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Landslides, heavy rain disrupt transport, residential infrastructure in Sikkim's Gangtok; DDMA initiates damage assessments

Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered landslides, mudflows and road blockages across Gangtok district, damaging homes and public infrastructure and disrupting connectivity. The District Disaster Management Authority has launched a multi-agency damage assessment, ordered road and debris clearance, and advised residents to avoid landslide-prone areas as teams inspect affected locations.

The Economic Times

DDMA meeting: Delhi LG Sandhu asks to explore inducting ex-Agniveers to strengthen fire dept

Delhi Fire Services may soon recruit former Agniveers to fill staff vacancies. This suggestion came during a Delhi Disaster Management Authority meeting chaired by Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The meeting reviewed fire safety measures and preparedness following recent tragedies. The LG also stressed zero tolerance for flooding during the…

The Economic Times

DDMA issues alert for coastal residents in Kollam

People are instructed to stay alert as an orange alert has been issued for Kollam district on Monday.

The Hindu

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Temperature touches 40 degrees C, DDMA issues alert in Kollam

“If you feel uncomfortable, you should rest and seek medical help. The official warnings of the IMD and the DDMA should be obeyed,” said Collector N. Devidas.

The Hindu

Swell waves inundate coastal areas in southern, central Kerala

Rough seas hit Kerala's coastal areas, prompting disaster management alert; 'Kallakkadal' phenomenon persists, urging safety precautions.

The Hindu

Amid heat wave, candidates schedule campaigns wisely in Kozhikode

Kozhikode faces heat wave warnings during election campaign, candidates adjust schedules to avoid peak temperatures.

The Hindu

DDMA issues public advisory as mercury soars

Kerala weather: DDMA issues advisory for rising heat in Kochi, emphasizing water conservation, sun safety, and health precautions.

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Drill demonstrates Kalaburagi’s preparedness to tackle natural disasters

The Kalaburagi District Disaster Management Authority conducted a successful mock rescue operation to test their preparedness for natural disasters.

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DDMA issues alert

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Phoenix 2023 strives to perfect city airport’s aerodrome emergency plan

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Nipah: toddy tapping, sale banned in Kozhikode until further orders

DDMA imposes total ban on toddy tapping/sale to check Nipah spread. 12 rules issued for containment zones: avoid public gatherings, work-from-home, no tourism, surveillance of pig farms, no entry of people from other locations, one caregiver in hospitals, prior permission for events.

The Hindu

G-20 Summit | New Delhi Municipal Council coordinates efforts to ensure smooth flow

NDMC, Delhi Govt, LG office, PWD, MCD, BSES, DTC, Delhi Police, IGL, DJB, DDMA collaborate to ensure smooth G-20 summit operations. 20 complaints received, all resolved within hours. 3,000 ground workers, 440 cameras deployed. Officials dedicated to ensure event success. Hub & spoke model used to transmit info & resolve…

The Hindu

Delhi's plan to mitigate heat impact: No schools in afternoon, curb on non-essential water use

NEW DELHI: According to the Delhi's new heat action plan, the city will alter school timings, suspend non-essential water use, provide uninterrupted power supply to health facilities and survey vulnerable locations daily to mitigate the impact of extreme heat on susceptible populations in peak summers.

The Times of India

Construction restrictions imposed on 13 panchayats in Munnar

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Rockfall poses threat to Munnar road

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NHAI to install landslip detection system on Gap Road stretch

NHAI plans to introduce a cost-effective landslip detection system on the Gap Road stretch of the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway in Munnar. Censors will be installed inside rocks to alert the DDMA office of any movement. Lights and warning sounds will be activated on the stretch to evacuate people. NHAI has…

The Hindu

Heavy rain alert issued in Wayanad

Wayanad District Collector Renu Raj, who also heads the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), has issued an advisory to the public after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heavy rain alert in the district in the coming days.

The Hindu

Damage to regulator shutter exposes multiple coastal panchayats to tidal flooding

Potential saline water intrusion threatens drinking water supply, lift irrigation schemes

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Nearly 90 pc Covid samples genome-sequenced in Delhi in July-August detected with BA.2 variant

NEW DELHI: Nearly 90 per cent of the Covid-19 samples genome-sequenced in Delhi in July and August were detected with the BA.2 variant of the virus, according to official data.

The Hindu

Disaster management clubs to be formed in Wayanad schools

The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is planning to constitute disaster management clubs (DM clubs) in all schools in Wayanad.

The Hindu

Kollam DDMA to conduct beach safety awareness drive

Suchitwa Mission campaign to keep beaches garbage-free

The Times of India

Nine-point action plan to curb landfill fires: Delhi minister Gopal Rai

NEW DELHI: In light of increasing fire cases, environment minister Gopal Rai on Thursday inspected Bhalswa landfill site in north Delhi to assess the situation. He said a nine-point action plan was being chalked out to reduce such fires.

The Times of India

Pandemic-hit Delhi Metro crosses 45 lakh trips a day again in April, gets 75% of commuters back

NEW DELHI: With most of Covid-19 restrictions eased, Delhi Metro’s ridership has been increasing for the last two months and the last two Mondays have seen the mass transit system regain more than 75% of its pre-pandemic footfall.

The Times of India

Coronavirus: Delhi govt. orders to mask up; know why we need to take this seriously

While health experts are discussing the possibility of a fourth wave of COVID, the rise in the number of infection cases in the national capital Delhi has forced the administration to re-impose a mandate on wearing masks.

The Times of India

Covid count up, Delhi govt plans to impose Rs 500 mask fine

NEW DELHI: Keeping in mind the surge in Covid-19 cases, the health department may propose a penalty of at least Rs 500 for the violation of Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing of face masks in public places and maintaining social distancing, in the next meeting of Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA).

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