris and aid hundreds displaced.
PMDA Greenlights Rs 12.9 Crore Anti-Flood Project for Ghaggar
Panchkula's PMDA sanctions a major Rs 12.9 crore project to reinforce Ghaggar riverbanks, based on IIT Roorkee's plan, to protect vulnerable sectors from seasonal floods. Read details.
Assam adds 40 high-speed Japanese tech rescue boats to SDRF
Assam enhances disaster response with 40 new high-speed, Japanese-technology inflatable rescue boats for SDRF. These boats, costing Rs 6.65 lakh each, can rescue 8-10 people at once, boosting flood rescue capabilities.
8 Flood Control Projects Approved for Haryana's Markanda River
Haryana government greenlights eight crucial projects worth crores for flood management on the Markanda River, aiming to protect lives and farmland in the region.
LA Flood Watch: NWS Issues Warning for Mudslides, Heavy Rain
National Weather Services issues flood warning for Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Ventura till Thursday night. Risks include mudslides, debris flow. Key safety tips inside.
Haryana CM okays Rs 637 crore flood control schemes
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini approves 388 flood control schemes worth Rs 637.25 crore. He directs officials to complete work before monsoon and bans untreated water discharge into Yamuna.
Small Savings Interest Rates Unchanged for April-June Quarter
The Indian government keeps interest rates on popular small savings schemes like PPF, NSC, and SSY unchanged for Q1 FY25. Discover what this means for your investments.
Punjab Men to Return from Pakistan Jail After 2 Years
Harwinder Singh and Ratanpal Singh, swept to Pakistan in 2023 floods, are finally coming home. Their families endured tragedy and poverty during the long wait. Read their emotional story.
GNDU adopts flood-hit Gaggar village, starts relief drive
Guru Nanak Dev University adopts flood-ravaged Gaggar village in Ajnala, launching a major winter relief drive with blankets, food, and medical aid for affected families.
VNIT Nagpur conducts key riverbed survey for disaster management
VNIT Nagpur's advanced bathymetric survey in Arunachal Pradesh provides crucial data for dam safety, flood preparedness, and downstream risk management, enhancing India's disaster resilience.
Karnataka flood-prone villages still await rehabilitation
Villages in Karnataka face repeated floods, with compensation offering only temporary relief. Residents demand permanent rehabilitation as bureaucratic hurdles persist. Read more.
50 Years On, Anganwadi Workers' Plight Ignored
As Anganwadi centres complete 50 years, systemic issues and worker grievances persist despite health schemes. Explore the gap between policy and ground reality. Read more.
Seechewal seeks special package for Punjab flood management
Rajya Sabha MP Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal writes to Jal Shakti Minister, demanding a special package for flood control and de-silting of Harike Pattan to prevent future disasters in Punjab. Read more.
Bihar Floods 2024 Cause Rs 126 Crore Loss to 2,290 Families
A household survey reveals devastating losses in North Bihar's 2024 floods, with families facing food shortages, displacement, and a severe lack of flood insurance awareness. Read the full report.
New Multi-Purpose Flood Shelter Launched in Assam's Majuli
A state-of-the-art multi-purpose flood shelter's construction begins in Majuli's Bengana Kalia village, enhancing Assam's disaster resilience. Read about this key infrastructure project.
CAG: Karnataka Delayed Flood Management Plan
A CAG report criticizes Karnataka for delays in creating a flood and landslide action plan, urging better disaster authority function. Read the key findings.
CAG flags Bengaluru flood model lapses, recommends probe
CAG report reveals major lapses in Bengaluru's flood warning projects, leading to wasteful expenditure and leaving residents vulnerable. Read the full audit findings.
Karnataka CM Highlights Guarantee Schemes Success in Hassan
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah claims Congress govt fulfilled 242 promises, launched Rs 298 crore projects in Hassan, and successfully implemented all guarantee schemes within a year. Read more.
Himalayan Flood Debris 'Nearly Impossible' to Remove, Say Experts
Four months after the Dharali flash flood, experts warn the 250,000-tonne 'cement-like' debris is a monumental cleanup challenge. Read about the risks and the community's struggle.
Trichy Flood Map Reveals High Risk for 2 Lakh Residents
Trichy district's flood-vulnerability mapping identifies 373 sq km as high-risk, affecting 2 lakh people. Officials plan mock drills and annual updates for monsoon preparedness.
Centre Released Rs 481 Crore Flood Relief to Punjab: MHA
Union Home Ministry refutes Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's 'no funds' claim, detailing Rs 481.6 crore release for disaster management. Get the full facts on the relief fund dispute and state-wise crop damage.
Indonesia Floods: 193 Dead, Residents Struggle for Survival
Deadly floods devastate Indonesia's Sumatra Island, killing 193 people in Sri Lanka. Survivors desperately search for food and water as rescue operations intensify.
Thailand Floods: Death Toll Hits 162, PM Admits Failures
Thailand's flood crisis deepens with 162 confirmed deaths as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin acknowledges government response failures. Get the latest updates on the disaster.
Assam's Space Tech Policy 2025 to Enhance Governance
Assam government drafts space technology policy with ISRO support to improve flood management, agriculture and urban planning using satellite data. Read how it will transform governance.
80+ Dead as Cyclone Wreaks Havoc in Sri Lanka
Over 80 fatalities reported as cyclonic storm causes unprecedented destruction in Sri Lanka. Kelani River approaches historic flood levels, putting Colombo at severe risk. Stay informed.
Mohali flood victims get Rs 7.20 lakh compensation
Mohali administration disburses Rs 7.20 lakh to 14 flood-affected families in Derabassi and Banur. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann assures comprehensive support for Punjab's flood victims.
Flood alert in Tirunelveli as river flow surges
Moderate rain floods Tirunelveli and Tuticorin, Thamirabarani river flow spikes to 32,787 cusecs. 15 houses damaged, crops submerged. Collector assures no immediate danger. Read latest updates.
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