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Severe cyclone Michaung makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh, wreaks havoc

Severe cyclone ‘Michaung’ crosses coast near Bapatla, throws life out of gear. Heavy rain and high-velocity winds with a maximum sustained speed of 90-100 kmph lash the coastal town and villages.

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Cyclone Michaung | Chennai, surrounding areas marooned as Michaung wreaks havoc

Pounded by relentless rain under the impact of Cyclone Michaung, Chennai and its neighbouring districts were marooned, reviving haunting memories of the December 2015 floods

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Bapatla, Guntur districts brace for Cyclone Michaung

Guntur, Bapatla, and Palnadu districts are preparing for Cyclone Michaung's landfall on Dec 5. Collectors instructed officials to evacuate people from low-lying areas and move them to cyclone shelters. NDRF teams deployed for rescue ops. Collectors instructed officials to take precautionary measures to save crops. Holiday declared for educational institutions…

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Cyclone Michaung: Andhra Pradesh CM asks officials to prevent loss of life and keep property damage to bare minimum

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has instructed the State government machinery to ensure that there is no loss of life due to the incidents related to inclement weather conditions caused by Cyclone Michaung which is likely to make a landfall near the Bapatla coast on December 5…

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Cyclone Michaung | Army, 108 ambulance network take up rescue efforts in Chennai

108 ambulance network has responded to 150 calls for help in Chennai due to Cyclone Michaung. 70 ambulances are operating in the city, transferring patients and evacuating citizens from water-logged areas. Army personnel are using barges to rescue people. 10 NDRF teams are deployed in affected districts, with 3 more…

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Heavy rains bring life to a standstill in Tirupati as cyclone Michaung draws closer

Heavy rains in Tirupati bring life to a standstill, with transport disrupted and educational institutions closed. A four-year-old boy died when a wall collapsed due to the rains. The district admin. has set up a control room and regional call centres, and police & NDRF teams are monitoring water bodies,…

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Cyclone Michaung | T.N. Ministers review precautionary measures; NDRF, SDRF personnel positioned in eight coastal districts

TN govt ministers visit Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram & Tiruvallur to review precautionary measures for cyclonic storm Michaung. NDRF & SDRF teams deployed; 121 multi-purpose & 4,967 relief centres with basic amenities ready. Ministers inspect vulnerable areas & relief centres. Pumps & equipment ready. Evacuation of people to safety underway.

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Licked water dripping from rocks, ate ‘muri’ to survive: Jharkhand worker rescued from Silkyara tunnel

Ranchi's Anil Bediya, one of 41 labourers rescued from collapsed Uttarakashi tunnel after 17 days, survived by eating 'muri' and licking water from rocks. Three from his village were trapped, and his family survived on neighbours' food.

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How is India rescuing 41 workers stuck 17 days under a collapsed tunnel?

On Wednesday, officials indicated they were close to a breakthrough.

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Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue: "I hope we will be able to rescue the workers soon" says NDRF DG Atul Karwal

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Director General Atul Karwal reached the Silkyara Tunnel collapse site. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Emergency management training at Hyderabad airport

At GHIAL, a five-day training programme on CBRN emergency management began, organised by NDMA to enhance airport emergency handlers' preparedness. It covers lectures, field exercises, live demos & equips handlers with skills to manage CBRN emergencies & provide medical first-aid & psycho-social support. NDRF mock drill & quiz will conclude…

The Hindu

Union Government not supporting drought relief efforts, says Karnataka CM

“We wrote to the Centre seeking approval for extension of MNREGA person days. But the Centre neither responded, nor provided approval. We wrote a letter seeking modification of NDRF norms to increase compensation to farmers, but there was no response. Over a month ago, the Centre sent a team of…

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SCR and NDRF personnel conduct mock safety drill

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Farm workers urge govt. to launch drought relief works immediately

Farm workers in Dharwad stage protest march demanding immediate launch of drought relief works. Complaining that no funds have been released under NDRF and SDRF, they urge govt. to extend MGNREGA works for entire year, waive crop loans and school/college fees for farmers' children.

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CM writes to Centre on releasing drought relief

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged the Centre to expedite the process to ensure early release of funds from NDRF which would then facilitate timely disbursement of input subsidy and relief to the distressed farmers of the State.

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Uttarakhand Tragedy: 40 workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel safe; Debris being cleared to reach them

Rescue operations at the site of the collapsed under-construction tunnel in Uttarkashi have entered Day 2. Forty workers are trapped inside the tunnel, even as rescue teams manage to breach 15 metres into the tunnel.

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Minister visits drought-hit areas in Ballari district

Min. Nagendra visits Ballari district to assure farmers of Govt. support in face of drought; survey report to be submitted by Nov. 15; farmers to be compensated as per NDRF norms; 2,78,277 hectares sown against target of 4.43 lakh hectares.

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Fire in Raigad factory: Eight bodies recovered

Eight bodies have been recovered till Saturday afternoon following the fire that broke out at a pharmaceutical company in Maharashtra

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Disaster response force personnel stationed in parts of T.N. ahead of northeast monsoon

NDRF & SDRF personnel positioned in TN; 121 multi-purpose centres ready; Minister reviews precautionary measures; telephone directory released for emergency contact info. #TNDisasterMgmt #EmergencyPreparedness

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KEA Bluetooth scam will not be entrusted to CBI: Priyank Kharge

The Police Department is thoroughly investigating the KEA Bluetooth scam in which some candidates used Bluetooth devices for writing examinations conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority, and the State government is ready to conduct a high-level investigation if necessary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has said.

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Andhra Pradesh train accident | ‘Overshot’ main cause of fatal accident, suspects Railway officials

14 dead, 38 injured in Vizianagaram train accident; Chief Minister meets victims at hospital. Railway officials suspect “overshot” as main cause of tragedy. Removal of mangled coaches a Herculean task; NDRF to conduct final search for bodies. Track restored in 20 hrs, train services resume.

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188 policemen died in line of duty over the past year: Amit Shah

The Home Minister paid homage to martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi today

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SDRF, NDRF teams positioned at ghats along Krishna during Dasara Utsavams

The A.P. State Disaster Response Force (APSDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) 10th Battalion teams were positioned on the ghats as a precautionary measure during the Dasara Sarannavarathri Utsavams.

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Gas leak threat: School evacuated in West Delhi's Naraina, fire tenders rushed

NEW DELHI: A school in the Naraina area of West Delhi was evacuated on Monday following reports of a foul smell believed to be emanating from a gas storage facility, said police.

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NDRF team given farewell in Kodagu

NDRF team deployed in Kodagu since 2018 left after monsoon receded. DC Venkataraja felicitated 10th Battalion Chief Shantilal Jatia for assisting district admin. Team conducted mock drill, held awareness demos, took part in Swachh drives, tree plantation & distributed medical kits. DC appreciated team's service & ZP CEO said preparedness…

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