On May 26, 2024, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) took decisive action in response to the impending landfall of Severe Cyclonic Storm “Remal,” which was expected to strike at midnight. In a well-coordinated effort, a total of 14 NDRF teams were strategically deployed across nine vulnerable districts in West Bengal. These districts include Hooghly,…
Recent data reveals that India has suffered significantly from weather-related disasters, accounting for 54 million out of the 82.1 million people affected in South Asia between 2019 and 2023. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), citing data from the Center for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED), India incurred over $56 billion in…
The first five months of 2024 have seen a series of extreme weather events in India, including record-breaking heatwaves in the north and devastating floods and landslides in the northeast, raising concerns among climate scientists and the public alike. Earth system scientist Raghu Murtugudde from IIT-Bombay attributes these extremes to a combination of climate change,…
Why is Heatwave Dangerous?Bishu is committed and passionate disaster management professional, dedicated to safeguardingcommunities and minimizing the impact of both natural and man-made disasters. His background indisaster management and geography provides him with a strong foundation in disaster preparedness,response, recovery, and mitigation strategies. IntroductionClimate change refers to long-term shifts in Earth’s average temperatures and weather…
Rutuj Mahendra Salunke is a scrupulous disaster management professional with a Master’s degree from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. He has participated in field-level projects for Disaster-affected areas and gained deep insights into emergency management, policymaking, remote sensing, social advocacy and conducted successful research. Rutuj has extensive experience conducting fieldwork in both urban and…
Shaktisagar Dhole serves as the District Disaster Management Officer in the Solapur district of Maharashtra. Disasters, both natural and man-made, pose significant risks to communities worldwide. As the frequency and severity of these events increase, there is an urgent need for effective disaster risk sensitization and reduction strategies. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)…
Sapna Kumari holds a master’s degree in disaster management from Tata Institute of Social Sciences. As a seasoned disaster manager, she is currently engaged in the recovery efforts for the Balasore train disaster. She works closely with the State Disaster Management Authority of Bihar to enhance resilience and recovery strategies. What is a Centrifugal disasterA…
Dinesh Mishra is a renowned activist and scholar who has studied and worked on the issues of floods for decades. He has given crucial critical perspectives on the myth of flood control. Generally, famine-like conditions do not arise in North Bihar of India because there are a good number of small and big rivers in…
Dr. Dharmik Janardan Purohit is a Consultant at the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA), specializing in Disaster Risk Reduction at religious sites. With over a decade of experience in this field, Dr. Purohit has developed significant expertise in creating and implementing disaster management plans for places of worship. His PhD research on “Need of…
We are delighted to honour and congratulate Mr. Kamal Kishore, who has recently appointed as the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction and Head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). This appointment marks a significant milestone in global disaster risk reduction efforts, and we are thrilled to celebrate…
