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Delhi gears up to raise State Disaster Response Force; battalion of 1,100 personnel proposed

Delhi government is forming a State Disaster Response Force for quick calamity response. This initiative follows a recent building collapse which claimed several lives. The National Disaster Response Force will provide essential training and equipment. Delhi's fire department and Civil Defence volunteers will also receive specialised training. The government aims…

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‘Bye-bye, papa’: 21-year-old woman allegedly jumps into Chenab River after phone call with father

In a tragic turn of events, 21-year-old Payal Devi allegedly leaped into the Chenab River following a phone call with her father. Her last words were reportedly, "This is my own life," before abruptly ending the call. A swift rescue operation was initiated by both police and SDRF, yet no…

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Over 350 rescued in Satna as SDRF continues flood relief operations; Army chopper airlifts two in Madhya Pradhesh's Chitrakoot

Over 350 people have been rescued in Satna, Madhya Pradesh due to rising water levels. State Disaster Response Force teams are conducting round-the-clock rescue operations, even during the night. An army helicopter rescued two individuals from Chitrakoot, safely transporting them to safety. Residents in flood-affected areas are urged to move…

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"Rescue will continue till end": Uttarakhand Minister Kaushik on Chamoli tunnel incident as search for 2 workers continues

Rescue teams continue searching for two missing workers after a tunnel accident. One of three missing workers was found deceased, bringing the total to eight. High water levels and sludge inside the tunnel are hindering the ongoing rescue efforts. Authorities are investigating safety standards and compensation for affected workers. The…

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12 rescued, three remain missing in Chamoli tunnel incident: NDRF

Rescue efforts continue after a Chamoli tunnel collapse trapped several workers. Twelve individuals have been successfully rescued from the collapsed tunnel. Seven bodies were recovered, and three people remain missing inside. Continuous rainfall and rising water levels are hindering the ongoing rescue operations. Authorities have ordered a magisterial inquiry into…

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Uttarakhand: Around 20 tourists injured as tempo traveller falls into gorge in Nainital

Around twenty tourists were injured when their tempo traveller fell into a deep gorge near Nainital. Police and SDRF teams quickly launched a rescue operation to help the injured passengers. The injured individuals were then transported to a local health center for necessary medical treatment. Earlier, a car also skidded…

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Assam flood situation improves as number of affected dips to 1.78L, CM to tour worst-hit districts

Assam's flood situation shows slight improvement as affected people decrease. Seven districts remain inundated, impacting 1.78 lakh individuals across the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is visiting the worst-hit areas to assess relief efforts. The central government has sanctioned over Rs 370 crore for disaster response. Damage assessment for…

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Gujarat: 35 deaths reported in 2 days, say officials; post-flood restoration work gathers speed

In the last 48 hours, Gujarat has seen a tragic toll of thirty-five lives lost due to relentless rain. Rescue operations have successfully saved over seven thousand individuals from submerged locales. As floodwaters begin to recede, assessments for damages and clean-up efforts are underway.

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Heavy rain triggers flooding in Gujarat; Ahmedabad-Viramgam Highway closed

Ahmedabad-Viramgam Highway closed due to excessive water flow from heavy rainfall. Authorities are maintaining extra vigilance in Dholka and Viramgam areas. Rescue operations have relocated hundreds of people as a precautionary measure. South Gujarat, especially Valsad, received extremely heavy rainfall causing widespread flooding.

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Gujarat rains see massive relief ops from NDRF, Army and ICG; 40k shifted, 2637 rescued, 5 dead

Heavy rains in Gujarat triggered massive rescue operations by the Army, Coast Guard, NDRF and SDRF, evacuating over 40,500 people and rescuing 2,637 more, with five deaths reported across Tapi, Valsad, Anand, Mehsana and Panchmahal districts.

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Rains batter Gujarat; 60 shrimp farmers airlifted to safety by Coast Guard choppers in Navsari

In a daring rescue operation, Indian Coast Guard helicopters successfully evacuated sixty shrimp farmers who were stranded amid severe flooding in the Navsari district, exacerbated by heavy rainfall this week. Efforts continue as NDRF and SDRF teams mobilize to assist, with around thirty-eight thousand individuals relocated from Navsari and Valsad…

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NDRF rescues 67 people from floodwaters in Gujarat's Navsari; operation underway

The NDRF rescued 67 people, including 25 women and 22 children, from flood-hit Sarikhurad village in Gujarat's Navsari district, with rescue operations still underway. The Gujarat government has intensified relief efforts, deploying Army, NDRF, SDRF and fire personnel across the worst-affected districts. Thousands of residents have been evacuated to safe…

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Toll in Assam floods rises to 11; over 3.10 lakh affected as major rivers in spate

One more death was reported in Assam floods, bringing the total to eleven. Over 3.10 lakh people remain affected across eleven districts in the state. Several major rivers are flowing above danger levels, impacting many areas. Rescue operations are underway by multiple agencies, and train services are disrupted. Over 9,000…

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2 second-year medical students drown in Gwalior's Tighra dam; one body recovered

Two second-year medical students drowned at Tighra Dam near Gwalior on Saturday after venturing into the water. A group of eight students were visiting the area when the mishap occurred. One body has been recovered, and a search operation is ongoing for the second student.

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Two trekkers go missing in Uttarakhand within 24 hours: Nainital woman, Noida man go missing on separate routes

Uttarakhand is witnessing a large-scale search for two missing trekkers, Babita Pandey and Vishesh Chauhan, on separate Himalayan routes. Challenging terrain and adverse weather are hampering rescue efforts by multiple agencies. While one trekker's camera was recovered near Pindari Glacier, both remain untraced, with operations continuing despite difficult conditions.

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SDRF rescues over 50 pilgrims stranded in swollen river in Uttarakhand's Champawat

A major tragedy was averted at Sri Reetha Sahib Gurdwara in Champawat district. Over 50 pilgrims were trapped in a swollen river during the annual Jod Mela. A State Disaster Response Force team deployed in advance launched a swift rescue operation. All pilgrims were safely escorted across the river. No…

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Six dead, several injured as part of under-construction bridge collapses in Uttar Pradesh

A bridge under construction in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, collapsed during a severe storm. The incident occurred around 2 AM. At least five people died and several others were injured. Rescue teams rushed to the site immediately. Search operations are ongoing. Authorities confirmed the presence of SDRF teams and administrative officials…

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Indian Army leads rescue ops as 65 Gulmarg Gondola cabins stranded, 80 tourists evacuated in Jammu and Kashmir

The Indian Army, in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local administration, launched a swift rescue operation at Gulmarg on Monday after a technical fault left multiple cabins of the Gondola cable car stranded mid-air with tourists onboard.

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Over 10,000 Kedarnath pilgrims rescued after massive landslide in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag

Over 10,000 pilgrims were safely evacuated from the Kedarnath route in Rudraprayag after a landslide at Munkatiya blocked the highway. Joint rescue teams from SDRF and NDRF guided stranded pilgrims across the affected stretch amid challenging conditions, ensuring their safe relocation and the subsequent restoration of the highway.

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Amit Shah lays foundation stones for 6 NDRF centres; says, "NDMA, NDRF have put India on global map in field of disaster relief"

Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colour Award to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in Ghaziabad. This honour recognizes the NDRF's service and the contributions of disaster response agencies and volunteers nationwide. The award acknowledges the collective efforts of NDRF, SDRFs, Panchayats, state machinery, NCC, NSS, and…

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Flipkart delivery worker changes statement on rescue effort to save Noida techie

Moninder, a Flipkart delivery worker who attempted to rescue 26-year-old techie Yuvraj Mehta, has changed his statement on what transpired the night Yuvraj drowned in a water-filled pit at a construction site in Noida’s Sector 150. Yuvraj died after his car crashed through a compromised boundary wall and plunged into…

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Uttarakhand: Car falls into ditch in Chakrata; Two killed, two injured

The SDRF rescued two injured and took out the bodies of two persons killed in the accident. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: Jammu-Srinagar Highway shut for second day due to snowfall and rains

Hundreds of cars and trucks are now stuck at different locations along the Highway. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Telangana Tunnel Collapse : 200 personnel to be deployed

Rescue operations are ongoing in Nagarkurnool after a tunnel collapsed on February 22, trapping eight workers. Efforts to rescue them have been intensified. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jammu & Kashmir: 11 workers rescued from Ujh River flood

A joint team of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and police successfully rescued 11 labourers trapped in a flood at a construction site on the Ujh River in Kathua on Friday morning, Read further on Dynamite News:

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