Odisha starts mass evacuation as Cyclone Yaas nears
A surge in COVID-19 cases has exacerbated fears regarding loss of lives and livelihood
Ukraine: 213 attacks on power infrastructure by Russia spark disaster fears
Disruption of power supply to the Donbas coal basin has potentially led to high levels of water pollution
Flood-protection measures: Pakistan is in for a long haul
Punjab needs to employ 871 years of flood-protection, while other flood-prone provinces like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh would require around …
Integrated risk assessment of dams required to prevent human-made disasters: Experts
Ministry of Jal Shakti said in a press release recently that data on flooding caused due to faulty operations of reservoirs is not maintained …
Weekend cloudburst reiterates need to beef up early warning systems; is Uttarakhand on track
There have been positive and negative developments in Uttarakhand since 2013 as far as early warning systems are concerned; the key is to …
Cyclone Jawad can make landfall in Odisha’s Puri district December 5: IMD
Farmers and fishermen in coastal Odisha districts prepare for the worst, with Cyclone Jawad predicted to make landfall in the area; many worried …
Cyclone Fani: Women were left with just one cloth to cover body, manage menstruation
In the absence of gender-sensitive disaster response mechanism, women in a Puri village tore the only cloth they had after the disaster …
Concerns over social-distancing as floods affect 300,000 in Assam
Two dead so far, around 20,000 in relief camps
El Nino disasters: Governments know what’s coming, but are unprepared — what must change
There is a need to be clearer about who does what and coordinate preparations for disasters better
Review: ‘The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth’ inspires critical conversations about safety, accountability in science
BBC documentary offers viewers an inside look into NASA space shuttle crash in 2003, also known as Columbia disaster
COP27 diary (November 8): Presidency unveils plan to build climate resilience for 4 billion by 2030
A round-up of what went on at the Sharm El-Sheikh summit
Extreme weather impact: 20,000 children displaced every day in last 6 years
At least three of every 10 persons displaced across the world due to weather-related disasters was a child
Disaster deaths, sinking: Unprepared Kolkata face multiple climate risks, warns IPCC report
Scientists offer solutions how city can contain impact of climate change
Threat from climate change to some of India’s sacred pilgrimage sites is reshaping religious beliefs
One significant theological change that seems to be underway within Himalayan Hinduism as a result of climate change is the transformation of the …
Africa reported 30% of global acute public health events in last 2 decades: WHO
Infections were main cause for public health emergencies in last 2 decades; Climate-led natural disasters fuelling acute public health events
What is the new cyclone brewing in the Bay of Bengal?
A low-pressure area will likely develop over the southeast Bay of Bengal on May 7. It is likely to concentrate into a depression on May 8
Turkey and Syria earthquake: Long-term funding is needed to support search-and-rescue after major disasters
Until having an effective earthquake early warning, we need to rely on building codes and urban and physical planning
Melting glaciers: We need to keep an eye out on these states, Union Territories
There are 25 glacial lakes and water bodies in India, China, and Nepal that have seen a 40% increase in water spread area since 2009. They pose a …
No pension for 5,000 Bhopal gas tragedy widows for 18 months
Endless wait for Rs 1,000 a month; victims unable to protest due to COVID-19 pandemic
Review: ‘The Railway Men’ fails to elevate from soggy soap opera to crackling survival thriller on Bhopal Gas Tragedy
Multiple character arcs, unnecessary storylines turn The Railway Men into a YRF drama that thrives on high use of glycerine, misplaced suspense …
As heavy rains lash, dam outflows too increase in Karnataka
Mismanagement by dam officials leave state staring at worrying scenario
G20 Summit: Weather at Bharat Mandapam being monitored for meet where DRR on top of agenda
A new automated weather station has been installed near the site to ensure that movements of heads of states and other delegates go on smoothly …
Make pandemic preparedness in Africa affordable: WHO
New regional strategy prepared by UN body on disease surveillance and response says investing in pandemic preparedness is an affordable public …
Heatwave kills 36 people, most in Andhra Pradesh
Churu, which saw the temperatures soar beyond 50 degrees Celsius, has not registered even a single death
Action falls short as far as industrial effluent pollution in India is concerned
There are lapses in implementation of laws and court judgements