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Excessive monsoon rains boost crop production but trigger devastating floods and landslides, exposing disaster preparedness gaps and skewed perception.
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Excessive monsoon rains boost crop production but trigger devastating floods and landslides, exposing disaster preparedness gaps and skewed perception.
NCRB report reveals 6,444 deaths in 2023 due to natural forces; lightning strikes, heatstroke deaths rise significantly.
India witnesses 8% surplus monsoon rainfall, IMD reports, with Northwest India receiving highest rainfall since 2001, but East faces deficits.
Karur roadshow stampede claims 41 lives, exposing governance failures and Tamil Nadu's obsession with film stars in politics.
India experiences 5th wettest monsoon since 2001 with 8% surplus; IMD forecasts continued rain into October.
Ganga River faces unprecedented drying since 1990s, study reveals; threatens 600 million people dependent on it.
Petition urges Supreme Court to review Char Dham road widening order amid environmental concerns and disaster risks in fragile Himalayan region.
Ex-Ministers and environmentalists petition SC to review Char Dham road widening judgment, citing ecological damage and increased disasters.
Indian cities grapple with increasing urban floods due to climate change and outdated infrastructure planning, reveals CEEW analysis.
Supreme Court demands clarity from Himachal Pradesh on disaster management, climate policies, and environmental impact of development projects.
El Niño intensifies heavy rainfall events in central and southwest India despite overall rainfall reduction, complicating disaster preparedness.
Indus Water Treaty faces climate change and political challenges, needs data sharing framework for effective water management between India, Pakistan.
Himalayan states face climate-induced disasters; coordinated disaster response showcases tech adoption, but preparedness gaps demand citizen involvement and resilient infrastructure.
Uttarakhand's extreme rainfall causes landslides, prompting Char Dham Highway project safety re-evaluation amid climate change and ecological concerns.
Kerala approves Bill to kill wild animals attacking humans, relocate Schedule II species, and declare wild boar as vermin.
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