Source: The post is based on the article “Man-made floods of the Yamuna call for ecosystem-led solutions” published in Live Mint on 21st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management Relevance: measures needed to control flash floods in Delhi. News: The article explains the reasons behind the floods in Delhi and provides measures to prevent them. How are… Continue reading Man-made floods of the Yamuna call for ecosystem-led solutions
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Cities, climate change and urban flooding
Source: The post is based on the article “Cities, climate change and urban flooding” published in Business standard on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Disaster and disaster management. News: The author discusses the challenges urban areas face due to climate change, such as flooding and infrastructure damage, emphasizing the need for improved urban planning,… Continue reading Cities, climate change and urban flooding
Monsoon havoc in India: How floods can be a valuable resource
Source– The post is based on the article “Monsoon havoc in India: How floods can be a valuable resource” published in “The Indian Express” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Disaster Management Relevance: Flood Management News- The monsoon arrived in Mumbai and New Delhi and heavy rainfall immediately followed, causing flooding in many parts… Continue reading Monsoon havoc in India: How floods can be a valuable resource
Flood feud
Source– The post is based on the article “Flood feud” published in “The Hindu” on 17th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster Management Relevance: Flood Management News- The article emphasis that States must coordinate to evolve a joint strategy to combat floods. What is the present flood situation across the country? Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and… Continue reading Flood feud
A water crisis In slow motion
Source: The post is based on the article “A water crisis In slow motion” published in “ Business standard” on 15th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster management News: In this article, the author discusses the growing problem of urban water management in India, highlighting issues like rapid urbanization, deteriorating infrastructure, and loss of… Continue reading A water crisis In slow motion
How to prevent disruptions by flood and extreme weather events
Source– The post is based on the article “How to prevent disruptions by flood and extreme weather events” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster management News-. North-western India and Delhi are facing floods. Why is there a need for focussed attention on extreme weather events? Global warming… Continue reading How to prevent disruptions by flood and extreme weather events
Needed: Alert systems for the growing threat of humid heat
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
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
