Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday said that the Centre will extend all support to the Bihar government to provide relief to people in Patna and other parts of the state, which has been battered by heavy rain and flooding that claimed the lives of at least 29 people.

We stand with Bihar, Centre will do everything possible to provide relief: Ravi Shankar Prasad

The death toll in the Godavari riverboat capsize incident near Kacchuluru village rose to 25 on Tuesday as 17 more bodies were recovered, an NDRF official said. The rescue team today recovered one body each from Pattiseema, Anguluru Coffer Dam and Polavaram Launch River while 10 bodies were recovered from Devipatnam.

Devipatnam boat tragedy: 17 more bodies recovered, toll rises to 25

While water level has receded in almost all parts of Mumbai, National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) teams have been kept on standby in different parts of the city in view of heavy rainfalls predicted by the meteorological department.

Maharashtra: Water level recedes in Mumbai, NDRF teams on standby

A major fire which broke out in the PC Block of the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in Delhi on Saturday was brought under control, according to hospital sources.

Fire at AIIMS doused completely, no loss of life reported

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rescued stranded tourists, including foreign nationals, in Hampi. Watch this video to know more.

Over 300 tourists rescued in Hampi

Five teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were airlifted from Punjab for the rescue operations in the flood-hit state of Maharashtra, sources said on Thursday.

Maharashtra floods: Five teams of NDRF airlifted to Pune

Eight National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and two Indian Air Force helicopters were deployed on Sunday to carry out rescue operations after water burst into cities as rivers swelled owing to days of incessant rains across the state.

Gujarat: 8 NDRF teams, 2 IAF helicopters carrying out rescue operations in flood-affected areas

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Mumbai is once again receiving heavy to very heavy rainfall for the last two days. Several low-lying areas including Gandhi Market in Sion, Santacruz, Panvel, Saki Naka have been inundated due to rains. News agency ANI reported the Mumbai received 150-180 mm rains in the last 24 hours. The IMD has said that Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours. The weather department has issued an orange alert for the next 48 hours. “We have issued an orange alert for Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts. An orange alert is merely a warning for authorities to get prepared, while a red alert directs them to take action as the situation might turn severe. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad districts, while extremely heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Palghar district,” an IMD official told PTI.

Mumbai: NDRF deployed in city as heavy downpour inundates low-lying areas

Monsoon mayhem in Mumbai, NDRF rescues stranded passengers

As many as 13 people were crushed to death under the debris of the building that collapsed in Dongri area of the city this week, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said on Wednesday.

13 killed in Mumbai's Dongri building collapse, confirms NDRF

At least 10 people were killed in flash floods in the past 72 hours and over a million has been displaced as heavy monsoon rains battered Assam, reports said on Saturday, warning the situation could worsen in coming days.

Assam: Heavy rain, floods kill at least 10 people, over a million displaced

The death toll in Mumbai's Malad wall collapse incident in Maharashtra rose to 24 on Wednesday. A total of 78 people have also been injured in the incident which occurred due to heavy rainfall.

Maharashtra: Death toll in Malad wall collapse rises to 24, 78 injured

As heavy rains lashed parts of Maharashtra, bodies of six people were recovered by civil administration after in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri after Tiware dam breached on Wednesday, causing a flood-like situation in seven downstream villages.

Maharashtra: Around 22 people missing as dam breached in Ratnagiri; six bodies recovered

Indian navy deployed various teams to Maharashtra's Kurla area in Mumbai on Tuesday after around a thousand people were evacuated to the safety. The teams will provide assistance to the stranded people as heavy downpours continue to wreak havoc the area.

Maharashtra: Indian navy deploys teams in Mumbai's Kurla as a 1000 evacuated due to heavy rains

Cyclone Vayu is raging its way towards Gujarat's coastline and is expected to make landfall by today here. Its impact, however, is being felt in several other states with coastal areas of Maharashtra especially affected due to rain and high-speed winds.

Powerful Cyclone 'Vayu' approaches India; PM Modi closely monitoring situation

Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday reviewed the preparations for cyclone Vayu which is expected to make a landfall in Gujarat, and directed officials to ensure all possible steps for the safety of people, officials said.

Home Minister Amit Shah reviews cyclone Vayu preparations

The Centre released over Rs 17,000 crore as assistance to states affected by natural calamities like floods, cyclone and drought last year, Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba said Tuesday.

Over Rs 17,000 crore given to states as disaster relief last year: Home Secretary

Cyclone Fani and why it is so powerful

Navy and Coast Guard ships and helicopters, relief teams of the National Disaster Response Force have been deployed in strategic locations, while Army and Air Force units have been put on standby as severe cyclonic storm 'Fani' is approaching towards India's eastern coast, officials said Tuesday.

Navy, Coast Guard ships, NDRF teams deployed along east coast to deal with cyclone Fani

Severe cyclonic storm 'Fani' itensified into a very severe cyclonic storm on April 30, and is likely hit the Odisha coast between Puri and Kendrapara by May 3. Watch video to know more.

Cyclone 'Fani' likely to hit Odisha coast by May 3: Sources

In pics: Meghalaya Miners' Rescue Operation

A team leader from the Indian Navy and NDRF personnel went inside a 370-foot-deep mine, where 15 miners are trapped, to ascertain the water level inside on Sunday afternoon, officials said.

Meghalaya mine rescue: Navy, NDRF personnel enter shaft to ascertain water level

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