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 …
Disasters & Management
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…
Disaster Warning Communication
NDMA planning to expand its extreme weather warning system to other media beyond phone texts
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…
