Source: The post is based on an article “Needed: Alert systems for the growing threat of humid heat” published in Live Mint on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management Relevance: concerns over rising heat related deaths News: June was the Earth’s hottest month ever recorded. This has raised concerns over rising heat and its implications.… Continue reading Needed: Alert systems for the growing threat of humid heat
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Extreme rainfall events and urban floods: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What caused the recent episode of heavy rainfall? 3 Why are extreme rainfall events increasing? 4 What are the other causes of recurrent urban flooding? 5 What are the steps taken by the government? 6 What should be done? Introduction Recently, heavy rainfall in parts of North India led to extensive flooding,… Continue reading Extreme rainfall events and urban floods: Explained, pointwise
Floods in India
Source– The post is based on the article “Express view on monsoon-battered India: Weathering it out” published in “The Indian Express” and “Fury of floods” published in the “Business Standard” on 12th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster management News- The article explains the issue of increasing flooding events in India in recent years. Contents1 How… Continue reading Floods in India
Express view on extreme weather: Heat is on
Source: The post is based on the article “Express view on extreme weather: Heat is on” published in Indian Express on 10th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Environment (Climate change) News: Last week saw global average daily temperatures in a range never seen before. Last Monday, it reached above 17 degrees Celsius. This was the… Continue reading Express view on extreme weather: Heat is on
Flood control – Coherent policy needed to address recurring floods
Source: The post is based on the article “Flood control – Coherent policy needed to address recurring floods” published in Business Standard on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management Relevance: concerns with increasing floods and measures needed to address them. News: There has been a significant increase in the incidence of floods due to… Continue reading Flood control – Coherent policy needed to address recurring floods
Invest ahead of time. After a Caribbean cyclone an automatic payment is sent to scuba divers to immediately repair the reef
Source: The post is based on the article “Invest ahead of time. After a Caribbean cyclone an automatic payment is sent to scuba divers to immediately repair the reef” published in The Times of India on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management Relevance: About the role of CDRI and G20 in tackling disaster related… Continue reading Invest ahead of time. After a Caribbean cyclone an automatic payment is sent to scuba divers to immediately repair the reef
Neurotoxic gas leaks and remedies – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the present neurotoxic gas leak in Ludhiana3 What are the previous instances of neurotoxic gas leaks in India?4 What are neurotoxic gases and how do they affect humans?5 What are the various reasons behind neurotoxic gas leaks?6 What are the government regulations for preventing neurotoxic gas leaks?7 What… Continue reading Neurotoxic gas leaks and remedies – Explained, pointwise
Heat strokes in India: Reasons and Impacts – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are heat strokes?3 How can heat strokes be fatal?4 What are the reasons for increasing heat stroke events in India?5 What are the various initiatives undertaken to mitigate heat strokes?6 What are the challenges in heat stroke mitigation?7 What should be done? Introduction In India, heat strokes in… Continue reading Heat strokes in India: Reasons and Impacts – Explained, pointwise
Winter Heatwaves – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the factors causing winter heat waves?3 What are heat waves?4 How heat waves are different from Heat domes?5 What are the Implications of heat waves?6 What are the strategies to deal with heat waves?7 What should be done going ahead? Introduction In March of last year (2022),… Continue reading Winter Heatwaves – Explained, pointwise
Joshimath Crisis: Causes and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About Joshimath3 What is Land Subsidence?4 What are the reasons for Joshimath Crisis?4.1 Anthropogenic4.2 Natural5 What were the major recommendations of the Mishra Committee in the context of Joshimath Crisis?6 What steps have been taken to address the Joshimath Crisis?7 What should be the approach going ahead?8 Conclusion Introduction… Continue reading Joshimath Crisis: Causes and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
