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Central Government approves Urban Flood Risk Mitigation Programme (UFRMP) Phase-I and Phase-II across 18 cities with Rs 5520 crore outlay to enhance flood resilience.
GRSE Kolkata launches 'Shruti', a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel, for Indian Navy, strengthening maritime security and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.
Scientists reveal human engineering, like embankments and lake reclamation, intensified Yangtze River's 100-year floods by up to 18% over 500 years.
Assam CM advocates for a scientific 'national solution' to annual floods, rejecting mere 'national problem' declaration, seeking central funds and expert interventions.
Parliamentary panel urges dedicated geostationary satellite for 24/7 monitoring of Himalayan forest fires, citing critical observational gaps and reliance on foreign satellites.
Wayanad to get advanced X-band weather radar by December, enhancing extreme weather forecasts and early warning systems after devastating landslides.
India and Sri Lanka boost bilateral ties with new Lines of Credit, FTA negotiations, and social security pact during Foreign Secretary Misri's visit.
Kerala's worsening floods are attributed to human-made factors like river siltation, rapid urbanisation, and wetland disappearance, exacerbating disaster impact.
Amidst increasing extreme weather events, India and China explore climate resilience cooperation, focusing on disaster mitigation, urban planning, and bridging the finance gap.
C-DAC and GSI sign MoU to leverage AI, HPC for geoscience, mineral exploration, and disaster management, boosting India's resource security and self-reliance.
Kerala moves to remove illegal geotags from Google Maps to safeguard sensitive forest ecosystems, wildlife corridors, and prevent disaster-prone entries.
Europe's massive wildfires intensify due to climate change, extreme weather events like 'climate whiplash,' and changing land use patterns, causing significant environmental and economic damage.
Climate change impacts unfold distinctly across diverse ecologies, demanding proactive governance, ecological stewardship, and localized disaster preparedness beyond mere relief efforts.
Two helicopters collide battling Greek wildfires; Hungary's nuclear plant shuts due to Danube's record low water levels amid Europe's climate-exacerbated heatwaves.
Kerala faces renewed devastating landslides and floods due to intense rainfall, offshore trough, and human interventions, highlighting its inherent vulnerability.
Europe faces unprecedented wildfires, particularly in France and Spain, driven by relentless heatwaves and climate change, displacing thousands and surpassing previous records.
Extreme rainfall batters Kerala, claiming eight lives in deadly landslips and flash floods, as government launches emergency relief for 1,465 displaced.
Upper Assam reels from unprecedented floods on July 19, as heavy Naga Hills rains wash away villages, shocking residents.
Understanding cloudbursts: IMD defines intense rainfall events, their increasing frequency due to global warming, and challenges in forecasting and accountability.
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