Disaster management

Floods In India, Causes, Flood Prone Areas, Consequences

Context: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana experienced heavy rainfall which led to severe flooding and widespread waterlogging across both states. What is Flood? A flood is a state of high water level along a river channel or on the coast that leads...

Wayanad Landslides, Causes, Impacts and Course of Action

Context: Recently Wayanad district in Kerala experienced multiple landslides, triggered by extremely heavy rainfall. Background of Landslides in Wayanad, Kerala On August 9, 2018, a significant flooding event affected Palakkad due to heavy rains and the opening of the Malampuzha...

Water Crisis in Bengaluru, Causes, Impact and Solutions

Context: Bengaluru is experiencing a daily water deficit of 500 million litres, a fifth of its total demand. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced plans to supplement Bengaluru's water supply. The water scarcity issue extends beyond Bengaluru to the entire state...

Natural Disasters, Definition, Types and Examples

Natural disasters are catastrophic events that stem from various natural phenomena on Earth, with a history spanning the planet's 4.54 billion years. These events, ranging from floods and hurricanes to tsunamis and earthquakes, have had profound effects on the environment...