China’s Sponge Cities
Recent major floods in China, resulting in tragic loss of lives and destruction, have highlighted the urgent need for innovative strategies to tackle urban flood…
Disasters & Management
Eagle Bluff
The Eagle Bluff Wildfire, which initially started near Oroville town in Okanogan County, Washington, USA, has been making headlines as it crossed into Canada, affecting…
Typhoon Doksuri
News: Typhoon Doksuri, also known as Super Typhoon Egay, has made landfall in Taiwan. What Where Typhoon Doksuri, also referred to as Super Typhoon Egay,…
Sand and Dust Storms: Challenges and Impacts on Environment, Health, and Development
Sand and dust storms (SDS) have become increasingly frequent and severe in recent years, according to the United Nations (UN). These meteorological ha…
Heat Index- Background, Significance & Utility
In light of the recent spate of severe heat waves claiming lives, the IMD released a heat index on an experimental basis. This brings focus onto heat …
Flash Floods in India – Causes, Effects, Prevention, Management
Flash floods are sudden, intense floods that occur in a short period of time, often due to heavy rainfall, cloudbursts, overflowing glacial lakes, or …
Rail Safety in India- Safety Situation, Measures Taken & Reasons for Accidents
On June 2nd, a collision involving 3 trains in Odisha has resulted in hundreds of deaths. This brings into attention, the rail safety situation in Ind…
