District Disaster Management Authority
Coverage of District Disaster Management Authority in the Nexus archive.
- Traffic curbs imposed on Thamarassery Ghat Pass amid heavy rainfall and landslip risks
Traffic restrictions have been implemented on Thamarassery Ghat Pass due to heavy rainfall and landslip risks. Eco-tourism and water tourism sites in Kozhikode district were closed following orders from the District Disaster Management Authority.
- Heavy rain hits eastern parts of Ernakulam, DTPC shuts tourist spots
Heavy rain has affected eastern parts of Ernakulam, leading the DTPC to close tourist spots. The District Disaster Management Authority has warned residents along the Muvattupuzha and Thodupuzha rivers to take precautions as water levels exceed dangerous limits.
- DDMA had warned of July 7 debris slip in Wayanad, amicus curiae tells Kerala High Court
The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) had warned about a potential debris slip in Wayanad's Anakkampoyil–Kalladi–Meppaditwin tube tunnel road project site. It directed excavated earth removal to prevent a disaster.
- Pinarayi Vijayan defends tunnel project clearances; blames administrative negligence for Wayanad disaster
Pinarayi Vijayan defends the tunnel project clearances and attributes the Wayanad disaster to administrative negligence. He claims the District Disaster Management Authority failed to issue a timely red alert despite heavy rainfall two days prior to the tragedy.
- Contractor’s failure to remove debris led to Wayanad tragedy, says Chief Minister Satheesan
Chief Minister Satheesan attributed the Wayanad tragedy to a contractor's failure to remove debris. The Wayanad District Collector and District Disaster Management Authority had directed the contractor to clear excavated soil on June 20.
- Repeated violations: safety guidelines issued for Nelliampathy tourists
The District Collector has directed tourists to Nelliampathy to comply with safety guidelines after the District Disaster Management Authority reported repeated violations beyond the Pothundi check post.