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Meghalaya is currently facing severe challenges due to the intense southwest monsoon, which has resulted in one fatality and has disrupted the lives of thousands of residents across the state. Since June 1, 2024, Meghalaya has experienced 44% excess rainfall, leading to widespread landslides, flash floods, and substantial infrastructure damage. The fatal incident occurred in […]
Nepal is grappling with devastating monsoon-triggered disasters that have resulted in the tragic loss of at least 14 lives over the past 24 hours, including landslides, flash floods, and lightning strikes. Reports from the news agency ANI indicate that landslides alone have claimed eight lives, while five people were fatally struck by lightning. One individual […]
Orang National Park has commenced its annual closure to visitors, effective today, as announced by the Mangaldoi Wildlife Division. The park, renowned for its rich biodiversity housing 125 rhinos, 26 tigers, elephants, deer, and a plethora of bird species, will halt its jeep and elephant safaris during this period. The decision to close the park […]
Representatives from key sectors, including Health, Public Works, Public Health Engineering, State Disaster Response Force, India Meteorological Department, Education, and Civil Defence, collaborated to discuss strategies for seamless coordination during calamities. Sanjay Goyal, the Commissioner and Secretary for Disaster Management, emphasized the pivotal role of district administrators in leading relief efforts. He stressed the importance […]
On May 4, the district administrative center in Mangan hosted the annual monsoon preparedness meeting for North Sikkim district, chaired by District Collector Hem Kumar Chettri. The gathering brought together key officials, including Superintendent of Police Sonam Detchu, Additional District Magistrate Vishu Lama, Sub-Divisional Magistrates, Block Development Officers, and heads of district-level government departments. Representatives […]
Guwahati: An astounding 366 risky spots have been located by the Guwahati administration in Assam, prompting worries about future landslides. Authorities have reportedly assessed the locations where landslides are expected to occur and taken preventative action, according to sources. The identified locations include Fatasil, Bhangagarh, Gotanagar, Hengrabari, Jalukbari, Lankeshwar, Kahilipara, Kala Pahar, Kharghuli, Koinadhara, Maligaon, […]