Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones
1 Aug, 2026

India likely to receive below-normal rainfall this month, says IMD, Pg10

IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for August and second half of monsoon, with strengthening El Niño conditions impacting agricultural prospects.

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.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaAchievements of Indians in Science and Technology
30 Jul, 2026

Pollens Help Trace Why The Harappan Civilization Shrank

Pollen analysis reveals weak Indian Summer Monsoon and 4.2 ka event caused Harappan Civilization's decline and eastward migration around 4200 years ago.

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.

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.

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 CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Jul, 2026

Fires in Brazil’s Amazon fell to historic low in 2025: report, Pg II

Brazil's Amazon fires plummeted to a historic low of 3.1 million hectares in 2025, reversing 2024's peak due to reduced deforestation and delayed rains.

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.

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.

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 CyclonesIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
13 Jul, 2026

Chinese geologists question safety of Brahmaputra dam near India, Pg16

Chinese geologists warn active Paizhen Fault threatens structural stability of world's largest Brahmaputra dam, raising India's transboundary safety concerns.

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.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesScience and Technology in Everyday Life
12 Jul, 2026

One-fourth of India’s monsoon rain evaporates mid-air, says new study, Pg11

Groundbreaking IITM study reveals 25% of Western Ghats monsoon rain evaporates mid-air, crucial for refining climate models and monsoon prediction.

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