Disaster Management
The Centre launched and tested a nationwide Cell Broadcast System (CBS) on Saturday to send emergency warnings instantly to mobile phones. Users across India received test alerts around noon. Unlike SMS, these messages deliver almost instantly even during network congestion.
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A wildfire in northeastern Japan came under control after 11 days, scorching 1,633 hectares of land. Local officials and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency confirmed the status on Saturday. The blaze, the second largest in over 30 years, began on April 22 in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture.
Cyclone Montha is set to make landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday evening as a severe cyclonic storm with winds up to 110 kmph. Coastal districts experienced strong winds and heavy rainfall on Monday, prompting evacuations and high alerts across the region. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is overseeing preparations and has directed officials to ensure safety in vulnerable areas.
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Heavy rain has flooded two neighborhoods in Pesanggrahan subdistrict, South Jakarta, with water levels up to 50 cm. The Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency attributes the flooding to intense rainfall and the overflow of Kali Keuangan. Authorities have deployed personnel to monitor and address the inundation.