Odisha’s tourism sector hit by Cyclone Fani

The cyclone hit Odisha coast at a time when large number of tourists were expected to flock to the state

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Environment as the enemy

We celebrate disruptive financial decisions as a sign of decisive leadership. So why not in the case of environmental emergencies?

20 years into 21st century: 70% global agriculture under climate threat

Every year, disasters killed 60,000 people; climate-related disasters doubled in the last two decades

Cyclone Gaja live analysis: 10% of world's cyclonic storms put 1/3rd of Indians at risk

Around 76% of the total loss of human lives from cyclonic storms have occurred in India and Bangladesh

In flood-prone Bihar, govt asks villagers to tweet potential threats

The state’s major rivers are all above danger levels and pose severe risks to flood-prone areas

Safeguarding women after disasters: some progress, but not enough

Sexual exploitation must be recognised as a real and widespread problem. There must be staff and management accountability.

Cyclone Fani: IMD and Odisha govt did a good job, but could have done better

The weather agency and the state must look out for new ideas, focus on immediate response and long-term recovery instead of celebrating the …

Lessons from Cylone Gaja to Tamil Nadu

While the state government’s precautionary measures have helped save many lives, the cyclone offers some very important lessons for the future

Climate change will cause a cascade of catastrophes in the future: study

New study says that if something isn't done to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, people could be forced to cope with three to six …

Avalanche forecasting, public awareness can save lives

Scientists from Chandigarh say accidents related to snow avalanches can be avoided if travellers know Standard Operating Procedure, for which …

Preparing for the deluge in Bihar

Despite excellent information from across the border from Nepal, and much preparation Bihar remains flood prone, with problems of communication …

In 2018, natural disasters cost the world $225 billion

Extreme weather-related disasters caused 89 per cent of the economic loss in Asia Pacific region

Damage estimates for hurricanes like Dorian don’t capture the full cost of climate change-fueled disasters

Growth accounting incorporates the productive use of capital and innovation into the equation. The question we want to ask is what happens to GDP …

Look at disasters from a broader perspective, urges new report

It analyses past trends and says India has to be prepared for catastrophes even if they are not defined as natural disasters

Satellite-based advisory service launched for deep sea fishermen

The gap in communication was severely felt during Cyclone Ockhi in November-December 2017

Cyclone Vayu: Expect no landfall in Gujarat

The cyclonic storm Vayu has changed its direction to northwest and may not hit the coast

How Africa can benefit from Earth observation technologies

The first Global Monitoring for Environment and Security and Africa Forum explores innovations and sustainable development using Earth …

Is India better prepared if a 2004-like tsunami strikes again?

Next month will mark 14 years since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami killed thousands 

Thousands marooned in a 'dam-induced' flood in Golaghat

Almost 90,000 people and more than 7,500 hectares of land under water as NEEPCO dam releases water from the Doyang river that flows through …

Hazards in waiting: Half the world still without early warning systems, flags UN report

Africa, South America, Arab countries, the Caribbean reported low coverage, UNDRR-WMO report finds

Odisha gears up to face Amphan, second pre-monsoon cyclone in 2 yrs

Round-the-clock control room to monitor developments open at Odisha’s Disaster Management Authority office

SOE in Figures 2023: Gujarat bracing for Cyclone Biporjoy had reduced budget for natural calamities by 71% in 2022-23

Gujarat is among 20 states / UTs that slashed budget for natural calamities in 2022-23 

Climate disaster: Wave of drought-induced cholera in Kenya

Acute water shortage & rationing due to prolonged droughts led to poor sanitation, cholera outbreaks across Africa

Climate change is real: Uttarakhand rains break all-time records

10 of Uttarakhand’s 13 districts record between 100 and 500 millimetres of rain, even as 28 die across state in 3 days