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The devastating floods in Pakistan have not only destroyed lives and property across the country but also seriously undermined the civilian government's reputation among the people.
As extreme events are becoming the ‘new normal’ in an increasingly climate-constrained world, India’s critical infrastructure must be built to withstand, respond to, and recover rapidly from the disruptions they cause
Vulnerable communities are more confident and comfortable about using their local knowledge in crisis situations and indeed their functional knowledge
Policymakers at the highest level in India needs to take cognizance of these developments in Africa, and take appropriate recourse to secure equity st
There is a need to look at city bariatrics — and articulate policies that disincentivise demographic density towards better urban sustainability.
As floods continue to wreak more havoc each passing monsoon, it is time for India to lead the way in effective flood management
India already ranks very high among countries in terms of disaster events with urban floods now being added to the list
Given their frequent recurrence in Indian cities, the problem of urban flooding is gaining focus in policy discussions. Indeed, urban floods can cause massive loss of infrastructure, property, and lives, and have a substantial economic impact. To ensure they remain functional and secure, Indian cities must tackle the issue of floods by examining the urban over-densification problem and adopting innovative mitigation measures with the technical an
The Interlinking of Rivers (ILR) programme in India — an ambitious project, envisioned on a massive scale — will attempt to link 37 rivers, through 30 links, covering a distance of 15,000 km that will transfer 174 trillion litres of water a year.
The unspeakable tragedy of the floods in Pakistan, on a scale unknown to man, has dwarfed much else in the region: 100 shot dead in three days of political, ethnic and sectarian violence in Karachi,
Adapting to climate change is no longer optional. Failing to adapt will lead to severe human, economic, and environmental losses.
This brief makes an assessment of the data-sharing arrangement between China and India as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding for sharing hydrological information on the Brahmaputra river system, aimed at facilitating advance warning for floods in India during monsoon. Using hydro-meteorological data, this brief assesses the arrangement and identifies its limitations, primary of which is the wrong choice for the location of measuring stat
Unless strategic measures are undertaken to address Assam’s climate and disaster risks, the losses to the state will only continue to mount in the y
Awareness and education about uncertainties — floods, droughts, etc. — should be created at the cellular level.
The Kashmir floods have exposed our communication faultlines. Why is there no disaster management plan in the case of a communication blackout? This is perhaps even more pertinent given that the remote corners of India, be they coastal, mountainous or otherwise, are not well connected to modern telecom networks.
The lack of initiative and political will has led to the marginalisation of the SAARC sector of disaster management from mainstream efforts in South A
A comprehensive strategy that includes a mix of crisis response and impact mitigation, while also taking into account urban and rural planning, livelihood issues and health perspective, is needed to mitigate the Northeastern State’s agony.
Floods are a recurrent phenomenon in many parts of India, and human and economic losses are consistently rising with increased exposure to the hazard. These losses can be significantly reduced by eliminating the encroachment on floodplains and regulating the land use within it through floodplain zoning, a widely accepted and effective non-structural policy measure. Despite its benefits, floodplain zoning has not been widely adopted in India, main
Wetlands are important ecosystems that provide benefits such as flood control, water purification, and biodiversity conservation. In India, however, wetlands are threatened by pollution, encroachment, and rampant real estate development. This brief assesses the East Kolkata Wetlands to illustrate the challenges of preserving urban wetlands in India. It also presents recommendations to establish more comprehensive wetlands management and conservat
Current numbers demonstrate why a net-zero framework is needed, but also show that it is unlikely that direct funding from governments and voluntary f
Critics of IWRM need to note that as a paradigm, it only marks the broad contours of the emerging discipline of water governance that is subject to ch
The mitigation of climate change will be successful only if water risks are factored in while drafting ‘climate-smart’ strategies.
Two years since the fall of Kabul, the intertwining of multiple crises has only wreaked havoc on the lives of common Afghans
Jayashree Balasubramanian et al., “Leveraging Community Engagement in Swift and Skillful Disaster Response,” ORF Special Report, March 2024, Observer Research Foundation.
China and India both face the twin problem of floods and droughts. While building dams has been the typical way of dealing with this problem, both the countries are exploring the more controversial project for water transfer between river basins, with China taking the lead with its South-North Water Transfer Project (SNWTP).
A frustrating part about the Kerala floods is that the loss of life and economic devastation could have been prevented.
Land use on floodplains needs better regulation so that rivers have space to flood and contribute ecosystem services
While the reconstruction process is long and costly, it is important that good policies are developed.
Exploring the flood situation in Bhutan, the India ferry system in Maldives and other news in South Asia.
The apparent hydrological paradox is natural, but its impact is man-made.
Amphan has shattered shelters, blocked drains, damaged water points, latrines and bridges.
काबूलच्या पतनानंतर दोन वर्षांनी, अनेक संकटे एकत्रित कोसळल्याने सर्वसामान्य अफगाण लोकांचे जनजीवन विस्कळीत झाले आहे.
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