Lightning deaths have always been a concern for mankind. Read here to know more about the causes of lightning, types of lightning and the hotspots of lightning. In 2019–20, there were about 1.4 crore lightning strikes reported in India. In 2020–21, there were 1.85 crore … [Read more...] about Lightning: Causes, Types, and Hotspots
Disaster Management Notes
Forest Fires: Causes, Types and Effects
The incidence of forest fires is increasing year by year. Read here to know the cause, effects, and mitigation efforts for it. Wildfires are a natural occurrence within some forest ecosystems, but in a few years, the fires are becoming more extreme and widespread. Hotter and drier weather caused … [Read more...] about Forest Fires: Causes, Types and Effects
Epidemic Diseases Act 1897: The powers under Section 188 of IPC
Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 is an Act to provide for the better prevention of the spread of Dangerous Epidemic Diseases. Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 is an act which is at the centre stage of the lives of most Indians today - on the backdrop of COVID19 pandemic. The Colonial legislation framed … [Read more...] about Epidemic Diseases Act 1897: The powers under Section 188 of IPC
Kerala Floods 2018 – Please Join Us in Rescue and Recovery
Kerala Floods 2018: Kerala is facing its worst flood in 100 years. Never before had the State witnessed a calamity of this scale. 80 dams opened, 300+ lives lost and 2,25000+ people are in about 1500+ relief camps. Please join us in rescue and recovery. Kerala Floods - How can you help in … [Read more...] about Kerala Floods 2018 – Please Join Us in Rescue and Recovery
Flood Governance in India – Are We Prepared Enough?
India is one of the worst flood-affected nations in the world. The frequency of urban floods due to high-intensity rainfall is increasing over the years. Flood management and flood governance are in the news often. In this post, let's analyse India's disaster response capabilities to tackle … [Read more...] about Flood Governance in India – Are We Prepared Enough?
Oil Spill Disasters: Why Indian Disaster Management Process needs a Review?
On 28 January 2017 two ships collided off Kamarajar Port Limited’s (KPL) harbour and resulted in a major oil spill disaster. The Chennai Oil Spill resulted in irreversible environmental damage. The spill has also underscored the incapacity of the state to handle such incidents and has raised many … [Read more...] about Oil Spill Disasters: Why Indian Disaster Management Process needs a Review?
National Disaster Management Plan for Animals
Indian government released a national disaster management plan for animals. Under the plan, rescue and relief of animals will now be an integral part of disaster operations in the country. The plan for the first time ensures that animals will be included in disaster preparations, potentially saving … [Read more...] about National Disaster Management Plan for Animals
National Disaster Management Plan 2016
National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP), 2016 is the first-ever national plan prepared in the country for disaster management. With the National Disaster Management Plan 2016, India has aligned our National Plan with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, to which India is a … [Read more...] about National Disaster Management Plan 2016
Volcanoes: Everything You Need To Know
A volcano is an opening in the earth’s crust through which gases, molten rock materials (lava), ash, steam etc. are emitted outward in the course of an eruption. Such vents or openings occur in those parts of the earth’s crust where the rock strata are relatively weak. Volcanic activity is an … [Read more...] about Volcanoes: Everything You Need To Know
National Policy on Disaster Management (NPDM) 2009
What is a disaster anagement plan?What are its specifics? Read further to know more. The National Policy on Disaster Management (NPDM) has been prepared in tune with and in pursuance of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. National Policy on Disaster Management (NPDM) will provide the … [Read more...] about National Policy on Disaster Management (NPDM) 2009
