<p>India on Tuesday formally named one of its “complicated” rescue operation of citizens from war-torn Afghanistan, calling it “Operation Devi Shakti.”</p>

<p>Saluting the efforts of the Indian Air Force and Air India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made the announcement on Twitter after 78 people were brought to New Delhi via Dushanbe, Tajikistan.</p>

<p>“Op Devi Shakti continues. 78 evacuees from Kabul arrive via Dushanbe. Salute @IAF_MCC, @AirIndiain and #TeamMEA for their untiring efforts,” Jaishankar tweeted.</p>

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<p>India began its rescue mission in coordination with the US, Qatar, Tajikistan and several other friendly countries. On August 16, 40 Indians were airlifted from Kabul, a day after the Taliban seized control of the Afghan capital city.</p>

<p><strong>Also read</strong> |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/why-is-world-silent-asks-afghanistans-first-female-sikh-mp-407905">‘Why is world silent?’, asks Afghanistan’s first female Sikh MP</a></p>

<p>So far, India has managed to evacuate over 800 people amid deteriorating security situation at Kabul airport.</p>

<p>Thousands of Afghans have been swarming at Kabul airport for the past one week, in a desperate attempt to flee the country fearing the Taliban's rule.</p>

<p>On August 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security where he directed the officials to ensure the safe evacuation of all Indians from Afghanistan and provide refuge to Afghan Sikhs and Hindus wanting to come to India.</p>

<p>After India evacuated the Indian embassy staff from Kabul on August 17, Jaishankar had described the mission as a “difficult and complicated” exercise.</p>


India on Tuesday formally named one of its “complicated” rescue operation of citizens from war-torn Afghanistan, calling it “Operation Devi Shakti.” Saluting the efforts of the Indian Air Force and Air India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made the announcement on Twitter after 78 people were brought to New Delhi via Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

India on Tuesday formally named one of its “complicated” rescue operation of citizens from war-torn Afghanistan, calling it “Operation Devi Shakti.” Saluting the efforts of the Indian Air Force and Air India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made the announcement on Twitter after 78 people were brought to New Delhi via Dushanbe, Tajikistan. “Op Devi Shakti continues. 78 evacuees from Kabul arrive via Dushanbe. Salute @IAF_MCC, @AirIndiain and #TeamMEA for their untiring efforts,” Jaishankar tweeted. Op Devi Shakti continues. 78 evacuees from Kabul arrive via Dushanbe. Salute @IAF_MCC, @AirIndiain and #TeamMEA for their untiring efforts. #DeviShakti — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 24, 2021 × India began its rescue mission in coordination with the US, Qatar, Tajikistan and several other friendly countries. On August 16, 40 Indians were airlifted from Kabul, a day after the Taliban seized control of the Afghan capital city. Also read | ‘Why is world silent?’, asks Afghanistan’s first female Sikh MP So far, India has managed to evacuate over 800 people amid deteriorating security situation at Kabul airport. Thousands of Afghans have been swarming at Kabul airport for the past one week, in a desperate attempt to flee the country fearing the Taliban's rule. On August 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security where he directed the officials to ensure the safe evacuation of all Indians from Afghanistan and provide refuge to Afghan Sikhs and Hindus wanting to come to India. After India evacuated the Indian embassy staff from Kabul on August 17, Jaishankar had described the mission as a “difficult and complicated” exercise.

‘Operation Devi Shakti’: 78 more evacuees from Afghanistan land in India, 800 rescued so far

<p>With thousands of desperate Afghans and foreigners massed at Kabul's airport in the hope of fleeing Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers, US&nbsp;President Joe Biden is expected to decide as soon as Tuesday on whether to extend an August&nbsp;31 deadline to airlift Americans and their allies to safety.<br />
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Biden warned on Sunday that the evacuation was going to be "hard and painful" and much could still go wrong. US&nbsp;troops might stay beyond an August&nbsp;31 deadline to oversee the evacuation, he said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong>'Why is world silent?', asks Afghan's First Female Sikh MP Anarkali Kaur Honaryar</p>

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<p>On Monday, an administration official told Reuters that Biden would decide within 24 hours whether to extend the timeline to give the Pentagon time to prepare.<br />
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Beyond the need to remove thousands of Americans, citizens of allied countries and Afghans who worked with US&nbsp;forces, Department of Defense officials said it would still take days to fly out the 6,000 troops deployed to secure and run the airlift.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/former-afghan-army-chief-wali-muhammad-ahmadzai-at-kabul-airport-set-to-leave-afghanistan-407948">Former Afghan Army chief at Kabul airport, set to leave Afghanistan</a></strong><br />
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Some Biden advisers were arguing against extending the self-imposed deadline for security reasons. Biden could signal his intentions at a virtual meeting of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Tuesday.<br />
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Two US&nbsp;officials had said the expectation was that the United States would continue evacuations past August&nbsp;31. A senior State Department official told reporters the country's commitment to at-risk Afghans "doesn't end on August&nbsp;31."</p>

<p>A Taliban official said foreign forces had not sought an extension and it would not be granted if they had. Washington said negotiations were continuing.</p>


With thousands of desperate Afghans and foreigners massed at Kabul's airport in the hope of fleeing Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers, US President Joe Biden is expected to decide as soon as Tuesday on whether to extend an August 31 deadline to airlift Americans and their allies to safety.

With thousands of desperate Afghans and foreigners massed at Kabul's airport in the hope of fleeing Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers, US President Joe Biden is expected to decide as soon as Tuesday on whether to extend an August 31 deadline to airlift Americans and their allies to safety. Biden warned on Sunday that the evacuation was going to be "hard and painful" and much could still go wrong. US troops might stay beyond an August 31 deadline to oversee the evacuation, he said. Watch: 'Why is world silent?', asks Afghan's First Female Sikh MP Anarkali Kaur Honaryar × On Monday, an administration official told Reuters that Biden would decide within 24 hours whether to extend the timeline to give the Pentagon time to prepare. Beyond the need to remove thousands of Americans, citizens of allied countries and Afghans who worked with US forces, Department of Defense officials said it would still take days to fly out the 6,000 troops deployed to secure and run the airlift. Also Read: Former Afghan Army chief at Kabul airport, set to leave Afghanistan Some Biden advisers were arguing against extending the self-imposed deadline for security reasons. Biden could signal his intentions at a virtual meeting of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Tuesday. Two US officials had said the expectation was that the United States would continue evacuations past August 31. A senior State Department official told reporters the country's commitment to at-risk Afghans "doesn't end on August 31." A Taliban official said foreign forces had not sought an extension and it would not be granted if they had. Washington said negotiations were continuing.

Biden expected to decide within 24 hours on Afghan evacuation deadline

<p>India has been making strenuous efforts to evacuate several people from war-torn Afghanistan after Taliban took over almost the whole country. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian government has said on social media that it is helping in the safe return of numerous citizens from Afghanistan.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/situation-is-serious-says-afghan-sikh-mp-narendra-khalsa-407909">Situation is serious, says Afghan Sikh MP Narendra Khalsa</a></strong></p>

<p>An Air India flight AI 1956 arrived in New Delhi from Dushanbe, Tajikistan with 78 passengers onboard. Around 25 Indian nationals also came in the flight. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Op Devi Shakti continues. 78 evacuees from Kabul arrive via Dushanbe. Salute IAF, Air India and MEA teams for their untiring efforts," said External Affairs Minister of India Dr S Jaishankar.</p>

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<p>Evacuees were earlier flown in from Kabul on an Indian Air Force aircraft.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a tweet, Arindam Bagchi, spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs, India, said “Helping in the safe return from Afghanistan. AI 1956 enroute to Delhi from Dushanbe carrying 78 passengers, including 25 Indian nationals. Evacuees were flown in from Kabul on an IAF aircraft.”</p>

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<p>On Monday, India brought back 146 of its nationals in four different flights from Qatar's capital Doha, days after they were evacuated from Afghanistan by NATO and American aircraft in view of the deteriorating security situation in the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>People familiar with the development said the Indians were flown back to Delhi as part of India's mission to evacuate its citizens and Afghan partners from Kabul, they said.&nbsp;</p>

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India has been making strenuous efforts to evacuate several people from war-torn Afghanistan after Taliban took over almost the whole country. Indian government has said on social media that it is helping in the safe return of numerous citizens from Afghanistan.

India has been making strenuous efforts to evacuate several people from war-torn Afghanistan after Taliban took over almost the whole country. Indian government has said on social media that it is helping in the safe return of numerous citizens from Afghanistan. Also Read: Situation is serious, says Afghan Sikh MP Narendra Khalsa An Air India flight AI 1956 arrived in New Delhi from Dushanbe, Tajikistan with 78 passengers onboard. Around 25 Indian nationals also came in the flight. "Op Devi Shakti continues. 78 evacuees from Kabul arrive via Dushanbe. Salute IAF, Air India and MEA teams for their untiring efforts," said External Affairs Minister of India Dr S Jaishankar. Op Devi Shakti continues. 78 evacuees from Kabul arrive via Dushanbe. Salute @IAF_MCC, @AirIndiain and #TeamMEA for their untiring efforts. #DeviShakti — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 24, 2021 × Evacuees were earlier flown in from Kabul on an Indian Air Force aircraft. In a tweet, Arindam Bagchi, spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs, India, said “Helping in the safe return from Afghanistan. AI 1956 enroute to Delhi from Dushanbe carrying 78 passengers, including 25 Indian nationals. Evacuees were flown in from Kabul on an IAF aircraft.” Helping in the safe return from Afghanistan. AI 1956 enroute to Delhi from Dushanbe carrying 78 passengers, including 25 Indian nationals. Evacuees were flown in from Kabul on an @IAF_MCC aircraft.@IndEmbDushanbe pic.twitter.com/BcIWLzSLrL — Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) August 24, 2021 × On Monday, India brought back 146 of its nationals in four different flights from Qatar's capital Doha, days after they were evacuated from Afghanistan by NATO and American aircraft in view of the deteriorating security situation in the country. Watch: India brings back 146 nationals in four different flights from Doha × People familiar with the development said the Indians were flown back to Delhi as part of India's mission to evacuate its citizens and Afghan partners from Kabul, they said. (With inputs from agencies)

Afghan evacuation: Air India flight arrives in Delhi from Dushanbe with 78 passengers

At least 146 people evacuated from Afghanistan reportedly reached Delhi. The flights have departed from Doha as it was the second batch of Indian nationals who were evacuated from Afghanistan.

146 Indians evacuated from Kabul repatriated to Delhi via Doha

The desperation is growing amongst people to flee from Afghanistan. Nations are speeding up their evacuation programme.

Desperation grows among people to flee from Afghanistan

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal stated that the government was organising the return of Nepalis who were rescued from Kabul and arrived in Doha, Dubai, London, and New Delhi.

Afghanistan crisis: 504 Nepalis have returned home

India evacuates more than 20 afghan Sikhs from Kabul amid Taliban takeover, evacuees include Afghanistan's only female Sikh MP Anarkali Honaryar and Sikh MP Narendra Singh Khalsa. The flight landed at Hindan airbase a short while ago.

Indian flight from Kabul lands at Hindan airbase

In a bid to bring hundreds of Indians trapped in Taliban-held Afghanistan back home, an evacuation flight from Kabul landed in Delhi this morning. It was the first passenger flight by Air India carrying over 85 Indians. The Air India flight had departed from Tajikistan, assisted and supported by the Indian embassy in Dushanbe. Other flights are also on their way to India bringing Indian nationals.

Kabul: India evacuates 20 Afghan Sikhs, 2 Sikh MPs

India is trying to evacuate hundreds of its officials and citizens from the capital Kabul, which is gripped by fear and panic after the rapid developments.

India evacuates Indian nationals from Afghanistan

Australia has said that it will not be able to help all Afghans that assisted its military. Australia becomes a second country after the United Kingdom to admit to this possibility.

Australia & UK admit to being unable to evacuate all Afghan helpers

India on Tuesday safely evacuated over 150 citizens, including diplomats from Afghanistan amid chaos following Taliban takeover. The aircraft C-17 Globemaster took off at 7 a.m. this morning.

India evacuates its diplomats from Afghanistan amid chaos

As the Taliban have taken control over Kabul Afghans have already started fleeing the country. India is also gearing up to evacuate its citizens. A fleet of C-17 Globemaster military aircraft has been kept on standby.

India prepares to evacuate its citizens after Taliban capture Kabul

<p>Hundreds of people were evacuated overnight and many more face the risk of abandoning their homes in New Zealand's Canterbury region as heavy rains raised water levels and caused widespread flooding.<br />
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At least 300 homes in Canterbury were evacuated overnight as water levels rose in rivers across the region in a 'one-in-100-year deluge', local media reports said on Monday.<br />
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Several highways, schools and offices were closed and New Zealand's Defence Forces deployed helicopters to rescue some people stranded in floods in the Ashburton area.<br />
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Ashburton's Mayor Neil Brown said 'half of Ashburton' would need to be evacuated if the river's levees broke but there was 'still quite a bit of capacity' in the river.<br />
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"We need it to stop raining to let those rivers drop," said Brown, according to the New Zealand Herald.<br />
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New Zealand's MetService had issued a red warning on Sunday for heavy rain for Canterbury and multiple warnings elsewhere.<br />
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The government announced NZ$100,000 ($72,500) towards a Mayoral Relief Fund to support Canterbury communities impacted by the flooding, Kris Faafoi, the acting minister for emergency management said in a statement.<br />
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"While it is still very early to know the full cost of the damage, we expect it to be significant and this initial contribution will help those communities to start to get back on their feet," said Faafoi.</p>

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Hundreds of people were evacuated overnight and many more face the risk of abandoning their homes in New Zealand's Canterbury region as heavy rains raised water levels and caused widespread flooding.

Hundreds of people were evacuated overnight and many more face the risk of abandoning their homes in New Zealand's Canterbury region as heavy rains raised water levels and caused widespread flooding. At least 300 homes in Canterbury were evacuated overnight as water levels rose in rivers across the region in a 'one-in-100-year deluge', local media reports said on Monday. Several highways, schools and offices were closed and New Zealand's Defence Forces deployed helicopters to rescue some people stranded in floods in the Ashburton area. Ashburton's Mayor Neil Brown said 'half of Ashburton' would need to be evacuated if the river's levees broke but there was 'still quite a bit of capacity' in the river. "We need it to stop raining to let those rivers drop," said Brown, according to the New Zealand Herald. New Zealand's MetService had issued a red warning on Sunday for heavy rain for Canterbury and multiple warnings elsewhere. The government announced NZ$100,000 ($72,500) towards a Mayoral Relief Fund to support Canterbury communities impacted by the flooding, Kris Faafoi, the acting minister for emergency management said in a statement. "While it is still very early to know the full cost of the damage, we expect it to be significant and this initial contribution will help those communities to start to get back on their feet," said Faafoi. (With inputs from agencies)

Hundreds evacuated as floods ravage New Zealand's Canterbury region

<p>Authorities in Western Australia were urging residents of its Mid West coast to find safe shelter or leave on Saturday as cyclone Seroja barrelled towards a coastal region that is usually too far south to fall in the path of cyclones. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Residents in Western Australia's Mid West and Gascoyne regions are being urged to finalise their emergency plans, as the cyclone is expected to intensify to a category three overnight, battering a region where buildings are not made to withstand cyclonic winds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is a very serious situation. The potential for widespread devastation is high," state Emergency Services Minister Fran Logan said on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). &nbsp;</p>

<p>"We hope that we can get through these next few days without loss of life and without serious property damage. We need to work on the basis of worst-case scenario," she said, adding that cyclonic winds had not been seen in the area for decades. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia's Bureau of Meteorology forecasts destructive winds with gusts to 150 km per hour (93 miles per hour), and heavy rains that could cause significant damage to coastal communities as the cyclone moves across the coast and further inland.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The most likely area to experience destructive wind gusts is on the coast between Geraldton, 200 km north of Perth, and Denham, 500 km north of Perth. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This area is much further south of Port Hedland, the world's largest iron ore export hub, which withstands several cyclones a season and where houses are built to stronger standards.&nbsp;</p>


Authorities in Western Australia were urging residents of its Mid West coast to find safe shelter or leave on Saturday as cyclone Seroja barrelled towards a coastal region that is usually too far south to fall in the path of cyclones.

Authorities in Western Australia were urging residents of its Mid West coast to find safe shelter or leave on Saturday as cyclone Seroja barrelled towards a coastal region that is usually too far south to fall in the path of cyclones. Residents in Western Australia's Mid West and Gascoyne regions are being urged to finalise their emergency plans, as the cyclone is expected to intensify to a category three overnight, battering a region where buildings are not made to withstand cyclonic winds. "This is a very serious situation. The potential for widespread devastation is high," state Emergency Services Minister Fran Logan said on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). "We hope that we can get through these next few days without loss of life and without serious property damage. We need to work on the basis of worst-case scenario," she said, adding that cyclonic winds had not been seen in the area for decades. Australia's Bureau of Meteorology forecasts destructive winds with gusts to 150 km per hour (93 miles per hour), and heavy rains that could cause significant damage to coastal communities as the cyclone moves across the coast and further inland. The most likely area to experience destructive wind gusts is on the coast between Geraldton, 200 km north of Perth, and Denham, 500 km north of Perth. This area is much further south of Port Hedland, the world's largest iron ore export hub, which withstands several cyclones a season and where houses are built to stronger standards.

Western Australia braces for 'worst case scenario' as cyclone Seroja nears 

<p>A massive evacuation took place at&nbsp;Frankfurt in Germany after a World War II bomb was spotted on a construction site, local emergency services reported.</p>

<p>Nearly 13,000 locals were evacuated in German's financial capital on Sunday. The evacuation took place after a&nbsp;500-kilogramme (1,100-pound) British bomb from the period of World War II was found on a construction site.</p>

<p>A radius of&nbsp;700-metre (half-mile) evacuation was set up in the west of the city centre. The area evacuated houses a number of senior citizens,&nbsp;heating and internet infrastructure and facilities of the Deutsche Bahn national rail operator.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/frankfurt-airport-prepares-to-transport-covid-19-vaccine-346008">Frankfurt Airport prepares to transport COVID-19 vaccine</a></strong></p>

<p>Germany has been a ground of littered&nbsp;unexploded ordnance since the end of World War II, which are usually uncovered during construction work. This time, too, the bomb was found at a construction site.</p>

<p>The work at the construction site was stopped for a while and was expected to be allowed to continue later.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This was the second such incident this year in the country. Earlier this year, experts defused seven World War II bombs outside of the Berlin city, near the location where Tesla will be establishing its first European factory.</p>

<p>A few bombs have also been defused in&nbsp;Cologne and Dortmund this year.&nbsp;In 2017, the discovery of a 1.4-tonne bomb in Frankfurt prompted the evacuation of 65,000 people -- the largest such operation since the end of the war in Europe in 1945.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A massive evacuation took place at Frankfurt in Germany after a World War II bomb was spotted on a construction site, local emergency services reported. Nearly 13,000 locals were evacuated in German's financial capital on Sunday.

A massive evacuation took place at Frankfurt in Germany after a World War II bomb was spotted on a construction site, local emergency services reported. Nearly 13,000 locals were evacuated in German's financial capital on Sunday. The evacuation took place after a 500-kilogramme (1,100-pound) British bomb from the period of World War II was found on a construction site. A radius of 700-metre (half-mile) evacuation was set up in the west of the city centre. The area evacuated houses a number of senior citizens, heating and internet infrastructure and facilities of the Deutsche Bahn national rail operator. Also read| Frankfurt Airport prepares to transport COVID-19 vaccine Germany has been a ground of littered unexploded ordnance since the end of World War II, which are usually uncovered during construction work. This time, too, the bomb was found at a construction site. The work at the construction site was stopped for a while and was expected to be allowed to continue later. This was the second such incident this year in the country. Earlier this year, experts defused seven World War II bombs outside of the Berlin city, near the location where Tesla will be establishing its first European factory. A few bombs have also been defused in Cologne and Dortmund this year. In 2017, the discovery of a 1.4-tonne bomb in Frankfurt prompted the evacuation of 65,000 people -- the largest such operation since the end of the war in Europe in 1945. (With inputs from agencies)

Mass evacuation takes place in Frankfurt after WWII bomb spotted at construction site

Wildfires continues to sweep across Southern California. The fast-moving blazes critically injured two firefighters and left more than 100,000 under evacuation orders.

Your Story: Fast-moving wildfires prompt evacuations in California

<p>Firefighters scrambled to protect thousands of homes from a wildfire racing through brush-covered mountains north of Los Angeles on Friday that caused hundreds of evacuations and burned 21 structures.</p>

<p>The blaze, dubbed the Lake Fire, swelled to over 17,000 acres (6,880 hectares), forcing up to 1,500 people from their houses after erupting on Wednesday afternoon in the Angeles National Forest.</p>

<p>Triple digit temperatures and single digit humidity fanned flames on Friday evening, and little let-up was expected over the weekend with an excessive heat warning in effect across Southern California.</p>

<p>"We saw extreme fire conditions," Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesman Frank Garrido said of the operation in steep canyons aided by firefighting helicopters.</p>

<p>The cause of the blaze was under investigation but human activity is likely to blame, said U.S. Forest Service spokesman Andrew Mitchell.</p>

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<p>No casualties were reported but the blaze threatened 5,420 homes and other structures in communities about 40 miles (65 km) north of downtown Los Angeles where residents have been told to prepare for possible evacuations over the weekend, Garrido said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/mercury-soars-in-california-as-apple-fire-sets-the-state-ablaze-317851"><strong>In pictures:&nbsp;Mercury soars in California as 'Apple Fire' sets the state ablaze</strong></a></p>

<p>Much of the area has not had a fire in 60-100 years, allowing flames to move swiftly through fuel-choked areas.<br />
Across the United States, fires have been less ferocious so far in 2020, burning around 1.4 million fewer acres than in the same period of 2019. Conditions are expected to worsen in California next month when Santa Ana winds arrive in the south and El Diablo winds pick up in the North.</p>

<p>In drought-stricken Colorado, the Pine Gulch Fire, burning near Grand Junction, about 190 miles west of Denver, has blackened over 73,000 acres in remote mountain terrain, making it the fourth-largest in the state`s history.</p>


Firefighters scrambled to protect thousands of homes from a wildfire racing through brush-covered mountains north of Los Angeles on Friday that caused hundreds of evacuations and burned 21 structures.

Firefighters scrambled to protect thousands of homes from a wildfire racing through brush-covered mountains north of Los Angeles on Friday that caused hundreds of evacuations and burned 21 structures. The blaze, dubbed the Lake Fire, swelled to over 17,000 acres (6,880 hectares), forcing up to 1,500 people from their houses after erupting on Wednesday afternoon in the Angeles National Forest. Triple digit temperatures and single digit humidity fanned flames on Friday evening, and little let-up was expected over the weekend with an excessive heat warning in effect across Southern California. "We saw extreme fire conditions," Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesman Frank Garrido said of the operation in steep canyons aided by firefighting helicopters. The cause of the blaze was under investigation but human activity is likely to blame, said U.S. Forest Service spokesman Andrew Mitchell. × No casualties were reported but the blaze threatened 5,420 homes and other structures in communities about 40 miles (65 km) north of downtown Los Angeles where residents have been told to prepare for possible evacuations over the weekend, Garrido said. In pictures: Mercury soars in California as 'Apple Fire' sets the state ablaze Much of the area has not had a fire in 60-100 years, allowing flames to move swiftly through fuel-choked areas. Across the United States, fires have been less ferocious so far in 2020, burning around 1.4 million fewer acres than in the same period of 2019. Conditions are expected to worsen in California next month when Santa Ana winds arrive in the south and El Diablo winds pick up in the North. In drought-stricken Colorado, the Pine Gulch Fire, burning near Grand Junction, about 190 miles west of Denver, has blackened over 73,000 acres in remote mountain terrain, making it the fourth-largest in the state`s history.

'Extreme' California wildfire forces hundreds to evacuate

Forest fires rage in Southern France; thousands forced to evacuate!

<p>Even during normal times, there are hardly any direct flights from India to Australia, save for a lone Air India from Delhi. But for the first time ever, Australia’s flag carrier Qantas, known widely by its moniker ‘Flying Kangaroo’ landed in Chennai as a part of the repatriation efforts by the Australian Government. The flight departed for Sydney carrying Australian nationals who were based out of all five Southern Indian states.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Consul General of Australia in Chennai, Ms Susan Grace, said it was “great to see the ‘Flying Kangaroo’ back in India, and in Chennai for the first time. Aviation links between Australia and India can be a great enabler of stronger trade, investment and people-to-people links in the post-COVID world.</p>

<p>The crew of the Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner that landed at the Chennai International Airport was led by Captain Lisa Norman who also captained the record-breaking first flight from Perth to London in 2018. After landing on Tuesday, the aircraft departed at 2:55 pm Wednesday carrying 210 Australians to Sydney in what is a direct flight.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, most flights from India to Australia are operated by carriers who are based out of East Asia and they have a transit at one of the East Asian cities. This flight that departed from Chennai marks the 18th repatriation flight that the Australian government has flown or facilitated to bring their citizens back home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thus far, these 18 flights have repatriated 4702 Australian nationals from major Indian cities such as Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai to six cities in Australia.</p>

<p>“This is a special charter by the Australian government and we’ve never had regular flights to Chennai. Qantas flights connecting Australia and India are very rare and today’s is a non-stop flight to Sydney and we had passengers from all five Southern Indian states. We worked closely with the Indian Government and the State Governments to get all movements passes cleared and our citizens stayed at a Chennai hotel on Tuesday, before their departure this afternoon” an Official from the Australian Consulate-General Chennai told WION.</p>


Even during normal times, there are hardly any direct flights from India to Australia, save for a lone Air India from Delhi. But for the first time ever, Australia’s flag carrier Qantas, known widely by its moniker ‘Flying Kangaroo’ landed in Chennai as a part of the repatriation efforts by the Australian Government.

Even during normal times, there are hardly any direct flights from India to Australia, save for a lone Air India from Delhi. But for the first time ever, Australia’s flag carrier Qantas, known widely by its moniker ‘Flying Kangaroo’ landed in Chennai as a part of the repatriation efforts by the Australian Government. The flight departed for Sydney carrying Australian nationals who were based out of all five Southern Indian states. Consul General of Australia in Chennai, Ms Susan Grace, said it was “great to see the ‘Flying Kangaroo’ back in India, and in Chennai for the first time. Aviation links between Australia and India can be a great enabler of stronger trade, investment and people-to-people links in the post-COVID world. The crew of the Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner that landed at the Chennai International Airport was led by Captain Lisa Norman who also captained the record-breaking first flight from Perth to London in 2018. After landing on Tuesday, the aircraft departed at 2:55 pm Wednesday carrying 210 Australians to Sydney in what is a direct flight. Notably, most flights from India to Australia are operated by carriers who are based out of East Asia and they have a transit at one of the East Asian cities. This flight that departed from Chennai marks the 18th repatriation flight that the Australian government has flown or facilitated to bring their citizens back home. Thus far, these 18 flights have repatriated 4702 Australian nationals from major Indian cities such as Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai to six cities in Australia. “This is a special charter by the Australian government and we’ve never had regular flights to Chennai. Qantas flights connecting Australia and India are very rare and today’s is a non-stop flight to Sydney and we had passengers from all five Southern Indian states. We worked closely with the Indian Government and the State Governments to get all movements passes cleared and our citizens stayed at a Chennai hotel on Tuesday, before their departure this afternoon” an Official from the Australian Consulate-General Chennai told WION.

‘Flying Kangaroo’ makes maiden landing in Chennai; evacuates Aussies from all Southern States

<p>Air India's flight from Dhaka, Bangladesh has landed in Delhi. The flight has brought back&nbsp;129 passengers who were stranded in Dhaka.</p>

<p>India commenced its biggest evacuation operation on Thursday. The repatriation operation has been started by government of India with Air India to bring back Indian nationals stranded abroad.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/over-190000-indians-will-be-brought-home-civil-aviation-minister-to-wion-297492"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Over 190,000 Indians will be brought home: Civil aviation minister to Wion</strong></a></p>

<p>The main focus of the Vande Bharat operation is to bring back Indians from the Gulf countries, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, Muscat, Bahrain, Malaysia, Philippines, Bangladesh, the US and the UK.</p>

<p>People stranded in&nbsp;Russia, Germany, Thailand, France, Spain, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan will also be repatriated next week.</p>

<p>First two flights landed in Kerala on Thursday night and brought back more than 550 Indians. Third Air India AI381 flight from Singapore also landed in Delhi around 12pm on Friday.&nbsp;This was followed by a flight from Dhaka, Riyadh and&nbsp;Manama.</p>

<p>Till now, three days after bookings opened, a total of 67,833 requests have been registered for repatriation. The operation is supposed to continue for one more week.</p>


Air India's flight from Dhaka, Bangladesh has landed in Delhi. The flight has brought back 129 passengers who were stranded in Dhaka. India commenced its biggest evacuation operation on Thursday.

Air India's flight from Dhaka, Bangladesh has landed in Delhi. The flight has brought back 129 passengers who were stranded in Dhaka. India commenced its biggest evacuation operation on Thursday. The repatriation operation has been started by government of India with Air India to bring back Indian nationals stranded abroad. Also read: Over 190,000 Indians will be brought home: Civil aviation minister to Wion The main focus of the Vande Bharat operation is to bring back Indians from the Gulf countries, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, Muscat, Bahrain, Malaysia, Philippines, Bangladesh, the US and the UK. People stranded in Russia, Germany, Thailand, France, Spain, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan will also be repatriated next week. First two flights landed in Kerala on Thursday night and brought back more than 550 Indians. Third Air India AI381 flight from Singapore also landed in Delhi around 12pm on Friday. This was followed by a flight from Dhaka, Riyadh and Manama. Till now, three days after bookings opened, a total of 67,833 requests have been registered for repatriation. The operation is supposed to continue for one more week.

Air India's flight from Dhaka brings back 129 stranded Indians

<p>India commenced its biggest evacuation operation on Thursday. The repatriation operation has been&nbsp;started by government of India with Air India to bring back Indian nationals stranded abroad.</p>

<p>Air India will be bringing back almost 14,600 Indians back to the country in 64 flights, within the first week of operation. The main focus is to bring back Indians from the Gulf countries&nbsp;where 3 lakh people are stranded, Air India will also be operating evacuation flights to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, Muscat, Bahrain, Malaysia, Philippines, Bangladesh, the US and the UK.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-fixes-40-per-head-for-repatriation-by-sea-from-male-to-kochi-297273"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;India fixes $40 per head for repatriation by sea from Male to Koch</strong></a></p>

<p>Sources have now revealed that India will be expanding scope of countries in the next week of repatriation. Indians from other countries like Russia, Germany, Thailand, France, Spain, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan will also be repatriated.</p>

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<p>Till now, three days after bookings opened, a total of 67,833 requests have been registered for repatriation. These requests are from students, migrant workers, short-term visa holders faced with expiry of visas and also patients seeking treatment for terminal illness and other medical emergencies.</p>

<p>First two flights landed in Kerala on Thursday night.&nbsp;The first repatriation flight brought back around 175 stranded Indians from Abu Dhabi and landed in Kochi around 10:15pm(local time) on Thursday.&nbsp;The second flight landed at Kozhikode airport at 11:30pm, which brought back close to 400 Indian from Dubai.</p>

<p>Air India AI381 flight&nbsp;from Singapore also landed in Delhi around 12pm on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

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Welcome home.<br />
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Thank <a href="https://twitter.com/airindiain?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@airindiain</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MoCA_GoI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MoCA_GoI</a>, Bureau of Immigration and Delhi Government for cooperation and support.<br />
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<p>This was followed by a flight from Dhaka that landed in Srinagar on Friday afternoon.</p>

<p>Three more flights are scheduled to land tonight.&nbsp;Another flight from Dubai is expected to&nbsp;land tonight in Chennai at 8.10 pm, a Riyadh-Kozhikode flight at 8.30 pm and a Manama-Kochi flight at 11.30 pm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From passengers to the government officials, everyone has applauded Air India for their commendable service during these tough times.</p>

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<p>Around 150 Indians who have lost their jobs in&nbsp;Riyadh in Saudi Arabia have boarded the flight which is expected to land tonight .</p>

<p>As of 7pm on Friday, 177 Indian from Bahrain have completed their check-in from the Manama International airport, and the flight will soon take off&nbsp;to reach Kochi tonight.</p>

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<p>Third and fourth evacuation flights from Dubai to Chennai will also be taking off on Friday soon. Passengers on the Dubai Airport are being screened, and their temperatures are being checked too.</p>

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<p><strong>Guidelines for returnees</strong></p>

<p>Keeping in mind that some of these returnees will need to quarantine themselves, the Health Ministry has issued additional guidelines for facility quarantine / isolation. The passengers who will be suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus will be quarantined in alloted private facilities like hotels, service apartments, lodges etc.</p>

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<p>As per the guidelines, the facility owners will have to declare whether they want to have their facility has quarantine zone or isolation zones, as both cannot be in one facility.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A single-occupancy room with attached washrooms on paid basis will be alloted to cases. The tariff of the room will have to be decided in consultation with the government.</p>

<p>Other than this, Wi-Fi has to be provided to the returnees. The food has to be sent to the rooms on time and the confirmed cases should not be allowed to meet any visitors or come in contact with anyone except the medical experts. A trained doctor and nurse have to be appointed by every facility.</p>


India commenced its biggest evacuation operation on Thursday. The repatriation operation has been started by government of India with Air India to bring back Indian nationals stranded abroad.

India commenced its biggest evacuation operation on Thursday. The repatriation operation has been started by government of India with Air India to bring back Indian nationals stranded abroad. Air India will be bringing back almost 14,600 Indians back to the country in 64 flights, within the first week of operation. The main focus is to bring back Indians from the Gulf countries where 3 lakh people are stranded, Air India will also be operating evacuation flights to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, Muscat, Bahrain, Malaysia, Philippines, Bangladesh, the US and the UK. Also read: India fixes $40 per head for repatriation by sea from Male to Koch Sources have now revealed that India will be expanding scope of countries in the next week of repatriation. Indians from other countries like Russia, Germany, Thailand, France, Spain, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan will also be repatriated. From ANI Multimedia: Hear from Air India evacuation pilot addressing passengers on return flight home. #VandeBharatMissionhttps://t.co/ootCBGZX4a — ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2020 × Till now, three days after bookings opened, a total of 67,833 requests have been registered for repatriation. These requests are from students, migrant workers, short-term visa holders faced with expiry of visas and also patients seeking treatment for terminal illness and other medical emergencies. First two flights landed in Kerala on Thursday night. The first repatriation flight brought back around 175 stranded Indians from Abu Dhabi and landed in Kochi around 10:15pm(local time) on Thursday. The second flight landed at Kozhikode airport at 11:30pm, which brought back close to 400 Indian from Dubai. Air India AI381 flight from Singapore also landed in Delhi around 12pm on Friday. Flight no. AI381 from Singapore has landed in Delhi. Welcome home. Thank @airindiain @MoCA_GoI, Bureau of Immigration and Delhi Government for cooperation and support. Appreciate the exemplary effort of Team @IndiainSingapor led by HC @JawedAshraf5 — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 8, 2020 × This was followed by a flight from Dhaka that landed in Srinagar on Friday afternoon. Three more flights are scheduled to land tonight. Another flight from Dubai is expected to land tonight in Chennai at 8.10 pm, a Riyadh-Kozhikode flight at 8.30 pm and a Manama-Kochi flight at 11.30 pm. From passengers to the government officials, everyone has applauded Air India for their commendable service during these tough times. Passengers started arriving for third and fourth repatriation flights from Dubai to Chennai leaving today evening. Great arrangements. @MEAIndia #VandeBharatMission @airindiain @IndembAbuDhabi @PMOIndia @MOS_MEA pic.twitter.com/vX2QNpvAA0 — India in Dubai (@cgidubai) May 8, 2020 × Around 150 Indians who have lost their jobs in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia have boarded the flight which is expected to land tonight . As of 7pm on Friday, 177 Indian from Bahrain have completed their check-in from the Manama International airport, and the flight will soon take off to reach Kochi tonight. Few hours away from reaching back home, passengers of the first #AirIndia flight from Bahrain to Kochi under #VandeBharatMission at Bahrain International Airport. @IndianDiplomacy @MEAIndia @PMOIndia @MoHFW_INDIA @airindiain pic.twitter.com/Zizr4gsEeT — India in Bahrain (@IndiaInBahrain) May 8, 2020 × Third and fourth evacuation flights from Dubai to Chennai will also be taking off on Friday soon. Passengers on the Dubai Airport are being screened, and their temperatures are being checked too. Passengers started arriving for third and fourth repatriation flights from Dubai to Chennai leaving today evening. Great arrangements. @MEAIndia #VandeBharatMission @airindiain @IndembAbuDhabi @PMOIndia @MOS_MEA pic.twitter.com/vX2QNpvAA0 — India in Dubai (@cgidubai) May 8, 2020 × Guidelines for returnees Keeping in mind that some of these returnees will need to quarantine themselves, the Health Ministry has issued additional guidelines for facility quarantine / isolation. The passengers who will be suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus will be quarantined in alloted private facilities like hotels, service apartments, lodges etc. Health Ministry has issued additional guidelines for facility quarantine / isolation of returnees from abroad / contacts / isolation of suspects or confirmed cases in private facilities like hotels, service apartments, lodges etc: @MoHFW_INDIA #IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/NPm8PGRxvI — Prasar Bharati News Services (@PBNS_India) May 8, 2020 × As per the guidelines, the facility owners will have to declare whether they want to have their facility has quarantine zone or isolation zones, as both cannot be in one facility. A single-occupancy room with attached washrooms on paid basis will be alloted to cases. The tariff of the room will have to be decided in consultation with the government. Other than this, Wi-Fi has to be provided to the returnees. The food has to be sent to the rooms on time and the confirmed cases should not be allowed to meet any visitors or come in contact with anyone except the medical experts. A trained doctor and nurse have to be appointed by every facility.

More countries added to India's Vande Bharat operation; passengers thank Air India

<p>Air India has announced that it will resume bookings for evacuation flights for people who wish to travel to London, Singapore and select destinations in the US.</p>

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<p>The flights will operate from May 08 to May 14. These flights are specifically for people who are stranded and wish to be evacuated. These outgoing flights will have certain rules in place.</p>

<p>Air India will only be allowing the eligible passengers to board the flight. The eligibility will depend on the nationality status with respect to the destination countries, i.e., the passenger should either hold a green card/permanent residency or a one-year valid visa.</p>

<p>The passengers will have to go through thermal screening, compulsorily wear face masks and follow all protocols of social distancing at all times.</p>

<p>The entire cost of the travel will be borne by the passenger. In addition to this, if the passenger is quarantined or deported, he/she will have to bear the entire cost for that too.</p>

<p>The bookings can be made through Air India's official website.</p>


Air India has announced that it will resume bookings for evacuation flights for people who wish to travel to London, Singapore and select destinations in the US.

Air India has announced that it will resume bookings for evacuation flights for people who wish to travel to London, Singapore and select destinations in the US. #FlyAI : Important Update for passengers regarding evacuation flights from India. Please visit https://t.co/FOAixDQ0Qo for details. pic.twitter.com/O23kcKLVlU — Air India (@airindiain) May 6, 2020 × The flights will operate from May 08 to May 14. These flights are specifically for people who are stranded and wish to be evacuated. These outgoing flights will have certain rules in place. Air India will only be allowing the eligible passengers to board the flight. The eligibility will depend on the nationality status with respect to the destination countries, i.e., the passenger should either hold a green card/permanent residency or a one-year valid visa. The passengers will have to go through thermal screening, compulsorily wear face masks and follow all protocols of social distancing at all times. The entire cost of the travel will be borne by the passenger. In addition to this, if the passenger is quarantined or deported, he/she will have to bear the entire cost for that too. The bookings can be made through Air India's official website.

Air India starts bookings for London, Singapore and the US

<p>Air India's first repatriation flight took off from Kochi for Abu Dhabi on Thursday afternoon. The flight will be bringing back Indian nationals to the country soon.</p>

<p>Air India Express IX419 is being used for the biggest repatriation operation of the Indian government to bring back the&nbsp;Indian nationals stranded in the Gulf countries due to the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-samudra-setu-ins-jalashwa-set-to-evacuate-stranded-indians-from-maldives-297209"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Operation Samudra Setu: INS Jalashwa set to evacuate stranded Indians from Maldives</strong></a></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">1st flight with 175 stranded Indians from abroad will land in Kochi from Abu Dhabi at around 2140 hrs. The second flight will also be to Kerala, having 175 stranded Indians.<br />
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Location of pic: India's operation room, Dubai<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COVID</a> <a href="https://t.co/jbaDRQ31de">https://t.co/jbaDRQ31de</a> <a href="https://t.co/ARJTc71i3u">pic.twitter.com/ARJTc71i3u</a></p>
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<p>The first flight will land in Kerala&nbsp;around 9:40pm. The Kochi flight is bringing back 175 Indian nationals from Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;The second flight will also bring 175 stranded Indians from Dubai to Kozhikode, and will land around 10:30pm.</p>

<p>Air India will continue the rescue operation for Indians stranded in&nbsp;Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, Muscat, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Malaysia, Philippines, UAE, Bangladesh, the US and the UK.</p>

<p>However, the focus remains on the Gulf countries, where around 3 lakh people are stranded, according to reports.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/shramik-trains-over-163-run-so-far-more-than-160-lakh-migrants-ferried-297207"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Shramik Trains: Over 163 run so far, more than 1.60 lakh migrants ferried</strong></a></p>

<p>Around 14,600 citizens are expected to be brought back to the country in 64 flights within the first week of the operation.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">United Arab Emirates: 177 Indians, including 4 infants have boarded their flight from Abu Dhabi for Kochi, Kerala. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VandeBharatMission?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VandeBharatMission</a> <a href="https://t.co/8d5a4OrYO9">pic.twitter.com/8d5a4OrYO9</a></p>
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<p>Around 60 pilots and 120 cabin crew members are providing their services in the&nbsp;operation. All the staff members and the workers have been asked to practice precaution and wear PPE suits during the flight.</p>

<p>Before take-off, passengers will be provided with two face masks, one 100ml sanitiser bottle, a snack box and a bottle of water at their respective seats. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from ANI)</em></p>


Air India's first repatriation flight took off from Kochi for Abu Dhabi on Thursday afternoon. The flight will be bringing back Indian nationals to the country soon.

Air India's first repatriation flight took off from Kochi for Abu Dhabi on Thursday afternoon. The flight will be bringing back Indian nationals to the country soon. Air India Express IX419 is being used for the biggest repatriation operation of the Indian government to bring back the Indian nationals stranded in the Gulf countries due to the coronavirus pandemic. Also read: Operation Samudra Setu: INS Jalashwa set to evacuate stranded Indians from Maldives 1st flight with 175 stranded Indians from abroad will land in Kochi from Abu Dhabi at around 2140 hrs. The second flight will also be to Kerala, having 175 stranded Indians. Location of pic: India's operation room, Dubai#COVID https://t.co/jbaDRQ31de pic.twitter.com/ARJTc71i3u — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) May 7, 2020 × The first flight will land in Kerala around 9:40pm. The Kochi flight is bringing back 175 Indian nationals from Abu Dhabi. The second flight will also bring 175 stranded Indians from Dubai to Kozhikode, and will land around 10:30pm. Air India will continue the rescue operation for Indians stranded in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, Muscat, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Malaysia, Philippines, UAE, Bangladesh, the US and the UK. However, the focus remains on the Gulf countries, where around 3 lakh people are stranded, according to reports. Repatriation of Indian nationals begins from UAE#Covid https://t.co/rrbouSfDfo pic.twitter.com/rKCuADft7E — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) May 7, 2020 × Also read: Shramik Trains: Over 163 run so far, more than 1.60 lakh migrants ferried Around 14,600 citizens are expected to be brought back to the country in 64 flights within the first week of the operation. United Arab Emirates: 177 Indians, including 4 infants have boarded their flight from Abu Dhabi for Kochi, Kerala. #VandeBharatMission pic.twitter.com/8d5a4OrYO9 — ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020 × Around 60 pilots and 120 cabin crew members are providing their services in the operation. All the staff members and the workers have been asked to practice precaution and wear PPE suits during the flight. Before take-off, passengers will be provided with two face masks, one 100ml sanitiser bottle, a snack box and a bottle of water at their respective seats. (With inputs from ANI)

India's biggest repatriation operation begins; Air India flight to land in Kochi tonight

Special flights of the IAF and Air India evacuated foreigners and Indians from coronavirus-hit Wuhan in China and cruise ship in Japan. Union Health Minister Harshwardhan said that we are trying our best to evacuate Indians from Wuhan.

Coronavirus Updates: IAF, Air India carry out Evacuations

The deadly new coronavirus has spreads to 28 countries. Iran has evacuated 56 of its citizens. 59 Iraqis and 24 Syrians have been evacuated from Wuhan. While Uzbekistan has also evacuated 84 people.

Coronavirus spreads to across 28 countries

<p>The Maldives has banned travellers arriving from China as a precautionary measure to combat the spread of coronavirus, the tourism minister of the Indian Ocean islands said on Monday.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/latest-south-asia-news-india-rescues-7-maldivians-from-wuhan-under-neighbourhood-first-policy-278298">India rescues seven Maldivians from Wuhan under neighbourhood first policy</a></p>

<p>More than 280,000 Chinese tourists visited the luxury holiday destination in 2019, government data show, the largest number from any country.</p>

<p>"Under the new measures being implemented, the government of Maldives will restrict entry ... of any person who has left or transited through mainland China effective from 3 February," Tourism Minister Ali Waheed told a news conference.</p>

<p>"Exceptions will be made in the case of Maldivian citizens."</p>

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<p>The flu-like virus has caused more than 425&nbsp;deaths in China since emerging late last year in the central city of Wuhan, where it is believed to have originated in a market illegally trading in wildlife.</p>

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<p>Seven Maldivians were evacuated from Wuhan on Sunday by close ally India, and are being held in quarantine along with Indian nationals, Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid said.</p>

<p>Direct flights between mainland China and the Maldives have been suspended, and there have been no confirmed cases of the virus in the archipelago.</p>


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The Maldives has banned travellers arriving from China as a precautionary measure to combat the spread of coronavirus, the tourism minister of the Indian Ocean islands said on Monday. Also read: India rescues seven Maldivians from Wuhan under neighbourhood first policy More than 280,000 Chinese tourists visited the luxury holiday destination in 2019, government data show, the largest number from any country. "Under the new measures being implemented, the government of Maldives will restrict entry ... of any person who has left or transited through mainland China effective from 3 February," Tourism Minister Ali Waheed told a news conference. "Exceptions will be made in the case of Maldivian citizens." × The flu-like virus has caused more than 425 deaths in China since emerging late last year in the central city of Wuhan, where it is believed to have originated in a market illegally trading in wildlife. × Seven Maldivians were evacuated from Wuhan on Sunday by close ally India, and are being held in quarantine along with Indian nationals, Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid said. Direct flights between mainland China and the Maldives have been suspended, and there have been no confirmed cases of the virus in the archipelago.

Maldives bans travellers from China over virus fears

<p>A group of Brazilians stuck in the Chinese city at the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak has sent President Jair Bolsonaro a video aired Sunday pleading for help to return home.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-evacuates-200-people-from-wuhan-the-epicentre-of-coronavirus-outbreak-in-china-278211">Australia evacuates 200 people from Wuhan, the epicentre of coronavirus outbreak in China</a></p>

<p>Reading from a letter dated January 30 in the sprawling eastern city of Wuhan, they told him they were willing to be quarantined when they get back.</p>

<p>"As we write this letter, there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus or symptoms of infection," one of the group said.</p>

<p>There is no official figure as to how many Brazilians are in Wuhan. It was estimated to be about 70, although some of those citizens came home before the city was effectively shut off.</p>

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<p>The government in Brasilia later said it would bring home the Brazilians still in Wuhan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We will bring back all those Brazilians who are located in that region and express a wish to return to Brazil," a statement released by the Defense and Foreign Ministries said.</p>

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<p>It did not say how many Brazilians were in the region, or when the operation would start. But the logistics were to be handled by the Brazilian air force.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bolsonaro had said Friday that in order to carry out such an operation, a law must be passed guaranteeing that such people would remain quarantined when they return.</p>

<p>Brazil so far has no confirmed cases of coronavirus.</p>


A group of Brazilians stuck in the Chinese city at the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak has sent President Jair Bolsonaro a video aired Sunday pleading for help to return home.

A group of Brazilians stuck in the Chinese city at the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak has sent President Jair Bolsonaro a video aired Sunday pleading for help to return home. Also read: Australia evacuates 200 people from Wuhan, the epicentre of coronavirus outbreak in China Reading from a letter dated January 30 in the sprawling eastern city of Wuhan, they told him they were willing to be quarantined when they get back. "As we write this letter, there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus or symptoms of infection," one of the group said. There is no official figure as to how many Brazilians are in Wuhan. It was estimated to be about 70, although some of those citizens came home before the city was effectively shut off. × The government in Brasilia later said it would bring home the Brazilians still in Wuhan. "We will bring back all those Brazilians who are located in that region and express a wish to return to Brazil," a statement released by the Defense and Foreign Ministries said. × It did not say how many Brazilians were in the region, or when the operation would start. But the logistics were to be handled by the Brazilian air force. Bolsonaro had said Friday that in order to carry out such an operation, a law must be passed guaranteeing that such people would remain quarantined when they return. Brazil so far has no confirmed cases of coronavirus.

Coronavirus outbreak: Brazilians in Wuhan ask help leaving ground zero of virus drama

Multiple governments across the world have started evacuating their citizens from China. Around 16 countries have now reported case of the virus and pressure is mounting on the World Health Organization to declare this a global health emergency.

WHO under pressure to declare Health Emergency

India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar addressed the media. He also talks about the Coronavirus crisis. Get the full detail here.

Indian Government's briefing on Coronavirus

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india.../indias-gita-sabharwal-appointed-as-un- resident-coordinator-in-thailand-277450">India</a>&nbsp;will operate two flights to evacuate its&nbsp;citizens from the epicentre of coronavirus in Wuhan in China.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/coronavirus-china-accepts-indias-request-to-evacuate-nationals-from-wuhan-277138">Coronavirus: China accepts India's request to evacuate nationals from Wuhan</a></p>

<p>According to the Ministry of Health, Only those without any symptoms of flu are to be evacuated with mandatory isolation of 28 days instead of 14 days incubation period in the country.<br />
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India is also preparing isolation wards in Manesar,&nbsp;near Delhi.&nbsp;The government will be evacuating around&nbsp;300 citizens.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The wards have been set up by the defence and labour ministries along with the Indo-Tibetan border police.</p>

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<p>The government plans to quarantine most of the evacuees from China at the Defence Facility in Manesar, as it located far from residential areas.</p>

<p>Isolation wards have also been set up in Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) hospital.</p>

<p>Patients' samples will be tested at the National Institute of Virology in Pune.</p>

<p>Let's also understand the evacuation plan.</p>

<p>300 Indian citizens including 200 students will be evacuated from Wuhan. However, only those with no symptoms will be allowed to leave China.</p>

<p>Two aircraft will be deployed for the mission. The staff will wear special protective gear and N-95 masks to avoid contracting the infection.</p>

<p>The evacuation will begin once India gets a clearance from China.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, joining a slew of international airlines, Air India and indigo have also suspended all flights to China.</p>


India will operate two flights to evacuate its citizens from the epicentre of coronavirus in Wuhan in China. Also Read- Coronavirus: China accepts India's request to evacuate nationals from Wuhan According to the Ministry of Health, Only those without any symptoms of flu are to be evacuated with mandatory isolation of 28 days instead of 14 days incubation period in the country.

India will operate two flights to evacuate its citizens from the epicentre of coronavirus in Wuhan in China. Also Read- Coronavirus: China accepts India's request to evacuate nationals from Wuhan According to the Ministry of Health, Only those without any symptoms of flu are to be evacuated with mandatory isolation of 28 days instead of 14 days incubation period in the country. India is also preparing isolation wards in Manesar, near Delhi. The government will be evacuating around 300 citizens. × The wards have been set up by the defence and labour ministries along with the Indo-Tibetan border police. × The government plans to quarantine most of the evacuees from China at the Defence Facility in Manesar, as it located far from residential areas. Isolation wards have also been set up in Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) hospital. Patients' samples will be tested at the National Institute of Virology in Pune. Let's also understand the evacuation plan. 300 Indian citizens including 200 students will be evacuated from Wuhan. However, only those with no symptoms will be allowed to leave China. Two aircraft will be deployed for the mission. The staff will wear special protective gear and N-95 masks to avoid contracting the infection. The evacuation will begin once India gets a clearance from China. Meanwhile, joining a slew of international airlines, Air India and indigo have also suspended all flights to China.

Coronavirus outbreak: India preparing to evacuate 300 citizens stuck in Wuhan

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