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  Three labourers die after well collapses in MP's Chhindwara, CM Mohan Yadav announces ex-gratia

  Madhya Pradesh | January 15, 2025 15:28 IST

  On Tuesday evening, the labourers were trapped under the debris of an under-construction well in Chhindwara. The NDRF and Home Guards led the rescue efforts, which failed. The CM has announced a financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh for the grieving family.

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  Assam: Rescue operations enter 7th day for trapped labourers at flooded coal mine in Dima Hasao

  Assam | January 12, 2025 13:14 IST

  Rescue operations, supported by various agencies such as the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and army and navy personnel, have been enhanced through the use of drones for mapping the impacted area.

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  Gangasagar Mela 2025: NDRF deploys specialised search, rescue teams and Dog-K9 squad in Bengal

  January 10, 2025 10:10 IST

  Gangasagar Mela 2025: The deployment of NDRF will also feature a specialised canine (K9) squad, which will assist in search and rescue operations, significantly enhancing the teams' capabilities.

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  Maha Kumbh 2025: UPSDMA conducts mega training to deal with chemical, nuclear contingencies

  Uttar Pradesh | January 04, 2025 17:27 IST

  400 officials from the Indian Army, DRDO, Department of Atomic Energy, BARC, NDRF and other stakeholders participated in the training conducted by the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (UPSDMA).

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  3-year-old girl, who fell in borewell in Rajasthan's Kotputli, dies hours after being rescued

  Rajasthan | January 01, 2025 21:03 IST

  On December 23, the 3-year-old girl fell in a borewell at her father's farm field while playing. Soon after the incident was reported, a rescue mission was started, and the NDRF was roped in for the operation, which the District Collector termed the toughest in the state.

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  3-year-old stuck in borewell for 6 days: Mother pleads for help, asks 'What if she...'

  Rajasthan | December 28, 2024 17:04 IST

  3-year-old Chetna is stuck at a depth of 150 feet in the 700-foot borewell. A 170-foot tunnel parallel to the borewell has been dug, and an L-shaped pipe system has been installed to reach her.

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  Mohali building collapse updates: Woman pulled out by NDRF succumbs to injuries, police book owner

  India | December 22, 2024 7:06 IST

  Mohali building collapse: The multi-storey building collapsed on the Saturday evening in which at least five people were believed to have been trapped under the debris. The police have booked the building owners.

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  Cyclone Fengal: Seven, including five children, trapped in landslide in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai

  December 02, 2024 11:15 IST

  District Collector D. Bhaskar Pandian said five children were among those trapped inside the house. They are yet to be traced. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when a landslide hit VOC Nagar, located at the foot of the Annamalaiyar Hills in Tiruvannamalai, damaging several houses.

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  Chennai weather: Deep depression likely to become cyclonic storm as rains lash Tamil Nadu | Details

  November 26, 2024 21:05 IST

  Tamil Nadu is bracing for a deep depression that could intensify into a cyclonic storm on November 27, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall in coming days. While the NDRF, SDRF teams have been deployed in several districts, the state govt is bracing to deal with the effects.

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  Cyclone Dana set to make landfall on Odisha coast, NDRF deploys 56 teams in five states | 10 POINTS

  India | October 24, 2024 6:17 IST

  Cyclone Dana: Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in both Odisha and West Bengal have been placed on standby. Additionally, rescue and relief teams from the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard are on high alert.

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  Cyclone Dana: 20 teams of NDRF deployed in Odisha, 13 in Bengal, local trains cancelled | Key points

  India | October 23, 2024 15:43 IST

  The storm which is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port in Odisha early Friday with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, will bring heavy rain in several south Bengal districts on October 24 and 25, the Met office said.

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  Bengaluru building collapse: Owner Muniraja Reddy named in FIR, son in police custody

  Karnataka | October 23, 2024 14:49 IST

  As of now, five bodies have been recovered, and one worker has been confirmed dead. The rescue teams, comprising personnel from the fire and emergency department, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), have successfully rescued 13 individuals.

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  Odisha, Bengal begin evacuations ahead of Cyclone Dana, coast guard on high alert

  India | October 23, 2024 8:08 IST

  As Cyclone Dana approaches, Odisha and West Bengal initiate evacuations, with over 1 lakh people to be relocated. Schools are closed, and emergency services are on high alert. The cyclone is expected to hit the coast on October 25, prompting widespread preparations, including train cancellations.

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  Cyclone in Bay of Bengal: 25 NDRF teams on standby in Odisha, West Bengal

  India | October 22, 2024 7:07 IST

  Odisha is on high alert as Cyclone Dana approaches with wind speeds up to 110 kph. NDRF has deployed 25 teams, and the state aims for 100% evacuation and zero casualties.

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  Search continues in Meghalaya for seven family members buried in landslide amid heavy rainfall

  Meghalaya | October 05, 2024 19:44 IST

  Road connectivity between Dalu and Baghmara has been disrupted by multiple landslides, prompting the Chief Minister to direct the identification of alternative routes to restore access.

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  Gujarat: Seven killed after bus jumps divider, collides with three vehicles to avoid hitting cattle

  Gujarat | September 29, 2024 6:34 IST

  According to police, the bus jumped the divider to avoid hitting cattle on the road and collided with three vehicles, claiming seven lives.

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  Gujarat rains: NDRF rescues all 29 pilgrims from bus stranded in flood waters near Bhavnagar | VIDEO

  Gujarat | September 27, 2024 9:28 IST

  A rescue operation was launched after the bus got stranded on a flooded causeway. The rescuers reached the site in a truck and transferred the pilgrims to the vehicle through the window of the bus.

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  Rajasthan: Two-year-old girl successfully rescued from borewell after gruelling 18-hour operation

  Rajasthan | September 19, 2024 10:47 IST

  The girl - Neeru Gurjar - fell into the borewell while playing in the evening in the Jodhpuriya village on September 18. The NDRF and police made several attempts to rescue her, finally succeeding on Thursday.

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  Eight people drown in Meshwo river in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, search for others underway

  Gujarat | September 13, 2024 23:10 IST

  So far eight bodies have been recovered by the rescue team. The NDRF team is also on-site and carrying out rescue missions. According to the local SDM, it is unclear how many people went into the waters.

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  Lucknow building collapse: Death count rises to six, 24 injured as relief operation underway | VIDEO

  Uttar Pradesh | September 08, 2024 6:33 IST

  Lucknow building collapse: The teams of NDRF, SDRF, fire brigade, medical department, and municipal corporation are carrying out the rescue operation as several people are still trapped under the debris.