Disaster and Disaster Management

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
4 Jun, 2026

Missing in India's heat action plans: What to wear, Pg13

India's heat action plans critically miss clothing as a climate adaptation tool, intensifying heat stress and impacting productivity amidst rising temperatures.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
3 Jun, 2026

Cyclone brings heavy rain to Bombay, Pg9

Cyclone lashes Bombay with heavy rain, disrupting transport; Colaba Observatory warns of phenomenal seas and six-meter storm surge.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
30 May, 2026

NGT Seeks Response From Centre And States On Rising Heatwave Conditions,Pg

Heatwaves are no longer seasonal weather events but a major climate adaptation challenge requiring coordinated action across health, urban planning and environmental governance.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
30 May, 2026

Why Air Conditioners Catch Fire And How Rising Temperatures Increase The Risk,Pg14

AC fires are often preventable and underscore how rising temperatures, electrical stress and inadequate maintenance can combine to create urban safety risks.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
27 May, 2026

Warmer nights are a public-health challenge, Pg12

Rising night temperatures in India pose severe public health risks, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations and necessitating robust, funded adaptation strategies.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
21 May, 2026

No new hydel projects can come up in upper Ganga, govt. tells SC, Pg12

Government halts new hydropower projects in upper Ganga region, citing ecological fragility and disaster risks after expert committee recommendations.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
19 May, 2026

Waiting for the storm, Pg6

Severe pre-monsoon storms claim 111 lives in Uttar Pradesh; highlighting disaster preparedness gaps and infrastructure vulnerabilities.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesHealth SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
15 May, 2026

​Cooling doctrine, Pg10

India needs a national cooling doctrine ensuring safe indoor temperatures as a public health entitlement, focusing on sustainable solutions.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
11 May, 2026

What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis?, Pg10

Delhi grapples with intensifying heatwaves due to urbanization, demanding sustainable solutions and social protection measures to mitigate economic and ecological impacts.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
8 May, 2026

Why India's widening night-time power gap concerns grid managers, Pg17

India's power grid faces night-time shortages as solar generation dips, thermal outages rise amidst record heatwaves and surging demand.

E GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
4 May, 2026

How India's new emergency messaging system works, Pg9

India tests cell broadcast emergency alert system for faster disaster warnings, leveraging mobile network technology for widespread, conspicuous alerts.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
3 May, 2026

How States are turning heat-action plans into mandates, Pg11

States integrate heat-action plans into mandates through localized planning, climate budgeting, and multi-sectoral efforts for effective climate resilience.

E GovernanceIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentDisaster and Disaster Management
3 May, 2026

Centre launches emergency alert system for citizens, Pg7

India activates cell broadcast emergency alert system using indigenous technology for instant disaster warnings, excluding poll-bound states, enhancing public safety.

E GovernanceIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentDisaster and Disaster Management
3 May, 2026

Govt tests new system for real-time alerts on disasters, emergencies, Pg1

Government tests Cell Broadcast system for real-time disaster alerts via loud, unmissable notifications, enhancing public safety nationwide.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
1 May, 2026

​Embers in the air, Pg10

Nilgiris grapples with intense wildfires exacerbated by climate variability, human activities, and challenging terrain, prompting calls for long-term mitigation strategies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Apr, 2026

Give rest hours and water to workers, Centre tells States, Pg12

Labour Ministry directs States to implement heatwave safety measures for workers, including flexible hours, water, and rest areas.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
27 Apr, 2026

Summer as a source of income shock for gig workers, Pg8

Heatwaves threaten gig workers' income: NITI Aayog estimates 23 million by 2030, urging policy changes for labor protection and climate resilience.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
27 Apr, 2026

Why below-average rains don’t rule out flood threat, Pg9

Despite below-average monsoon forecast, India faces heightened flood risk due to climate change-induced extreme rainfall events and poor urban planning.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
27 Apr, 2026

Heat stress isn't just about heatstroke. It's much more silent & severe, Pg14

Heat stress silently threatens India: CEEW study reveals 76% population vulnerable, urging data-driven Heat Action Plans and mortality tracking.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
24 Apr, 2026

​High heat, Pg8

India grapples with early, intense heatwaves impacting health, economy, and elections, demanding robust heat action plans and climate adaptation strategies.

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