Crowd Crushes & Safety Management In India
A tragic crowd collapse in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, at an unregistered temple led to several deaths. Background India witnesses frequent…
Category: Disaster Management
Cyclone Montha And India’s Coastal Disaster Preparedness
Cyclone Montha, which made landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, once again highlighted the vulnerability of India’s eastern coastline to tropical…
India’s Direction For Disaster Resilience
India is witnessing frequent heatwaves and extreme rainfall events, making disaster resilience a national priority. The NDMA and Home Ministry…
Lightning Strikes Took Over 2,500 Lives In 2023: NCRB Data
According to the NCRB’s 2023 report “Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India”, lightning caused the single largest natural killer in…
Uttarkashi Flood Disaster And The Hidden Threats In The Himalayas
A sudden flood in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, caused by heavy rainfall, led to the death of several people and massive destruction.…
Extreme Weather Threatens Indian Cities’ Growth And Livelihoods
A new World Bank report titled ‘Towards Resilient and Prosperous Cities in India’, prepared with the Ministry of Housing and…