The Mock Drill was conducted in the presence of Mr. Biswaranjan Palai, ED (Works), Ms. Anita Naik, Deputy Commissioner, Rourkela Municipal Corporation, Mr. Bibhu Prasad, Deputy Director (Factories & Boilers), Government of Odisha, Mr. S K Rout, Assistant Director, (Factories & Boilers), Government of Odisha, Mr. S S Raychowdhury, CGM In-charge (Maintenance), Mr. P S Kannan, CGM (EMD), Mr. Atish Chandra Sarkar, CGM (Services), Mr. Hiralal Mohapatra, CGM (Utilities & Environment), Mr. Abkash Behera, GM (SED), Mr. M I Sonkusare, DGM (Fire Services), Mr. B Kumar, Deputy Commandant, CISF, and many other senior officers of RSP, CISF, NDRF and ODRAF.

During the exercise, Mr. Palai emphasized the importance of expanding such drills to other areas of the plant and leveraging the expertise of the NDRF team.

Ms. Naik in her address stressed on meticulous coordination between different agencies for effective management of emergency conditions.

Mr. Bibhu Prasad highlighted the significance of joint mock drills in reinforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during emergency situations.

The other dignitaries also spoke on the occasion and lauded the coordinated multi-agency team efforts and role of NDRF in relief operation carried out worldwide.

All the three teams namely the Combat team, Rescue team and Auxiliary team comprising members from NDRF, Oxygen Plant, Fire Services and CISF took part in the mock drill.

Notably such mock safety drills are being organised in strategic units of RSP from time to time to maintain a high level of preparedness for tackling any eventuality.

The Mock Drill was coordinated by Mr. Ullas Bhujabal, GM (Oxygen Plant) and Mr. Biswajit Mohanty, Deputy Manager (SED) under the guidance of Mr. S S Saini, GM In-charge (Oxygen Plant).

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ग्वालियर जिले की डबरा तहसील के ग्राम सेंकरा व डबरा कस्बे में चारों ओर जल भराव होने से फंसे लोगों को एयरलिफ्ट कर सुरक्षित रूप से बाहर निकाला जाएगा। इसके लिए हैदराबाद से वायुसेना के विशेष विमान से एनडीआरएफ का 60 सदस्यीय दल ग्वालियर के लिए रवाना हो गया है। ग्वालियर विमान तल से यह दल दो टीमों में बंटकर हेलीकॉप्टर द्वारा लोगों को एयरलिफ्ट कर सुरक्षित स्थान पर पहुंचाने का काम करेगा। ग्राम सेंकरा में राहत व बचाव कार्य के लिए तीन हेलीकॉप्टर भी रवाना हो चुके हैं।
कलेक्टर  रुचिका चौहान ने सेंकरा ग्राम में चारों ओर पानी भरने से बने टापू पर फंसे लोगों की जानकारी मिलने पर बुधवार की रात को हैदराबाद से एनडीआरएफ की टीम भेजने के लिए संपर्क किया था। कलेक्टर कलेक्टर चौहान ने बताया कि सेंकरा व डबरा में जिला प्रशासन की टीमें मौजूद हैं और जलभराव में फंसे सभी लोग सुरक्षित हैं। हैदराबाद की टीम पहुंचने पर जल्द से जल्द इन लोगों को रैस्क्यू कर लिया जाएगा। जिले के विभिन्न स्थानों से  एसडीआरएफ के सहयोग से लगभग 325 लोगों को सुरक्षित रूप बाहर निकालकर राहत कैंपों में पहुंचाया गया है। सभी राहत कैंपों में पर्याप्त मात्रा में खाद्य पदार्थ व दवाएं उपलब्ध हैं।

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Cyclonic Storm “NIVAR” is centred about 380 km East-Southeast of Puducherry and 430 km Southeast of Chennai.  Cyclone “NIVAR” is very likely to intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm during the next 12 hours and is very likely to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram around Puducherry during late evening of 25th November, as a severe cyclonic storm, with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph.

A close watch is being kept over the system.  National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) HQ and Commandants of battalions located at Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are in coordination with the respective state authorities. In view of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast and requirements projected by the state authorities, 22 teams (12 teams in Tamil Nadu, 03 teams in Puducherry and 07 teams in Andhra Pradesh) have been pre-positioned at likely affected areas. Teams have been kept reserve at Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), Thrissur (Kerala) and Mundli (Odisha) to meet additional requirements.

All teams have reliable wireless and satellite communications, tree cutters/ pole cutters for post landfall restoration, if need arises. In view of the current COVID-19 scenario, NDRF teams are equipped with appropriate PPEs.

NDRF is working in close coordination with district and local administrations. Awareness programmes are being conducted for all citizens in the form of information about cyclones, do’s and don’ts and information about COVID-19 in affected areas and prevention measures.  All deployed teams are assisting the local administration in evacuation of people from areas that are likely to be affected by the cyclone. NDRF is spreading a sense of security amongst the communities that teams are available at their service and will remain present in the area until the situation returns to normal, so that the public does not panic.

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The number of dead in rain-related accidents in the state is increasing. According to the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority, “So far 29 people have died in the state due to rain.” The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert in 14 districts. However, the department has forecast that there may be some relief from the rain on Monday. 

All schools and colleges in Patna and Darbhanga are closed till Tuesday. The meteorological department has issued a yellow alert in 9 districts of Orange and 5 districts in the state. 

The Bihar government has demanded two choppers from the Indian Air Force to airlift people stranded in the flood-affected areas and drop food packets. Along with this, the government has also demanded to give water dispenser from the Air Force.

There are worse conditions in Patna. The entire city has been transformed into a big lake. Lower areas like Rajendra Nagar and Pataliputra Colony have been flooded. Many hospitals, shops, markets in the city have been inundated. Traffic has been badly affected. It has become difficult for people to leave the house. 

Thousands of people are stranded in flood waters after torrential rains. Between 6 and 7 feet of waterlogging, people’s water and ration have been exhausted. Except the first floor of the house, people are now taking shelter on the second floor and roofs. On Sunday, 150 girls were evacuated from Girls Hostel in Rajendranagar.

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Pune district collector Naval Kishore Ram has declared a holiday in schools and colleges of Pune city,  Purandar, Baramati, Bhor and Haveli Tehsils. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his condolence over the loss of lives due to rains and said that the government is providing all the necessary help. 

Three NDRF teams have been deployed in Pune and Baramati to carry out search and rescue operations. Meanwhile, the state government is also closely monitoring the dam discharge, Fadnavis said.

Six people were killed after a wall collapsed in Sahkarnagar area on Wednesday while four others died in other rain-related incidents. Almost 150 houses are damaged due to a sudden flow of water from upstream with full force. On Thursday morning, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) recovered a body from a vehicle in a canal near Sinhagad road in Pune. On Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted severe thunderstorm in Mumbai and adjoining regions of Maharashtra.

Heavy rains have wreaked havoc in parts of Pune city. Several low-lying areas in and around Pune were flooded as heavy rain lashed the city, news agency ANI reported. At least eleven people have lost their lives in different rain-related incidents in Pune since Wednesday. While five people were killed after a wall collapsed in Sahakar Nagar area following heavy rainfall on Wednesday, one person was found dead in the same locality. Another body was found in a car which was washed away near Sinhgad road.In view of the bad weather, Pune district collector Naval Kishore Ram has declared holiday on Thursday in all schools and colleges in Purandar, Baramati, Bhor and Haveli tehsil.

Water-logging was reported in Sinhgad Road, Dhanakwadi, Balajinagar, Ambegaon, Sahakar Nagar, Parvati, Kolhewadi and Kirkatwadi. Fire Brigade chief Prashant Ranpise said that officials are helping the people stranded in flooded areas. In Kshitij Society of Bibwewadi region, a tree collapsed of parked vehicles causing heavy damages. In Hinjewadi and Wakad, rains caused heavy traffic jam in the evening. Several commuters including employees of major IT companies were left stranded for hours.

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With cancellation of 30 flights, the operations at Mumbai airport has been affected for the second day. Additionally, 118 flights, including 86 departure, have been running late on Thursday. Due to heavy rains, the tracks on both Central and Western railway lines were submerged forcing the railway authorities to suspend the train operation until water recedes to a safer level.

According to railway officials, on Thursday, the trains may run 10-20 minutes late and some trains may remain cancelled. “Mumbai city and the suburbs are likely to receive extremey heavy rainfall for the next 48 hours”, an IMD release read.Flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) here were affected for the second day with cancellation of 30 flights and another 118 getting delayed on Thursday.

As per a live flight-tracking website, 14 incoming and 16 outbound flights were cancelled on Thursday. In addition, 118 flights were delayed, including 86 departure.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains in several parts of the city and suburbs in the next 48 hours.

“Mumbai most likely to get continuous rains and showers with the possibility of extremely heavy falls at isolated places in city and suburbs for the next 48 hours,” an IMD release read.
CR Suburban harbour line services restored. Local train towards Andheri left Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) at 5:22 AM, & local train towards Panvel left CSMT at 6 AM.
Ashish Shelar, tweets: In view of heavy rains today & rainfall forecasts. As a precautionary measure, holiday is declared for all schools & junior colleges in Mumbai, Thane & Kokan region tommorrow 5 Sep 2019. District collectors in other parts of Maharashtra to decide, based on local conditions.

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