Disaster Management
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With 182 landslides this year, India urgently needs an early warning system
But there are challenges in the way, say scientists and experts.
Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com
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Why India’s flood and cyclone warning systems don’t always succeed in saving lives and property
Lack of impact-based forecasts, poor dissemination of information and lack of localised action plans plague the country’s early warning systems.
Tanvi Deshpande, IndiaSpend.com
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The Covid-19 pandemic has worsened the flood crisis in Bihar
Even though more than 16 lakh people were affected by the deluge in 11 districts, the state had not established flood relief camps as of July 23.
Pushyamitra
Trending
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Blocking of BBC Modi documentary violates Indians’ rights, say over 500 scientists and academicians
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Big picture: How the Adani crash unfolded and what it could do to the Indian economy
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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Explainer: Why a Supreme Court verdict has sparked statewide protests in Sikkim
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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Despite the growing frequency of cyclones on India’s west coast, states haven’t learned their lesson
None of the west coast states has met targets for building cyclone shelters. They are also slow in developing impact-based early warning systems.
Nikhil Ghanekar, IndiaSpend.com
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In photos: Four months on, the noise from Baghjan well is still drowning out the voices of villagers
Locals endure pollution, ruined homes and loss of livelihoods around Oil India Limited’s blown-out well.
Prakash Bhuyan
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In Tinsukia’s relief camps, woeful tales of lives wrecked by an oil fire that followed a flood
Officials say that 7,000 people are currently being housed across 12 relief camps.
Shilpi Shikha Phukan
Video
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Watch: Cricketers Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Yuzvendra Chahal enact old ‘Roadies’ audition episode
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Watch: Satirist Urvish Kothari hilariously explores what to expect in ‘Amrit Kaal’
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‘No income, no tax’: Comedian imagines budget show with ‘Nirmala Sitharaman’ and ‘Kangana Ranaut’
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Watch: Actor Ryan Reynolds surprises students by crashing their project during Toronto college visit
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Watch: Bill Gates learns how to make a roti from American celebrity chef Eitan Bernath
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The story of the Assam gas leak – and the intricate operation to plug it
What led to the blowout at the oil well and why is Oil India Limited struggling to snuff it out?
Arunabh Saikia
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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
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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
The Reel
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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‘Faraaz’ review: A shallow exploration of 2016 Dhaka terror attack
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‘The Whale’ review: Brendan Fraser is the heart of soul of redemption saga
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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
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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, IndiaSpend.com
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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
The Field
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Motorsport: Ford to return to Formula One in 2026 following a team-up with Red Bull
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Premier League: Mikel Arteta confident about Arsenal’s chances after January transfer window
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WPL: Rachael Haynes, Nooshin Al Khadeer join Mithali Raj as support staff for Gujarat Giants
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Boxing: India climb to third spot in IBA world boxing rankings
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Thailand Masters: B Sai Praneeth loses against Li Shi Feng in quarterfinals, India’s campaign ends