Entering Another Covid Year, R-value Over 1 in big cities
Context: In terms of daily detections of Covid-19 cases, India on the last day of 2021 finds itself in a situation similar to the one in 2020. And yet, the situation in India today is very different from what it was a year ago. Although the government has not described it as such, there are […]
Disaster damage: 2021 6th year with loss over $100 billion
Context: India witnessed two climate events in 2021 which caused financial losses worth more than $1 billion each, apart from the loss of lives. Relevance: GS-III: Disaster and Management (Natural and Anthropogenic Disasters, Disaster Management in India), GS-III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of increased disasters CEEW Study on Extreme Weather Events […]
Disasters in Western Ghats
Context: Flash floods and landslides in the aftermath of heavy rains in the hilly regions of the Western Ghats in central Kerala districts of Kottayam, Idukki and Pathanamthitta has resulted in the loss of lives and property. Relevance: GS-III: Disaster and Management (Natural and Anthropogenic Disasters, Disaster Management in India), GS-I: Geography (Important Geophysical phenomena) […]
NGRI proposes landslip warning system
Context: The Council of Scientific And Industrial Research -National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI) has launched an ‘Environmental Seismology’ group to develop a ‘Landslide and Flood Early Warning System’ for the Himalayan region. Relevance: GS-III: Disaster and Management (Natural and Anthropogenic Disasters, Disaster Management in India), GS-I: Geography (Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-III: Science and Technology Dimensions […]
India, Nepal: Flood management cannot be watered down
Context: Over the years, many of Bihar’s districts have been facing serious challenges with recurrent and massive flooding. Even in 2021 it has been a double whammy — of flooding and the novel coronavirus pandemic. Relevance: GS-III: Disaster and Management (Natural and Anthropogenic Disasters, Disaster Management in India), GS-I: Geography (Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-II: International […]
MHA on ex gratia of Rs. 50,000 for each COVID-19 death
Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Supreme Court that the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has recommended the payment of ₹50,000 each as ex gratia assistance to the next kin of those who died of COVID-19, including those who succumbed to the virus while involved in relief operations and preparedness activities. Relevance: GS-III: […]
Hydro-meteorological calamities in India
Context: Nearly 6,800 people lost their lives in the country over the past three years due to hydro-meteorological calamities. Relevance: GS-III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: Hydro-meteorological calamities in India Government’s efforts towards flood management Mitigation for Land Slides Hydro-meteorological calamities in India Hydro-meteorological calamities and hazards include flash floods, cloudbursts and landslips triggered […]
India-Nepal flood management
Context: Despite the efforts made on the ground, people continue to suffer with perennial flooding in north Bihar, Tarai in Nepal and nearby regions. Relevance: GS-III: Disaster and Management (Natural and Anthropogenic Disasters, Disaster Management in India), GS-I: Geography (Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Mains Questions: The […]
Lightning: Biggest natural disaster-linked killer in India
Context: Nearly 68 were reportedly struck dead by lightning on a single day in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, according to reports from States in July 2021. Relevance: GS-III: Disaster Management, GS-I: Geography (Climatology, Important Geophysical Phenomenon) Dimensions of the Article: What is Lightning? More about Clouds that generate lightning and how they are […]
Atlas of glacial lakes in Ganga basin released
Context: With concerns mounting over the impact of climate change on Himalayan glaciers, the Ministry of Jal Shakti has released an updated atlas of glacial lakes that are part of the Ganga river basin. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Physical Geography, Distribution of Key Natural Resources, Water Resources, Important Geophysical Phenomena) Dimensions of the Article: What is […]