Coimbatore experiences its heaviest cyclonic rainfall in 47 years, causing widespread flooding. Cyclone Fengal’s remnants bring heavy rain across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka, prompting the CM to request ₹2,000 crore from the NDRF for relief efforts.
Cyclone Fengal is intensifying over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall near Tamil Nadu, causing widespread heavy rainfall and flooding. Schools are closed in multiple districts, and the NDRF is mobilized. Farmers report significant crop damage in the Cauvery delta.
A building collapse in Lucknow’s Transport Nagar has left several people trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams from the NDRF and SDRF are on the scene working to extricate the victims. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to expedite rescue efforts.
Indian left-arm spinner Radha Yadav was rescued by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) after being trapped in severe flooding in Vadodara, Gujarat. The incident highlights the devastating impact of heavy rains on the region, prompting warnings from authorities for residents to stay safe.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured Tripura of all possible assistance from the Centre as the state battles severe flooding and landslides caused by heavy rainfall. The Centre is rushing NDRF teams, boats, and helicopters to aid in rescue and relief efforts, with over 32,000 people displaced and seeking shelter in relief camps.
Due to heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides, the Tripura government has announced a two-day closure of all schools in the state. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Manik Saha has appealed to the Union Home Minister for additional NDRF teams to aid relief efforts.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has requested additional NDRF teams to assist in rescue and relief efforts due to heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides in the state. The state government has also ordered the closure of all schools until August 22nd to ensure the safety of students.
A fluorine leak at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport sparked a major emergency response on Saturday. The leak, originating from a medicine package, prompted the deployment of fire services, NDRF, and SDR teams. Authorities are working to contain the situation, as fluorine’s highly reactive and toxic nature poses significant risks.
Pune, Maharashtra is experiencing heavy rainfall, prompting authorities to evacuate residents and deploy the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the city, predicting extremely heavy rainfall. Water has been discharged from various dams, including the Khadakwasla dam, leading to flooding in several areas. The Army and other agencies are assisting in the relief efforts.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Kerala government of ignoring early warnings issued by the central government about potential landslides in Wayanad, leading to the deaths of over 150 people. Shah claimed that the government of India alerted Kerala seven days before the tragedy, but the state failed to take adequate action despite multiple warnings and the arrival of NDRF teams. He also criticized the opposition for questioning the central government’s early warning systems and response to the tragedy.
