Disaster Warning Communication
NDMA planning to expand its extreme weather warning system to other media beyond phone texts
Disasters & Management
Ludhiana Gas Leak Incident- Highlights, Causes & Necessary Steps
The Ludhiana gas leak incident is yet another addition to the growing list of disasters due to poor waste management practices. The fact that such pre…
Maharashtra Heatstroke Incident- Issue of Heatstroke Deaths in India
Some 13 people died due to heatstroke in Maharashtra at an open air event, at a time when the region wasn’t even experiencing heatwave. This brings …
Fukushima Wastewater Issue- Measures, Concerns & Alternatives
This year, over a million tonnes of wastewater from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant is set to be released into the Pacific Ocean. However, the…
Joshimath Crisis- Highlights, Reasons & Concern
Following recent developments in Joshimath, it is feared that the Himalayan town may be on the verge of extinction. If things aren’t controlled soon…
Shallow Earthquakes- Why are they more Dangerous?
Recently, Indonesia witnessed a relatively small earthquake that claimed a disproportionate number of lives, apart from damaging thousands of building…
Making Sense of Assam Floods
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Manipur Landslides
Recent Landslides in Manipur: On June 30th, landslides hit the Tupul area in the Noney district of Manipur. The landslide occurred at a railway construction…
Heatwave in India – Reasons, effects and the way forward
Heatwaves are common in India during May and June but summer began early this year with severe heat conditions being consistently reported over large …
