Context Landslides involve the sudden movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope due to gravity. In July 2024, severe landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district resulted in significant loss of life, property damage, and displacement. Types of Landslides Based on Materials Involved Rock Slide: Movement of bedrock down a …
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Stampede and Crowd Management
A stampede occurred during a religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district. What is a Stampede? A stampede is a “disruption of the orderly movement of crowds leading to injuries and fatalities,” often in response to a perceived danger, loss of physical space, or to attain something seen as gratifying. …
Read More »Cold Lava (Lahar)
Cold lava, also known as lahar (Indonesian and Tagalog), is a fast-moving, mudflow-like slurry of volcanic debris and water. It rushes down the slopes of volcanoes, often following river valleys, and can be extremely destructive. Formation Cold lava formation can be triggered by several mechanisms: Heavy Rainfall: When intense rain …
Read More »Taiwan Quake Resilience
Concept : In the Taiwan region, the Philippine Sea plate is moving northwest towards the Eurasian plate at a velocity of about 7.8 cm per year, which is faster than the motion of the Indian plate. Lying 160 km of the coast of China, Taiwan was formed at a convergent …
Read More »Plastic Treaty
Concept : Plastic pollution is a major environmental threat, harming ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. The global plastic waste problem is projected to worsen significantly without robust intervention. In recognition of this urgency, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) passed a resolution in 2022 to develop a new global treaty …
Read More »Securing Our Future: Recognizing the Vital Role of the National Disaster Resource Fund
TABLE OF CONTENTS News Concept of NDRF Key Features of NDRF News: Tamil Nadu on Wednesday filed a suit in the Supreme Court accusing the Union government of treating the people of the State in a “step-motherly” fashion by delaying the release of disaster relief funds of nearly ₹38,000 …
Read More »Dam Management in India
Dam means any artificial barrier and its appurtenant structure constructed across rivers or tributaries thereof with a view to impound or divert water which also include barrage, weir and similar water impounding structures. Central Water Commission (CWC) compiles and maintains the nationwide register of Large Dams i.e., the National Register …
Read More »Cyclone frequency may rise over Indian coast from the warming of Pacific: study
Syllabus: Disaster and its management Tropical cyclones that originate near the Equator, while being devastating, have been unusually subdued in recent decades. Last major cyclone in India was Cyclone Okchi, which devastated parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka in 2017. A combination of global warming and a cyclical …
Read More »18 dead as rail bridge collapses in Mizoram
Syllabus: Security and Disaster Management Context A railway bridge under construction over the Kurung river in Mizoram collapsed on Wednesday, killing at least 18 workers. Pillars intact According to the Railway Ministry, the girder was designed by the Paris-headquartered STUP Consultants and proof-checked by experts from the Indian Institute of …
Read More »The vulnerability of urban households to climate change-led events needs attention in India
Syllabus: Disaster management Context Households in less developed parts of a city such as slums and urban settlement colonies are likely to be the most vulnerable groups. A large majority of them live in poverty, working in the informal sector of the urban economy with no social security benefits. Disease …
Read More »YAMUNA FLOODPLAINS
Context: The water levels of Yamuna hit a 60-year-high and waters advanced towards the Taj Mahal for the first time in half a century. What is a floodplain? About the River and its significance: The Yamuna is the second-largest tributary of the Ganges by discharge and the longest tributary in India. It originates in the Yamunotri …
Read More »A big step in reducing the risk of disasters
Disasters around the world are claiming more and more lives. The consequences of climate change are already on our doorstep. Ten days ago, three continents were gripped by heat waves. Massive forest fires have ravaged parts of Greece and Canada. Two weeks ago, the river Yamuna breached the highest flood …
Read More »Final G-20 disaster risk meeting starts today
Why in NEWS The G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group, under the Indian presidency, is set to hold its third and final meeting in Chennai from July 24 to 26. This is the first time a dedicated working group on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) has been constituted, signifying India’s commitment …
Read More »Delhi – Emergency Situation
A day after hitting a 60-year high, the water level of the Yamuna continued to rise in the national capital on Thursday. Flood waters submerged areas close to the river’s flood plains, closed arterial roads, and hit the city’s water supply. More than 23,000 people were evacuated, all educational institutions were …
Read More »CYCLONE MOCHA
According to experts Mocha is the strongest cyclone on earth so far in this year. It has been categorized as an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and as a ‘Super Cyclone’ by global weather website Zoom Earth. Mocha became the strongest cyclone ever recorded in the North Indian Ocean, including …
Read More »MT. ANNAPURNA
Two Indian climbers were rescued from Mt. Annapurna in Nepal. Annapurna is a mountain situated in the Gandaki Province, Nepal. It is the tenth highest mountain in the world at 8,091 metres. The entire massif and surrounding area are protected within the 7,629-square-kilometre Annapurna Conservation Area, the first and largest conservation area in Nepal. For decades, Annapurna …
Read More »INDIA AND EL NIÑO FORECAST
India is experiencing a colder than normal winter thanks to the north-south winter flow set up by the climate phenomenon known as La Niña. The La Niña itself is going on for a record-breaking third consecutive year. Now, forecasts for the 2023 fall and winter are predicting that there is …
Read More »RESILIENCY & SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2023
The Resiliency & Sustainability Summit: Vision 2047 brought together experts from all over India and deliberated upon the key aspects of present and futuristic disaster risks and climate contexts as well as their changing scenarios. “Regional disparity is a central challenge for reducing disaster risk & particularly climate-related disasters in …
Read More »UTTARAKHAND FLASH FLOOD
UTTARAKHAND FLASH FLOOD Recently, a glacial break in the Tapovan-Reni area of Chamoli District of Uttarakhandled to massive Flash Flood in Dhauli Ganga and Alaknanda Rivers,damaging houses and the nearby Rishiganga power project. In June 2013, flash floods in Uttarakhand wiped out settlements and took lives. Important points: It occurred …
Read More »‘Declare rain-flood havoc in State a national disaster’
Karnataka Sugarcane Growers Association president Kodihalli Chandrashekhar has urged the Union Government to declare the rain and flood havoc in the State as a national disaster considering the seriousness of the calamity and the loss of lives and property.Speaking to presspersons on the sidelines of a programme here on Tuesday, …
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