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…
Category: Disaster Management
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…