Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Are missing palm trees causing more lighting deaths in Bihar appearing in ‘The Times of India’ dated 29.05.2025". The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Are missing palm trees causing …
Locals of 10 VDCs in the northern belt of Khotang district have faced acute shortage of food grains due to drought for a long time. The locals of Baksila, Phedi, Khartamchha, Baspani, Sapteshwar, Sungdel, Dipsung, Rakha and Jalpal are adversely affected due to the drought and are having hard time …
In a significant development on role of hydropower projects in Uttarakhand flood disaster of June 2013, the Expert Body (EB) headed by Dr Ravi Chopra has recommended that at least 23 hydropower projects should be dropped, that hydropower projects played significant role in the Uttarakhand disaster and that there is …
Though faced with hailstorms, wet and dry droughts, and other indicators of climate change making life miserable for people and farmers, the Maharashtra government has failed to give priority to the phenomenon or its impacts on societies and ecosystems. Information sought by South Asia Network on Dams, Rivers & People …
The CDKN and ICLEI are pleased to launch their working paper "Close to home: Subnational strategies for climate compatible development" by Barbara Anton, Ali Cambray, Mairi Dupar and Astrid Westerlind-Wigstroem with Elizabeth Gogoi. The authors explore the many successful strategies and measures for climate resilience and low carbon development that …
This document considers how the nature of urban space and of urban populations influences disasters in cities; it discusses the question of urban disasters in comparison with rural disasters and factors that can decrease the risk and potential impact of disasters in urban areas. This paper also outlines how the …
This report presents the inclusive framework for articulating city resilience underpinning the City Resilience Index. It argues that city’s resilience depends on its physical assets as well as its policies, social capital and institutions. This report develops the indicators and variables that will comprise the City Resilience Index. In the …
The purpose of this paper is to provide suggestions for promoting coherence and mutual reinforcement in all three agreements through political recognition, monitoring and reporting and supporting partnerships for national and local action. It is primarily intended for negotiators in the three agreements and for government ministries and partners interested …
Rescue workers combed through muck and rubble on Tuesday left by a devastating weekend mudslide in Washington state that killed at least 14 people and left scores more missing, and authorities said they expected the death toll to rise through the day. Even as hopes dwindled of plucking anyone else …
Kochi: In stark contrast to Kerala’s grandiose slogan ‘God’s Own Country’, around 84.4% of it is prone to natural disasters, according to an affidavit filed by the state government to the Kerala high court. The affidavit filed by government’s disaster management department through senior government pleader P I Davis, points …
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak on Saturday announced Rs100 million relief package for the drought-hit Tharparkar district of Sindh. According to a statement issued here, the chief minister expressed sympathy with the people and the government of Sindh at the occurrence of the natural calamity. The relief package includes …
Unseasonal rains and hailstorm over the past few days have killed seven people and injured 58 others across the state. According to the Meteorological Centre in Hyderabad, the hailstorm occurred between 3.20 pm and 3.30 pm on Wednesday. “The hailstorm was accompanied by gale winds with the speed of 40 …
It’s impossible to prevent natural disasters completely but, their mitigation and adaptation are possible through accurate and timely forecasts Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said international cooperation for exchange of weather data and information is very essential for worldwide disaster management after urging the up-gradation of the traditional early …
One relatively novel way of assessing the characteristics and limitations of resilience and vulnerability (R&V;) is undertaken in this article by investigating a growing alternative paradigm—loss and damage (L&D;) policy. The idea of L&D; as an emerging policy may be surprising to many in the disaster risk management community, and …
This issue explores the important role played by microinsurance in building up the resilience of communities vulnerable to addressing the impact of disasters and climate change. The content includes: (i) EU’s Work in Phailin; (ii) MIA's Work on Climate Change and Microinsurance in India; (iii) Role of NRSC in Better …
This report presents a series of lessons on good practice and innovative approaches for urban risk management, preparedness and response programmes learnt from Kathmandu Valley case study. The report covers the full disaster (risk) management cycle, including understanding urban risk and complexity, strengthening preparedness and managing the response. It also …
Projected future scenarios of climate suggest that climatic conditions in Nepal will worsen, which may imply even more frequent occurrences of climate-related extremes and negative impacts on food production. However, by adopting the right measures, it is possible to manage the climate risks and adapt to the challenges posed by …
Tony Abbott unveils ‘refined’ assistance package for NSW and Queensland after his recent tour of the regions Drought-stricken farmers in parts of NSW and Queensland are set to receive a $320m lifeline from the federal government. Prime minister Tony Abbott has unveiled an assistance package which includes increasing access to …
NASA scientists plan to use images shot from space and within the Earth's atmosphere to help California monitor one of the worst droughts in its recorded history, officials said on Tuesday. Scientists said they would deploy imaging tools to measure snowpack and groundwater levels and use a host of other …
Seventy-one percent of the buildings in Dhaka would be severely damaged — over one-third of them would collapse — if an earthquake of 7.5 magnitude jolts the capital city, experts said at a workshop on Sunday. The loss resulting from such a massive tremor would be equal to 25 percent …
