Disaster Preparedness News - Latest Updates & Headlines
NDRF conducts statewide monsoon, disaster preparedness drills across Maharashtra
New Delhi, April 15: In a significant display of operational readiness and commitment to public safety, the 5th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) carried out a large-scale monsoon and disaster preparedness exercise across multiple locations in Maharashtra on Tuesday.
Children learn how to help animals beat the heat in Kasargod workshop
Kasargod, April 5: In a heartening initiative aimed at fostering empathy and awareness, 120 school children in Kasargod were trained over the past two days on how to care for animals during extreme heat conditions.
Uttarakhand gears up for Char Dham Yatra, mock dril to be conducted in April
Dehradun, March 24: The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) has begun preparations for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra to ensure the safety of pilgrims, as per a press statement on Sunday.
IMD issues thunderstorm warning for parts of Telangana
Hyderabad, March 21: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds and hailstorms in six districts of Telangana for the next three days.
'Art for a cause': Group of artists create wall mural on disaster preparedness in Kerala's Wayanad
Wayanad, Feb 22: More than 20 artists got together for a wall mural painting event organised in Kerala's Wayanad to convey essential information on disaster preparedness for both humans and animals.
Tripura to get advanced weather radar within a year: Jitendra Singh
Delhi/Agartala, Feb 16: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha called on Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday to discuss key state-related issues, including advanced weather forecasting, administrative matters and boosting of the bamboo industry.
IMD completes 150 years: Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlights milestones, future plans at Shimla centre
Shimla, January 17: At the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, which was among the few initial centres established in 1875, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh discussed the journey undertaken by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). He was here on a visit for one day.
UAE Government issues Federal Decree-Law to reorganise Civil Defence Authority
Abu Dhabi, January 3: The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law to reorganise the Civil Defence Authority, aiming to enhance the country's readiness to respond to emergencies and disasters while ensuring the highest standards of public safety and protection.