State of the Climate in Asia 2024
<p>The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing
Landslides
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Heavy rain damages many houses in Uttarakhand
Heavy showers continued to lash various parts of Uttarakhand, where a number of houses were damaged in Chamoli following a cloudburst while many other settlements in Uttarkashi district are sinking under
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Landslide kills 6 in Nepal mountains
A landslide swept away part of a village in northeastern Nepal, killing at least six people, an official said Tuesday. The landslide was triggered by heavy rainfall that struck Khimti village overnight
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Uttarakhand tragedy fallout: SC orders review of 24 hydel projects
Deeply concerned about the recent tragedy in Uttarakhand, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered fresh environment impact assessment of 24 hydro-electric projects on Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers and scrutiny
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No more hydro-power projects in Uttarakhand: SC
Expressing “deep concern” over the recent tragedy caused by floods and landslides in Uttarakhand, the Supreme Court today directed the Centre and the state government not to clear any hydroelectric power
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Seven die in Ramechhap landslides
Seven persons have been killed and one person has gone missing in landslides at different places in Khimti VDC of Ramechhap district, Monday night. Three persons of a same family were killed when their
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Green zones can prevent landslides in Idukki
Gadgil Report Included District In Highly Sensitive Areas “Idukki is a classic case where conservation of green zones and large perennial tree growth that can stop soil erosion, mitigating the risks of landslides,’’ said Madhav Gagdil, the architect of Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP).
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Minister allots govt houses to displaced families of Terra Lines
Families to be given plots at Khaniara village, Rs 3 lakh as compensation Minister for Housing and Urban Development Sudhir Sharma today announced a compensation package for the 23 families of the Terra Lines area who were evacuated from their houses after a landslide a few days ago.
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Landslide buries three houses, eight makeshift shops in Rukum
Three houses and eight makeshift shops were buried by landslide at Bairagithati, Ward No. 5 of Bhalakcha VDC last night. The landslide was triggered by incessant rain, said the District Police Office.
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Experts call for micro-level hazard zonation mapping
As much as 388.3 sq. km of land in Idukki district, comprising 8.9 per cent of the total area, is highly susceptible to landslips while 873.7 sq. km (20 per cent) is susceptible to a lesser degree.
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Arunachal sounds red alert over impending disaster
The Arunachal Pradesh government today sounded a red alert following report of a massive landslide that blocked the flow of Polo river at Polosang a week ago, on the upper riches of the Himalayas and reversing