Latest news with #SEOC
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Climate
- Indian Express
Over 200 people shifted to relief camps, 93 houses damaged as heavy showers, thunderstorms hit Tripura
Over 200 people were rendered homeless and at least 93 houses were damaged as thunderstorms and heavy showers lashed different parts of Tripura in the past 24 hours, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said Friday evening. As per an SEOC release, among the 93 houses, 26 were severely damaged and 67 were partly damaged. A total of 207 people from 57 families were shifted to four relief camps in Khowai and West Tripura districts. So far, there are no reports of human deaths or injury owing to the showers. However, a female elephant died at the Mungiakami Rural Development block in Khowai district. Several roads at Longtraivalley in Dhalai district, Jirania and Mohanpur in West Tripura district, Jampuijala in Sepahijala district, and Karbook, Silacherri, Gomati and Sabroom in South Tripura district were blocked after trees fell during thunderstorms. However, as per the latest reports, all major rivers in the state, including Gomati, Muhuri, and Feni, are flowing below the danger mark. 'Considering the experience from last year, we have already formed rescue teams. As per a report of the Drinking Water and Sanitation department, the water level is still below the danger mark in the Bishalgarh subdivision. If there is more rainfall, then it may cross the danger level. But we want to assure the people that the administration is prepared fully for the situation,' said a district official in Sepahijala. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said, 'I have already spoken to disaster management officials. I have asked them to keep a watch on all places in the state. Last time, we made arrangements for flood victims. If the situation deteriorates, we shall surely take more initiatives.' The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall (7-20 cm) in some places, and extremely heavy rainfall at a few places in North Tripura and Unakoti districts. Squally wind with a speed of 40-50 kmph and gusting up to 60 kmph is also likely in the state over the next 24 hours. The floods last year cost 38 lives apart from affecting over 17 lakh people, and causing estimated damages worth Rs 15,000 crore. Over two lakh people were shifted to 889 relief camps across the state as flood waters submerged large tracts in all eight districts.
Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
72 houses damaged in different parts of Tripura amidst heavy rain; Met office predicts thundershowers
As many as 72 houses were damaged in the Khowai district of Tripura Sunday amid heavy rain and thunderstorm, with no reports of any deaths or injury till the latest reports came in. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), 64 houses were partly damaged, and 8 were severely damaged in the Khowai district. SEOC said an inquiry is underway, and the financial assistance to be provided to the affected persons is in process. Meanwhile, the Meteorological department predicted a partly cloudy sky with the occurrence of light to moderate rain or thundershower in some areas in the next 24 hours. The MeT department has also warned of thunderstorms with lightning and gusty wind speeds of 40-50 kmph at one or two places in the districts. In April, more than 500 houses were damaged, and two people were reportedly injured in heavy gusts of winds, storms, and heavy showers which lashed different parts of Tripura. Last year, 38 people were killed and over 17 lakh residents were affected in the devastating floods as the state also incurred an estimated damage worth Rs. 15,000 crore across different sectors, including road connectivity, power transmission, flood management infrastructure, domestic households and public infrastructure, livestock, agriculture, etc. Over 2 lakh people were shifted to 889 relief camps across the state last year as flood water submerged large tracts of land in all eight districts. The Sepahijala, Gomati, West Tripura, South Tripura, and Khowai districts were the worst affected.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Drills to be held at dams, reservoirs
Chennai: As part of a broader civil defence initiative recommended by the Union ministry of home affairs, Tamil Nadu will conduct disaster preparedness drills at major dams and water reservoirs across the state this week. The focus is to assess readiness in the event of emergencies. Officials said the drills will include scenarios such as emergency replacement of damaged water supply connections, rupture or sabotage of main water pipelines, and the potential consequences of such disruptions. "Other mock exercises will cover drowning incidents, fire rescue, air-raid siren response, and emergency medical protocols near major water bodies," a senior official said, adding that these drills will not affect regular operations or public access. The public has been urged to remain calm and cooperate if they observe emergency vehicles or personnel near dams and State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) and District Emergency Operations Centres (DEOCs) will oversee the exercises, with planning underway by district collectors and the Greater Chennai Corporation commissioner. Instructions have been issued to identify high-priority locations and begin groundwork by Sunday. Locations for the water-based drills will be announced in the coming civil defence efforts are part of a larger series of coordinated drills that began last week across Tamil Nadu. On Saturday, the V O Chidambaranar Port Authority and Tuticorin Thermal Power Station in Tuticorin conducted simulations of hostile aerial attacks, fire outbreaks on cargo vessels, and mass preparedness drills have already been completed at key infrastructure facilities including ports, airports, nuclear and thermal power stations. The initiative aims to strengthen Tamil Nadu's resilience and emergency response in the event of coordinated or accidental disasters involving critical infrastructure. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mock drill tests emergency preparedness at Kudankulam plant
1 2 Madurai: Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority conducted a civil defence mock exercise as advised by the ministry of home affairs, govt of India at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) in Tirunelveli district, and in North Chennai Thermal Power Station, unit-2, Athipattu on Friday mock drill simulated events to check the preparedness of the civil defence system to handle an air raid in a war-like emergency. During the exercise, protection, safe evacuation, and first aid were state emergency operation centre (SEOC), the district emergency operation centre (DEOC) at Tiruvallur district, and the local control rooms at KKNPP and North Chennai thermal power station were activated. The district officials, state commando forces, home guards, Tamil Nadu fire and rescue services, Tamil Nadu Disaster Response Force, National Disaster Response Force, Central Industrial Security Force, and medical teams participated in the continuation of it, the authority proposed to conduct the mock exercise at V O Chidambaranar Port Authority at Tuticorin and Thoothukudi thermal power station in Tuticorin district on Saturday evening. Operation Sindoor How India shut down Pakistan's second desperate bid to escalate tensions Pak used civilian planes as shield to launch failed drone attack: India S-400, Spyder, Akash: What is in India's air defence arsenal? During this mock drill, activities will be undertaken in these two vital installations to check the preparedness of the systems to handle any kind of civil defence exercise is only a mock drill to check the preparedness in the selected vital installations. All other functions in other places will go on normally. There is no need for any panic or apprehension among the public about this exercise, said a statement.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MahaMetro to build Disaster Mgmt Institute worth Rs187.7 crore in Nagpur
Nagpur: Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. ( MahaMetro ), Nagpur, has been officially appointed as the project implementation agency for the upcoming State Institute of Disaster Management (SIDM), to be built in Nagpur at a cost of Rs187.73 crore. The state govt recently cleared the proposal, giving MahaMetro the task of planning, executing, and overseeing the construction of the new facility, which is designed to be Maharashtra's central hub for disaster preparedness and response, as stated in a GR released in the last week of institute will be established on a 10-acre plot within the Maharashtra Airport Development Company's jurisdiction in Mihan. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list Did Pak shoot down Indian jets? What MEA said India foils Pakistan's attack on Jammu airport: What we know so far MahaMetro will prepare a detailed project report (DPR), including the layout, estimated costs, and timelines. The agency is entitled to receive up to 5% of the project cost as implementation reported on April 9 about the project inception in Nagpur. The SIDM will mirror the structure of the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) in Delhi and will serve as the state's primary institution for research, training, and coordination in disaster risk reduction, mitigation, and management. It will provide technical and logistical support to authorities dealing with natural and human-induced disasters across the the SIDM was first approved in principle in December 2023 by the previous Eknath Shinde-led cabinet, it remained a non-starter until revived by the current administration. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who originally floated the idea while serving as deputy CM, fast-tracked the proposal after taking charge of the funding for the project will be drawn from the state's disaster prevention budget, earmarked for the establishment and furnishing of the SIDM. The institute will be regulated by the state's disaster management authority and overseen by a governing council led by the chief move comes on the heels of the recent operationalisation of a high-tech State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) in Mumbai, highlighting the state govt's push to modernise its disaster response framework. Officials said the SIDM will complement the SEOC by providing long-term training, planning, and knowledge MahaMetro now officially on board, the project is expected to move forward rapidly, with DPR submission due in the coming months.
