Here is why forest fires now pose a threat to the very survival of Uttarakhand’s unique biodiversity

Forest fire season in Uttarakhand coincides with flowering & breeding months of several vulnerable species, many of them native to Himalayas 

Fukushima to release contaminated water — an expert explains why this could be the best option

After Fukushima accident, large amounts of radioactivity contaminated the ocean leading to the imposition of a marine exclusion zone and …

Loss and damage from floods, storms cost India $7.6 bn in 2021: Report

Ocean warming could contribute to sea level rise, alter storm paths and ocean currents and increase stratification, the report warned

Battle to preserve nature resumes in Uttarakhand’s Raini village 48 years after Chipko

Following the dismissal of the petition in the high court, the residents of Raini village are now preparing to appeal to the Supreme Court, …

Governments knew COVID-19 was a threat. Here’s why they weren’t better prepared

From not believing the magnitude of the problem to displaying scepticism over past epidemics — governments remained in the dark …

Glacial lake keeps disaster managers on toes in Sikkim

Floods caused due to outbursts of glacial lakes are a matter of concern in Sikkim Himalayan region

Kerala floods: How to hit self goals on disaster preparedness

Performance audits carried out by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India during 2012 and 2017 had raised several red alerts regarding floods.…

Another year, another mismanaged flood response in Assam

As floods ravage Assam and other north-eastern states in India, failed promises by politicians to deal with floods come under close scrutiny

Geomorphologist Robert James Wasson discusses flood risk reduction in India

In this video, Robert James Wasson from National University of Singapore points out that India is the second most flood-prone country in the …

Deluge despite deficit

This year, floods have occurred even in areas that are arid or have received less than normal rainfall. As erratic weather events become more …

Cyclone Hudhud: experience from Koraput

The storm damaged houses, crops and livestock of people in the tribal belt but government has not even taken note of it

Subduing the bulldozer

For centuries, the Dutch have been trying to keep their heads over water by barricading out the sea and the rivers. But there comes a point when …

"Thou shalt inform..."

Eleven years after the Bhopal gas catastrophe, the Government of India finally recognises communities' right to know about neighbourhood …

14 Years Later..

...there's a Bhopal waiting to happen in the nooks and corners of the country. But the government is yet to take the right steps to ensure the …

Empowered panchayats make for true liberalisation

A myth actively perpetuated by traditional politicians and a supportive bureauracy is that panchayat bodies are India's lowest ranked …

NDMA drill had exposed gaps in state’s disaster management plan

Uttarakhand government took no step to address shortcomings in three years

How effective is India's disaster management authority?

Central agency has failed to carry out most of its functions in past 7 years

NDMA vice-chairperson's post vacant for three months

Members of the apex disaster management body asked to leave after new government came to power at Centre

Battered Odisha sounds Lehar alert

People in coastal areas who faced the fury of Phailin start stocking up provisions

Assam, Arunachal Pradesh face worst ever floods recorded in June

Brahmaputra breaches danger mark, 300,000 people displaced

South Africa: Culpable homicide case against President Cyril Ramaphosa, ministers for KwaZulu-Natal floods

Over 443 people died in the disaster

Gas tragedy blame

Quick progress

Another Bhopal spectre

Respite to eco-victims