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Droughts and Floods
DPCC recommends penalties for buildings without rainwater harvesting systems in Delhi
Posted on 15 Jan, 2024 08:34 AMDPCC proposes penalising structures lacking operational rainwater harvesting systems in its NGT report
In accordance with regulations, structures over 100 square meters in Delhi are required to install rainwater harvesting systems, with non-compliance resulting in a 50% penalty on the monthly Delhi Jal Board bill.
Charting the course of water: Historical narratives and contemporary solutions
Posted on 30 Dec, 2023 07:48 PMRostow's five developmental stages assert that every society undergoes these phases to attain a developed stage. Originally crafted to morally legitimise colonialism, the theory neglects to address the environmental and cultural constraints inherent in the development process.
Advancing people-centric early warning systems
Posted on 14 Nov, 2023 08:31 PMBetween 1995 and 2015, 90% of disasters were weather-related, causing significant human and economic losses. In 2020 alone, weather-related disasters led to 15,000 deaths and a cost of approximately US$ 171 billion. India reported a loss of 6811 lives from hydro-meteorological hazards between April 2018 and March 2021.
Integrating climate-resilient strategies: NGT takes action on sinking Indian islands
Posted on 31 Oct, 2023 01:33 PMNational Green Tribunal urges Coastal Zone Management Authorities to address rising sea levels and island submergence
Demand for work under MGNREGA rises as monsoon plays truant
Posted on 17 Sep, 2023 12:15 PMRural job demand under MGNREGA rises as monsoon plays truant
India releases the 'FloodWatch' app to provide real-time flood updates
Posted on 01 Sep, 2023 09:40 AMIndia releases the 'FloodWatch' app to provide real-time flood updates
Navigating the intricate challenge of floods and droughts
Posted on 30 Aug, 2023 12:43 PMFor centuries, India has grappled with the regular occurrence of floods and droughts. Floods and droughts are among the most concrete and devastating outcomes of the climate crisis, are now increasingly affecting communities worldwide.
How can Himachal Pradesh be protected from natural disasters?
Posted on 29 Aug, 2023 10:54 PMHimachal Pradesh has once again been hit by natural calamities and has yet to fully recover from the destruction brought on by the severe rains in July. The death toll from incidents related to rain and cloudbursts continues to rise in the state. Heavy rains have caused widespread destruction due to landslides in Shimla's Summer Hill, Krishna Nagar, and Phagli.
Changing crop types and water scarcity: The case of Marathwada
Posted on 27 Aug, 2023 04:57 AMMarathwada is one of the most drought-prone regions of India and the increasing severity of droughts and their adverse impacts on socioeconomic conditions in the region have been of major concern in recent years. Majority of the area of Marathwada is under rain-fed agriculture and the summer monsoon rainfall is crucial for agricultural production in the region.
How to save Punjab from floods?
Posted on 29 Jul, 2023 12:18 PMThese days, Punjab is in the grip of floods. In more than 1,400 villages in 19 districts of Punjab, water from Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, and Ghaggar is causing heavy damage to crops, houses, people, and other belongings. The state government has evacuated more than 25,000 people to safer places to avoid the flood.