In one such incident near Alinagar Road in Halia Mandal, Nalgonda district, a farmer’s family was desperately trying to shield their drying paddy from the rain. Much to their relief, a passing special police officer noticed their plight and rushed to their aid. Acting swiftly, they helped cover the grain with tarpaulins, ensuring it was protected from further damage.
In a crucial move to protect citizens, the government has announced an increase in compensation for victims of heat-related illnesses. Under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), families of those who succumb to heatstroke will now receive Rs 4 lakh in ex-gratia payment. Previously, the compensation under the disaster relief scheme was Rs 50,000, marking a substantial increase in financial support.
The Revenue Department Special Chief Secretary R.P. Sisodia issued a formal notification (on March 31, 2025) declaring 51 mandals across the state as drought-affected. Of these, 37 mandals have been identified as suffering from severe drought conditions, while 14 mandals are classified as moderately affected. This declaration pertains to the Rabi season of 2024-25.
According to local seismologist Jess Phoenix, the quakes unleashed energy equivalent to 884 atomic bombs, causing massive devastation across the region. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the tremors originated at a depth of just 10 kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface, intensifying the damage.
The death toll from the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck near Sagaing, Myanmar, on March 28, 2025, has climbed to 694 fatalities in Myanmar alone, with 10 additional deaths reported in Bangkok, Thailand. Over 1,600 people have been injured, and many remain missing. The powerful quake, followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock, caused widespread destruction across central Myanmar and beyond.
India has launched Operation Brahma to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to Myanmar following the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck on March 28, 2025. The earthquake caused widespread destruction, claiming hundreds of lives and leaving many injured and displaced. As part of this operation, India dispatched a C-130J aircraft carrying approximately 15 tonnes of relief materials…
Experts attribute the frequent seismic activity along the Sagaing Fault to its location at the boundary between the Indian Plate and the Burma microplate. The fault’s history includes several major earthquakes, such as the 1839 Ava earthquake, which caused extensive damage.
The Myanmar government has declared a state of emergency in several regions as rescue teams work tirelessly to locate survivors and provide aid. Blood supplies are in high demand, and hospitals are overwhelmed with injured victims. The scale of the disaster has made it challenging to assess the full extent of the damage, but initial reports indicate significant loss of life and property.
