Kanpur dispatches 32 volunteers for 12-day disaster management training under the Aapda Mitra scheme. They will become first responders, equipped with emergency kits. Read more about this community resilience initiative.
Indonesia mourns 67 victims of Sumatra floods, cancelling national New Year fireworks. Heavy rains triggered landslides, displacing thousands. Read about the disaster response and national mourning.
The Central Government has sanctioned Rs 601.92 crore for Himachal Pradesh for monsoon damage recovery. Former CM Jai Ram Thakur shares details of the PDNA-based assistance. Read more.
Maharashtra's State Institute of Disaster Management (SIDM) proposal is under final govt review. The ₹184.94 crore Nagpur MIHAN campus aims to be a nodal hub for training and research. Read more.
Kerala govt mandates uniform disaster waste management for all districts. New protocol aims to prevent chaos like in Wayanad's July 2024 Meppadi disaster. Details on roles, timelines, and challenges.
Uttar Pradesh Disaster Management Authority outlines crowd control strategy for 44-day Prayagraj Magh Mela. Mock drills to begin Dec 27. Read details on safety preparations.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) organised a 15-day study programme for senior Nepal Armed Police Force officers to share expertise in industrial security and disaster management. Read more about this bilateral cooperation.
A CAG report criticizes Karnataka for delays in creating a flood and landslide action plan, urging better disaster authority function. Read the key findings.
Bihar's DMD, UN, and UNICEF held a 2-day DiDRR workshop in Patna to integrate disability inclusion into all disaster management stages. Experts stress inclusive design for effective response.
Prayagraj gears up for Magh Mela with AI-based crowd control, 50 drones, and cyber help desks to ensure safety for an estimated 15 crore pilgrims. Full security plan revealed.
Sri Lanka issues fresh landslide warnings as Cyclone Ditwah's rains worsen the disaster. Over 618 dead, 2 million affected. Read about the regional crisis and relief efforts.
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.
On the 41st anniversary of the Bhopal gas disaster, the Sambhavna Trust Clinic launched a comprehensive digital archive. This free repository offers vital information for researchers and survivors worldwide. Explore the history and ongoing impact.
A journalist in Hong Kong during the deadly Tai Po fire reflects on the misplaced anxiety of distant friends and the city's neglected public housing crisis. Read why instant concern can be a distraction.
Central govt allocates ₹582 crore from NDRF & ₹397 crore from SDRF to Himachal Pradesh for disaster preparedness & recovery. Details on past allocations & NDRF deployments inside.
Delhi CM launches NDMA's Disaster Ready Schools Campaign across 2,082 schools. Earthquake drills, hazard mapping & digital threat training to safeguard 16.5 lakh students in seismic zone IV. Read more.
The death toll from devastating floods and landslides in West Sumatra, Indonesia, has climbed to 75. Rescue efforts continue as dozens remain missing. Read the latest updates.
UAE and Kazakhstan strengthen strategic partnership through joint committee meeting, focusing on artificial intelligence, space exploration and energy cooperation. Discover the future of this growing alliance.
Indonesia faces devastating floods and landslides with 442 confirmed deaths and 402 still missing. Rescue operations continue amid challenging conditions.
Indonesia faces devastating floods and landslides with death toll reaching 442. Rescue operations continue as 402 remain missing. Read about the ongoing disaster response.
Deadly floods devastate Indonesia's Sumatra Island, killing 193 people in Sri Lanka. Survivors desperately search for food and water as rescue operations intensify.
Death toll from Indonesia floods and landslides rises to 442, with 402 missing. Rescue teams struggle to reach isolated cities as climate change intensifies the monsoon. Read more.
United Arab Emirates extends heartfelt condolences to Indonesia following devastating floods and landslides that claimed multiple lives. Global support grows for disaster relief efforts.
Odisha minister Suresh Pujari announces a new Rs 300 crore integrated disaster management building in Bhubaneswar. The facility aims to enhance coordinated emergency response for cyclones, floods, and fires. Discover how this hub will save lives.
Tragic Indonesia floods claim 303 lives with 27 still missing. Rescue operations continue as nation faces devastating natural disaster. Learn how to help victims.
Telangana announces comprehensive animal-inclusive disaster response plan to protect 35 million farm animals. Expert-led evacuation strategies and livestock mapping underway.
Deadly flash floods and mudslides in Indonesia's West Sumatra province claim 94 lives. Rescue teams search for missing amid widespread destruction. Learn how to help victims.
Telangana lacks a comprehensive animal disaster response plan. Minister Vakiti Srihari announced experts will create an animal evacuation strategy for cabinet approval to protect 35 million livestock.
Saudi Arabia's Chief of General Staff Gen Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili met Pakistan's PM and Army Chief to boost strategic cooperation in defence and security. Read more about this crucial bilateral engagement.
Severe flooding in Vietnam claims 90 lives, displaces thousands. Rescue teams battle challenging conditions as authorities coordinate relief efforts.