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India faces annual GDP loss of 0.4% due to increasing natural disasters, ranking second highest in World Risk Index.
MoRTH issues stringent guidelines for road tunnel construction following Silkyara collapse, emphasizing risk mitigation and geological investigation for safer infrastructure.
India to certify 100 villages as 'tsunami-ready' in Indian Ocean region by 2026, enhancing disaster preparedness and community resilience.
North Indian Ocean storm patterns redefined: Decreased frequency, intensified severity, Arabian Sea surge, and seasonality shift observed.
Article 21 of the Constitution now includes the right to a healthy environment, as per Supreme Court's recent interpretation.
Rising train-elephant collisions prompt call for infrastructure upgrades, technology adoption, and habitat preservation to mitigate wildlife mortality.
Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka, exacerbating economic crisis and disproportionately impacting marginalized Malaiyaha Tamils; recovery efforts complicated by IMF austerity measures.
Deforestation and urbanization amplified cyclone-induced floods in Southeast Asia, causing 1,600 deaths and billions in economic losses.
India confronts escalating biosecurity threats, necessitating upgraded measures against potential bio-attacks and weaponization of biological agents by malicious actors.
Copernicus data reveals alarming breach of 1.5°C threshold, signaling urgent need for COP30 climate action and resilience funding.
South Asian nations propose regional climate body (SACCC) to combat climate change impacts, pooling resources and knowledge for resilience.
Extreme heat disproportionately impacts women's health, causing fatigue, mental distress, and economic losses, especially among vulnerable populations across seven states.
Urban liveability indices fail to account for climate risks, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations in developing Asian cities during extreme weather events.
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