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Major Glacial Lake Surveys In Arunachal, Sikkim Areas Bordering China
As a part of the national survey to preempt the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF), the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has started surveying the Eastern Himalayas to map all glacial lakes in the country.
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Plans On To Tackle "Dangerous" Glacial Lakes In Himalayas
The expanding glacial lakes in the Himalayas are a matter of serious concern and the National Disaster Management Authority or NDMA has finalised a list of 189 "potentially dangerous" lakes.
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87 Killed, Over 80 Injured As Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc In Pakistan
At least 87 people have been killed and 82 others injured in separate rain-triggered incidents in Pakistan over the past week as heavy downpours continued to wreak havoc in parts of the country, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said.
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Top NDMA Official Appointed Special Representative Of UN Disaster Risk Reduction
A top official at India's National Disaster Management Authority has been appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as his special representative for disaster risk reduction.
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"Exceeded Expectation": Rescue Op Chief On Uttarakhand "Rat Miners"
The rat miners who made the breakthrough in Uttarakhand, digging the last 12 metre stretch in less than 24 hours, had beaten expectations," said Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain, a member of NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority).
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"We Are Near Breakthrough, But Not Yet There": Official On Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue
Rescue operations are near a breakthrough as the pipe has to be pushed for another two metres to reach the 41 workers who have been trapped in the Silkyara tunnel for 16 days, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Tuesday.
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"Manual Drilling To Begin Shortly": Official On Uttarakhand Rescue Ops
Manual horizontal digging will start soon in addition to the ongoing top-down drilling to rescue the 41 trapped workers in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, the National Disaster Management Authority, or NDMA, said today.
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Trapped Workers' Rescue May Take "Few Hours Or Till Tomorrow": Official
National Disaster Management Authority on Thursday said there could be a "success" in bringing out 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand in the next few hours or by Friday.
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"Sufficient Water, Oxygen Inside": Officials On What Next In Uttarakhand Tunnel Op
The fresh five-point rescue plan for the 41 men trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand, is focussing on the horizontal drilling that will create a shaft, Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain, a member of NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority), told reporters.
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NDMA, Government Body Which Sends Emergency Alerts During Disasters
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is an official body which lays down policies for disaster management. The disaster management body was formed in 2005 under the Disaster Management Act. It is headed by the Prime Minister.
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Smartphone Emergency Alert System To Be Rolled Out In 6-8 Months: Sources
An 'Emergency alert: Severe' notification flashed on several mobile phones in India today. The message was sent by the NDMA which has started testing the technology that will alert people during natural disasters.
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86 Killed, 151 Injured In Pakistan Rain Fury: Report
As many as 86 people have been killed and 151 others injured in the recent monsoon rains since June 25, Pakistan-based ARY News reported citing the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
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Over Half Of Delhi's Buildings Built In Unplanned Manner: Lt Governor
More than half of the buildings in Delhi have been built in an unplanned manner exposing the city to the threat of disasters like earthquake, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena said Tuesday.
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3 Dead, 7 Injured Due To Heavy Rainfall, Flooding In Afghanistan: Report
More than three people in Afghanistan died, and seven have been injured due to heavy rainfall and flooding during the last two days, the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Saturday, Afghanistan based Khaama Press reported
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Turkey Begins To Rebuild Homes For 1.5 Million Left Homeless By Quakes
Turkey has begun work to rebuild homes following this month's devastating earthquakes, a government official said on Friday, as the combined death toll in Turkey and Syria surpassed 50,000.
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Major Glacial Lake Surveys In Arunachal, Sikkim Areas Bordering China
As a part of the national survey to preempt the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF), the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has started surveying the Eastern Himalayas to map all glacial lakes in the country.
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Plans On To Tackle "Dangerous" Glacial Lakes In Himalayas
The expanding glacial lakes in the Himalayas are a matter of serious concern and the National Disaster Management Authority or NDMA has finalised a list of 189 "potentially dangerous" lakes.
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87 Killed, Over 80 Injured As Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc In Pakistan
At least 87 people have been killed and 82 others injured in separate rain-triggered incidents in Pakistan over the past week as heavy downpours continued to wreak havoc in parts of the country, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said.
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Top NDMA Official Appointed Special Representative Of UN Disaster Risk Reduction
A top official at India's National Disaster Management Authority has been appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as his special representative for disaster risk reduction.
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"Exceeded Expectation": Rescue Op Chief On Uttarakhand "Rat Miners"
The rat miners who made the breakthrough in Uttarakhand, digging the last 12 metre stretch in less than 24 hours, had beaten expectations," said Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain, a member of NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority).
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"We Are Near Breakthrough, But Not Yet There": Official On Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue
Rescue operations are near a breakthrough as the pipe has to be pushed for another two metres to reach the 41 workers who have been trapped in the Silkyara tunnel for 16 days, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Tuesday.
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"Manual Drilling To Begin Shortly": Official On Uttarakhand Rescue Ops
Manual horizontal digging will start soon in addition to the ongoing top-down drilling to rescue the 41 trapped workers in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, the National Disaster Management Authority, or NDMA, said today.
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Trapped Workers' Rescue May Take "Few Hours Or Till Tomorrow": Official
National Disaster Management Authority on Thursday said there could be a "success" in bringing out 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand in the next few hours or by Friday.
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"Sufficient Water, Oxygen Inside": Officials On What Next In Uttarakhand Tunnel Op
The fresh five-point rescue plan for the 41 men trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand, is focussing on the horizontal drilling that will create a shaft, Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain, a member of NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority), told reporters.
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NDMA, Government Body Which Sends Emergency Alerts During Disasters
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is an official body which lays down policies for disaster management. The disaster management body was formed in 2005 under the Disaster Management Act. It is headed by the Prime Minister.
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Smartphone Emergency Alert System To Be Rolled Out In 6-8 Months: Sources
An 'Emergency alert: Severe' notification flashed on several mobile phones in India today. The message was sent by the NDMA which has started testing the technology that will alert people during natural disasters.
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86 Killed, 151 Injured In Pakistan Rain Fury: Report
As many as 86 people have been killed and 151 others injured in the recent monsoon rains since June 25, Pakistan-based ARY News reported citing the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
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Over Half Of Delhi's Buildings Built In Unplanned Manner: Lt Governor
More than half of the buildings in Delhi have been built in an unplanned manner exposing the city to the threat of disasters like earthquake, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena said Tuesday.
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3 Dead, 7 Injured Due To Heavy Rainfall, Flooding In Afghanistan: Report
More than three people in Afghanistan died, and seven have been injured due to heavy rainfall and flooding during the last two days, the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Saturday, Afghanistan based Khaama Press reported
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Turkey Begins To Rebuild Homes For 1.5 Million Left Homeless By Quakes
Turkey has begun work to rebuild homes following this month's devastating earthquakes, a government official said on Friday, as the combined death toll in Turkey and Syria surpassed 50,000.
