India will ensure zero casualty during heat waves: Amit ShahHome Minister Amit Shah revealed a plan to eliminate heat wave deaths in India in the coming years. The focus is on proactive disaster mana...
14 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
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 hono...
14 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Cyclone Dana: Trains to and from Odisha to run as scheduled post landfall, Railways confirmsTrain operations have resumed in India's eastern coast after Cyclone Dana, which brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to Odisha, leading...
25 Oct, 2024, 11.57 AM IST
India to spruce up cyclone forecasting with new supercomputers, radarsIndia plans to invest in improving cyclone forecasting by deploying supercomputers, high-resolution radar systems and automated weather obs...
21 Jun, 2023, 03.28 PM IST
No life was lost during cyclone, it is a major achievement: Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has praised the Gujarat government for preventing any deaths caused by Cyclone Biparjoy, which struck the coa...
17 Jun, 2023, 11.37 PM IST
Phailin to Amphan: A look at deadliest cyclones that hit India in last 10 yearsWith Biparjoy bringing the vulnerability of India's coastal communities to natural disasters back into focus, here is a look at the notable...
15 Jun, 2023, 07.06 PM IST
We must ensure zero casualty in cyclone Yaas: Piyush GoyalIndustry raised the issue of constant power supply through diesel generator sets in cyclone shelters for those using oxygen concentrators, ...
24 May, 2021, 05.42 PM IST
Cyclone Fani makes landfall in Odisha; here's why most cyclones hit India’s east coastLast year, Cyclone Gaja had battered the Tamil Nadu coast, killing at least 20 people and causing widespread destruction.
03 May, 2019, 09.02 AM IST
'Odisha handling of cyclone a landmark in disaster management'Odisha government's "effective" management of the very severe cyclonic storm Phailin, which hit the state's coast on October 12, has earned...
15 Oct, 2013, 05.05 PM IST
President calls for speedy relief and rehabilitation operationsIn his message, the President conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and sympathy for those affected by the nat...
13 Oct, 2013, 10.45 PM IST
Lord Swraj Paul praises handling of cyclone, to contribute Rs 25 lakhLord Swraj Paul today praised the Indian authorities for their superb handling of Cyclone Phailin and announced a contribution of Rs 25 lak...
13 Oct, 2013, 02.05 PM IST
Large swathes devastated, cyclone Phailin weakensFierce Cyclone Phailin today left a trail of destruction in coastal Odisha where nearly nine lakh people were hit and crops worth Rs 2,400 ...
13 Oct, 2013, 01.47 PM IST
No impact of cyclone Phailin in West Bengal: Javed KhanBarring inundation of some low- lying areas in coastal West Bengal, there has been no impact of cyclone Phailin in the state.
13 Oct, 2013, 01.38 PM IST
Phailin leaves trail of destruction, cyclone intensity weakensPhailin left a trail of destruction in coastal areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh and disrupted communication lines before weakening consid...
13 Oct, 2013, 10.46 AM IST
Odisha, Andhra Pradesh brace for 'very severe' cyclone, Phailin to hit coast tomorrowPhailin is expected to make landfall near Gopalpur in Ganjam district in the eastern state after crossing an area between Paradip in Odisha...
11 Oct, 2013, 06.35 PM IST
Odisha govt sets zero casualty target as Cyclone Phailin approaches"Fuel like diesel, kerosene, LPG should be kept reserved in the district and block locations," Patro said," Odisha Disaster Management Mini...
11 Oct, 2013, 05.05 PM IST
- Severe cyclone kills 150 in Bangladesh: Officials
A powerful cyclone smashed into Bangladesh killing more than 150 people as it uprooted trees, destroyed homes and forced tens of thousands ...
16 Nov, 2007, 11.19 AM IST