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Integrated Alert System (SACHET)

At the ongoing G20 Ministerial Meeting in Durban, India highlighted its disaster risk reduction (DRR) efforts, with a key focus on SACHET, India's Integrated Alert System. The Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister emphasized India’s multi-agency approach integrating various meteorological, hydrological, seismic, and oceanographic institutions through a Common Alert Protocol (CAP)-compliant system. About Integrated Alert System (SACHET) Overview: SACHET i

01 November, 2025 Disaster management act
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Punjab’s Worst Floods in 40 Years

Punjab, often called the "Land of Five Rivers," is facing one of its most devastating floods in over 40 years, affecting all 23 districts, with 3.8 lakh people impacted and over 11.7 lakh hectares of farmland submerged. This catastrophic event has sparked debates on the underlying causes and systemic issues leading to recurring floods in the state. Causes of Flooding in Punjab Natural Causes Heavy Monsoon Rains: Intense rainfall in the catchment areas (Hi

03 October, 2025 Flood
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Flash Flood in Dharali Village

The flash flood in Dharali village, Uttarkashi, highlights the growing threat of disasters caused by extreme weather events in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). Factors Driving Frequent Disasters in the IHR Tectonic Activity and Earthquake Risk: The Himalayas are still rising due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates, making the region highly seismically active. Fault lines like Dhaulagiri and Indus-Ganga absorb tectonic stress, triggering earthquakes tha

01 September, 2025 Flood
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Massive Wildfire in Southern France

A massive wildfire has recently ravaged around 16,000 hectares (39,537 acres) of forest and villages in southern France. About France France, one of the oldest nations in the world, is located in both the Northern and Eastern hemispheres, making it a significant geopolitical and cultural player. It is also one of the most ethnically diverse countries in Europe. Geography and Location: Borders: France shares borders with 7 countries: Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerlan

15 August, 2025 Natural disaster
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District Flood Severity Index (DFSI)

About the District Flood Severity Index Researchers from IIT Delhi and IIT Gandhinagar have developed the District Flood Severity Index (DFSI) to assess and rank districts in India based on the severity of floods and their impacts over time. Purpose of DFSI The index accounts for the historical severity of floods in India, taking into consideration factors such as the number of people affected, the spread and duration of floods, and other related parameters. It is designed to help i

14 August, 2025 Flood
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Cyclone Midhili

It is a cyclonic storm that is expected to intensify over the Bay of Bengal. The storm is expected to cross the Bangladesh coast and bring heavy rainfall to West Bengal's coastal districts. The name Midhili was proposed by the Maldives.

15 November, 2023 Natural disaster
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Doppler Weather Radar Network

Doppler Weather Radar Network The Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) Systems in Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh were unveiled by the Ministry of Earth Science on the occasion of the 148th anniversary of the establishment of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In order to provide more precise forecasts for extreme weather occurrences, the Ministry of Earth Science is also working to extend the Doppler weather radar network across the entire nation by 2025.

16 January, 2023 Natural calamities
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Subsidence of the Joshimath Land (Uttarakhand)

Subsidence of the Joshimath Land (Uttarakhand) Ground subsidence caused breaches in more than 560 homes and prompted alarmed villagers to complain, as a result, the Uttarakhand government has prohibited development work in and around Joshimath. Joshimath, a vital hub for travelers heading to Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib, suffered fissures as a result of soil subsidence, which alarmed the locals and led to demonstrations. Over 60 residents who were living in untenable homes in

07 January, 2022 Natural disaster
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Himalayan Region Early Warning System

Himalayan Region Early Warning System Recently, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) began field studies to establish an Early-Warning System in Himalayan states against major and sudden floods, rockslides, landslides, glacier lake bursts, and avalanches. What are Early Warning Systems? The Early Warning System is an integrated system of hazard monitoring, forecasting and prediction, disaster risk assess

12 November, 2022 Disaster management act
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Suspension bridge

Suspension bridge Recently, a suspension bridge in Gujarat's Morbi collapsed, killing at least 134 people. The 19th century Bridge, which had just been reopened after six months of repairs, was reportedly carrying over 400 people when it collapsed. About suspension bridges It is a design where the deck is suspended on vertical suspenders underneath suspension wires. Stiffening girders, two or more main suspension cables, towers, and anchorages for cables are the prim