National Disaster Response Force: News
162 students rescued from submerged school in Jharkhand
At least 162 students were rescued from a private residential school in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district on Sunday.
Himachal Pradesh: 5 dead, many missing after cloudbursts
Himachal Pradesh has been hit hard by heavy rains and flash floods, with at least five people dead and many missing. The Kullu and Kangra districts are the worst affected.
Pune: Pedestrian bridge collapses, 2 dead, several feared drowned
A pedestrian bridge over the Indrayani River in Pune's Dehu area collapsed on Sunday afternoon, leading to several people being swept away by the river's current.
7 killed in helicopter crash near Kedarnath temple
Seven people were reportedly killed in a helicopter crash near the Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand.
Indore couple missing in Meghalaya: What police found so far
The search for Sonam Raghuvanshi continues after her husband, Raja, was found dead in a gorge in Meghalaya.
8 killed after wall collapses on queuing devotees in Andhra
Eight devotees were killed and four injured after a wall collapsed on them at the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Simhachalam, Andhra Pradesh.
4 dead after building collapses in Delhi; 10 still trapped
At least four people were killed after a four-story building collapsed in northeast Delhi early Saturday morning.
Myanmar earthquake death toll crosses 2,000; rescue efforts continue
According to the military government, the death toll from a devastating earthquake in Myanmar has passed 2,000. The quake hit four days ago and measured 7.7 on the Richter scale.
Operation Brahma: India launches massive aid mission for earthquake-hit Myanmar
India has launched 'Operation Brahma,' a massive humanitarian mission to help Myanmar after a devastating earthquake.
India dispatches NDRF team to assist in Myanmar earthquake rescue
India is dispatching an 80-member National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team to Myanmar, after a devastating earthquake that has killed over 1,000 people.
Uttarakhand avalanche: 3 more bodies found, toll rises to 7
The death toll from the avalanche that struck a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) project site in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district has climbed to seven.
Uttarakhand avalanche: 4 laborers dead, 5 still missing
Rescue operations are on in Uttarakhand's Mana village after an avalanche buried a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp early Friday morning. Reports suggest at least four workers died in the avalanche.
'Accidents happen': Jaypee Group founder on Telangana tunnel collapse
A rescue operation is underway after a tunnel collapsed at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) project in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district.
Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue teams reach roof's final point
Rescue teams have finally reached the last stretch of the collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel, where eight workers have been trapped since February 22.
'Survival chances remote' for 8 trapped in collapsed Telangana tunnel
Rescue operations are in full swing to save eight people trapped since Saturday in a collapsed tunnel at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) in Telangana.
What led to stampede at New Delhi railway station
In a tragic incident, a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night killed 18 people, including women and children.
Maha Kumbh 2025: 60 lakh devotees take holy dip
The Mahakumbh Mela, the world's largest religious congregation, commenced in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Monday.
Assam: 4 bodies recovered from flooded mine, rescue ops continue
Rescue operations are underway in Assam's Dima Hasao district after a coal mine in Umrangsu flooded, trapping nine workers.
Punjab: 8 dead as bus falls into drain in Bathinda
A tragic bus accident in Bathinda, Punjab, on Friday killed at least eight people.
Schools, colleges closed in TN's Nilgiris due to heavy rain
All educational institutions in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district remain shut on Monday following heavy rainfall. District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya announced the closure.
Cyclone Fengal: IndiGo suspends all flights at Chennai airport
IndiGo Airlines has suspended all flight operations at Chennai airport temporarily in light of the inclement weather conditions caused by Cyclone Fengal.
Yogi Adityanath launches projects worth ₹237.38 crore for Maha Kumbh-2025
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched projects worth ₹237.38 crore in Prayagraj for the upcoming Maha Kumbh-2025.
Cyclone Dana: Odisha, Bengal brace for landfall; trains canceled
Cyclone Dana is likely to strike the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal in the early hours of Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Meghalaya: Flash floods kill 10; 7 were from one family
At least 10 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in the West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills districts of Meghalaya since Friday.
9 killed after building collapses in Meerut; more feared trapped
At least nine people have died, five are injured, and one is feared trapped after a three-story building collapsed in the Zakir Colony of Meerut district in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday evening.
Gujarat: Heavy rains claim 49 lives, over 37,000 rescued
Heavy rainfall in Gujarat in August last week has resulted in the loss of 49 lives and significant infrastructure damage.
After floods, Gujarat is grappling with problem of stray crocodiles
Vadodara in Gujarat is currently grappling with an unusual problem amid heavy floods caused by incessant rainfall.
Video: Crocodile spotted on Gujarat house roof after heavy rains
In a bizarre incident, a crocodile was spotted on the roof of a house in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Gujarat floods: More rain likely today, PM Modi calls CM
Gujarat is grappling with severe flooding due to incessant rainfall.
Tripura floods: Army rescues 330 civilians under 'Operation Jal Rahat'
The Indian Army has successfully rescued over 330 civilians from flood-affected areas in Tripura, as part of a comprehensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operation.
Why catastrophic Wayanad landslides cannot be declared 'national disaster'
The Kerala government led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and its ally, Congress, have both urged the central government to declare the Wayanad landslides as "natural disaster."
Himachal Pradesh: 13 dead as cloudburst hits near Samej Bridge
A deadly cloudburst struck near the Samej and Bagi bridges in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday night, resulting in the death of 13 people.
ISRO's images show how old landslide triggered Wayanad tragedy
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has disclosed that the recent catastrophic landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district started from an area previously impacted by an older landslide.
'Centre didn't issue landslide warning...': Kerala Minister refutes Shah's statement
Kerala Health Minister Veena George has refuted Home Minister Amit Shah's claim that the Centre issued a red alert for potential landslides in Kerala, the NDTV reported.
One dead, 28 missing after cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh
A sudden cloudburst in the Samej Khad area of Rampur, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh has resulted in one death and left 28 people missing.
Kerala government ignored landslide warnings, says Amit Shah in Parliament
Union Minister Amit Shah said in Parliament on Wednesday that the Kerala government received an early warning on July 23 about potential landslides.
Explained: What causes landslides, can they be predicted?
Three consecutive landslides hit Kerala's Wayanad district on Tuesday morning.
84 dead, hundreds feared trapped in Kerala landslides
A series of devastating landslides hit the hilly regions near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad district on Tuesday.
Crackdown on Delhi basement coaching centers after 3 students killed
Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi has ordered an immediate crackdown on coaching centers operating from basements following a tragic incident in which three civil service aspirants lost their lives due to flooding at Rau's IAS Study Circle.
Mumbai cops ask people to 'remain indoors', BMC opens schools
Amid the heavy rains, Mumbai Police on Thursday issued an advisory to the residents urging them to "stay indoors, until essential," on Friday.