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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN INDIA
Global warming: From Nepal to Assam to Kerala, nature’s fury is colliding with unchecked development- Himalayan states' GLOF, avalanche preparedness reviewed by home secretary Govind Mohan
- Lahaul-Spiti administration prepares for glacial lake outburst flood from Ghepan Lake, identifies 32 vulnerable locations
- Nepal has not asked for any compensation from India, says Nepal Foreign MinisterNepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal clarified that Kathmandu has not sought climate compensation from India or other countries following d...04 Sep, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
- After Nepal floods, Centre reviews Himalayan states’ GLOF readinessUnion Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviewed preparedness for GLOFs and avalanches. Himalayan states and UTs presented their mitigation strat...04 Sep, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
- 'We are so, so lucky': Dubai Indian expats recall close call during Kailash pilgrimage amid Nepal floodsDubai-based Indian pilgrims returning from Mount Kailash narrowly avoided deadly Nepal border floods. Their planned return route was devast...02 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- What is a glacial collapse? The science behind the Nepal-Tibet floodsA glacial collapse occurs when a large mass of ice and rock suddenly breaks from a mountain slope, potentially triggering avalanches, debri...31 Aug, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
- Nepal floods: Ex-minister flags delayed info sharing with China, says toll may rise 'unbelievably'Nepal's former minister expressed concern over delayed information exchange with China. A glacier collapse in Tibet caused catastrophic fla...31 Aug, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
- 67 vulnerable glacial lakes identified in Himachal; early warning systems planned for four in Kinnaur, Lahaul-SpitiHimachal Pradesh has identified sixty-seven vulnerable glacial lakes across its high-altitude regions. Early warning systems are being esta...30 Aug, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
- Is India prepared for the next Glacial Lake Outburst Flood? Nepal catastrophe brings 200 high-risk lakes in focusNepal’s deadly glacial disaster has renewed scrutiny of India’s preparedness for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods, with around 200 high-risk gl...29 Aug, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
- Jaishankar reviews Nepal flood situation with MEA officials, envoys; says efforts underway to ascertain status of IndiansExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reviewed India’s response to devastating floods in Nepal with senior MEA officials and Indian ambass...27 Aug, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
- Gurgaon rain leaves school bus stuck in traffic for 8 hours amid severe waterlogging; Class 2 girl trapped for 8 hours comes home hungry and traumatisedGurgaon rain: Heavy rain and severe waterlogging in Gurgaon left several school buses stranded for hours on Monday, with some children taki...25 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
- Bengal disaster management force 'Arjun Vahini' to be operational from September: CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal is set to unveil Arjun Vahini, its new disaster management force, starting operations in September. This strategic response is ...23 Aug, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- PM Modi urges private space startups to build solutions for agriculture, climate and global challengesModi made the remarks during a meeting with 20 space technology startups at his office on Friday morning. He praised the founders for enter...22 Aug, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
- Floodwaters in Odisha hit Kendrapara school, over 300 students affectedFloodwaters inundated Kendrapara's Pattamundai Kulsahi Ashram School, affecting over 300 students. Authorities are implementing relief meas...17 Aug, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
- India to host BRICS Environment Working Group meetings on August 17-18India will host the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting in New Delhi on August 18. Senior officers will meet on August 17 to discuss e...16 Aug, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
- Funding, cooling and healthcare: Experts break down India's new heatwave disaster statusIndia’s recognition of heatwaves as a notified natural calamity could unlock dedicated disaster funds for states to strengthen heat action ...12 Aug, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
- Kerala Weather Today: Orange alert in Kasaragod, Kannur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Alappuzha and more; check IMD forecastKerala Rain Alert: Kerala anticipates widespread rainfall starting Thursday, with intensified showers expected. The India Meteorological De...06 Aug, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
- Rajnath Singh launches India's first military medicine facility to bolster defences against 'emerging threats'The defence minister virtually inaugurated the Department of Military Medicine at the Command Hospital (Central Command) in Lucknow, assert...29 Jul, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad flooding dominates BRICS meetRecent urban flooding in Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Surat featured in discussions at the BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction in...25 Jul, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
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