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Uttarkashi rescue operation may take longer but vertical drilling safer: Experts
The Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operation has come to a halt as the rescuers are exploring the next possible actions with the auger machine giving in. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) member Lt General (Rtd) Syed Ata Hasnain said patience is required now.
Tunnel rescue: 15 metres to go, but no progress since Thursday The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday said no progress has been made since Thursday in drilling through the debris at the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand. The drilling process was stopped on Thursday because of obstructions, but the repair work is being done to restart the process, using an auger machine, shortly.
Trapped Workers' Rescue May Take "Few Hours Or Till Tomorrow": Official The men have been trapped for 11 days after a portion of the under-construction tunnel on the Uttarakhand Char Dham route collapsed, cutting off its exit. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) member Lt Gen (retd) Syed Ata Hasnain said it would not be fair to speculate on the timeline.
NDMA warns of potential risk to workers, rescuers amid '2-hour rescue' hope NDMA warns of potential risk to workers, rescuers amid '2-hour rescue' hope. Official, however, said the operation could be concluded in the next few hours or by tomorrow. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke with trapped men and assured them an early rescue.
NDMA installs two automated weather stations on glacial lakes in Sikkim NDMA installs two automated weather stations on glacial lakes in Sikkim days after flash floods hit state. This GLOF (Glacial Lake Outburst Flood) Risk Mitigation Programme is sought to be extended to all high-risk glacial Lakes in India.
Another emergency alert on phone? Telephone department says ‘no action needed’ | Mint The message seems to have been sent to citizens pan-India in order to test the country's Emergency Alert System. The recipients thus need not be alarmed and are not required take any action in response. The government is closely working with the NDMA on the project.
Sikkim Flash Flood: What Is Glacial Lake Outburst Flood And How Is It Caused? The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday said the possible cause of the flash flood in Sikkim could be a combination of excess rainfall and a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) event. In 2021, scientists had warned that the South Lhonak Lake would burst due to a GLOF.
Google introduces earthquake alerts for Android users in India Google said it consulted with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the National Seismology Center (NSC) The alerts will also be available in Indian languages which are already supported by Android. Google India noted that Android smartphones’ accelerometers can act as “mini seismometers”
‘Emergency alert’ on your phone: Here's how netizens reacted, ‘A virus!, system malfunction?' to message from government | Mint Telecom providers in India are testing a Cell Broadcasting Alert System in partnership with the government NDMA trials emergency alert system for nationwide emergencies. Users on social media expressed worry over system malfunction or virus in their phone and enquired about the cause of such a message.
Received Pan-India Emergency Alert On Phone? Here's What We Know The Pan-India Emergency Alert System is a system implemented by the Indian government to send timely alerts to smartphone users during emergencies. The system is under trial by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) The alerts can include information about natural disasters, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and flash floods.
NDMA starts testing emergency cell broadcast tech The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has started testing the emergency cell broadcast technology developed by C-DOT that will alert people at the time of natural disaster. The sample test message with the title, 'Emergency alert: Severe', was sent to subscribers on Jio and BSNL networks on Thursday.
NDMA starts testing emergency cell broadcast tech The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has started testing the emergency cell broadcast technology developed by C-DOT that will alert people at the time of natural disaster. The sample test message with the title, 'Emergency alert: Severe', was sent to subscribers on Jio and BSNL networks.
Central team assess flood damage in Mohali, Patiala & Sangrur districts in Punjab An inter-ministerial Central team visited Mohali, Patiala and Sangrur on Tuesday to assess the flood damage caused by Ghaggar. The team led by NDMA advisor will be in Rupnagar and Jalandhar on Wednesday. Punjab government had requested the Centre's intervention to compensate farmers for the loss of crops.
Central team assess flood damage in Mohali, Patiala & Sangrur districts in Punjab An inter-ministerial Central team visited Mohali, Patiala and Sangrur on Tuesday to assess the flood damage caused by Ghaggar. The team led by NDMA advisor will be in Rupnagar and Jalandhar on Wednesday. Punjab government had sought the Centre’s intervention to allow the use of disaster relief funds to compensate farmers whose transplanted paddy saplings were destroyed in the flash floods.
Pakistan Rains Leaves 86 Dead, Over 150 Injured, Experts Raise Alarms for Economic Crisis Pakistan Rains Leaves 86 Dead, Over 150 Injured, Experts Raise Alarms for Economic Crisis. In the last 24 hours, NDMA reported that six people died and around nine were wounded due to the heavy rains.
Breaking News: Centre Holds Meet On Heatwave | Centre To Assist Affected States | Latest Updates Five member team consisting senior offcials from the Health Ministry, India Meteorological Department(IMD) and NDMA will soon visit to assist the state reeling under severe heatwave condiition. ICMR has also been directed to conduct a study and suggest ways to minimise the adverse effect of heatwave on health.
After text messages on phone, extreme weather alerts on TV, radio soon The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has started sending text messages on mobile phones to disseminate critical information. It now plans to expand the warning system to television, radio and other mediums to ensure citizens are promptly informed and better prepared for severe weather.
After text messages on phone, extreme weather alerts on TV, radio soon The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has recently started sending text messages on mobile phones. It now plans to expand the warning system to television, radio and other mediums. The messages will be broadcast in two languages, including the local language.
Shah reviews flood management preparedness Union home minister Amit Shah directed that a comprehensive software be developed by MHA and NDMA. Shah reviewed the overall preparedness for flood management, ahead of the monsoons, during a high-level meeting.
Shah reviews flood management preparedness Union home minister Amit Shah directed that a comprehensive software be developed by MHA and NDMA. Shah reviewed the overall preparedness for flood management, ahead of the monsoons, during a high-level meeting.
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