A comprehensive mock drill focused on fire safety and rescue operations was held at Verka Milk Plant, Ferozepur Road, here today to bolster preparedness for potential emergencies. 

Mock Drill conducted at Verka Milk Plant to enhance disaster preparedness

Public response to air raid warning sirens, steps to take during blackout and evacuation strategies are likely to be among a host of instructions that will be given to citizens during a mock drill in 244 identified civil defence districts on Wednesday to practice response to a ‘hostile attack’, an official said.

Response to air raid sirens, first-aid, evacuation plan to be key inputs of mock drills tomorrow

Relief and rescue operations are underway after a portion of an under-construction tunnel on the Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district on Sunday collapsed due to a landslide. Nearly 40 workers have been trapped in the tunnel. 
 


Yamunotri tunnel collapse: Efforts underway to rescue 40 workers, Disaster Management Secy takes stock

In a terrifying turn of events, authorities in Southern China issued a stay-at-home warning after over 70 crocodiles escaped from a farm during violent storms.

'China in horror': Over 70 crocodiles escape from farm amid Typhoon Haikui;  Residents warned to stay inside

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed an 8-member Fact Finding Committee to investigate the Ludhiana gas leak, which caused 11 deaths, and has sought a report within one month.

NGT forms 8-member committee to investigate Ludhiana gas leak; seeks report in 1 month

Eleven people, including three children, have died and four are critically ill after inhaling a poisonous gas in a thickly populated Giaspura locality in Ludhiana, Punjab, with the source and type of the gas yet to be ascertained.

Tragic gas leak kills 10 from 3 families in Ludhiana's Giaspura; Victims mostly daily wage migrants

 Human activity and behaviour, on top of climate change, are contributing to an increasing number of disasters across the world, finds a UN report.

Disasters are rapidly increasing due to climate change, human behaviour: UN report

A piece of mountain fell down, along with uprooted trees in Uttarakhand. A bus full of passengers narrowly escaped the fatal accident and passengers took sigh of relief.

News