Disaster and Disaster Management

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSpace TechnologyConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
8 Aug, 2026

House Panel Calls For New Satellite To Monitor Forest Fires In Himalayan Region, Pg6

Parliamentary panel urges dedicated geostationary satellite for 24/7 monitoring of Himalayan forest fires, citing critical observational gaps and reliance on foreign satellites.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
7 Aug, 2026

Wayanad set to get advanced X-band weather radar, Pg7

Wayanad to get advanced X-band weather radar by December, enhancing extreme weather forecasts and early warning systems after devastating landslides.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
6 Aug, 2026

Misri meets Lanka President, bilateral projects in focus, Pg7

India and Sri Lanka boost bilateral ties with new Lines of Credit, FTA negotiations, and social security pact during Foreign Secretary Misri's visit.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
6 Aug, 2026

Silt in rivers to urbanisation: Behind Kerala's worsening floods, Pg12

Kerala's worsening floods are attributed to human-made factors like river siltation, rapid urbanisation, and wetland disappearance, exacerbating disaster impact.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
6 Aug, 2026

A Climate Resilience Pathway Between India And China, Pg6

Amidst increasing extreme weather events, India and China explore climate resilience cooperation, focusing on disaster mitigation, urban planning, and bridging the finance gap.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and ComputersDisaster and Disaster Management
5 Aug, 2026

C-DAC and Geological Survey of India Sign Umbrella MoU to Strengthen Geoscience, Mineral Exploration and Disaster Management Through Next-Generation Technologies

C-DAC and GSI sign MoU to leverage AI, HPC for geoscience, mineral exploration, and disaster management, boosting India's resource security and self-reliance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster ManagementCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
4 Aug, 2026

Behind Kerala's Decision To Take Some Forest Spots Off Google Maps, Pg9

Kerala moves to remove illegal geotags from Google Maps to safeguard sensitive forest ecosystems, wildlife corridors, and prevent disaster-prone entries.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
4 Aug, 2026

Climate whiplash, fire clouds: The factors fuelling Europe's massive wildfires, Pg9

Europe's massive wildfires intensify due to climate change, extreme weather events like 'climate whiplash,' and changing land use patterns, causing significant environmental and economic damage.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
4 Aug, 2026

Listening to rivers, learning from fires, Pg10

Climate change impacts unfold distinctly across diverse ecologies, demanding proactive governance, ecological stewardship, and localized disaster preparedness beyond mere relief efforts.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
3 Aug, 2026

2 helicopters collide as Greece battles wildfires; Hungary shuts n-plant, Pg2

Two helicopters collide battling Greek wildfires; Hungary's nuclear plant shuts due to Danube's record low water levels amid Europe's climate-exacerbated heatwaves.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
3 Aug, 2026

What makes Kerala particularly vulnerable to landslides, Pg13

Kerala faces renewed devastating landslides and floods due to intense rainfall, offshore trough, and human interventions, highlighting its inherent vulnerability.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
3 Aug, 2026

Europe’s relentless summer leads to unprecedented wildfires, Pg7

Europe faces unprecedented wildfires, particularly in France and Spain, driven by relentless heatwaves and climate change, displacing thousands and surpassing previous records.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
2 Aug, 2026

Eight killed as extremely heavy rain lashes Kerala, Pg1

Extreme rainfall batters Kerala, claiming eight lives in deadly landslips and flash floods, as government launches emergency relief for 1,465 displaced.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
31 Jul, 2026

'Not Even Our Grandfathers Saw This': Upper Assam Reels As Floods Wash Away Villages, Pg1

Upper Assam reels from unprecedented floods on July 19, as heavy Naga Hills rains wash away villages, shocking residents.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
31 Jul, 2026

How common are cloudbursts in India?, Pg12

Understanding cloudbursts: IMD defines intense rainfall events, their increasing frequency due to global warming, and challenges in forecasting and accountability.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsDisaster and Disaster Management
31 Jul, 2026

The Bay of Bengal as India’s SHANTI anchor, Pg10

India introduces SHANTI framework for Bay of Bengal, emphasizing norms, trust, and integrity to bolster maritime security and regional cooperation, building on SAGAR vision.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and ComputersDisaster and Disaster Management
31 Jul, 2026

Parliament Question: Brahmaputra Flood Forecasting and Climate Resilience Mission

Parliament discusses Mission Mausam, strengthening Brahmaputra flood forecasting and climate resilience through advanced AI/ML and numerical weather prediction models.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
27 Jul, 2026

Why Assam is experiencing unprecedented flooding this year, Pg11

Unprecedented Assam floods claim 66 lives, displace 7 lakh, as extreme rainfall, climate change, and deforestation overwhelm river systems.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
26 Jul, 2026

What caused the tunnel disaster in Sikkim’s Namchi?, Pg14

Toxic methane explosion claims 25 lives in Sikkim's Teesta-VI hydropower tunnel, exposing Himalayan geological fragility and critical project safety challenges.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsDisaster and Disaster Management
25 Jul, 2026

India brushes off Pakistan’s allegations of flood situation, Pg12

MEA slams Pakistan's 'baseless' flood allegations, confirms sharing Chenab river high-flood data 23 times on humanitarian grounds.

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