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NDRF's courage, professionalism extremely motivating: PM on its Raising Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on its Raising Day

Three teams of NDRF deployed in Vishakhapatnam in wake of Cyclone 'Jawad'

As Cyclone "Jawad" is expected to hit North Andhra Pradesh on early Saturday morning, three teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were deployed in Vishakhapatnam on Friday.Speaking to ANI, NDRF Sub-inspector Satyanarayan said, "We are a total of three teams that are deployed here. Two other teams are kept as reserves. We shall respond to any untoward situation to rescue people and do our best to avoid any mishap or loss. We shall clear all the roads of any debris if there are any landslides or uprooting of trees. Also, we will rescue any person who is drowning in the flood-affected areas."NDRF Head Constable Rama Rao said, "We are all set & alert 24x7 for any eventuality. The main concerns are landslides & the uprooting of trees. We have to clear roads quickly to avoid any traffic problems. We have multitalented personnel who can respond to any situation."Meanwhile, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Friday directed all state and Central agencies to follow ...

Cyclone 'Jawad': NDRF DG says 64 teams earmarked; all preparations done

The NDRF has earmarked 64 teams to tackle the impending cyclonic storm 'Jawad' that is expected to affect the states of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, a senior officer said on Friday

IMD warns of heavy rains in TN for next 4-5 days, NDRF on standby

As many as 21 districts have declared holidays for educational institutions

1 buried alive, 2 hurt as building collapses in HP's Solan, NDRF called in

One person was buried alive and two others injured as a four-storey building collapsed in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district on Tuesday, a state disaster management official said.

NDRF, police on high alert in TN after warning for extreme rainfall given

Schools and colleges in Chennai and many districts have been given holidays for Wednesday and Thursday.

State scan: Repeated disasters in Uttarakhand have a human touch

Over the years, thousands of people in Dehradun and other cities and towns in the plains have encroached upon the riverbeds

Over 1,300 people rescued from flood-affected Uttarakhand: NDRF

At least 46 people have died in rain-related incidents in the state so far.

Over 300 people rescued from flood-affected Uttarakhand: NDRF

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has rescued over 300 people from flood-affected areas of Uttarakhand, the federal force said on Tuesday

NDRF deploys 18 teams in AP, Odisha in view of impending cyclone

The NDRF teams in Odisha will be deployed in Balasore, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Nayagarh and Malkangiri districts.

Maharashtra floods: 34 NDRF teams engaged in rescue ops; BMC sends teams

As heavy rains lashed many parts of Maharashtra, IMD issued a red alert for five districts, two teams of BMC have left for Raigad and Kolhapur.

Maharashtra floods: 34 NDRF teams engaged in rescue operations

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has enhanced the number of its teams from 26 to 34 for undertaking rescue operations in the coastal areas of Maharashtra

NDRF carries rescue, relief operations in flood-affected Maha's Chiplun

Following heavy rainfall, a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team carried out rescue and relief operations in the flood-affected lower Chiplun area in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district

NDRF deploys nine rescue teams in Maharashtra after heavy rainfall

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed nine rescue teams in Maharashtra, including four in Mumbai, after heavy rains caused flooding in some coastal areas of the state on Thursday

Cabinet approves creation of post of director at NDRF academy in Nagpur

The government has approved the creation of a post of Director at the National Disaster Response Force Academy in Nagpur.

Cyclone Yaas: NDRF earmarks highest-ever number of teams for Odisha, WB

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has earmarked its highest-ever number of teams for deployment in Odisha and West Bengal as part of its preparations for the impending cyclone Yaas

Cyclone Yaas: NDRF advice states to prepare for worst-case scenario

As WB and Odisha brace for another severe cyclone after the Amphan havoc last year, NDRF chief SN Pradhan has urged authorities to adopt an over-preparing approach for the impending natural disaster

Cyclone Tauktae LIVE: PM announces Rs 1,000-cr relief package for Gujarat

Cyclone Tauktae LIVE updates: Stay tuned with Business Standard on cyclone Tauktae landfall, cyclone alert, weather updates and more

Cyclone: 150,000 people being shifted in Gujarat; health staff on standby

An estimated 150,000 people are being shifted from low-lying coastal areas in Gujarat while 54 teams of the NDRF and SDRF remained deployed

Cyclone Tauktae: Red alert in 5 districts of Kerala, 9 NDRF teams deployed

Five districts of Kerala were put under a red alert by IMD in view of the developing low-pressure areas over Lakshadweep and the Arabian sea that are expected to intensify into Cyclone Tauktae