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.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released its 2025 Frontiers report titled "The Weight of Time". It marks the rising dangers of extreme heat and legacy chemical pollution,...
Recent research by Indian scientists has uncovered that the Kashmir Valley, known for its cool Mediterranean climate, was once a warm, humid subtropical region. This discovery is based...
Agra, once burdened by a toxic landfill, has achieved a landmark transformation. The city’s municipal corporation, guided by the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0, has turned a former...
The early hours of Tuesday in 2025 saw devastating floods along the Bhotekoshi river in Rasuwa district of Nepal. The floods claimed at least nine lives and left...
The Union government approved ₹1,066.80 crore for Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Kerala, and Uttarakhand on 10 July 2025. These States faced severe floods, landslides, and heavy rainfall during...
Recent data from the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) marks record growth in global climate finance. In 2023, investments reached $1.9 trillion, a 15 per cent rise from 2022....
Recent studies show that an immediate global ban on problematic single-use plastics like straws and cotton buds could save the world economy up to $8 trillion by 2040....
Mount Rainier, an active stratovolcano in southwestern Washington, experienced its largest earthquake swarm since 2009 in early July 2025. Hundreds of small tremors were detected near the summit,...
The Banakacherla project has reignited tensions between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over river water sharing. This ambitious scheme aims to link the Godavari and Krishna river basins to...
Heat anxiety has emerged as mental health concern in India during the 2025 heatwave. Rising temperatures have triggered increased cases of anxiety, mood disorders, and psychosomatic symptoms, especially...
