National Disaster Management Authority: News
Only 14% Indians confident in building safety, says survey
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake jolted Delhi and the neighboring National Capital Region (NCR) early Monday morning, while another of the same magnitude was reported in Bihar later in the day.
Phase 2 polling: Heatwave conditions to prevail in some states
The polling for the second phase of 2024 Lok Sabha elections is underway in 89 constituencies in 13 states and one Union territory.
Let's not lay timelines for Uttarkashi rescue: NDMA official Hasnain
As the tunnel rescue operation in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi entered the 16th day, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) member Lieutenant General (retired) Syed Ata Hasnain said the collapsed tunnel's geology was unpredictable.
Uttarkashi tunnel rescue enters 3rd week, vertical drilling makes progress
Rescue efforts for the 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi for over two weeks have ramped up, with six different plans being explored to save them.
Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: Manual drilling likely as machine hits snag
The rescue efforts to save 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel of Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi reportedly encountered another obstacle, as the auger machine got stuck while drilling through debris.
Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Rescue halts again due to technical glitch
The challenging rescue mission to save 41 workers trapped in the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi was reportedly halted on Friday night due to issues with the auger machine.
iPhone and Android users in India receive emergency test alerts
Android and iPhone users in India have just received emergency test alerts from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), following similar notifications sent last month.
Himachal Pradesh: IMD sounds rain alert, 10 rescued from Koldam
No immediate respite is in sight for Himachal Pradesh as more heavy rainfall is predicted in the hill state this week.
Joshimath: Authorities to demolish 2 hotels, mark 200 houses unsafe
The Chamoli district administration in Uttarakhand is set to demolish two hotels in Joshimath amid the subsidence crisis in the Himalayan town, which forced hundreds out of their homes after it developed deep cracks.
MP: Villagers returns home after alternate channel prevents dam collapse
Following a warning of a dam collapse, villagers in Madhya Pradesh (MP) were relocated to shelter camps.
Assam floods: 4 more deaths take toll to 18
As the floodwater entered new areas in Assam, four more deaths were reported on Saturday, taking the total death toll to 18.
TN: 4 workers trapped in stone quarry, rescue operation underway
At least four workers have been trapped in a quarry in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district since Saturday night, reported NDTV.
Heatwave: Experts suggest COVID-like surveillance for old, vulnerable people
An early heatwave that has engulfed India has spurred leading experts to call for COVID-like surveillance of the old and vulnerable.
COVID-19 death compensation: SC fixes timelines for filing of claims
The Centre announced on Monday the Supreme Court has set certain timelines for the submission of claims for the ex gratia compensation of COVID-19 deaths by affected families.
Centre seeks extension for ex-gratia compensation to COVID-19 victims' kin
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has sought an extension of four more weeks to frame guidelines for financial compensation to the kin of those who died of COVID-19.
Lightning strikes jump by 34%; experts point to climate change
India saw 18.5 million lightning strikes between April 2020 and March 2021, marking a significant jump of 34% from the 13.8 million strikes that occurred over the corresponding period in the previous year.
Cyclone Nivar to hit Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday: Details here
South coastal Andhra Pradesh is expected to be hit by Cyclone Nivar by Wednesday, November 25. On Monday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) informed that the depression is still 600 km south-southeast of Puducherry.
Visakhapatnam: Gas leak at pharma plant claims two lives
In a terrible piece of news, two workers died and four were hospitalized after harmful gas leaked from a factory in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam around midnight on Monday. The incident was reported from the Sainor Life Sciences pharmaceutical company.
Chandrababu Naidu's crowded welcome in Andhra Pradesh sparks political row
After spending two months at his Jubilee Hills residence, Hyderabad, in neighboring Telangana, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu returned to the state on Monday, only to spark a major controversy.
Nationwide lockdown extended till May 31; here are the guidelines
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday directed the central and state governments to extend the nationwide lockdown till May 31.
After Vizag gas leak, government issues guidelines for restarting industries
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Saturday issued guidelines for the reopening of industries after the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.
GSK recalls popular antacid Zinetac amid concerns over cancer-causing substance
Amid an ongoing probe into Ranitidine's reported cancer-causing impurities, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited (GSK) has recalled Ranitidine-based antacid Zinetac (150mg and 300mg) in India and other markets.
Kerala: 373 dead, 87 injured due to rains, floods, landslides
Rains, floods, and landslides in Kerala have killed 373 people since May 30, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said today.
"Floods may kill more than 16,000 in next 10 years"
Just as Kerala is reeling from the worst floods it faced in 80 years, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has predicted that 16,000 may lose their lives in floods in the next ten years. Further, it said property worth Rs. 47,000 crore will be lost.
TN: Disaster management drill goes wrong, student falls to death
In a shocking incident, a 19-year-old BBA student in Coimbatore died when she was pushed from the second floor during a disaster preparedness drill yesterday.
"Typhoon-like" rains lash Mumbai, heaviest downpour in years expected
Mumbai has been inundated due to continuous downpour since yesterday morning which has only gotten worse.
59% areas in India vulnerable to moderate to severe earthquakes
Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Minister Venkaiah Naidu released a seismic zone map developed by the National Disaster Management Authority and the Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council.