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Karnataka: Child trapped in borewell rescued after 20-hour operation in Vijayapura

After a 20-hour long operation, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka SDRF to be trained in nuclear, radiological emergency response at NDRF campus in Krishna district

NDRF 10th Battalion trains Karnataka SDRF on nuclear emergencies in Kondapavuluru, Krishna district for effective response capabilities.

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Uttarakhand: SDRF constable conquers South America's highest peak Mount Aconcagua

State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) Chief Constable Rajendra Singh Nath hoisted the Indian flag on the highest peak of South America, Mount Aconcagua (6961 metres). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bengaluru metro conducts mock drill on CBRN attack in underground metro station

BMRCL organised a mock exercise to prepare for CBRN attacks, involving NDRF, SDRF, police, health services & public.

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Cyclone Michaung: Andhra Pradesh CM asks officials to prevent loss of life and keep property damage to bare minimum

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has instructed the State government machinery to ensure that there is no loss of life due to the incidents related to inclement weather conditions caused by Cyclone Michaung which is likely to make a landfall near the Bapatla coast on December 5…

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Cyclone Michaung | T.N. Ministers review precautionary measures; NDRF, SDRF personnel positioned in eight coastal districts

TN govt ministers visit Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram & Tiruvallur to review precautionary measures for cyclonic storm Michaung. NDRF & SDRF teams deployed; 121 multi-purpose & 4,967 relief centres with basic amenities ready. Ministers inspect vulnerable areas & relief centres. Pumps & equipment ready. Evacuation of people to safety underway.

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Licked water dripping from rocks, ate ‘muri’ to survive: Jharkhand worker rescued from Silkyara tunnel

Ranchi's Anil Bediya, one of 41 labourers rescued from collapsed Uttarakashi tunnel after 17 days, survived by eating 'muri' and licking water from rocks. Three from his village were trapped, and his family survived on neighbours' food.

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Uttarakhand Tragedy: 40 workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel safe; Debris being cleared to reach them

Rescue operations at the site of the collapsed under-construction tunnel in Uttarkashi have entered Day 2. Forty workers are trapped inside the tunnel, even as rescue teams manage to breach 15 metres into the tunnel.

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3 tourists die as houseboats catch fire on Dal lake in Srinagar

Three tourists from Bangladesh lost their lives in a blaze that engulfed five houseboats on Friday night

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Disaster response force personnel stationed in parts of T.N. ahead of northeast monsoon

NDRF & SDRF personnel positioned in TN; 121 multi-purpose centres ready; Minister reviews precautionary measures; telephone directory released for emergency contact info. #TNDisasterMgmt #EmergencyPreparedness

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SDRF, NDRF teams positioned at ghats along Krishna during Dasara Utsavams

The A.P. State Disaster Response Force (APSDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) 10th Battalion teams were positioned on the ghats as a precautionary measure during the Dasara Sarannavarathri Utsavams.

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Uttarakhand: 3 killed as vehicle plunges into ditch, rescue personnel retrieve trapped bodies

Personnel of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team on Saturday retrieved three bodies from inside a vehicle that crashed in the Chakrata area of Uttarakhand State on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: 7 people killed after bus crashes into ditch in Nainital

At least 7 killed, 28 rescued after bus crashes into ditch in Nainital. SDRF, NDRF, police, & other rescue units join forces for rescue op. Injured taken to hospital for treatment.

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Officials told to conduct joint survey to assess crop loss due to scanty rainfall in Kalaburagi district

DC Fauzia Tarannum directs Agri & Revenue depts to conduct joint survey to assess crop loss due to scanty rainfall in Kalaburagi district. All 11 taluks declared drought-hit. Officials asked to follow NDRF & SDRF guidelines. Farmers to register complaints for insurance on Ph: 1800 200 5142.

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Fadnavis visits flood-hit Nagpur, promises better infrastructure to prevent rain damage in future

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis visits flood-hit Nagpur, says damage could have been minimised had older structures been repaired. He inspected the rain-hit areas, interacted with citizens, and promised to repair infrastructure to prevent similar occurrences in future.

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Gujarat announces package for farmers hit by floods

Gujarat announces relief package for farmers hit by floods; Congress and AAP allege ‘man-made calamity’. Government provides special relief to farmers with 33%+ crop loss, incl. ₹8,500/hectare for non-irrigated crops & ₹1,02,500/hectare for uprooted/fallen perennial horticultural crops. Congress demands package for property/house damage and SIT probe.

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Himachal Pradesh: National Highway-5 opens 9 days after landslide hit Kinnaur

National Highway-5 which was blocked on September 8, due to a heavy landslide near Nigulsari in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh has been opened for vehicular movement. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SDRF team rescues 8 persons, about 300 sheep stuck on island of Moran river in MP’s Narmadapuram

State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team rescued eight persons, about 300 sheep and six camels stranded on the island of Moran river due to excessive rainfall in Madhya Pradesh’s Narmadapuram district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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A day after Bihar boat accident, four more bodies found as search continues

Divers and NDRF and SDRF personnel are continuing the search for nine others - including two young boys and three teenage girls - who are still missing.

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NDRF imparts training to APSDRF personnel on rescue techniques during calamities

NDRF 10th Battalion imparting training to APSDRF on life-saving techniques during calamities. 40 personnel from across State undergoing ToT programme. Training focusses on operating equipment, rescuing victims, CPR awareness, saving lives in canals/rivers, rescuing during earthquakes/landslides. SDRF personnel seen climbing tower, operating cutters, learning CPR. Trainers to train remaining force…

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Uttarakhand: 1 dead, 4 feared to be trapped under debris after landslide at camp in Pauri

Rescue teams faced immense difficulties in reaching the spot due to torrential rains and debris blocking the way at various places. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand heavy rains: CM Dhami holds review meeting, directs officials to ensure effective action

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday held a high-level meeting with officials at his residence in Dehradun regarding the situation arising out of the disaster caused by heavy rains in several districts of states. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Uttarakhand: Due to heavy rain several houses submerged in water in Rudrapur; Rescue operation underway

Heavy rains caused severe waterlogging in the Dhalwala and Khara areas of Rishikesh on Wednesday night. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Uttarakhand: Two toddlar killed after wall Fall down in Maroda village due to heavy rainfall

In this regard, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) said that the wall behind the house broke due to rains in the night in village Maroda, Tehsil Dhanaulti in which two children got buried. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Andhra Pradesh: Officials remain alert as flood threat continues in the Godavari

Villagers in Eluru & Konaseema districts panic as floods continue. Officials on alert in West Godavari, water level at Bhadrachalam 43ft, Polavaram 11.6m, SAC barrage 10.5ft. CWC warns of further rise due to upstream projects, rains & overflowing streams. Teams from Revenue, Fire, NDRF, SDRF, Medical & Transport monitoring situation.…

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