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This is a peak win for HimalayasThe Indian government has put the brakes on new hydropower developments in the upper Ganga area of Uttarakhand, citing a history of environ...- The cloud bursts: Frantic call for a Himalayan research stationEvery year, the Himalayas shed 300–400 sq km of ice, amplifying monsoonal fury that already costs India nearly Rs 50,000 crore annually, in...
- Himachal suffered losses of Rs 46,000 crore due to natural calamities in 4 years: ReportOver the past four years, Himachal Pradesh has faced staggering losses of ₹46,000 crore attributed to the escalating impacts of climate cha...
- Himalayan havoc: Are we ignoring nature's warning signs?The Himalayas, once revered for their serenity, now face a dreadful reality. While governments and companies bear responsibility for destru...
- Is glacial snout detachment at over 6,000 m reason for Dharali disaster?Authorities investigate the cause of the devastating flash flood in Uttarkashi. A glacial snout detachment upstream of Dharali is suspected...
- Pakistan issues Glacial Flood warning amid heavy monsoon rainsPakistan is on high alert for glacial floods in its northwestern regions due to above-average monsoon rainfall, raising concerns of a repea...
- 50 booked for protests against Himachal revenue minister in SerajIn Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, more than 50 individuals face charges including rioting. They protested against Revenue Minister Jagat...
- Himachal rains wreak havoc: 43 dead, ₹400 crore losses; Mandi district worst hit, IMD alert till July 7Heavy rainfall and cloudbursts have devastated Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, resulting in widespread destruction and claiming at leas...
- Indian Army mobilised 150-plus personnel within minutes of Air India plane crashThe Indian Army swiftly responded to the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. They mobilised over 150 personnel for rescue. Disaster relief ...
- Fortnight-long study begins at 6 high-risk glacial lakes in SikkimA fortnight-long study has been launched to evaluate six high-risk glacial lakes in Sikkim. Conducted by the National Disaster Management A...
- Climate change, pollution, construction: multiple whammy to fuel more Sikkim-like disasters, warn scientistsAs Sikkim picks up the pieces following flash floods that saw many thousands being displaced, major infrastructure projects destroyed and s...
- Sikkim cloudburst: House Panel in March suggested a single nodal agency for monitoring glaciersOn the basis of submissions made by various central departments, the panel said no study was carried out by Geological Survey of India, ISR...
- Did Nepal's four earthquakes trigger Sikkim's massive flash flood?Nepal experienced four earthquakes in one hour, followed by a flash flood in the Teesta River basin the next day. Scientists are examining ...
- Tree logs in Himachal's flooded rivers raise concernHimachal Pradesh state in northern India is experiencing heavy monsoon rain, flash floods, mudslides, and landslides with logs, trees, and ...
- As parts of India drown in deadly deluge, a twin weather phenomena back in focusWeathermen have issued a warning that such interactions will be more and more likely to lead to extreme rain and flooding in as the world g...
- BJD, JD(U) MPs seek separate ministry to deal with natural calamitiesDilip Kumar Tirkey (BJD) sought a separate Ministry to deal with the calamities saying the present system was not functioning well.
- Name-calling could hit inter-institutional harmonyShould there be calling of names? Well, judiciary has been groaning under the demonic workload of nearly 3 crore cases for more than a deca...
- Restoring the Himalayas: Oak plantation to prevent killer floodsUntil a few decades ago, a visit to Kedarnath was considered hazardous enough for people to begin their pilgrimage early in the morning and...
- To blame many things on western disturbances could be a trifle paranoidEverytime there is gloom or unexpected storm clouds gather on the horizon, authorities point fingers at western disturbances.
- Calamity: Cloudburst in Choglamsar, LadakhWidespread green fields, open water surface of Indus and rising temperature provided favourable conditions for cloud formation.
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