India's 2025 Disaster Toll: Billions Lost, Lives Shattered
2025's relentless floods, landslides & heatwaves laid bare India's disaster vulnerability. Analysis reveals why preparedness, not just response, is key to saving lives & the economy.
2025's relentless floods, landslides & heatwaves laid bare India's disaster vulnerability. Analysis reveals why preparedness, not just response, is key to saving lives & the economy.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami launched a new SOP for cold wave management, highlighting drone surveillance, GIS mapping, and public responsibility for disaster readiness.
Himachal Pradesh has waited 10 months for a ₹9,000 crore disaster relief package from the Centre. Learn about the state's struggle and the impact on recovery efforts.
Himachal Pradesh residents face hardship as central disaster relief funds, promised after 2023 monsoon devastation, remain delayed. Learn about the state's struggle for recovery.
As Assam heads to polls, the state's proposal to grant ST status to six communities faces fierce opposition from existing tribes, threatening to reshape the political landscape. Explore the complex framework and high-stakes conflict.
Tragic flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain hit Indonesia's North Sulawesi, killing at least 14 people. Rescue teams search for 4 missing. Details on the disaster and response.
The NCC announces a major initiative to train 100,000 cadets for disaster response and sets up drone training hubs. A strategic move to bolster India's resilience.
Kanpur dispatches 32 volunteers for 12-day disaster management training under the Aapda Mitra scheme. They will become first responders, equipped with emergency kits. Read more about this community resilience initiative.
Indonesia mourns 67 victims of Sumatra floods, cancelling national New Year fireworks. Heavy rains triggered landslides, displacing thousands. Read about the disaster response and national mourning.
The Central Government has sanctioned Rs 601.92 crore for Himachal Pradesh for monsoon damage recovery. Former CM Jai Ram Thakur shares details of the PDNA-based assistance. Read more.
Indian Tai Chi team's medal-winning feat in Taiwan prompts UP Governor to promote Kung Fu & Tai Chi in schools. Lucknow boxers also shine in state championships. Read the full story.
Maharashtra's State Institute of Disaster Management (SIDM) proposal is under final govt review. The ₹184.94 crore Nagpur MIHAN campus aims to be a nodal hub for training and research. Read more.
Kerala govt mandates uniform disaster waste management for all districts. New protocol aims to prevent chaos like in Wayanad's July 2024 Meppadi disaster. Details on roles, timelines, and challenges.
South Korea's An Se-young clinches the BWF World Tour Finals 2023, defeating Tai Tzu-ying. She equals the record for most titles in a calendar year. Read the full match report.
Multiple people injured in coordinated knife and smoke grenade attacks at Taipei metro stations. Three victims in cardiac arrest, suspect also critically injured. Investigation ongoing.
Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai confirms injuries after a smoke bomb attack at a Taipei subway station. The attacker is suspected to have killed himself. Read the latest details.
A CAG report criticizes Karnataka for delays in creating a flood and landslide action plan, urging better disaster authority function. Read the key findings.
Bihar's DMD, UN, and UNICEF held a 2-day DiDRR workshop in Patna to integrate disability inclusion into all disaster management stages. Experts stress inclusive design for effective response.
Sri Lanka issues fresh landslide warnings as Cyclone Ditwah's rains worsen the disaster. Over 618 dead, 2 million affected. Read about the regional crisis and relief efforts.
Four months after the Dharali flash flood, experts warn the 250,000-tonne 'cement-like' debris is a monumental cleanup challenge. Read about the risks and the community's struggle.
On the 41st anniversary of the Bhopal gas disaster, the Sambhavna Trust Clinic launched a comprehensive digital archive. This free repository offers vital information for researchers and survivors worldwide. Explore the history and ongoing impact.
A journalist in Hong Kong during the deadly Tai Po fire reflects on the misplaced anxiety of distant friends and the city's neglected public housing crisis. Read why instant concern can be a distraction.
US Justice Department shuts down tickmilleas.com, a fraudulent crypto platform run from a Burma scam compound linked to Chinese organized crime, part of a crackdown on $5.8B fraud.
Central govt allocates ₹582 crore from NDRF & ₹397 crore from SDRF to Himachal Pradesh for disaster preparedness & recovery. Details on past allocations & NDRF deployments inside.
Delhi CM launches NDMA's Disaster Ready Schools Campaign across 2,082 schools. Earthquake drills, hazard mapping & digital threat training to safeguard 16.5 lakh students in seismic zone IV. Read more.
The death toll from devastating floods and landslides in West Sumatra, Indonesia, has climbed to 75. Rescue efforts continue as dozens remain missing. Read the latest updates.
Assam government invites protesting communities for talks amid continued demonstrations against ST status recommendations. Read latest developments on the issue.
Indonesia faces devastating floods and landslides with 442 confirmed deaths and 402 still missing. Rescue operations continue amid challenging conditions.
Indonesia faces devastating floods and landslides with death toll reaching 442. Rescue operations continue as 402 remain missing. Read about the ongoing disaster response.
Deadly floods devastate Indonesia's Sumatra Island, killing 193 people in Sri Lanka. Survivors desperately search for food and water as rescue operations intensify.