Plugging the breaches

Can the people of the Sundarbans find a viable solution to the problem of flooding?

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Counting the cost

Rarely inundated floodplains in Asia, Africa face higher risk now, says study. Here’s why

With increasing hazard extremes due to climate change, people settled in places that flood rarely are at risk

NGT panel claims 2016 event ruined Yamuna floodplains; Art of Living calls it flawed

The committee has submitted a time-bound action plan for physical and biological rehabilitation of the affected floodplain

In Parliament on November 24, 2016

Here’s a round-up of environmental and developmental issues that were discussed and debated in the Lok Sabha

Wetland protection policy needs to be strengthened: Javadekar

On the occasion of World Wetlands Day, the Environment Minister reviews India's regulatory framework for wetlands

Mumbai rains once again prove climate change is no hoax

The number of rainy days is decreasing while intense rainfall events are increasing globally

In photos, the cost of a natural disaster

A new report by reinsurance giant Munich Re reveals that natural disasters caused global economic damage upto $160 billion in 2018. As per the …

Urbanisation to blame for Chennai’s flood woes, integrated system need of the hour: Report

If timely measures to put in place a flood management system are not taken, Chennai could see a rerun of 2015 floods, says Tamil Nadu government

Heavy rains in Nepal may threaten Bihar again

Water levels in the Kosi and other rivers are likely to rise further this week because of heavy rains in Nepal from August 13. Heavy rainfall …

Expert committee sheds light on Bihar’s mounting silt crisis

A central government committee recommends removal of silt along the Ganga in Bihar to reduce flood risks and boost shipping, but will a committee …

Kerala floods: Government was warned long back, but it chose to ignore

Ignoring experts’ recommendations on protecting fragile ecology of Western Ghats, Kerala had chosen development over environment

Remodelling stormwater infrastructure crucial for building sustainable cities

Unplanned real estate development in cities have led to increased flood risks and deteriorating infrastructure

Unusually warm summers cause glacial melt in Tajikistan

Over 600 people have been displaced due to mud flows and floods caused by the glacial melt

The boat people

Thousands of people in Bihar are trapped between the Kosi and its embankments. They have been suffering for decades. But the state government is …

Reservoir levels rise after rains, but fail to cross normal storage mark in many states

At least 10 states still hold water below their normal storage levels

Towards better adaptation: Global model to assess resilience to climate risks launched

The model will help countries focus on national adaptation investments

Century’s largest flood strikes Far North Queensland in the wake of Storm Jasper

The tropical cyclone witnessed by Queensland in Australia during December and during an El Nino year “is not normal”; such …

Run-up to COP27: Extreme weather events drive mass migration in Odisha’s Kendrapara, Jharkhand’s Palamu, says study

Social factors also played an important role in driving migration

Infographic: How the Indian Himalayan region has been altered by climate change

The mean temperature of the Himalayas has gone up by 0.6°C in the past 30 years

Simply Put: Slothful climate adaptation

Indian states in the grip of floods; 400,000 people affected

In just one week, flooding in multiple states has caused at least 32 deaths

Flood plan opposed

Lessons to be learnt from Chilika