Officials brief PM on rescue ops and assistance provided to those affected Authorities must stay in touch with affected families and ensure that they receive all possible help: PM Need of the hour is to conduct a detailed and extensive inquiry which will identify all aspects relating to this mishap: PM PM says key learnings […]
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141 Dead in Morbi Cable Bridge collapse;PM Narendra Modi to visit Morbi tomorrow
At least 141 people have died after a British-era bridge in Gujarat’s Morbi collapsed last evening. Some 177 people have been saved and teams are searching for several others who are still missing.Around 500 people, including women and children, were on the suspension bridge when the cables supporting it snapped, sending people crashing into the […]
Morbi Suspension bridge collapsed; 97 feared dead; 400 feared drowned
Morbi: The suspension bridge, which is a historical heritage of the city, is located in the Machhu river. The suspension bridge over the Machhu river near Mani mandir has been broken. Due to Sunday, many people came here for sightseeing today afternoon. In the same evening, the bridge suddenly broke and the tourists fell into […]
Commendable rescue operation by NDRF team in Navsari district of Gujarat
After recent heavy rain Gujarat in last 2 days, Commendable rescue operation by NDRF team in Navsari district was carried out. NDRF National Disaster Response Force team rescues 4 people during rescue operation in Sadakpore and Golwad village. Till now in Tapi district, total assistance of Rs. 12,8,617 has been paid to local citizens within […]
19 NDRF teams deployed in parts of Gujarat
Gujarat Minister Rajendra Trivedi held a press conference on heavy rain situation in the state. 19 NDRF National Disaster Response Force teams deployed in various areas of Gujarat, state Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel orders immediate survey of arrangements. Heavy rainfall is expected all across the southern states of India. Maharashtra and Gujarat will experience more […]
NDRF teams on alert post heavy rain in Gujarat
Following heavy rain in Gujarat and Maharashtra, Eight NDRF National Disaster Response Force teams on alert and kept reserved for Gujarat, NDRF teams sent to Navsari, Surat, Valsad after heavy rains in Valsad district and Gir Somnath. One team is available in Gandhinagar. Weather predictions from IMD are taken for next 48 hours and action […]
NDRF teams deployed in Coastal Gujarat
Today alert along Gujarat coast has been sounded with prediction of gusty winds and heavy rains. NDRF National Disaster Response Force has been alerted. NDRF teams deplyed at Rajkot, Porbandar, Dwarka, Kutch, Surat, Valsad and Navsari. Three teams kept stand to. Singal number 3 has been activated in Porbandar, Dwarka and Amreli districts. Fishermen are […]
Cyclone Nisarga intensified; NDRF team in Navsari
Cyclonic storm Nisarga intensified with epicenter around 425 kms away from Surat. Cycone heading towards Maharashtra and likely to hit Maharashtra coast. Navsari district administration alerted to prevent from effect of the Cyclone. 6000 strong Village Onjal and Machiwad village alerted and fishermen advised not to venture in the sea. Weather agencies predicted Cyclone to […]
23 villages in Amreli alerted due to Cyclone Nisarga effect in Gujarat
Due to Cyclone Nisarga effect on Amreli; 23 villages of Jafrabad and 13 villages of Rajula are endangered. NDRF National Disaster Response Force will reach Jafrabad today. Two NDRF teams have reached Valsad. On Wednesday Cyclone is likely to hit between south Gujarat and north Maharashta. District administration of Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Dang, Bharuch, Bhavnagar […]
Cyclone Nisarga likely to hit Gujarat coast: 10 NDRF team deployed
In Arabian sea deep depression is active and it may hit Gujarat coast, amid outbreak of Covid-19 in India. Cyclone Nisarga may head towards Saurashtra and Kutch. District administration of Kutch has been alerted. Between 4th to 5th June , Cyclone is likely to hit Okha, Dwarka and Morbi finally to Kutch. There is a […]