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India Today
10-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Rs 1,066 crore central aid cleared for six flood, landslide-hit states
The central government has approved over Rs 1,066 crore in aid for six states affected by floods and landslides during this year's monsoon. The money has been released as part of the Centre's share under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).Uttarakhand will receive the highest share at Rs 455.60 crore, followed by Rs 375.60 crore for Assam and Rs 153.20 crore for Kerala. Manipur, Meghalaya, and Mizoram will receive Rs 29.20 crore, Rs 30.40 crore, and Rs 22.80 crore Home Ministry said the Centre is fully committed to helping states during natural disasters. "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the government stands firmly with all states in times of crisis," it said. So far this year, the Centre has released Rs 6,166 crore from SDRF to 14 states and Rs 1,988.91 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to 12 states. Additional funds have also been given from disaster mitigation from financial support, the government has also provided help on the ground, sending NDRF teams, Army units, and Air Force support for rescue and relief work. Over 100 NDRF teams are currently deployed across 21 states and union Indian Army has also stepped in to assist people in the Northeast under Operation Jal Rahat-2. So far, 40 relief teams have been deployed in Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland, and nearly 3,820 people have been Assam's upper districts, relief operations were activated after the Dhansiri river breached danger levels in Golaghat. In Nagaland, the deputy commissioner of Dimapur requisitioned Army assistance to provide flood relief in Singrijan Colony, one of the worst-affected areas. An Engineer Task Force (ETF) was swiftly too remains on alert, with the Nambol river surpassing danger levels in Imphal West and Bishnupur water, and medical help are being provided, and the Army remains on standby in several areas as floodwaters slowly begin to recede.- Ends
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Flood relief approved: Amit Shah says Modi govt ‘stands resolutely' with states; Rs 1,066 crore released to states
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the Centre has approved Rs 1,066.80 crore as relief for states affected by floods and landslides this year. He confirmed that the funding would be disbursed under the central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and cover six states: Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Kerala, and Uttarakhand. In a post on X, Shah wrote, 'Modi govt stands resolutely beside the states in all situations. Today the central government has approved Rs 1066.80 crore for flood- and landslide-affected states of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Kerala, and Uttarakhand as part of the Central share under SDRF.' He added that over Rs 8,000 crore from SDRF/NDRF funds has been released to 19 states this year, and said that 'providing all logistic assistance, including deployment of requisite NDRF, Army, and Air Force, has been our priority.' The announcement comes as several states continue to struggle with the aftermath of intense monsoon rainfall and landslides. The Indian Army has ramped up humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations under *Operation Jal Rahat-2*, particularly across the northeastern states. In total, 40 relief columns have been deployed, rescuing 3,820 people so far, supplying more than 15,000 water bottles and 1,361 food packets, and offering medical care to over 2,000 people. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Deze handgemaakte boekmok verovert op dit moment heel Nederland Delavou Meer lezen Undo In Himachal Pradesh, the army has mobilised its columns in the flood-hit Mandi district. A brigade commander is currently stationed there to oversee operations, with relief supplies already reaching cut-off villages like Degi, Rushad, and Chapad. Himachal Pradesh has suffered damages exceeding Rs 740 crore since June 20 due to excessive rain, with multiple cloudbursts and landslides claiming lives and destroying property. Despite some areas seeing water levels recede, the army remains on alert in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur, where rivers like Dhansiri and Nambol breached danger levels earlier this week.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Flood in North East: Indian Army activates relief ops, over 3,800 rescued
The Indian Army has launched extensive humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations (HADR), following heavy rain and flood in several states of North East, according to an official release issued on Thursday. The army has so far deployed 40 relief columns across the region and rescued a total of 3,820 people, it said. The military force has launched the exercise under Operation Jal Rahat-2 with coordinated deployment across Nagaland, Assam and Manipur. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More "These efforts are being led by Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) in collaboration with local civil administration," the statement said. The army has also distributed 1,361 food packets, supplied 15,421 water bottles and provided medical aid to 2,095 people, it said. Live Events In Assam, the Indian Army activated its HADR operations in the upper districts with the Dhansiri river in Golaghat breaching the danger levels. "Although water levels are now receding, the Indian Army continues to monitor the situation closely and is ready to intervene, should the need arise," it added. Talking about Nagaland, it said that the deputy commissioner of Dimapur on Thursday requisitioned assistance from the Indian Army to provide immediate flood relief in Singrijan Colony, one of the worst-hit areas. "The army swiftly responded with the deployment of an Engineer Task Force (ETF) team. While a verbal de-requisition was received later in the day, the army remains on standby with resources mobilised through the Flood Relief Control Centre at HQ IGAR (N)," the release said. In Manipur, the Nambol river flowing through Imphal West and Bishnupur districts has also surpassed danger levels. "While floodwaters are beginning to recede, the army remains actively engaged in relief operations in coordination with civil authorities," it added.
India.com
03-06-2025
- Climate
- India.com
Operation Jalrahat-2: Army Rescues Over 1,560 Flood-Hit People In Manipur
As torrential rains and flooding continue to disrupt normal life in Manipur's Imphal valley and its surrounding areas, the Indian Army has been at the forefront of relief and rescue efforts under the ongoing humanitarian mission 'Operation Jal Rahat-2', officials said on Tuesday. Manipur Disaster Management officials said that the flood situation in Manipur worsened on Tuesday, with over 1.64 lakh people affected and 35,143 houses damaged by the calamity, after several rivers overflowed and breached embankments following heavy rainfall in the state. The body of a 57-year-old man, who was washed away in floodwaters earlier, was found in the Imphal West district on Tuesday. Defence spokesman Lt Col Amit Shukla said that since 31 May 31, the Army has been working tirelessly across multiple flood-affected localities, providing critical assistance to the people of Manipur, operating under extremely challenging conditions. He said that Army columns have evacuated over 1,560 persons so far under 'Operation Jal Rahat-2'. Major evacuations have taken place in Wangkhei, where 584 individuals were rescued, and at state-run Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), where 569 people, including 15 medical patients requiring urgent care, were safely evacuated. Lt Col Shukla said that in Khitai Chingangbam Leikai, 110 persons were evacuated to the safe areas, while 115 were rescued from Laishram Leikai. Rescue teams also evacuated 65 individuals from Lamlong and 75 from Heinjang, where operations included navigating through challenging terrain and a fast flood stream due to a breach in the bund of the Imphal river, he said. In a testament to their inclusive and compassionate approach, Army personnel also carried out special missions to rescue three specially-abled adults from different locations. Equipped with rescue boats, medical teams and essential relief materials, the Army troops have been operating in close coordination with Assam Rifles, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the civil administration, the defence PRO said. Meanwhile, Medical Superintendent of JNIMS Prof. Kh. Lokeshwar Singh said that given the severe flooding caused by incessant rainfall and Its adverse impact on the JNIMS campus, including disruption of essential services and potential safety hazards, and decision taken in the emergency meeting on Tuesday, it was decided that the medical college hospital would remain closed temporarily until further notice. This decision has been taken in the interest of the safety of patients, healthcare workers, and hospital infrastructure, Singh said in a notification and added that emergency services, patient admission, and all non-essential medical services shall remain suspended during this period. Officials said that even as the water level of rivers flowing across the Imphal valley region decreased significantly, several areas of Imphal East district continue to be inundated for the fourth day on Tuesday. Over 640 localities, mostly in Imphal East district, have been affected, and 82.79 hectares of crop land have been flooded. Various agencies, including NDRF, rescued over 3,920 flood-hit people, while the government has set up 77 relief camps. According to officials, 102 landslides have been reported from across the state during the last four days.
Scroll.in
02-06-2025
- Climate
- Scroll.in
North East rains: Assam's Silchar breaks 132-year rainfall record, 3,365 houses damaged in Manipur
The Silchar district in Assam recorded 415.8 mm of rain over a 24-hour period on Sunday, marking the highest single-day rainfall since 1893, NDTV reported. Rainfall in Silchar, the second-largest city of Assam, on Sunday shattered a 132-year-old record, surpassing the previous single-day high of 290.3 mm with 415.8 mm of rain. The flood situation in the rest of the state remains critical, with forecasts predicting more heavy rain on Monday, PTI reported. Meanwhile, heavy rains continue to batter other parts of the North East as well. In Manipur, more than 19,000 residents have been hit by floods after four consecutive days of downpour, PTI reported. As many as 3,365 houses have been damaged due to the rains. Thirty one relief camps have been opened mainly in Imphal East, with Heingang, Wangkhei, Khurai and Senapati being the worst hit areas. The Indian Army and Assam Rifles have evacuated more than 500 residents from flooded areas in Imphal and distributed relief supplies, the Army said on Monday. #OpJalRahat2 | #ManipurFlood On Day-2 of Operation JalRahat-2, the #IndianArmy and Assam Rifles continued extensive rescue efforts across #Imphal East and West, evacuating over 500 civilians, from severely waterlogged areas of Wangkhei, Heingang, Lamlong, Khurai, JNIMS, and… — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) June 2, 2025 In Mizoram's Aizawl district, schools were closed on Monday due to landslides and mudflows. On Sunday, Chief Minister Lalduhoma held a meeting to coordinate relief efforts and ensure unhindered road access in the state after 211 landslide and four deaths were reported besides 60 houses being damaged, ANI reported. The Indian Air Force also rescued 14 people stranded by floods in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Dibang Valley early on Monday, ANI reported. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke to chief ministers of Assam, Manipur, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh and assured all possible assistance from the Centre in the wake of heavy rainfall.
