Read more about In pictures: How first monsoon rains disrupted normal life in Mumbai on Business Standard. May received the second highest rainfall in 121 years, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly report
NEW DELHI â Tens of thousands of people were evacuated May 25Â from low-lying areas of two Indian states and moved to cyclone shelters to escape a powerful storm barreling toward the eastern coast.
Cyclone Yaas is set to turn into a âvery severe cyclonic stormâ with sustained wind speeds of up to 177 kilometers (110 miles) per hour, the India Meteorological Department said. The cyclone is expected to make landfall early May 26Â in Odisha and West Bengal states.
The cyclone coming amid a devastating coronavirus surge complicates Indiaâs efforts to deal with both just 10 days after Cyclone Tauktae hit Indiaâs west coast and killed more than 140 people.
New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Acting on the alerts of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) of a 'severe cyclonic storm' - Tauktae - in Gujarat during the next 24 hours, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is deploying over 50 teams in the state, informed NDRF Director General S N Pradhan.
MoS Home Nityanand Rai appreciates NDRF s effective response to disasters ANI | Updated: Jan 20, 2021 19:38 IST
New Delhi [India], January 20 (ANI): On the occasion of the 16th raising day function of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) which was celebrated at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai appreciated the commitment shown by the force in disaster response and saving people s lives.
The Minister appreciated NDRF for doing a commendable job in saving lives by demonstrating highest levels of professionalism, determination and hard work.
The Minister also applauded the exemplary work done by NDRF from initial days of COVID-19 pandemic and active coordination to government s initiatives like public health response to the pandemic.