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Assam flood toll rises to 95; CM, Nadda visit worst-hit village in Sivasagar

An aerial view of a rescue operation in flood affected areas of Assam. (X)
india news
Updated on Aug 06, 2026 08:23 am IST

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)
india news
Published on Aug 05, 2026 07:49 pm IST

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.
india news
Updated on Aug 04, 2026 10:15 am IST

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)
india news
Published on Aug 03, 2026 11:59 am IST

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)
others
Published on Aug 03, 2026 03:07 pm IST

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)
india news
Published on Aug 04, 2026 09:36 am IST

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

Bhiwandi mayor asks officials to disconnect power, water supply to dilapidated buildings
mumbai news
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 04:36 pm IST

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.
india news
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 03:42 pm IST

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.
india news
Published on Aug 01, 2026 09:12 am IST

India’s proactive disaster management readiness

Disaster Management
governance
Published on Jul 31, 2026 10:46 pm IST

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.
genesis
Updated on Jul 29, 2026 11:17 am IST

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.
others
Updated on Jul 29, 2026 11:07 am IST

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)
genesis
Published on Jul 29, 2026 12:34 am IST

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
cities
Updated on Jul 26, 2026 07:58 pm IST

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.
india news
Published on Jul 26, 2026 06:44 am IST

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

Assam State Disaster Management Authority said 580 villages have been affected
india news
Published on Jul 20, 2026 03:40 pm IST

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.
india news
Published on Jul 18, 2026 02:28 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 09, 2026 08:54 am IST

Himachal chief secy calls for stronger community participation for disaster preparedness

Himachal Pradesh chief secretary Kamlesh Kumar Pant . (File)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 08:17 am IST

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))
dehradun news
Published on Jul 01, 2026 06:03 pm IST

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)
noida news
Published on Jun 18, 2026 04:22 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on Jun 12, 2026 09:00 pm IST

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.
india news
Published on Jun 06, 2026 07:38 pm IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Jun 06, 2026 08:06 pm IST

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

No single agency can tackle floods alone, says UP DGP Rajeev Krishna
lucknow news
Published on Jun 05, 2026 05:05 pm IST

₹146cr released to strengthen flood preparedness: Mundian

₹146cr released to strengthen flood preparedness: Mundian
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 01, 2026 03:40 am IST

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

Civil defence personnel crucial in disaster management, should receive advanced training: Adityanath
lucknow news
Published on Jun 01, 2026 12:15 am IST

Yogi: Make weather warning system more accurate to save lives

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. (FILE PHOTO)
lucknow news
Published on May 24, 2026 07:04 am IST

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)
mumbai news
Published on May 13, 2026 04:50 am IST

Uttarakhand govt to install advanced flood warning systems at glacial lakes

Uttarakhand govt to install advanced flood warning systems at glacial lakes
dehradun news
Published on May 05, 2026 04:45 pm IST
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