Explore UPSC Current Affairs articles related to Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones.
Nepal's devastating flash floods, caused by glacial lake outburst, underscore the critical global need for robust disaster preparedness amidst escalating climate change impacts.
Nepal's devastating flash flood claims 675 lives, thousands missing; India and China deploy specialized teams for challenging rescue operations and body identification.
New analysis reveals significant scientific limitations in attributing specific extreme weather events directly to climate change, challenging current models and data.
Himalayan glacial collapse triggers devastating Nepal floods, highlighting climate change impacts and urgent need for early warning systems and infrastructure zoning.
Devastating glacial collapse near Nepal-China border triggers flash floods, causing immense destruction and loss of life across Nepal, India, and China, urging cross-border cooperation.
Devastating Nepal floods, linked to glacial collapse, underscore the Himalayas' extreme vulnerability to cascading disasters, urging robust early warning systems and strict regulation.
India's economy shows resilient growth momentum driven by consumption and manufacturing, yet faces significant geopolitical, supply-chain, and El Niño risks.
Nepal flash floods claim 392 lives, leave hundreds missing including 290 Indians; cross-border rescue operations intensify amid 'barrier lake' warning.
Nepal flash flood, killing 359, highlights Himalayan glacier collapse risks, demanding better monitoring and construction codes amid global warming.
Bihar and UP on high alert as Tibet earthquake triggers Nepal river surge, threatening Gandak basin; authorities evacuate thousands, deploy disaster response.
Massive flash flood in Nepal's Bhotekoshi River kills 157, leaves hundreds missing, including 133 Indians, damaging critical infrastructure.
Western disturbance, combined with potential earthquake-triggered landslides and heavy Himalayan rainfall, linked to devastating Nepal flash flood, prompting international investigation.
India faces significant rain deficit across 35% of its geographical area, impacting 412 districts as the southwest monsoon nears its end.
Global sea-surface temperatures hit record highs, driven by El Niño and global warming, signaling urgent need for climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Monsoon prediction models failed to capture 2026's erratic spatial and temporal changes, necessitating AI integration for improved accuracy amidst climate change.
UK Met Office forecasts unprecedented El Niño, potentially making 2027 the hottest year on record, exacerbating global climate change impacts.
Union Minister reveals 28% of Odisha's coastline is eroding, displacing hundreds; government implements geotextile tubes and climate resettlement colonies.
Government launches ₹2,000 crore Mission Mausam to make India a 'Weather-ready and Climate-smart Nation' by strengthening early warnings and resilience.
Kazakhstan initiates cloud seeding with UAE collaboration to combat severe drought and water shortages, aiming for better harvests and economic benefits.
Monsoon revival boosts kharif sowing despite El Niño, yet rabi crops face uncertainty amid surging global food prices and India's agricultural import concerns.
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