In early September 2024, Vijayawada, a city in Andhra Pradesh, India, faced unprecedented flooding due to exceptionally heavy rainfall that commenced on August 31. This disaster claimed at least 35 lives in the NTR district and severely affected around 645,000 individuals across multiple districts, with approximately 270,000 impacted directly in Vijayawada alone. The city recorded…
On July 2, 2024, a tragic incident unfolded in the small village of Mughal Garhi in the Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh, India, leaving the nation in mourning. A crowd crush occurred at the conclusion of a satsang, a religious event organized by a self-styled godman, Suraj Pal, also known as Bhole Baba. The event,…
On July 6, 2024, the outskirts of Surat, Gujarat, witnessed a heart-wrenching tragedy as a six-storey residential building crumbled under the relentless force of heavy rains, claiming the lives of seven individuals and leaving over 15 others injured. The incident, which occurred around 2:30 p.m. IST, has raised serious concerns about the structural integrity of…
On August 21, 2024, the tranquil afternoon at the Escientia Advanced Sciences pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Atchutapuram Special Economic Zone (SEZ), located in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, was shattered by a catastrophic explosion. The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. IST, reportedly triggered by an electrical fire. The aftermath of this devastating explosion has left at…
Cyclone Asna emerged as a formidable tropical cyclone, impacting the states of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh in India from August 25 to September 2, 2024. This rare meteorological event began as a low-pressure system in the northwest Bay of Bengal around August 16, gathering momentum as it moved inland. By August 26, the Indian Meteorological…
On July 30, 2024, at approximately 5:45 AM IST, a devastating landslide struck the serene village of Vilangad in the Kozhikode district of Kerala, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. This catastrophic event was triggered by relentless heavy rains that have plagued the region, resulting in the tragic loss of at least one…
On the morning of July 16, 2024, a devastating landslide struck Shirur in the Ankola taluk of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, at approximately 8:30 AM IST. This catastrophic event claimed the lives of at least nine individuals, while two others remain missing amidst the debris and the nearby Gangavalli River. The disaster unfolded due to…
Rutuj Mahendra Salunke is a master’s graduate in Disaster Management from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). With a deep understanding of disaster risk reduction and resilience, Rutuj brings significant field experience from both urban and rural settings. He currently works as an assistant editor for the Known Disasters Magazine, contributing his expertise in…
Neeharika Chauhan is a highly skilled Project Associate (DRR) at Geo Climate Risk Solutions Pvt. Ltd., based in Uttarakhand, a region frequently impacted by natural disasters. With a solid academic and professional background in disaster management, she brings comprehensive expertise in risk assessment and mitigation strategies, complemented by substantial field experience. Her commitment to strengthening…
Sagar Jha is a Project Management Associate at Pratham Foundation, primarily focusing on the education sector. With extensive knowledge in disaster management and development, he brings valuable insights into both fields. His family roots are in Bihar, and he frequently visits his native place, where he actively explores organizations working in specific sectors to understand…
