Natural Disaster

A tsunami warning was triggered by an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 that struck southeast of Loyalty Islands in New Caledonia, authorities said. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake hit at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles). As per sources, it triggered a warning of a possible tsunami for the areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Vanuatu, the U.S. tsunami warning system said.

The death toll in the Syria-Turkey earthquake is constantly rising with deaths of over 21,000 people, confirmed local sources. Furthermore, rescue operations are underway in the quake-hit region. Several countries including India sent their forces and security help to the Turkey administration to find survivors, trapped under debris in the region. A deadly earthquake struck the country on February 6, leaving many killed and almost over 60,000… read-more

PM Narendra Modi expressed his condolences in the Turkey earthquake and loss of lives. On February 6, taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, "Anguished by the loss of lives and damage of property due to the Earthquake in Turkey. India stands in solidarity with the people of Turkey and is ready to offer all possible assistance." In Turkey earthquake, over 360 people lost their lives.… read-more

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 jolted Afghanistan on September 23, confirmed to the National Centre for Seismology. The earthquake occurred in Hindu Kush Region around 5:30 AM, on September 23 morning, in Afghanistan. This is the second such earthquake happened in the past 20 days. Earlier, on September 5, an earthquake of 5.3 magnitudes on the Richter scale hit Afghanistan, killing six people and leaving as many as nine injured.

Union Minister Amit Shah asked the NDRF and disaster management agencies to provide timely help in rural, panchayat regions, during natural calamities situation. On April 8, Shah said, "We have made many apps (mobile applications) for a variety of disasters but a definite mechanism should be made so that the alerts reach in time to the remotest location". Shah also asked to involve, NCC, Women's groups, Home guards and others.