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Multi-purpose cyclone shelters in India
A study finds if multi-purpose cyclone shelters within the neighbourhood are considered safe for cyclone evacuation.
Biswanath Dash
Ajinder Walia
Posted on 06 Feb, 2021 03:53 PM

An ‘Extremely Severe Cyclone Fani’ made landfall during morning hours on May 3, 2019, near Puri in Odisha. The landfall location was forecast accurately much in advance by India Meteorological Department. In anticipation of the strike, the state government carried out an extensive evacuation involving more than 1.5 million people.
The Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department looks into the repairing of cyclone and flood shelters across Odisha (Image: Odisha TV)
Dealing with urban waste
While India continues to be besieged by waste, a new book on waste management looks at how a minimal waste society can be created.
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 03 Oct, 2016 11:17 PM

When it comes to managing huge piles of waste, Indian metros have a monumental task in hand. As per 2011 figures, Delhi is the biggest waste generator with 6800 tonnes of waste being produced daily.
Pushpa leads the struggle against Bhalaswa landfill that contaminates Delhi's groundwater.
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