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St Xavier's University launches course on disaster risk reduction management

St Xavier's University has launched disaster risk reduction management course. (Representative image)

Published on Jan 9, 2025, 8:28 AM IST

Safety, convenience of every pilgrim at Mahakumbh our priority: Yogi

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath inspects preparations ahead of Mahakumbh, in Prayagraj, Tuesday. (HT Photo)

Published on Dec 31, 2024, 9:39 PM IST

Will urban disaster bodies help smoother handling of emergencies?

A main road in Chennai during rains in October this year. (AFP)

Updated on Dec 23, 2024, 4:00 AM IST

Centre tables amendments to disaster management Act in LS

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the legislation seeks to legally establish the National Crisis Management Committee and several other panels. (PTI)

Updated on Dec 12, 2024, 7:16 AM IST

Three-day disaster, fire management training for officials in Dadri

Thirty-one officials took part in the three-day training. (HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 8, 2024, 7:00 AM IST

Drone survey to identify landslide-prone areas in Shimla

The survey will focus on studying the increasing incidents of landslides and land subsidence in Shimla. (HT File)

Updated on Oct 19, 2024, 10:32 PM IST

Take steps to avoid loss of life, property: Naidu to officials

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu told the authorities to keep a watch on all tanks, streams and rivers, which might swell due to heavy rains in the next four days. (PTI)

Updated on Oct 15, 2024, 7:16 AM IST

South Carolina Helene relief funding: Biden-Harris send additional $2 million

A damaged structure is seen in downtown Chimney Rock, North Carolina, October 2, 2024, after the passage of Hurricane Helene. The death toll from powerful storm Helene, which battered the southeastern United States, has climbed to more than 155, authorities said on October 1, as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris surveyed the damage.

Published on Oct 5, 2024, 10:23 AM IST

Major fire in Thane food factory, no injuries reported

The fire brigade reached the spot immediately, and efforts to extinguish the fire are underway. (Praful Gangurde /HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 3, 2024, 7:18 AM IST

Wayanad: Decentralisation in disaster management

A drone view shows a landslide site after multiple landslides in the hills in Wayanad district, in the southern state of Kerala, India, July 31, 2024. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas (REUTERS)

Published on Sep 24, 2024, 12:27 PM IST

Sunny in Lalbagh; raining in Gomti Nagar: Accurate area-wise forecasts coming soon to Lucknow

For representation only (HT File Photo)

Updated on Sep 11, 2024, 9:52 PM IST

PMC identified 41 spots as prone to excessive flooding in low-lying areas

Due to constant and intense rains, the PMC has been issuing alerts to the citizens about the dangers of flooding and inundation of low-lying areas including the riverbed areas. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 27, 2024, 5:08 AM IST

At least 13 killed after floods in eastern Bangladesh affect 4.5 million people

The districts affected by floods include Cumilla, Noakhali, Brahmanbaria, Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Sylhet and Habiganj. (AFP photo)

Published on Aug 23, 2024, 5:10 PM IST

Tripura floods: 22 killed, two missing; 65,400 people rendered homeless

NDRF personnel evacuate people from a flood-affected area following heavy rainfall on the outskirts of Agartala, Tripura on Thursday. (PTI Photo)

Updated on Aug 23, 2024, 12:03 PM IST

Japan set to lift 'megaquake' warning

Japan set to lift 'megaquake' warning

Published on Aug 15, 2024, 7:52 AM IST

Pune varsity to start disaster management course for students

The number of private educational institutes running disaster management courses in Maharashtra is very less. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 29, 2024, 8:36 AM IST

Mizoram: 3 of a family, including a 4-yr-old child, feared dead due to landslide

The disaster response forces have been deployed at the site for rescue operations. (Representative image)

Published on Jul 2, 2024, 12:59 PM IST

Delhi: A heat island deep in water

People and vehicles stuck on a waterlogged road near Sarai Kale Khan after heavy rain in Delhi on Friday. (PTI)

Published on Jun 29, 2024, 7:12 PM IST

Assam floods: Death toll rises to 27; nearly 4 lakh affected, 1.71 lakh displaced

Karimganj remained the hardest hit with 2.4 lakh people affected till Friday (File Photo)

Published on Jun 22, 2024, 11:05 AM IST

PMC starts 24x7 helpline for disaster management

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) this week started the 24x7 control room for disaster management. Citizens can contact the disaster management cell for any help. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 21, 2024, 5:56 AM IST

Assam: 5 people, including 3 minors, killed in landslides caused by heavy rainfall

Karimganj is the worst hit district where 1.52 lakh people are affected by floods and landslides. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 19, 2024, 11:03 AM IST

SDMA conducts statewide mock drills to enhance Himachal’s disaster response

The State Disaster Management Authority in collaboration organised mega mock drills at 85 locations in Himachal. (HT File (Representative image))

Updated on Jun 15, 2024, 6:28 AM IST

PMRDA to raze 472 illegal hoardings from next week

Based on the advisory, PMRDA commissioner Rahul Mahiwal conducted a meeting on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 16, 2024, 6:40 AM IST

Centre urges SC to reject Karnataka’s plea for more drought relief fund

The central government contended that the release of financial assistance to the state has been in absolute consonance with the disaster management law and other pertinent regulations. (ANI)

Updated on May 7, 2024, 8:46 AM IST

Pune district collector orders removal of encroachments from district flood lines

Unchecked construction and encroachments on nullahs and riverbeds have caused flooding in several parts of Pune city after heavy rain. (In photo) A structure near a riverbed. (HT FILE)

Updated on Apr 19, 2024, 6:54 AM IST

70 killed after heavy rain lashes Afghanistan

A man removes a window frame inside the debris of a damaged house following a flash flood in Gulgad village in Lal Pur district of Nangarhar province

Published on Apr 17, 2024, 6:57 PM IST

Heavy rain and flash floods kill 33 in Afghanistan

At least 25 people were killed in a landslide after massive snowfall in eastern Afghanistan in February

Published on Apr 14, 2024, 8:43 PM IST

Avalanche alert issued in 8 J&K districts

Following overnight light to moderate rains and snowfall, the weather improved across Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday prompting the authorities to issue an avalanche alert in eight districts of the union territory. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Mar 15, 2024, 12:46 AM IST

IIM-L experts to train U.P. officers on tapping tech for disaster management

IIM-L experts to train U.P. officers on tapping tech for disaster management (file photo)

Updated on Feb 3, 2024, 7:18 PM IST

Cops at Magh Mela get training in life saving skills, crowd management

Cops getting trained at Magh Mela police lines. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 24, 2024, 6:32 AM IST

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