Annual climate summary 2023
The report discusses the climate condition over Indian region during the year 2023. Notably, global temperatures soared to exceptionally high levels during this period (WMO.No.1347). The India Meteorological
Cyclones
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Land dept to place acquisition proposals before Cabinet
Following instructions from the chief minister, the state land and land reforms (L&LR) department will place a host of proposals for acquisition of land for state government projects in the next Cabinet
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Mock tsunami drill held in six coastal dists
The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) on Wednesday organised mock tsunami drills at cyclone shelters of six coastal districts. This exercise was held as a part of the drill scheduled
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Govt to procure more post-disaster rescue equipment
The government will procure more equipment costing Tk 115 crore this year for post-disaster rescue and evacuation drives with a view to minimising its loss. ‘We’ve already procured equipment worth Tk
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GP, Teletalk, Airtel to give early disaster warning
Private mobile phone operator Grameenphone (GP) and the state-owned mobile phone company Teletalk will jointly provide early warning messages during cyclones and floods to all 14 coastal districts with
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Mock tsunami drill held in six coastal dists
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) on Wednesday organised mock tsunami drills at cyclone shelters of six coastal districts. This exercise was held as a part of the drill
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PSLV-C18 to put four satellites in orbit
It will be launched from Sriharikota on October 12; two satellites built by students Preparations are on for the lift-off of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C18) from the spaceport at Sriharikota
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In Aila-struck Sundarbans
In late 2010 a group of professionals published a report of surveys conducted in the Sundarbans following the destruction caused by cyclone Aila in May 2009. This report shows how little we care to know
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Disasters claim 71 lives in Mizoram in 8 years
Aizawl: Natural disasters have claimed the lives of altogether 71 persons and injured 82 others during the last eight years, Disaster Management and Rehabilitation officials said here on Thursday.
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Manila flooded as typhoon hits Philippines
Manila residents waded through waist-deep floodwaters and dodged flying debris on Tuesday as a powerful typhoon struck the Philippines, killing at least 12 people and sending waves as tall as palm trees crashing over seawalls.
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India's infrastructure prone to climate-change toll
Picture this: Unusually heavy rains triggers rapid soil erosion. Huge portions of highways sink and unexpected floods wash away railway tracks - the city is marooned. These grim scenarios could well turn to a reality if precautionary measures are not taken on time, when infrastructural is being readied. A study conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) indicates that climate change is bound to take a toll on infrastructural assets of the country.