Safety review, Pg 2.

Experts raise concerns over environmental impact of Char Dham project, propose reassessment and modified DPR for environmentally-sensitive road project.

Kerala Cabinet nod to draft Bill allowing killing of wild animals that attack people, Pg 7.

Kerala approves Bill to kill wild animals attacking humans, relocate Schedule II species, and declare wild boar as vermin.

After the disaster, Pg7

Punjab floods displace thousands, causing widespread devastation; political parties clash over relief efforts and fund allocation amidst rising concerns.

Rampant development, not climate, pushing Himalayas to the edge, Pg2

Himalayan disasters exacerbated by rampant development, warns experts; calls for stringent environmental impact assessments and sustainable practices to mitigate risks.

UN issues funding appeal for quake-hit Afghanistan

UN seeks $140 million to aid 457,000 Afghans impacted by devastating earthquake that killed over 2,200 in eastern Afghanistan.

Flood-hit areas

PM Modi announces Rs 3,100 crore aid for flood-hit Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, prioritizing housing, roads, and agriculture revival.

The making of an ecological disaster in the Nicobar, Pg6

Great Nicobar mega-project threatens indigenous tribes, unique ecosystems, and flaunts legal processes, raising serious environmental and ethical concerns.

SC expresses concern over felling of trees in Himalayan forests , Pg1

Supreme Court alarmed by illegal Himalayan deforestation amid floods, demands action; NHAI faces scrutiny over tunnel safety.

Rain and repeat , Pg6

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana face recurring floods due to extreme rainfall, infrastructure gaps, and delayed disaster mitigation reforms.

Expanding glacial lakes which need supervision: CWC , Pg8

CWC reports India's glacial lake area surged 30% since 2011, escalating flood risks nationwide amid climate concerns.

Over 800 killed, 2,800 injured as earthquake strikes Afghanistan , Pg1

Afghanistan earthquake kills 800+, injures 2,800; Taliban seeks international aid amid humanitarian crisis and resource constraints.

Geographers uncover why some rivers stay single while others split , Pg2

Research reveals erosion drives river splitting, impacting flood risks and ecosystem services, with implications for Ganga and Brahmaputra management.

‘Mini-cloudbursts’ are on the rise: IMD chief , Pg1

IMD reports rise in 'mini-cloudbursts,' forecasts above-normal September rainfall, while IMCT assesses flood damage in affected states.

Déjà vu , Pg8

Erratic monsoon patterns cause widespread devastation in North India, highlighting the urgent need for proactive disaster management and climate-resilient infrastructure.

The day a village in Uttarkashi disappeared , Pg7

Uttarkashi's Dharali village vanishes after cloudburst-triggered landslide; dozens missing, infrastructure destroyed, raising concerns about Himalayan construction and ecological fragility.

1950 quake that broke mountains is a portend of things to come , Pg II.

1950 Assam earthquake's devastation highlights Himalayan seismic vulnerability; experts warn of future high-magnitude quakes amid infrastructure development.

How does satellite internet work? , Pg8

Satellite internet's transformative potential in connectivity, security, and strategic advantage, especially with Starlink's debut in India, is discussed.

Sleeping disasters, Pg 6.

Culture of risk, Pg 8.

The scientist who made ‘mangroves’ a buzzword, Pg 6.