Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

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Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaScience and Technology in Everyday Life
9 Oct, 2025

All about asking the right question: How accurate are climate models?, Pg15.

Decoding climate models: How they work, their evolution from EBMs to GCMs, accuracy, limitations, and relevance for climate change understanding.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
3 Oct, 2025

Changing the frame, Pg8

Excessive monsoon rains boost crop production but trigger devastating floods and landslides, exposing disaster preparedness gaps and skewed perception.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
3 Oct, 2025

Natural forces like lightning and heat killed 6,444 in 2023, says NCRB report, Pg2.

NCRB report reveals 6,444 deaths in 2023 due to natural forces; lightning strikes, heatstroke deaths rise significantly.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
1 Oct, 2025

India got 8% more monsoon rainfall this year, says IMD, Pg12

India witnesses 8% surplus monsoon rainfall, IMD reports, with Northwest India receiving highest rainfall since 2001, but East faces deficits.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
1 Oct, 2025

India experienced 5th wettest monsoon since 2001, more rain in October, says IMD, Pg12.

India experiences 5th wettest monsoon since 2001 with 8% surplus; IMD forecasts continued rain into October.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
28 Sep, 2025

Study finds the Ganga river is drying faster than in 1,300 years, Pg11

Ganga River faces unprecedented drying since 1990s, study reveals; threatens 600 million people dependent on it.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
25 Sep, 2025

Follow the rains, not the calendar, to fight floods, Pg11

Indian cities grapple with increasing urban floods due to climate change and outdated infrastructure planning, reveals CEEW analysis.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna
25 Sep, 2025

Wind speeds of 280 kmph: What made Super Typhoon Ragasa so intense?, Pg 22.

Super Typhoon Ragasa devastates Hong Kong and Southern China with record-breaking 280 kmph winds, displacing millions and causing widespread damage.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
21 Sep, 2025

El Niño makes India’s heavy rains more intense, Pg12

El Niño intensifies heavy rainfall events in central and southwest India despite overall rainfall reduction, complicating disaster preparedness.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesHealth Sector
18 Sep, 2025

Crosstalk: waning immunity against Japanese encephalitis worsens dengue, Pg2

Study reveals waning Japanese Encephalitis immunity increases dengue severity, suggesting timely JE vaccine boosters to mitigate dengue risks in Asia.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
18 Sep, 2025

Securing valleys and slopes, Pg 12.

Himalayan states face climate-induced disasters; coordinated disaster response showcases tech adoption, but preparedness gaps demand citizen involvement and resilient infrastructure.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
11 Sep, 2025

Rampant development, not climate, pushing Himalayas to the edge, Pg2

Himalayan disasters exacerbated by rampant development, warns experts; calls for stringent environmental impact assessments and sustainable practices to mitigate risks.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
4 Sep, 2025

Rain and repeat , Pg6

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana face recurring floods due to extreme rainfall, infrastructure gaps, and delayed disaster mitigation reforms.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
2 Sep, 2025

Over 800 killed, 2,800 injured as earthquake strikes Afghanistan , Pg1

Afghanistan earthquake kills 800+, injures 2,800; Taliban seeks international aid amid humanitarian crisis and resource constraints.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
2 Sep, 2025

India extends assistance to earthquake-hit Afghanistan , Pg10

India provides humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, dispatching tents and food after devastating earthquake; Modi expresses condolences and support.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
1 Sep, 2025

Data show seas rising faster around Maldives, Lakshadweep than believed , Pg2

Study reveals alarming sea-level rise around Maldives, Lakshadweep, challenging previous assumptions about climate change impacts and adaptation strategies.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
1 Sep, 2025

‘Mini-cloudbursts’ are on the rise: IMD chief , Pg1

IMD reports rise in 'mini-cloudbursts,' forecasts above-normal September rainfall, while IMCT assesses flood damage in affected states.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Aug, 2025

Déjà vu , Pg8

Erratic monsoon patterns cause widespread devastation in North India, highlighting the urgent need for proactive disaster management and climate-resilient infrastructure.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones
25 Aug, 2025

Cloudburst: when the balloon pops , Pg2

Cloudbursts unleash torrential rainfall exceeding 100mm/hour, triggering flash floods and landslides in vulnerable mountainous regions, posing significant disaster risks.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna
24 Aug, 2025

Svalbard glaciers suffered ‘extreme’ melting in 2024 , Pg13

Svalbard glaciers face unprecedented melting in 2024, losing 1% ice in six weeks due to record temperatures.

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