Category: Disaster and Disaster Management
Forecasting better in India, come rain or shine
With improvements, the ‘Mausam Mission’ will transform how weather information can help India become climate smart
The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill is knotty
The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 introduced in the Lok Sabha has its limitations
Landslides in India
Several people died in recent massive landslides in Wayanad, Kerala.
Wayanad Landslide
Over 150 people have died due to landslides in Wayanad, Kerala.
Poor State of Public Infrastructure
14 Bihar Bridge Collapses in Four Weeks
The toll that extreme heat takes on women
Women are disproportionately harmed by extreme heat, largely because of unequal power dynamics, gender norms, and unequal access to resources.
Factory accidents, a pointer to rusty inspection reform
A recent explosion in a Dombivli chemical factory highlights the recurring problem of industrial accidents in India
On fire safety regulations in India
India secured rights to invest in and operate Shahid-Behesti terminal at Chabahar Port for another 10 years.
On India’s ‘heat action plans’
With rising temperatures, the efficacy of existing measures, such as Heat Action Plans (HAPs), in mitigating the adverse impacts of heatwaves has come under scrutiny.
Will India experience more heat wave days this summer?
Indian Meteorological Department predicts above-average heat wave days for India, impacting multiple regions.
Bengaluru Water Shortage
Bengaluru, the third most populated city in India, is experiencing the most severe drinking water shortage in its almost half a millennium existence.
Urban Flood in India
The recent flooding in Chennai has sparked conversations about urban floods in India.