Synopsis: The issue of flash floods seen in Kerala, reasons associated and the remedies needed. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the reasons attributed to the recent floods?3 What are the recent trends wrt Kerala floods?4 What are the reasons for Kerala floods?5 What needs to be done now? Introduction The recent Kerala floods took life of… Continue reading Has Kerala learnt anything from extreme weather? Apparently not, say experts
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NGRI proposes landslip, flood warning system
What is the news? 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. It is based on real-time monitoring with dense seismological networks, coupled with satellite data, numerical modelling and geomorphic analysis. What is the purpose of this early… Continue reading NGRI proposes landslip, flood warning system
Water water everywhere and we must stop to think
Synopsis: Floods have begun to affect an increasing area of India with rising intensity and frequency. Urban infrastructure is under severe pressure, and it’s unclear if we are prepared for worse. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the causes of floods?3 What is the impact of the floods?4 What are the associated issues? Introduction Incidents of floods… Continue reading Water water everywhere and we must stop to think
Flood management that cannot be watered down
Synopsis: Various issues regarding Indo-Nepal Flood management system and the way forward. Introduction Many of Bihar’s districts faces serious challenges with recurrent and massive flooding. This year also, they faced double problem of flooding and the novel coronavirus pandemic. Some of Nepal’s biggest river systems originate in the Himalayan glaciers which then flow into India through Bihar. During… Continue reading Flood management that cannot be watered down
Urbanisation to blame for Chennai’s flood woes, integrated system need of the hour: Report
What is the news? If timely measures to put in place a flood management system are not taken, Chennai could see a rerun of 2015 floods, says Tamil Nadu government. The state additional chief secretary had filed the report on the action taken by the government with regard to measures to prevent recurrence of flooding.… Continue reading Urbanisation to blame for Chennai’s flood woes, integrated system need of the hour: Report
Wildfire burn scars can intensify and even trigger thunderstorms, here’s how?
Synopsis: As per a research study, wildlife burn scars due to wildfires can increase thunderstorms. It increases the risk both of flooding and of lightning in the region. Introduction Wildfires burn millions of acres of land every year. It leaves behind Wildfire burn scars on the land with little vegetation and a darker soil surface,… Continue reading Wildfire burn scars can intensify and even trigger thunderstorms, here’s how?
Three new heatwave hotspots in India put large population at immediate health risk
What is the News? A team of researchers conducted a study to understand the change in spatial and temporal trends in Heatwaves(HW) and Severe Heat Waves(SHW) over the past seven decades in different meteorological subdivisions of India. What is Heatwave? A Heat Wave is a period of abnormally high temperatures, more than the normal maximum… Continue reading Three new heatwave hotspots in India put large population at immediate health risk
Tauktae, Yass and Planning for the next
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Cyclone, its impacts and mitigation strategies Synopsis: Cyclones in India, are the second most frequent phenomena causing widespread damage across the board. A brief look at cyclone scenario in India, the devastation caused by cyclones, including the protective measures that have been taken and can be taken in the future. Contents1 Cyclones in India 2… Continue reading Tauktae, Yass and Planning for the next
India to Add 35 More Earthquake Observatories by End of This Year and 100 More by Year 2026: Govt
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Joint Assembly:3 Key Highlights from the address:4 National Centre for Seismology(NCS): What is the News? The Union Minister addressed the inaugural ceremony of the Joint Scientific Assembly of International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy (IAGA) – International Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth’s Interior… Continue reading India to Add 35 More Earthquake Observatories by End of This Year and 100 More by Year 2026: Govt
Widen met station network in Himalayas to better predict extreme weather: Panel
Source: Down to Earth, Down to Earth 2, Down to Earth 3 Relevance: Fighting the flood problem in India Synopsis: Standing Committee of Parliament (Water Resources) presented its report in both the houses. A detailed look at its findings and the recommendations made. Context The report of the Standing Committee of Parliament (Water Resources) for… Continue reading Widen met station network in Himalayas to better predict extreme weather: Panel
