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.
A landfill collapse in Cebu, Philippines, killed at least 4, with 34 missing. Rescue teams race against time as voices heard from rubble. Investigation points to earthquake & rain.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami launched a new SOP for cold wave management, highlighting drone surveillance, GIS mapping, and public responsibility for disaster readiness.
A catastrophic landfill collapse in Cebu, Philippines, buries sanitation workers. One confirmed dead, 38 missing as rescue operations race against time. Latest updates.
Adampur Khanti in Bhopal reels under water contamination, fires, and a landfill crisis. NGT slaps ₹1.8 crore fine on BMC. CPCB report confirms groundwater unfit for consumption. Read the full investigation.
A deadly avalanche of garbage at a Cebu City waste facility killed one worker, injured others, and left many missing. Rescue operations continue amidst unstable debris. Read the full report.
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.
A massive garbage mound collapsed in the Philippines, killing one and leaving 27 missing. Rescue operations are underway. Details on the tragedy and response.
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.
MCG's tender to treat Gurgaon's daily waste finds no takers, raising concerns over Bandhwari landfill. The civic body must now restart the hiring process. Read the full story.
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.
AAP alleges BJP-led MCD manipulates landfill data by dumping debris. Mayor denies claims, cites landfill reduction. Delhi's waste management crisis deepens with political blame game.
As Mumbai heads to civic polls, its massive waste management budget fails to curb filth. Explore the challenges, citizen demands, and the road ahead for India's financial capital.
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.
Mangaluru City Corporation may extend the deadline to clear 6.5 lakh tonnes of legacy waste at Pachanady. The Rs 56 crore biomining project, delayed by rains and initial issues, aims to resolve a crisis stemming from a 2019 garbage slide tragedy. Read mor
Delhi Development Authority launches a Rs 1.1 crore bioremediation project to clean Bhalswa Lake, aiming to eliminate foul odour, reduce algae, and improve water quality for local residents. Bids due by Jan 2.
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.
National Green Tribunal criticises Gurgaon's delay in Bandhwari landfill tender, highlighting waste treatment gap and groundwater contamination risks. Next hearing set for March 2026.
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.
MCD's standing committee delays signing for Okhla WTE plant expansion to 2,550 MT daily capacity, potentially impacting the March 2027 deadline for processing south Delhi's legacy waste.
Bombay High Court demands immediate measures to control foul odour from Kanjurmarg landfill, forms a monitoring committee within a week to protect citizens' health.
The massive Bhagtanwala landfill in Amritsar is on fire, releasing toxic smoke and causing a severe health hazard for residents. Authorities face criticism for inaction. Read more.
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.
Madhya Pradesh High Court suspends order blocking disposal of 800 MT toxic ash from Union Carbide plant. Govt directed to complete process in two months. Key developments explained.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation plans to install compactors at 7 new sites to tackle overflowing garbage. The Rs 4 crore project aims to fix waste management woes. Read details.
MCD unveils a detailed 2026 plan to tackle Delhi's air pollution, targeting EV infrastructure, landfill clearance, and traffic decongestion. Union Minister Yadav demands visible air quality improvement within a week.
CAQM warns of slow progress in Haryana's municipal waste remediation, targeting Gurgaon, Faridabad & Sonipat. MCG must finalise Bandhwari landfill tenders by 2026 to curb toxic air. Read the full story.
A CAG report criticizes Karnataka for delays in creating a flood and landslide action plan, urging better disaster authority function. Read the key findings.