State Disaster Response Force: News
06 Feb 2024
Madhya PradeshMP: 11 killed, 60 injured in fire at firecrackers factory
At least 11 people were killed and 60 others injured after a fire broke out in a firecracker factory in Bairagarh village in Harda district of Madhya Pradesh.
18 Dec 2023
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu rains: Public holiday in 4 districts; 1 dead
Heavy rainfall pummeled Tamil Nadu on Sunday and Monday, leading to flooding and disrupting normal life in four southern districts: Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Tenkasi, and Kanyakumari.
03 Dec 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Andhra, TN brace for Cyclone Michaung, disaster response teams ready
Cyclonic storm Michaung, brewing over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday morning, with winds that could pack speeds of up to 100mph.
25 Nov 2023
UttarakhandUttarkashi 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.
12 Nov 2023
UttarakhandUttarakhand: Tunnel collapses in Uttarkashi, dozens of workers feared trapped
Dozens of workers are feared to have been trapped inside an under-construction tunnel on the Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district after a portion of it reportedly collapsed on Sunday morning.
08 Oct 2023
SikkimSikkim flood: Death toll rises to 77, over 100 missing
The death toll in the Sikkim flash floods has climbed to 77, including nine Army personnel, AFP reported.
07 Oct 2023
SikkimSikkim flood: 27 dead, search continues for 143 missing persons
The death toll in the Sikkim flash floods, triggered by a cloudburst in the early hours of Wednesday, reportedly increased to 27, including seven army personnel.
23 Sep 2023
NagpurMaharashtra: Flood-like situation in Nagpur city after heavy rains
Heavy rainfall in Nagpur city of Maharashtra for the past 24 hours has resulted in severe waterlogging in low-lying areas, PTI reported.
22 Aug 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD predicts second 'break monsoon' phase, hills on high alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a second phase of "break monsoon" for several parts of India this week, attributing the weather phenomenon to the El Nino episode.
12 Aug 2023
UttarakhandUttarakhand: 5 Kedarnath pilgrims dead after landslide debris hit car
At least five pilgrims, on their way to Kedarnath, have reportedly lost their lives after the vehicle they were traveling in was crushed under debris from a landslide in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand.
09 Jul 2023
Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh: Portion of national highway washes away amid rains
As heavy rains continued to lash Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, a portion of the National Highway (NH) 3 along the Beas River in Kullu was washed away, reported ANI.
02 Jul 2023
GujaratWeather update: 9 dead as Gujarat faces flood-like situation
Heavy rains continued to lash several parts of Gujarat on Saturday and submerged low-lying areas, reportedly creating a flood-like situation, an official said.
24 Jun 2023
AssamAssam floods: 4.88 lakh people, 1,538 villages affected
The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Saturday as over 4.88 lakh people have been affected so far, reported PTI.
22 Jun 2023
AssamAssam floods: 1.2 lakh people affected in 20 districts
The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Thursday morning as heavy rainfall continued to lash several parts of the state.
16 Jan 2023
Narendra ModiGanga Vilas cruise stuck in Bihar on Day 3: Reports
The luxury river cruise ship—MV Ganga Vilas—inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week is stuck in Bihar's Chhapra, ANI reported.
20 Aug 2022
Jammu And KashmirMonsoon mayhem: Landslide kills 2 in J&K, cloudburst rocks Uttarakhand
The monsoon continues to rage across the country, with floods becoming common in several states.
