Erratic, incessant rainfall brings floods to many states in India
Heavy monsoon rainfall intensified by depression is the main reason behind the natural disaster
Unusually long La Niña displaced record number of people in 2022
In India, disasters were mostly weather-related and displaced 2.5 million people in 2022, according to the Global Report on Internal Displacement
Andhra Floods: Farmers on month-long march, demand compensation for crops
Recent floods in Andhra Pradesh a sign of climate change effects visible since 2012, say experts
Déjà vu: Will Chennai see a repeat of 2015 deluge?
Chennai received 215 mm rainfall November 7, the second-highest 24-hour rainfall during the decade
Extreme rainfall in June may lead to longer flood duration in India, warn experts
A weak monsoon cycle, coupled with extreme and excessive rainfall, has caused flash floods in India
Was the freak ‘medicane’ storm that devastated Libya a glimpse of North Africa’s future?
At least 3,958 people have died across Libya as a result of the floods, with more than 9,000 people still missing
Hundreds of families displaced in north Bihar as swollen rivers break their banks
Koshi, Gandak, Bagmati, Mahananda, Ganga and Adhwara flowing above danger mark at several places; Farmers in the state who were waiting for rains …
North India Deluge 2023: In haphazard urbanisation lies Delhi’s perennial flooding conundrum
Development imperatives of Delhi dealt with the construction of buildings & other infrastructures; protection of stormwater drains in their …
Assam: 94% of the state’s districts in the grip of floods
Every seventh Assamese is now a flood-victim, with 4.2 million people affected by floods across the state
Several MPLAD funds disbursed after disaster events have been misappropriated: Bengal MP
Complete utilisation certificates of funds provided 18 years back after tsunami not submitted yet
More rainfall in store for Andhra after unusual post-monsoon floods. Here’s what is causing it
The state witnessed a see-saw rainfall pattern since the beginning of October due to global warming
Drought to deluge: Heavy rain causes flash flooding across southern Spain
Spain is one of several countries this year that was facing extreme dry conditions and suddenly faced flash floods after torrential rain
How early warning systems helped get funds for Nepal's flood-prone Terai region
Community-based flood early warning systems (CBFEWS) have been particularly successful in relaying crucial flood risk information
Floods and COVID-19: Tale of twin disasters
An episode that plays itself out every year: Assam is reeling under floods, yet again. As the COVID-19 pandemic silently rages in the background, …
Homeless, displaced, devastated: People in Pakistan’s flood-hit Sindh narrate tales of horror & loss
Climate change-induced sea-level rise and heavy downpour behind this unprecendented calamity, say experts
Hyderabad Floods: The ghosts of dead lakes haunt the city
Absence of infrastructure to drain out a meagre half a metre of rainfall led to mayhem
What happened to India’s flood management plan?
There is no national-level flood control authority in India — 43 years after the country’s first and last commission …
Here are some measures to upscale Delhi’s flood resilience
Climate-resilient designs and infrastructure can enhance the city’s capacity to withstand extreme weather events
Too much rain, dams & South Bengal floods: Is it really man-made as Mamata complains
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee blames “unprecedented” release from DVC dams, critises Centre
Infographic: Extreme weather events in India from January to September 2022
A comprehensive analysis of the extreme weather events India faced from January-September this year
Libya Floods: A deadly combination of climate crisis & political neglect
The country ravaged by war for over a decade now was hit by storm Daniel, which led to over 5,000 deaths
Climate change will intensify pressure on Ghana’s Weija dam which provides water to Accra
Catchment-level water management in the Accra plains can address the flood risk to the capital city of four million inhabitants, says new report
Sunita Narain: We have to build a climate-resilient world to end human suffering from climate change
The world’s climate crisis means we are seeing more intense storms, rising sea levels, increased drought and more human suffering. In an …
Breaking silos in disaster management
An integrated approach involving all concerned stakeholders can help farmers combat the ill-effects of climate-induced natural disasters
Water levels recede in Kolhapur, troubles don’t
Damaged houses, no source of clean water are what residents of this flood-battered Kolhapur village came back to