Topic: Disasters
What is Electronic Interlocking?
The recent train accident in Odisha’s Balasore has brought the focus on the safety measures implemented in the railway system and the role of electronic interlocking system. The...
State of Climate Services Report of WMO: Key Facts
The World Meteorological Organization of United Nations recently released the “State of Climate Report”. Key Findings of the Report One on three individuals are not covered by disaster...
Vizag Gas Tragedy leaked Styrene Gas
Styrene Gas leaked from LG Polymers Plant in Vishakhapatnam. The tragedy claimed eight lives. What is a Styrene gas? Styrene is a chemical compound identified as neuro-toxins. It...
National Disaster Management Authority
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) along with the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (UPSDMA) conducted one of the largest Mock Search and Rescue Exercises to review...
Disasters’ Destroying Economic Potential
As per the Odisha Economic Survey 2018-2019, Odisha s economic growth was severely hindered by several natural disasters which have occurred at frequent intervals. What does the survey...
Mass Bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter
The Sri Lankan government has declared an immediate curfew across the entire nation in the wake of recent bombings which have been labelled as the worst in the...
Blasts rock China’s Chemical Plant
In a loud explosion at a pesticide plant in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangsu, at least 6 people have been killed and 30 have been seriously injured...
International Workshop on ‘Disaster Resilient Infrastructure’ to began tomorrow
A 2-day International Workshop on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (IWDRI) will began on 19th March, 2019. The workshop is being organised by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in...2018 International Day For Disaster Reduction
The International Day for Disaster Reduction is observed every year on October 13 to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. The day celebrated how people...
India launches Operation Samudra Maitri to help earthquake-tsunami affected Indonesia
India has launched massive humanitarian operation Samudra Maitri to provide assistance to earthquake and tsunami victims in Indonesia. The operation was launched after telephonic conversation between Prime Minister...
