Page 758 - Disaster Accident
IMD issues 72 hours warning about thunderstorm
After a dust storm hit the national capital early today, Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning for next 72 hours anticipating similar weather conditions across large parts of north India including Delhi. According to the warning bulletin issued in the morning, "Thunderstorm accompanied withgustywinds (with speed 50-70 kms) verylikely at isolatedplaces overJammu&Kashmir, HimachalPradesh,Uttarakhand,Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh." The same predictions have been made for tomorrow at isolatedplacesoverPunjab, Haryana,Chandigarh,Delhi andUttarPradesh. Police said that an 18-year-old man was killed and 13 people injured in the dust storm that hit the city in the early hours today. The Police Control Room (PCR) received 78 calls during the storm that started around 3 am. As many as 59 calls about fallen trees, five calls about fallen electricity poles and 11 calls about hoardings/wall collapse were received by the PCR, police said. Also, four calls .
More thunderstorms expected till Friday
Thunderstorms, squalls and gusty winds are likely to hit many parts of India including Delhi till Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.
Compensation will be given to victims soon: Varanasi District Magistrate
Following the flyover collapse incident, which took place here yesterday, District Magistrate Yogeshwar Mishra on Wednesday said that they are waiting for the findings that will come in an investigation, which is underway."We are waiting for the findings that will come in investigation. I don't want to comment on anything right now. All compensation will be given to victims soon. The death toll is 15 and people injured are 11." Mishra told reporters here.Earlier in the day, Raj Pratap Singh, a member of the committee constituted by the government to probe the incident had said the investigation in the matter was underway.At least 15 people were killed and 11 critically injured when a huge slab of a flyover under-construction in Varanasi's Cantt area came down on cars and a local bus after two pillars collapsed.Several people got crushed or trapped under the debris in the incident, which took place in the evening when the traffic was at its peak.Post the incident, Chief Minister Yogi ..
Co-pilot sucked half-away out of cockpit, flight lands safely
A Sichuan Airlines co-pilot was "sucked halfway out" of the aircraft's cockpit at 32,000 feet, but the flight managed to make an emergency landing at Shuangliu International Airport in Chengdu on Monday, according to several media reports.Captain Liu Chuanjian is being hailed as a hero on Chinese social media after landing the flight manually."There was no sign before the windshield burst. Just a huge noise," Captain Liu was quoted by the state-run China News Service."When I looked at the other side, the co-pilot was partially blown out of the aircraft. Luckily, he had the belt buckled up. Many devices were malfunctioning and the plane was jolting strongly. It was very difficult to control," he added.The plane was flying from Chongqing to Lhasa.None of the 119 passengers, on the plane was injured.Sichuan Airlines based in Chengdu, mainly operates domestic flights. It also has international routes to Canada, Japan and the Czech Republic.
Man killed and 13 injured in dust storm in Delhi
An 18-year-old man was killed and 13 people injured in the dust storm that hit the national capital in the early hours today, police said. The Police Control Room (PCR) received 78 calls during the storm that started around 3 am. One person was injured in Dwarka while two persons sustained minor injuries in west Delhi during the storm. The deceased was identified as Sohail a resident of North East Delhi's Gokal Puri area. He got injured after a wall collapsed on him while he was sleeping in his house. Four members of his family have also sustained minor injuries, police said. Four persons were injured in east Delhi while two persons sustained minor injuries in south Delhi, they added. As many as 59 calls about fallen trees, five calls about fallen electricity poles and 11 calls about hoardings/wall collapse were received by the PCR, police said. Also, four calls received were about damages to cars in the dust storm. Fourteen vehicles - 13 cars and a motorcycle - were damaged in it, ...
Nepal aircraft crash: 2 pilots dead
Two pilots were killed after a cargo aircraft of the Makalu Airlines crashed in Nepal on Wednesday, authorities said.
Andhra launch capsize: Search on for over 30 missing
Rescue operations continue on Wednesday in the Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh where over 30 people are feared drowned after a launch capsized last evening.
IMD issues thunderstorm alert in Delhi NCR
After a massive dust storm hit Delhi-NCR early Wednesday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a thunderstorm alert.It also stated that areas of Jind, Rohtak, Panipat, Alwar, Bagpat, Meerut and Aligarh may witness light rain with thunderstorm.Strong winds, accompanied by dust, lashed the city while bringing a sudden decline in the temperature.This comes after the deadly storm on May 13-14 claimed over 80 lives across five states in the country.During that time, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had said that the thunderstorm will continue for the next 48 to 72 hours.Previously on May 2, at least 100 people died in north India and some other states, owing to thunderstorms.
Investigation underway in Varanasi mishap: Official
Following the flyover collapse incident, which took place here on Tuesday, an official appointed by the Uttar Pradesh government said the investigation in the matter was underway."I can't say anything at this moment. Until we complete the investigation, talk to everyone concerned and check all the records, it won't be right to say anything," Raj Pratap Singh, a member of the committee constituted by the government to probe the incident, told ANI.At least 15 people were killed and 11 critically injured when a huge slab of a flyover under-construction in Varanasi's Cantt area came down on cars and a local bus after two pillars collapsed.Several people got crushed or trapped under the debris in the incident, which took place in the evening when the traffic was at its peak.Post the incident, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced ex-gratia for the affected families and met the victims at the Kabir Chaura Hospital on late Tuesday night.Union Health and Family Welfare minister JP Nadda ...
Andhra boat capsizes: Joint-Rescue effort being conducted
Following the capsize of a boat in the Godavari river on Tuesday, a joint-effort by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Fire Service and Police officials is underway to recover the boat and bodies of the deceased.According to an official statement, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), working under the supervision of the Sub-Collector of East Godavari district's Rampachodavaram, all rescue teams were on the spot and working on the operation.The statement also mentioned that so far, at least 20 families had contacted Government officials with reports of missing cases. It is noteworthy that 17 people had been rescued so far, while others are still missing.According to police, the boat sailed from Devipatnam to reach Kondamodalu at 3.30 pm on Tuesday. When the boat was 10 minutes away from the banks, heavy rain and high-velocity winds started during which the small vessel lost its balance and capsized.Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...
Red alert raised after ash bursts from Hawaii volcano
A massive plume of volcanic ash burst from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano today, prompting authorities to issue warnings about air quality and the likelihood of a major eruption. The Hawaiian County Civil Defence Agency said rock falls and gas explosions from one of the craters on Kilauea had caused the ash plume which was drifting downwind to the southwest. Authorities said the ash cloud was as high as 3,000 to 3,600 meters and had prompted a code red aviation alert. They warned that residents in the path of the cloud could experience respiratory problems and urged people to avoid exposure and to drive with caution. The new burst of ash came as a new fissure opened on the Big Island, where the crater is located, bringing to 20 the total number of lava-oozing cracks caused by the volcano eruption on May 3. The Civil Defence Agency said dangerous gas was issuing from fissures near the Lanipuna Gardens subdivision, which has been evacuated, and urged residents to stay away. "Condition RED ...
China, Airbus investigating blown-out windshield on plane
Chinese authorities and Airbus are investigating why a plane's cockpit window detached during a flight, forcing an emergency landing. Sichuan Airlines Flight 3U8633 was en route from Chongqing, China, to Lhasa, Tibet, on Monday morning when the cockpit window on the A319 jet broke off, according to the website of the Civil Aviation Administration of China. The co-pilot's seatbelt prevented him from being sucked out of the plane. The plane made an emergency landing in Chengdu, China. The co-pilot and a flight attendant suffered minor injuries, but none of the 27 passengers was injured, according to a post from Sichuan Airlines on Sina Weibo, which is China's version of Twitter. Airbus said yesterday it has assigned a team to investigate and will cooperate with Chinese authorities.
1 dead, 3 hurt in Southern California building explosion
An explosion rocked a Southern California office building today, killing one person and injuring three others, authorities said. Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy said 70 firefighters were dispatched in response to a 1:09 pm (local time) call from Aliso Viejo today. The blast involved a building under renovation but the cause was not immediately known, Fennessey said. The explosion blew siding off the walls, exposing insulation and framing. Hazardous materials investigators were on the scene. "The corner of that building, the whole bottom floor is pretty much blown out," fire Captain Tony Bommarito said. There was no immediate information about the person who was killed. The injured were taken to a hospital. Fennessey said children at a daycare across the street were not injured. Little children holding hands and others being pushed in rolling cribs were led by firefighters to a Target parking lot to be united with parents.
Dust storm hits Delhi
A massive dust storm hit the national capital in the wee hours of Wednesday.Strong winds, accompanied by dust, lashed the city while bringing a sudden decline in the temperature.This comes after the deadly storm on May 13-14 claimed over 80 lives across five states in the country.During that time, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had said that the thunderstorm will continue for the next 48 to 72 hours.Previously on May 2, at least 100 people died in north India and some other states, owing to thunderstorms.
Preliminary action taken against erring authorities: Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said preliminary action has been taken against the erring authorities responsible for the Varanasi flyover mishap wherein at least 15 people have been killed and 11 critically injured.On Tuesday, a huge slab of the under-construction flyover in Varanasi's Cantt area came down on cars and a local bus after two pillars collapsed.Several people got crushed or trapped under the debris in the incident which took place in the evening when the traffic was at its peak.Post the incident, the chief minister announced ex-gratia for the affected families and met the victims at the Kabir Chaura Hospital on late Tuesday night."15 people have been killed. 11 people are critically injured and we have assured proper treatment for them. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has taken preliminary action against responsible authorities," Adityanath said at a press conference held here in the wee hours of Wednesday.He also added that he has ...
Andhra boat capsizes: Navy's teams sent for rescue efforts
A Dornier aircraft with diving teams has been sent to Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, where a boat carrying about 40 people capsized in Godavari river on Tuesday.Additional diving teams have also been sent by two helicopters to join the rescue operations, Eastern Naval Command, which is leading the rescue efforts, said.Till now, 17 people have been rescued while others are still missing.According to police, the boat sailed from Devipatnam to reach Kondamodalu at 3.30 pm on Tuesday. When the boat was 10 minutes away from the banks, heavy rain and high-velocity winds started during which the small vessel lost its balance and capsized.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his anguish over the incident on Twitter."Anguished by the capsizing of a boat in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district. Condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the safety of those missing," he tweeted.Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu also took to the micro-blogging site and said the ...
10 missing as boat capsize in Godavari River in Andhra
Ten people went missing after a boat capsized in Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, officials said.
Army trooper killed, 5 injured in ammunition depot blast in Punjab
An Army trooper was killed and five others were injured on Tuesday following a blast in a field ammunition depot in Dasuya town in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district, police said.
Nadda directs Health Secretary to monitor Varanasi tragedy
After a portion of an under-construction flyover collapsed in Varanasi's Cantonment area on Tuesday claiming 18 lives, Union Health and Family Welfare minister JP Nadda directed Health Secretary Preeti Sudan to stay in touch with health officials of Uttar Pradesh.Health Secretary also spoke to Principal Health Secretary of Uttar Pradesh and offered all help to the victims.At least 18 bodies have been recovered from debris after the flyover collapsed. The death toll may rise as the rescue operation is still underway.Meanwhile, Principal Secretary (Home) Arvind Kumar said that three-member committee will investigate the incident."Seven NDRF teams are on the spot. As per current information, 16 people died and 6 are under treatment. All trapped vehicles have been taken out. Final figures are awaited," he told ANI.Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Keshav Prasad Maurya expressed grief over the incident and said that culprits will not be spared."This is a very unfortunate incident and I'm deeply ...
18 killed as flyover collapses in Varanasi
A portion of a flyover being built by a state-run corporation collapsed on a busy road in Varanasi today, killing at least 18 people as it crushed a mini bus, cars and two-wheelers. Officials feared that the toll may rise. Hours later, people were still believed buried under the rubble of the flyover with several cranes being deployed to lift the concrete girder that crashed around 4 pm on the road that leads to the Varanasi-Allahabad highway. Reports said at least 20 people were injured in the accident barely 100 metres from the Varanasi Cantonment railway station. A mini bus and four cars came under the slab, officials said. Eight to 10 two-wheelers were also trapped, Director General of Police OP Singh told PTI. Local residents said cyclists and pedestrians also use the stretch of the road, narrowed because of the construction activity. Uttar Pradesh Relief Commissioner Sanjay Kumar said 18 bodies were pulled out. Five National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, with about 250 ..