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Assam floods: JP Nadda assures all help from Centre as he visits affected regions

Assuring the affected people of all possible assistance from the Centre, he said the government stood firmly with them. (@TheAshokSinghal)

Published 15 hours ago

Death toll in Kerala, Assam crosses 100; flash floods in Kashmir amid heavy rain

A total of 939 villages under 40 revenue circles remain inundated.

Updated 1 day ago

Assam govt gives ₹15,000 each to 62,696 flood-affected families as relief payouts

1,36,203 persons in five districts were still affected while 10,844 persons were taking shelter in relief camps. (PTI photo)

Published 2 days ago

Delhi disaster mgmt officers get 100% remuneration hike, first since 2009

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the decision was long overdue, as the officials had not received a single revision in their remuneration since 2009. (Representative photo)

Published 2 days ago

8 dead, 8 missing in Kerala as major towns flooded after rain

**EDS: SCREENGRAB VIA PTI VIDEOS** Kannur: Search operation underway for a man swept away in the Kanjirappuzha river, in Kannur, Kerala, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (PTI Photo)(PTI08_02_2026_000403B)

Published 3 days ago

Bhiwandi mayor asks officials to disconnect power, water supply to dilapidated buildings

Bhiwandi mayor asks officials to disconnect power, water supply to dilapidated buildings

Updated 4 days ago

Gujarat on high alert as extremely heavy rainfall likely over next 2 days

Residents use a three-wheeled cart to transport a motorcycle through a waterlogged road following heavy rainfall, in Surat, Gujarat.

Updated 6 days ago

Kedarnath Yatra suspended after landslide blocks trek route near Gaurikund

A landslide near Gaurikund halted the Kedarnath Yatra as heavy rainfall caused landslides, road blockages and travel disruptions across Uttarakhand.

Published 6 days ago

India’s proactive disaster management readiness

Disaster Management

Published 7 days ago

Nanda Ki Chowki bridge approach road repaired within 12 hours in Uttarakhand

This swift action not only restored essential services but also highlighted the government's commitment to public safety during emergencies. Explore how this was achieved.

Updated 7 days ago

Assam floods: Death toll rises to 75; CM announces relief packages for affected

A man paddles a makeshift bamboo raft through floodwaters, in Sivasagar district, Assam.

Updated 7 days ago

Mizoram minister meets NDMA to discuss disaster preparedness measures

Discussions centered on earthquake and landslide mitigation, responses to the African Swine Fever outbreak, and improving community-based disaster preparedness, aiming for a safer, more resilient future for the region. (Representative image)

Published 8 days ago

Mild tremors reported over past two days in some Nashik talukas; no loss of life or property damage

Mild tremors reported over past two days in some Nashik talukas; no loss of life or property damage

Updated 10 days ago

Flood toll climbs to 62 in Assam as over 7 lakh remain affected; PM Modi reviews

People shift their belongings to a safer place on a boat after floods and heavy rain, in Sivasagar, Assam.

Published 10 days ago

Army joins rescue ops; IAF on standby as flood situation in Assam deteriorates

Assam State Disaster Management Authority said 580 villages have been affected

Published 16 days ago

Why does Assam flood every year? It's not just the rain, expert says

A man moves with his livestock through a flooded area after a substantial rise in the Brahmaputra river water level, in Morigaon district, Assam.

Published 18 days ago

IIT Mandi develops landslide early warning system for Himalayan region

The researchers said that in contrast to other such systems in India, which have their limitations in terms of the geographic scale, the LEWS implemented by IIT Mandi is applied throughout the Indian Himalayan region. (File)

Updated 27 days ago

Himachal chief secy calls for stronger community participation for disaster preparedness

Himachal Pradesh chief secretary Kamlesh Kumar Pant . (File)

Updated 32 days ago

Uttarakhand gears up for monsoon mock drill across 13 districts on July 2: Govt

The state has completed preparations for what the government describes as one of the biggest-ever disaster management mock drills. (Representative Photo (Reuters))

Published 35 days ago

After recent fires, GB Nagar plans safety audit of public buildings, high-rises

A fire broke out at a restaurant located in a five-storey building in Sector 52 earlier this month. (Sunil Ghosh /HT Photo)

Published 49 days ago

Delhi's 'jinxed' CM bungalow is getting a makeover. Why it's considered ‘cursed’

The two-storey structure, built in the 1920s, has remained largely unoccupied for more than two decades.

Updated 54 days ago

BRICS nations laud Odisha for disaster management achievements: Minister

Puri: Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) personnel conduct a rescue operations mock drill, in Puri, Friday, June 5, 2026.

Published 60 days ago

Hauz Rani fire aftermath: Govt to empower DMs to punish negligent officials

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta holding a high-level meeting at the Delhi Secretariat over the Hauz Rani fire, on Friday (HT Photo)

Published 61 days ago

No single agency can tackle floods alone, says UP DGP Rajeev Krishna

No single agency can tackle floods alone, says UP DGP Rajeev Krishna

Published 61 days ago

Civil defence personnel crucial in disaster management, should receive advanced training: Adityanath

Civil defence personnel crucial in disaster management, should receive advanced training: Adityanath

Published 66 days ago

Yogi: Make weather warning system more accurate to save lives

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. (FILE PHOTO)

Published 73 days ago

BMC standing committee rejects proposal of blacklisted contractor to modernise disaster control room video wall

Mumbai, India- May 26, 2025: Disaster management officials inside the control room of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), seen monitoring areas that continue to receive heavy rain, in Mumbai, India, on Monday, May 26, 2025. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/Hindustan Times)

Published 85 days ago

Uttarakhand govt to install advanced flood warning systems at glacial lakes

Uttarakhand govt to install advanced flood warning systems at glacial lakes

Published 92 days ago

Uttarakhand CM clears ₹1,252 crore for infrastructure, Kumbh 2027

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has sanctioned <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,252 crore for development projects, including Kumbh Mela preparations, infrastructure upgrades, and education funding.

Updated 93 days ago

‘Scary as hell’: Priyanka Chaturvedi reacts to ‘severe alert’ buzz on phones

Women show their mobile phones after receiving an alert message as the Government of India formally launched its indigenous Cell Broadcast emergency alert system.

Updated 95 days ago

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