Disaster management involves preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies. It includes planning, training, and resource allocation. Effective communication is crucial during crises. Governments and organisations collaborate to minimise risks. Community involvement enhances resilience. Legal frameworks guide disaster response efforts. Cultural factors influence recovery strategies. Understanding geography aids in risk assessment. Overall, disaster management aims to protect lives and property.
A major industrial blast occurred at a chemical plant in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, causing multiple casualties and extensive damage. Concurrently, a separate gas leak was reported at a nearby...
The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning India and Bangladesh, is showing decline in its resilience to environmental stresses. A recent study covering 2000 to 2024 reveals...
Recent research has challenged the traditional view that mountain birds migrate primarily to escape warmer temperatures. A global study involving 34 mountain regions found that many birds do...
In the 2025-26 Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major expansion of India’s nuclear power capacity from 8.18 GW to 100 GW by 2047. This is backed...
India faces a challenging summer in 2026 with assembly elections coinciding with rising heatwave risks. The India Meteorological Department forecasts hotter-than-average temperatures in many regions. This situation demands...
Kerala’s 2026 election manifestos arrive amid escalating ecological crises. The state faces severe coastal erosion, landslides, floods, and human-wildlife conflict. These environmental challenges are intertwined and reflect Kerala’s...
The European Union (EU) Parliament approved updated water pollution standards on March 26, 2026. These new rules aim to tackle harmful substances in Europe’s rivers, lakes and groundwater....
The Kashmir cricket bat industry is facing a severe threat due to climate change and environmental degradation. Traditionally reliant on willow plantations along streams and wetlands, the sector...
Recent developments reveal a worrying link between armed conflicts and environmental degradation. The ongoing wars in West Asia and Eastern Europe have intensified attacks on oil and gas...
India faces frequent extreme weather events like cyclones, floods, heatwaves, and droughts. To tackle these risks, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) developed the Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support...
