Despite being hit hardest by natural disasters, landless Dalits are the last to get relief

While Cyclone Fani caused widespread destruction, not everyone experienced the same level of vulnerability and not all had the same access to relief measures.

Mahima A Jain, IndiaSpend.com

· Aug 14, 2019 · 01:30 pm

G20 summit: Narendra Modi invites member countries to join coalition on disaster resilience

The prime minister said disasters invariably hit the poor the most and require quick and effective measures.

Scroll Staff

· Jun 29, 2019 · 01:45 pm

With Indonesia battered by tsunamis, how prepared is India for a repeat of 2004?

When the 2004 tsunami hit, India did not even have a disaster management authority.

Mridula Chari

· Dec 25, 2018 · 10:30 am

As North India braces for thunderstorms, vague weather alerts are of little help

The storms – common for the region at this time of the year – have killed 150 people over the past month.

Nidhi Jamwal

· May 08, 2018 · 06:30 am

Facebook rolls out ‘Disaster Maps’ for India, to help aid workers reach affected communities

The feature will help organisations track disaster-hit populations and their movements.

Scroll Staff

· Nov 09, 2017 · 04:36 pm

Cyclone Vardah: Centre-appointed team to submit report after assessing damage in Tamil Nadu

On its two-day visit to the state, the nine-member panel will look into the destruction caused by the storm across various sectors.

Scroll Staff

· Dec 28, 2016 · 08:37 pm

New Zealand earthquake: A thousand aftershocks, nearly a lakh landslides leave country reeling

Relief and rescue efforts are on to evacuate the hundreds stranded in tourist town Kaikoura.

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· Nov 15, 2016 · 03:24 pm

Noah’s Ark is made of earth in Bangladesh

Coastal villagers are building raised earthen platforms to protect livestock from surging waves during cyclones.

Max Martin

· Jun 02, 2016 · 08:30 pm

In Pakistan, an NGO is building quake resistant homes with straw

The non-profit is helping earthquake victims rebuild cheap strong homes, but the initiative now needs to overcome local suspicions.

Aamir Saeed

· May 21, 2016 · 09:30 pm

81 towns and cities added to India’s earthquake-prone list

Nearly 60% of the sub-continental landmass is vulnerable to earthquakes.

Chaitanya Mallapur, IndiaSpend.com

· Apr 16, 2016 · 09:30 pm

Built on sand, Delhi’s houses face severe threat from earthquakes

Few people realise that many of the capital's houses are constructed upon old riverbeds and marsh.

Omair Ahmad

· Apr 14, 2016 · 06:30 am

Google set to launch flood alert service for India

The technology giant will provide information on the flood situation and river levels for more than 170 areas in the country so that people can make informed decisions in times of crisis.

Scroll Staff

· Feb 09, 2016 · 08:29 pm