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Parched lands
The frequency of droughts has made even traditionally water-rich regions fall under the spectre of death
Let the Sangai dance
A critically endangered brow-antlered deer found in the world's only floating wildlife park in Manipur may soon lose its habitat
Assam floods affect 300,000 people, pose danger to wildlife
About 10,000 hectares of crop yield has also been destroyed
Assam floods affect 300,000 people, pose danger to wildlife
About 10,000 hectares of crop yield has also been destroyed
On road to recovery
Nepal has banned new constructions till it formulates a fresh building code. Emerging threat of landslides compounds its troubles
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FAO quantifies impact of natural disasters on agriculture
Asia is the most affected region, followed by Africa
22 million people displaced by natural disasters globally last year
Floods, storms and quakes displaced 19 million people in Asia alone
Centre steps in to monitor food availability
Floods destroy standing crops; in July, hailstorm had damaged farms and orchards
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‘MoEF violated Supreme Court order’
Ministry’s own panel says it should not have given clearances to two Uttarakhand projects
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