Rescue operations continue for nine trapped coal miners in Assam
Context: Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management) Rescue Efforts: Mine Conditions: Casualties and Arrests: Historical Context: Investigation and Government Response: Challenges in Rescue Operations:
How the 2004 Indian Ocean quake transformed tsunami science
Unexpected Scale and Impact: Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management ) Advancements in Tsunami Science: New Research Directions: Tsunami Hazard Awareness: Advances in Earthquake Prediction: Global Tsunami Awareness:
The lapses in the disaster management Bill
Context: The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has raised concerns regarding its effectiveness and inclusivity in improving disaster management in India. Relevance : GS 3 (Disaster Management)
Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Amend the Disaster Management Act of 2005
Background: The Disaster Management Act of 2005 established a comprehensive legal framework for disaster management in India. Relevance: GS 3( Disaster Management) Bill Approval: Purpose of the Bill: Addressing State Concerns: Criticism from the Opposition: Amendments Rejected:
Enhanced Disaster Monitoring in Wayanad with X-band Radar Installation
Context: Following catastrophic floods and landslides that resulted in over 200 fatalities in Kerala’s Wayanad district in July 2024, the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences has approved the installation of an X-band radar in the district. This decision was prompted by a severe landslide above Punchirimattom, near the Mundakkai region, where a torrential downpour led […]
Over 85% of Indian Districts Face Severe Climate Risks
Context: More than 85% of districts in India are exposed to extreme climate events such as floods, droughts and cyclones, according to a new study. Relevance: GS III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: Overview of India’s Climate Crisis Intensifying Climate Disruptions Evolving Climate Risk Profile Emerging Patterns of Climate Variability Enhancing Resilience through Advanced […]
Debate Over Proposed Changes to India’s Disaster Management Framework
Context: The central government has recently introduced the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha. This bill seeks to revise the existing Disaster Management Act of 2005. The amendments proposed by the bill have ignited a debate concerning the growing centralization of disaster management processes in India. Critics argue that these changes may […]
Landslide in Wayanad
Context: At least 144 persons were killed and 197 injured after multiple landslides flattened some three villages in Vythiri taluk of the hilly Wayanad district of Kerala early on July 30. Relevance: GS III- Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: Landslide in Wayanad: Key Details and Causes Incident Overview Causes of the Wayanad Landslide Environmental […]
Tragic Stampede in Hathras District Highlights Need for Improved Safety
Context: Recently, a tragic stampede in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district claimed over 100 lives. This devastating incident adds to a long list of similar tragedies that have occurred during religious gatherings and festivals across India over the past two decades. These events underscore the ongoing challenges of managing large crowds in confined spaces and highlight […]
Classifying a Prolonged Summer as a Natural Disaster
Context: Northern India has been enduring the longest series of heatwaves in the past 15 years. In some states, daytime temperatures have consistently exceeded 45°C, while in relatively cooler states, temperatures have been 3°-6°C higher than usual for this time of year. Night temperatures have also remained 3°-6°C above normal, due to the near-absence of moisture and […]