New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) In the wake of the devastating cloudburst in the Harshil region of Uttarkashi town of Uttarakhand, which triggered flash floods and widespread destruction, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has been at the forefront of rescue and relief operations.
Dehradun, Aug 6 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday reached the cloudburst-hit Uttarkashi region and met the families of those affected by the devastating mudslide, triggered by flash floods. He assured the affected families of all possible assistance in this difficult hour and also sought to comfort them by embracing and hugging them.
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The devastating cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district has triggered a wave of grief and concern across political lines, with leaders calling the tragedy a painful reminder of the vulnerability of the hill regions to extreme natural disasters.
Shimla, Aug 6 (IANS) In a major rescue effort, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), in coordination with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), rescued 413 stranded pilgrims from the Kinnaur Kailash trek route in Himachal Pradesh after two makeshift bridges on the trail were washed away due to torrential rains and cloudbursts.
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Several rivers across Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal are flowing above danger levels, posing a risk to the people living in the low-lying areas. Torrential rainfall in the mountain states has further swollen the rivers.
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) In the wake of a devastating cloudburst in Uttarkashi's Dharali area, the Indian Army has ramped up rescue and relief efforts, with ground and aerial support being coordinated to assist the affected population.
Dehra Dun, Aug 5 (IANS) In response to the devastating cloudburst that struck Dharali village in Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, the Uttarakhand government has activated an emergency health response under the direct supervision of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) As sudden cloudburst triggered massive mudslides and landslides in Harshil, Uttarakhand on Tuesday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is on high alert and ready to join the ongoing rescue operations being carried out by the Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
Lucknow, Aug 3 (IANS) As floodwaters continue to disrupt life across large swathes of Uttar Pradesh, the state government has intensified its relief and rescue operations under the direct supervision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Beijing, July 30 (IANS) Following a massive 8.7-magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, fresh tsunami warnings have also been issued for coastal regions in China, Peru, and Ecuador, intensifying concerns across the Pacific basin.
