Disaster and Disaster Management

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsDisaster and Disaster Management
25 Jul, 2026

India Successfully Hosts 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction; BRICS Joint Statement Adopted to Advance Global Disaster Resilience

India leads BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction, adopting a joint statement to accelerate the 2025-2028 Work Plan for global resilience.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesDisaster and Disaster Management
25 Jul, 2026

CLIMATE RISK AND CROP INSURANCE

Government overhauls PMFBY with Digiclaim, NCIP, and penalties, ensuring timely crop insurance payouts and leveraging technology for farmer welfare.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
24 Jul, 2026

Floods shift course. State response is static, Pg10

Unprecedented floods from Nagaland's 'wall of water' devastate Upper Assam, exposing static state response to Brahmaputra's shifting course and climate change.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
24 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: IMPLEMENTATION OF MISSION MAUSAM

PM launches Mission Mausam 2025, deploying cutting-edge tech, AI/ML, and advanced radars for a 'Weather-ready, Climate-smart' India.

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

'Whole village went under water': Assam floods, 21 dead in 24 hours, Pg9

Assam faces unprecedented flood calamity: 21 dead in 24 hours, 5.6 lakh displaced as Brahmaputra tributaries overtop embankments, triggering massive NDRF rescue operations.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Jul, 2026

10 more deaths raise Assam flood toll to 41, Pg1

Unprecedented Assam floods claim 41 lives, displace 6.5 lakh, as cloudburst in Nagaland triggers 60-year worst disaster.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
23 Jul, 2026

NHPC’s own paper detailed gas fires in Teesta-VI tunnels before fatal blast, Pg14

NHPC's own paper detailed repeated flammable gas fires in Teesta-VI tunnels before fatal methane blast killed 15 workers.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Jul, 2026

Buried questions, Pg8

Methane burst at NHPC's Teesta-VI hydroelectric tunnel in Sikkim traps 25 workers, killing 15, sparking urgent calls for safety review and environmental compliance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Jul, 2026

NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

India's revised National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) integrates global goals, strengthens disaster risk reduction, and unveils the India Disaster Resource Network (IDRN) for emergency response.

E Technology in Aid of FarmersAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: BHARAT FORECAST SYSTEM

India launches BharatFS, a 6 km resolution global weather model, enhancing extreme event prediction and disaster preparedness.

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

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: HEATWAVE FORECASTING AND EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS AT THE DISTRICT LEVEL

IMD and NDMA bolster district-level heatwave forecasting and early warning systems, disseminating impact-based alerts to mitigate risks nationwide.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: Earthquake Risk in Kangra-Chamba-Dharamsala Belt

Lok Sabha informed: Kangra-Chamba-Dharamshala, a Seismic Zone V region, faces high earthquake risk; government intensifies monitoring and preparedness.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsDisaster and Disaster Management
13 Jul, 2026

A.P. and the next El Niño challenge, Pg9

Andhra Pradesh braces for severe El Niño impact, facing extreme heatwaves and monsoon deficit, testing disaster preparedness and agricultural resilience.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
11 Jul, 2026

Landslides: The need for early warning systems, Pg17

Recent landslides reignite calls for robust early warning systems, with IIT Mandi and Amrita University pioneering sensor and probabilistic models for timely evacuations.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
10 Jul, 2026

A perfect storm, Pg8

Deadly debris slide at Wayanad tunnel project kills six, exposing environmental fragility and governance failures amidst climate-induced catastrophes.

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

Lonavala, parts of Maharashtra report ‘exceptional’ rain, Pg12

Western Ghats, Maharashtra, records 'exceptional' rainfall, with Lonavala hitting 1,300mm and Mahabaleshwar a 24-hour record, despite El Niño forecasts.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
8 Jul, 2026

Landslide hits Wayanad tunnel project days after Collector's warning on soil pile, 3 killed, Pg9

Wayanad tunnel project landslide kills three, seven missing, days after District Collector's ignored warning on hazardous soil accumulation.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
7 Jul, 2026

How to absorb rain: What cities must learn, Pg10

Relentless rains submerge Mumbai, claiming lives and exposing inadequate drainage; experts demand 'Sponge City' solutions and blue-green infrastructure for urban resilience.

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