Disaster Management Heatwaves in India 02/11/202428/12/2024 Heatwaves have become increasingly severe and frequent across India, impacting both human health and the environment. Defined by prolonged periods of extreme heat, heatwaves can lead to significant public health…
Disaster Management Cyclone Disaster in India 01/11/202428/12/2024 India, due to its extensive coastline along the Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean, is highly susceptible to cyclones, which pose significant risks to lives, infrastructure, and…
Disaster Management National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) 17/10/202428/12/2024 The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the apex body in India responsible for formulating policies, plans, and guidelines to ensure a systematic and coordinated response to disasters. It was…
Disaster Management The National Disaster Management Act 2005 05/01/202428/12/2024 The National Disaster Management Act (NDMA) of 2005 is a crucial legislation in India aimed at effectively managing and mitigating the impact of disasters. The Act was enacted in the…
Editorials Protecting the Himalayan Region from Tragedies 25/10/202325/10/2023 Introduction: The recent glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Sikkim has drawn attention to the escalating risk of climate change-induced GLOFs in the Indian Himalayan Region. With millions of people…
