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8.2 magnitude quake rattles Fiji
A massive earthquake measuring 8.2 on the Richter Scale struck Fiji Islands region on Sunday.The quake, that struck at 12:19 am (GMT) earlier measured 7.9, but the United States Geological Survey upgraded the magnitude to 8.2. The epicentre of the quake was located 281 km northeast of the Ndoi Island in Fiji at a depth of 560 kilometres.The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said that no tsunami was expected due to the earthquake's depth. There were no reports of casualties and damage so far.Fiji is located in the Ring of Fire, an area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean, which is vulnerable to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Indian Navy's Operation Madad scaled up in flood-hit Kerala
Indian Navy's Operation Madad has been further scaled up to meet the increasing requests for rescue from more parts of flood-hit Kerala.Southern Naval Command (SNC) rescue teams have been augmented by Gemini boats, divers and other resources from both Eastern and Western Naval Commands of the Indian Navy.On the tenth day of Operation Madad which was August 18, a total number of diving teams deployed is 72, which have been distributed to multiple locations. Eight newly inducted teams were sent out to various locations to augment those already in place. 42 teams with one Gemini boat each are deployed in Ernakulam district at various places.One team is at Pizhala island, one at Edapally, three at Perumbavur, 16 at North Paravur, 14 at Aluva, four at Muvattupuzha and two at Kadangallur.In the Thrissur district, the deployment at Chalakkudy has also been augmented to 10 teams, while in Pathanamthitta district, 10 teams are deployed at Chengannur and one team each at Ayroor and ...
Telangana Govt launches Disaster Response Force vehicles
The Telangana Government has launched Disaster Response Force (DRF) vehicles in Hyderabad to combat situations like flash floods, heavy rains, building collapse and fire mishaps.The vehicles will be parked at 24 locations with Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) DRF staff and will be pressed into action at the time of need.Speaking to ANI, Director of Vigilance Enforcement and Disaster Management of GHMC, Viswajeet Kampati said that the main aim behind the initiative is that the state should have its own disaster force."The force has been trained in tackling urban flooding, tree falls, structural collapses and any other site of emergencies. Hyderabad is also the second city to have an exclusive Enforcement Vigilance Disaster Management wing," he said."The team is capable to work continuously during emergencies. After the launch, the force has carried out rescue operations and saved couple of lives. The disaster personal will be available on the field for 24/7," he added.
Alliance Air to operate flights from Kochi naval air base
State-run Air India's subsidiary -- Alliance Air -- will commence operations from Kochi naval base to aide the rescue operations in flood-hit Kerala.
Kerala flood toll 368, over 58,000 rescued, red alert in 3 districts (Intro Roundup)
The death toll due to rains and floods in Kerala has gone up to 368, as 33 more deaths were reported on Saturday even as around 58,000 people were rescued in different parts of the state, and red alert is now there in just three districts, down from 11.
Air India to carry rescue operations from Kochi Naval Base
As the Kochi airport is closed due to floods in Kerala, National Carrier Air India has planned to operate from Kochi Naval Base to evacuate stranded people from flood-affected areas.Air India in its statement said, "As an exemplary initiative to fly out stranded people, AI's subsidiary Alliance Air operated a non-commercial "proving flight" on an ATR (turboprop) to Kochi's naval base with a team of DGCA, AAI and Flight Safety officials. Flight 9I 105 landed at Kochi at 1240 hrs from Bangalore and the return flt 9I106 took off from Kochi at 1345 hrs.""This whole exercise is aimed at confirming the feasibility of having Alliance Air operate more flights to Cochin's defence airbase with turboprops to evacuate passengers," the statement further read.On the other hand, in a letter to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) pilots on the Airbus 320 and Boeing 787 in Air India, announced that it will fly planes without payment to support Operation Madad
Kerala floods: Death toll rises to 357
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said that the death toll in the flood-hit state has increased to 357. The Chief Minister further informed that the state has suffered a loss of Rs 19,512 crores due to floods."We are in the middle of a disaster, we need unite as one to tackle it. The state has suffered a loss of Rs 19,512 crores due to floods. Total 33 people have died in the state today. Death toll rises to 357," Vijayan said at a press briefing.Kerala has been facing the worst flooding in a century. The rescue and relief operations in the state are in full swing and efforts are being made to evacuate people from flood-affected areas.Earlier in the day, after conducting an aerial survey of the situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a relief fund of Rs. 500 crore to the state along with an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh to the next kin of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 to those critically injured.The Centre has launched massive rescue and relief operations in the ...
Darjeeling: Drone to view landslide possibility near toy train tracks
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], Aug 18 (ANI): As the regular Darjeeling Himalayan Service (DHR) between New Jalpaiguri Station ( NJP) and Darjeeling has come to a halt due to multiple landslides, the Northeast Frontier Railway ( NFR) will use Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ( UAV) to check landslides threats.The service was earlier suspended from August 2 to August 5 and was further extended to August 10 after falling boulders and landslips damaged railway tracks at Paglajhora in the Kurseong sub-division on August 1. The Railway officials said the regular service could be resumed before the beginning of the festive season in October."We are unable to see the situation in the upside of the Hills whether threats of further landslides remain. We could not carry out the repairing over the threats as it could endanger the lives of the people would be engaged in the repairing works. As soon as the landslides stop, the track restoration would begin but to start this we need to analyse the ...
Rajasthan announces Rs 10-crore assistance for Kerala
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Saturday declared a financial help of Rs 10 crore from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the flood-ravaged Kerala.
4 children among six killed by lightning in MP
At least six persons, including four children, were killed on Saturday as lightning struck Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district, officials said.
Kerala floods: PM Modi thanks UAE for help
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked his United Arab Emirates (UAE) counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for offering flood relief support to Kerala."A big thanks to @hhshkmohd for his gracious offer to support people of Kerala during this difficult time. His concern reflects the special ties between governments and people of India and UAE," Prime Minister Modi tweeted.Earlier today, the UAE announced to form a committee to provide relief to the flood-affected in Kerala.The UAE Prime Minister took to Twitter to make the announcement and urged "everyone to contribute generously towards this initiative"."The state of Kerala in India is currently witnessing huge floods, the most devastating in a century. Hundreds have been killed, hundreds of thousands have been displaced. Ahead of Eid Al Adha, do not forget to extend a helping hand to our brothers in India," he tweeted."UAE and the Indian community will unite to offer relief to those affected. We have formed a .
Kerala floods: UAE provides relief assistance
Extending their support to the people affected by flash floods in Kerala, United Arab Emirates (UAE) has formed a committee to provide relief to the southern state.UAE Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum took to Twitter to make the announcement and urged "everyone to contribute generously towards this initiative."To be chaired by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), the national emergency committee will include representatives from the UAE's humanitarian organisations, according to Gulf News."The people of Kerala have always been and are still part of our success story in the UAE. We have a special responsibility to help and support those affected, especially during this holy and blessed days" his first tweet read.Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum further wrote, "UAE and the Indian community will unite to offer relief to those affected. We have formed a committee to start immediately. We urge everyone to contribute generously towards this initiative."Describing the situation in ...
Centre providing necessary medicines for Kerala: Nadda
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda on Saturday informed that the Centre is closely monitoring the Kerala flood situation and providing all the necessary medicines, required for post-flood prevention of vector-borne diseases.Nadda said that even other states of the country have come forward to support Kerala in conjunction with Central Government for supplies of medicines."Government of India is coordinating with the state of Kerala and working towards providing them medicines needed for post-flood prevention of vector-borne diseases, acute diarrhoeal diseases, zoonotic diseases, snake bites and dog bites besides focusing on disinfection of drinking water sources," he said.As Kerala is facing acute flooding, the Centre has launched massive rescue and relief operations in the southern state. Earlier on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a relief fund of Rs. 500 crore to the state, in addition to the financial assistance of Rs 100 crore announced by Home ..
Gujarat announces Rs 10-crore aid for Kerala
The Gujarat government on Saturday announced financial assistance of Rs 10 crore to the flood-ravaged Kerala.
Cabinet Secretary-led committee reviews Kerala flood situation
The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) on Saturday reviewed the ongoing rescue and relief operations in the flood-affected areas of Kerala and sought proper coordination and distribution of the relief materials, as per a official statement.
Telangana rushes 100-tonne food to Kerala
The Telangana government has dispatched 100 metric tonnes of nutritious food for children in flood-hit Kerala.
Fire in Lok Nayak Bhawan
A fire broke out in Lok Nayak Bhawan, where many government offices are located, on Saturday. No one was injured, a fire officer said.
K'taka floods: CM announces Rs 5 lakh per family in Kodagu
Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh per family who lost their houses in floods in Kodagu district.Addressing the media, Kumaraswamy said that the situation was under control and the Army has reached the flood-affected area for rescue operation. "The situation is under control, the district administration is taking proper care. Nearly 60 people are stuck in a village in Kodagu, and the Army has reached there. We are arranging helicopters but the weather is not allowing us to fly," said Kumaraswamy who visited the flood affected district for a review."I have done the aerial survey and there are major landslides at two-three places, (although) not much damage is done," he added. The Chief Minister also said that 2,500 people have been evacuated and settled in community halls.Speaking on the casualties and damages, Kumaraswamy said, "Over 11,000 houses got damaged. Six people have lost their lives in Kodagu district. Many officials from other ...
Liverpool offers help to Kerala flood victims
Liverpool Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peter Moore has promised to help the Kerala flood victims after the team's official supporters club, the Kerala Reds, sought help.Moore took to Twitter and posted a message, promising every possible thing they could do to help the people of the state. "Dear @KeralaReds Our international supporters liaison team will be in contact to see what we can do to help. Thank you for reaching out, and please know that all of us here @LFC are thinking about you in this time of extreme difficulty #YNWA," he wrote.Kerala, which has a huge fan base of European football in general and Liverpool in specific, has been witnessing incessant rainfall over the last few months, causing massive flooding and landslides in several parts of the state.Rescue and relief operations in the southern state are in full swing and efforts are being made to evacuate people from flood-affected areas.
Kerala flood toll 357, 50,000 rescued, red alert continues in 11 districts (Roundup)
The death toll due to rains and floods in Kerala has gone up to 357 this monsoon season, as 22 more deaths were reported on Saturday even as around 50,000 people were rescued in different parts of the state, and red alert continued in 11 districts following prediction of more rains.