Disaster Management

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Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
31 Jul, 2026

'Not Even Our Grandfathers Saw This': Upper Assam Reels As Floods Wash Away Villages, Pg1

Upper Assam reels from unprecedented floods on July 19, as heavy Naga Hills rains wash away villages, shocking residents.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
31 Jul, 2026

How common are cloudbursts in India?, Pg12

Understanding cloudbursts: IMD defines intense rainfall events, their increasing frequency due to global warming, and challenges in forecasting and accountability.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsDisaster and Disaster Management
31 Jul, 2026

The Bay of Bengal as India’s SHANTI anchor, Pg10

India introduces SHANTI framework for Bay of Bengal, emphasizing norms, trust, and integrity to bolster maritime security and regional cooperation, building on SAGAR vision.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and ComputersDisaster and Disaster Management
31 Jul, 2026

Parliament Question: Brahmaputra Flood Forecasting and Climate Resilience Mission

Parliament discusses Mission Mausam, strengthening Brahmaputra flood forecasting and climate resilience through advanced AI/ML and numerical weather prediction models.

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
27 Jul, 2026

Why Assam is experiencing unprecedented flooding this year, Pg11

Unprecedented Assam floods claim 66 lives, displace 7 lakh, as extreme rainfall, climate change, and deforestation overwhelm river systems.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
26 Jul, 2026

What caused the tunnel disaster in Sikkim’s Namchi?, Pg14

Toxic methane explosion claims 25 lives in Sikkim's Teesta-VI hydropower tunnel, exposing Himalayan geological fragility and critical project safety challenges.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsDisaster and Disaster Management
25 Jul, 2026

India brushes off Pakistan’s allegations of flood situation, Pg12

MEA slams Pakistan's 'baseless' flood allegations, confirms sharing Chenab river high-flood data 23 times on humanitarian grounds.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsDisaster and Disaster Management
25 Jul, 2026

India Successfully Hosts 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction; BRICS Joint Statement Adopted to Advance Global Disaster Resilience

India leads BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction, adopting a joint statement to accelerate the 2025-2028 Work Plan for global resilience.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesDisaster and Disaster Management
25 Jul, 2026

CLIMATE RISK AND CROP INSURANCE

Government overhauls PMFBY with Digiclaim, NCIP, and penalties, ensuring timely crop insurance payouts and leveraging technology for farmer welfare.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
24 Jul, 2026

Floods shift course. State response is static, Pg10

Unprecedented floods from Nagaland's 'wall of water' devastate Upper Assam, exposing static state response to Brahmaputra's shifting course and climate change.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
24 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: IMPLEMENTATION OF MISSION MAUSAM

PM launches Mission Mausam 2025, deploying cutting-edge tech, AI/ML, and advanced radars for a 'Weather-ready, Climate-smart' India.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Jul, 2026

'Whole village went under water': Assam floods, 21 dead in 24 hours, Pg9

Assam faces unprecedented flood calamity: 21 dead in 24 hours, 5.6 lakh displaced as Brahmaputra tributaries overtop embankments, triggering massive NDRF rescue operations.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Jul, 2026

10 more deaths raise Assam flood toll to 41, Pg1

Unprecedented Assam floods claim 41 lives, displace 6.5 lakh, as cloudburst in Nagaland triggers 60-year worst disaster.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
23 Jul, 2026

NHPC’s own paper detailed gas fires in Teesta-VI tunnels before fatal blast, Pg14

NHPC's own paper detailed repeated flammable gas fires in Teesta-VI tunnels before fatal methane blast killed 15 workers.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Jul, 2026

Buried questions, Pg8

Methane burst at NHPC's Teesta-VI hydroelectric tunnel in Sikkim traps 25 workers, killing 15, sparking urgent calls for safety review and environmental compliance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Jul, 2026

NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

India's revised National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) integrates global goals, strengthens disaster risk reduction, and unveils the India Disaster Resource Network (IDRN) for emergency response.

E Technology in Aid of FarmersAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: BHARAT FORECAST SYSTEM

India launches BharatFS, a 6 km resolution global weather model, enhancing extreme event prediction and disaster preparedness.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: HEATWAVE FORECASTING AND EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS AT THE DISTRICT LEVEL

IMD and NDMA bolster district-level heatwave forecasting and early warning systems, disseminating impact-based alerts to mitigate risks nationwide.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: Earthquake Risk in Kangra-Chamba-Dharamsala Belt

Lok Sabha informed: Kangra-Chamba-Dharamshala, a Seismic Zone V region, faces high earthquake risk; government intensifies monitoring and preparedness.

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