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Disaster

Floods reignite questions over Kerala's disaster management architecture

Sanu George | August 4, 2026 11:32 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 4 (IANS) Even as political parties trade charges over the handling of the latest floods, a larger and more fundamental question has resurfaced in Kerala. Has the state really become better prepared to deal with natural disasters despite spending years building institutions and investing heavily in disaster resilience after the devastating 2018 floods?

Monsoon death toll in Pakistan rises to 126, over 400 injured

IANS | August 2, 2026 8:03 PM

Islamabad, Aug 2 (IANS) The death toll in Pakistan during this year's monsoon season from June 26 to August 1 rose to 196, while the number of injured people climbed to 404, local media reported on Sunday, citing the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

Adani Group Chairman donates Rs 11 crore to Assam Flood Relief Fund: CM Sarma

IANS | July 31, 2026 9:23 PM

Guwahati, July 31 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has contributed Rs 11 crore to the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support relief and rehabilitation efforts for people affected by the devastating floods that have hit several parts of the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday.

PM Modi assures Arunachal, Nagaland MPs of support to tackle floods

IANS | July 30, 2026 4:20 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured five Members of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland that the Central government would extend all necessary support and continue working in close coordination with the concerned state governments to effectively tackle the challenges posed by the ongoing heavy rainfall and floods.

Death toll in Japan's earthquake rises to 28

IANS | July 30, 2026 1:05 PM

Tokyo, July 30 (IANS) The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday has climbed to 28, including those suspected to be disaster-related, local media reported on Thursday, citing a government spokesperson.

PM Modi meets Assam MPs, discusses flood situation

IANS | July 28, 2026 1:39 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met MPs from Assam, including Union Ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Pabitra Margherita, and discussed the flood situation in the state. He assured them of the Central government's full support.

Karur stampede: Madras HC quashes TN govt order on compassionate jobs for victims' kin

IANS | July 27, 2026 6:57 PM

Chennai, July 27 (IANS) The Madras High Court’s Madurai Bench on Monday set aside a Tamil Nadu government order granting compassionate appointments to the families of those who died in the September 2025 Karur stampede, ruling that the decision violated the constitutional principles of equality and equal opportunity in public employment.

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