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.
Scrub typhus is currently spreading across Tamil Nadu, particularly in districts such as Chennai, Kanchipuram, and Vellore. The Public Health Department has raised an alert and is implementing...
India faces groundwater contamination crisis as of 2023. A report by the Central Groundwater Board marks that 440 districts have excessive nitrates in their groundwater. This figure has...
The inauguration of India's first glass bridge took place on December 30, 2024, in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin officiated the event, coinciding with the silver...
The Wayanad landslides, which occurred on July 30, 2023, have been officially recognised as a disaster of "severe nature" by the Government of India. This declaration comes five...
The 59th Executive Committee meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) took place recently. It was chaired by Shri Rajeev Kumar Mital, Director-General of NMCG. The...
The Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for 2024 was released by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri CR Patil, on 31 December 2024. This report, compiled...
Chimpanzees are facing threats due to poaching and habitat loss. In Cameroon, the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Papaye International plays important role in rescuing orphaned chimpanzees. These animals often...
Care work is essential yet often overlooked in discussions about environmental and climate governance. It is primarily carried out by women and marginalised groups. This work supports communities...
In 2022, expedition to Peru's Amazon resulted in the discovery of 27 new species. This expedition was led by Conservation International and took place in Alto Mayo, a...
Recent studies highlight the severe impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems. A marine heatwave from 2014 to 2016 resulted in the loss of over four million common...
