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Entire Himalayan range facing ecological crisis: SC
A report filed by Himachal Pradesh said the recent devastations in...
Monsoon disasters claims 386 lives, cause losses of Rs 4,465 crore
The cumulative monetary loss is pegged at ₹4,46,574.93 Lakh...
People’s concerns over natural disasters growing in recent years: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, PM Modi said, "This year and over the last few years, we have all become...
Major wildfire rages out of control on the fringes of the Greek capital
Wildfires are frequent in Greece during its hot, dry summers, but authorities have said climate change is fueling bigger and more frequent blazes. The fire sent a blanket of smoke over the center of the Greek capital, darkening the sky. It began Sunday afternoon about...
SBI Gen, Munich Re and GIC Re bag Nagaland’s parametric renewal cover for disaster management
Neiphiu Rio,Chief Minister, Nagaland Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said his government and SBI General Insurance inked an MoU on for Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance Solution (DRTPS), making Nagaland the first state in the country to implement a...
Kerala CM Vijayan requests PM Modi for financial assistance to tackle climate change
Prime Minister Modi on Saturday visited to the disaster-affected region in Wayanad and is being received by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Arif Muhammad Khan CM Vijayan said that a thorough assessment of the damages is currently underway, with...
Amazon India sets up 4 hubs to deliver urgent relief material
"Our disaster relief efforts are guided by our extensive logistic network, warehousing expertise and our collaborative approach to work closely with non-profit partners, dedicated relief workers, and selfless volunteers on ground," said Anita Kumar, Head Amazon...
10 X-Band Doppler Weather Radars to enhance weather monitoring, says Jitendra Singh
Jitendra Singh, Union minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences The deployment of these radars is part of a broader initiative by the Government of India to strengthen the country’s meteorological infrastructure. By enabling...
Time has come to deal with Guwahati flood, HC seeks plan from govt
"Taking into consideration the fact situation, we are of the view that now time has come to deal with the problem of waterlogging/flooding in the Guwahati city and the State is required to take steps for resolving this problem permanently," the court said. Guwahati:...
Severe thunderstorms drive insured losses to $ 60 billion in first half of 2024, Swiss Re
Balz Grollimund, Head of Catastrophe Perils at Swiss Re, said: "In recent years, severe thunderstorms have emerged as a main driver of a significant increase in insured losses. This is due to growing populations and higher property values in urban areas, along with...
Explainer: Why does Nepal suffer so many air crashes?
In a 2023 safety report, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) said collision with terrain or another obstacle was the main risk, accounting for 93% of deaths in air accidents in the prior decade On July 22, 2024, eighteen people were killed in Nepal when a...
Centre issues fresh ESA draft for Western Ghats following Kerala disaster
The draft notification suggests a complete ban on mining, quarrying, and sand mining, with existing mines to be phased out within five years ”from the date of issue of the final notification or on the expiry of the existing mining lease, whichever is earlier”.It also...