Disaster and Disaster Management
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Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
Lonavala, parts of Maharashtra report ‘exceptional’ rain, Pg12
Western Ghats, Maharashtra, records 'exceptional' rainfall, with Lonavala hitting 1,300mm and Mahabaleshwar a 24-hour record, despite El Niño forecasts.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
Landslide hits Wayanad tunnel project days after Collector's warning on soil pile, 3 killed, Pg9
Wayanad tunnel project landslide kills three, seven missing, days after District Collector's ignored warning on hazardous soil accumulation.
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
How to absorb rain: What cities must learn, Pg10
Relentless rains submerge Mumbai, claiming lives and exposing inadequate drainage; experts demand 'Sponge City' solutions and blue-green infrastructure for urban resilience.
Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityDisaster and Disaster Management
Will El Niño weaken India’s economy?, Pg10
IMD warns of below-normal July rainfall, intensifying El Niño fears; economists predict 65 basis points GDP cut, soaring food inflation, and rural income collapse.
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
In climate fight, panchayat must partner in planning, Pg13
India's climate fight demands Gram Panchayats as planning partners, urging devolution of funds and authority to tackle local impacts and achieve NDCs.
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsDisaster and Disaster Management
Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12
Europe confronts a new normal of extreme heat, demanding urgent infrastructure, agricultural, and societal adaptation strategies beyond emergency responses.
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsDisaster and Disaster Management
Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1
IMD warns of 'below normal' July rainfall, 40% deficit, threatening agriculture and water resources amidst 'Super El Niño' year.
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
Overheated Europe, Underprepared world, Pg12
Europe reels from unprecedented 40°C+ heatwaves, exposing global warming's planetary emergency and demanding urgent climate action and commitments.
Union State Relations and Federal StructureMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsDisaster and Disaster Management
Sharing waters, Pg6
Southern CMs and Union Minister inaugurate Tungabhadra dam gates, pledging inter-state water cooperation despite Upper Bhadra project disputes and critical siltation issues.
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
Why India's buildings are vulnerable to fire, and what's needed to fix them, Pg15
Expert warns Indian buildings are fire magnets, citing recent Delhi and Lucknow tragedies, due to inflammable facades, inadequate escape routes, and poor urban planning.
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaDisaster and Disaster Management
Tragic evening, Pg6
Devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake levels Caracas, killing hundreds; India must urgently re-evaluate its shelved seismic building codes amidst high vulnerability.
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentDisaster and Disaster Management
Venezuela reels after deadly quakes, India sends transcontinental flights with medical aid, Pg1
India launches Operation Amistad, deploying C-17 Globemaster III aircraft with medical teams and BHISHM Cubes to aid earthquake-devastated Venezuela.
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
Behind Venezuela’s quake devastation: Rare ‘seismic doublet’, vulnerable location, Pg12
Rare 'seismic doublet' of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes devastates Venezuela, sparking fears of tens of thousands dead.
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
Viksit and Surakshit, Pg8
Lucknow fire tragedy exposes India's regulatory failures, unplanned urban growth, and inadequate fire safety, questioning the 'Viksit Bharat' vision amidst rising aspirations.
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
Ecological concerns as city runs out of space to dispose drain silt, Pg3
Delhi's monsoon de-silting drive creates ecological crisis as 30.91 lakh MT contaminated silt overwhelms disposal sites, forcing new bio-remediation solutions.
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