Iran Village May Record Highest Heat Index
On August 28, 2024, a village on Iran’s southern coast may have recorded the highest-ever heat index of 82.2°C, raising global climate concerns. The heat…
Disasters & Management
ACT Urges Sikkim to Decommission Controversial Dams After Landslide
The Affected Citizens of Teesta (ACT) are urging the Sikkim government to decommission controversial hydropower projects, including the NHPC Stage V and III dams, following…
Madeira Wildfires Devastate 5,000 Hectares
The southern region of Madeira, an island in Portugal, has been severely impacted by wildfires that have burned more than 5,000 hectares of forest, threatening…
Global Flooding Increase Prediction by 2100
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Central India Forest Fire Risk
Forests in Khandwa and North Betul, Central India, face a growing risk of fires due to a combination of human activities, such as burning undergrowth…
Nagaland Becomes First State to Implement Disaster Insurance
Nagaland has become the first state in India to implement a disaster management insurance scheme by signing an agreement with SBI General Insurance. The new…
Wayanad Landslides: Causes, Implications, Mitigation Strategies
The recent Wayanad landslides, triggered by torrential rains on July 30, have caused unprecedented devastation in Kerala, claiming over 360 lives and …
India Assumes ADPC Chairmanship for 2024-25
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What Is Wet Bulb Temperature?
India is experiencing a severe heatwave affecting states like Delhi and Punjab, with high temperatures and humidity impacting daily life. Humidity measurement involves dry bulb,…
