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.
Punjab government submits final flood damage assessment of Rs 11,855 crore to NDMA, a significant reduction from earlier estimates. The report, prepared with IIT Roorkee, details sector-wise losses amid Centre-state friction over relief funds.
Dibrugarh District Disaster Management Authority held a mock flood drill at Tingkhong Matikota to test response systems ahead of monsoon. Read how agencies and locals prepared.
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.
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.
Heavy rains triggered deadly flash floods on Siau Island, Indonesia, killing at least 14 people. Rescue operations continue for 4 missing as authorities clear debris and aid hundreds displaced.
Panchkula's PMDA sanctions a major Rs 12.9 crore project to reinforce Ghaggar riverbanks, based on IIT Roorkee's plan, to protect vulnerable sectors from seasonal floods. Read details.
Assam enhances disaster response with 40 new high-speed, Japanese-technology inflatable rescue boats for SDRF. These boats, costing Rs 6.65 lakh each, can rescue 8-10 people at once, boosting flood rescue capabilities.
Haryana government greenlights eight crucial projects worth crores for flood management on the Markanda River, aiming to protect lives and farmland in the region.
National Weather Services issues flood warning for Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Ventura till Thursday night. Risks include mudslides, debris flow. Key safety tips inside.
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains ravage Afghanistan's northern provinces, killing 12 and injuring 11. The disaster highlights the country's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini approves 388 flood control schemes worth Rs 637.25 crore. He directs officials to complete work before monsoon and bans untreated water discharge into Yamuna.
The historic Homo erectus fossils, known as Java Man, are back in Indonesia after over a century in the Netherlands. This landmark repatriation reshapes scientific heritage and national pride. Read about its journey and significance.
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.
A devastating fire at a nursing home in Manado, Indonesia, claims 16 lives. Authorities are working to identify victims. Read the latest updates on this tragedy.
Harwinder Singh and Ratanpal Singh, swept to Pakistan in 2023 floods, are finally coming home. Their families endured tragedy and poverty during the long wait. Read their emotional story.
Indonesia phases out Jibor, adopts transaction-based Indonia rate to improve monetary policy transmission and align with global standards. Learn about the impact on loans and markets.
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's North Sumatra province. No tsunami alert was issued. Get the latest details on the seismic event and its impact.
Guru Nanak Dev University adopts flood-ravaged Gaggar village in Ajnala, launching a major winter relief drive with blankets, food, and medical aid for affected families.
A tragic bus accident in Indonesia's West Java province has claimed at least 15 lives. The vehicle plunged into a ravine. Read the full report on the rescue efforts and investigation.
Villages in Karnataka face repeated floods, with compensation offering only temporary relief. Residents demand permanent rehabilitation as bureaucratic hurdles persist. Read more.
A household survey reveals devastating losses in North Bihar's 2024 floods, with families facing food shortages, displacement, and a severe lack of flood insurance awareness. Read the full report.
A state-of-the-art multi-purpose flood shelter's construction begins in Majuli's Bengana Kalia village, enhancing Assam's disaster resilience. Read about this key infrastructure project.
A CAG report criticizes Karnataka for delays in creating a flood and landslide action plan, urging better disaster authority function. Read the key findings.
CAG report reveals major lapses in Bengaluru's flood warning projects, leading to wasteful expenditure and leaving residents vulnerable. Read the full audit findings.
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.
Devastating floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra kill over 900. Officials warn starvation in isolated areas may push toll higher. Read the full report on the Southeast Asia disaster.
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.
Trichy district's flood-vulnerability mapping identifies 373 sq km as high-risk, affecting 2 lakh people. Officials plan mock drills and annual updates for monsoon preparedness.