NDRF was founded in 2006 under the Disaster Management Act. The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami was a major catalyst for this development. The force functions as secondary responder with highly specialised skills and machinery. Many influencers are mischaracterizing their role for views.

VIDEO | Delhi: Addressing a press conference on Cyclone Arnab, NDRF IG Narendra Singh Bundela, says, "The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued its first warning and forecast on October 23. Based on the forecast, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reviewed the situation with the states on October 25. The Government of India subsequently reviewed the situation at the Cabinet Secretary level, involving all ministries, departments and state governments. As per the latest update, the cyclone has completely entered the landmass. Based on wind speed, it has been downgraded from a very severe cyclonic storm to a severe cyclonic storm. It is expected to weaken further into a cyclonic storm within the next six hours, by around noon, and subsequently downgrade into a deep depression by the evening. Northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha have been the worst-affected regions so far. Besides strong winds, several districts have also received significant rainfall. According to information received from the Andhra Pradesh government and the IMD, the affected districts in Andhra Pradesh include Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Anakapalli and Srikakulam. In southern Odisha, Koraput, Ganjam and Gajapati have also received significant rainfall. The Government of India deployed four additional National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams to Andhra Pradesh last night, anticipating that the state would be the worst affected. The additional teams were airlifted using Indian Air Force aircraft. NDRF and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams are currently deployed in the affected areas in coordination with the state and central governments. All state-level disaster response mechanisms have also been activated and placed on alert, with personnel working on the field to manage the situation." #CycloneArnab# #NDRF# (Full video available on PTI Videos -

#WATCH# | Khammam, Telangana: Visuals from Betupalli Lake in Sathupalli mandal of Khammam district, where eight fishermen and SDRF team members went missing after flood water increased in the lake following rainfall. NDRF teams reached the spot and safely rescued the eight fishermen and SDRF team members early this morning. No casualties were reported.

Whole State and Central machinery has been mobilised to rescue those trapped in the Taratala Godown collapse. Minister @IndranilKhan -directly under CM,is on the ground alongside NDRF personnel to ensure safety for all. This is what a dedicated DOUBLE ENGINE Govt looks like.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the impact of Very Severe Cyclonic Storm “Arnab” and the state government’s response and preliminary damage assessment. He reported that no loss of human life had been reported so far and requested continued support from the NDRF and other central agencies, along with the early deployment of a central team to assess the damage.

#WATCH# | Dehradun: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, "Workers inside the tunnel under construction on the Birhi River near Pipalkoti were struck by a sudden influx of mud and debris following a landslide-like event from above. Consequently, some people were trapped inside; so far, 18 individuals have been rescued. Some of the rescued are injured and have been admitted to the hospital in Pipalkoti. They are receiving treatment there, and we have also consulted higher-level medical centers. Preparations are in place here in Rishikesh as well; arrangements have been made for emergency heli-lifts or transfer to the Base Hospital in Srinagar if needed. Three or four individuals have sustained more serious injuries, and they are all undergoing treatment. Our priority is to rescue everyone as quickly as possible. Teams from the NDRF, SDRF, district administration, local police, Health Department, and Disaster Management are all on-site." "I spoke to the injured workers admitted to the Pipalkoti hospital; their condition is stable. I have also informed the Chief Ministers of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh that their citizens—those injured or involved in the incident—are receiving treatment here. I have shared this information with them and also spoken to the CMS (Chief Medical Superintendent). We are in constant communication with the local Municipal Council Chairman and other public representatives."