Madhya Pradesh is India's lightning hotspot, with high fatalities & reliance on coal. Despite mitigation efforts, data discrepancies & climate change impact region's vulnerability. Experts call for better warning systems, education, and adaptive measures.
The monsoon in Himachal Pradesh has led to significant loss of life and property, with 93 deaths and extensive infrastructural damage. IMD has issued multiple alerts as heavy rains continue to threaten the region with further adversities.
Uttar Pradesh plans a new Lightning Alert Management System to reduce lightning strike fatalities. Despite significant investment, experts question its effectiveness, citing challenges in forecasting and warning dissemination.
Lindur, a small village in Himachal Pradesh, faces severe land subsidence, causing ground cracks, and disrupting farming. Cracks in agricultural land hinder irrigation and threaten yields, exacerbated by climate change and seismic activity
Assam's floods have intensified, affecting millions and causing major damage. The Brahmaputra River, infrastructure challenges, deforestation, and climate change are key factors. Despite some improvements, long-term mitigation strategies remain inadequate
Odisha, facing a surge in lightning strikes, implements a palm tree planting initiative to mitigate casualties. Despite scepticism from experts, the state aims to protect rural communities through proactive measures
A huge landslide has blocked the Kishtwar-Paddar road in Jammu and Kashmir, isolating over 50 villages. Efforts to clear the debris are underway, but limited resources hinder progress. Climate change exacerbate the risk of landslides in the region
As the data shows, the majority of people who died due to heatwaves this month were homeless. Alia, an 11-year-old girl, lives on a footpath under the Jamia metro station with her family.
Recent sinkholes highlight infrastructure challenges in India's cities, exacerbated by monsoon rains. Experts cite water infiltration, heavy vehicle traffic, and ageing infrastructure as primary causes. Climate change intensifies these problems
Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 4 storm with 130 mph winds, is impacting the Windward Islands. Barbados, Grenada, and Trinidad and Tobago face severe weather, while the storm poses significant risks to St. Vincent, the Grenadines, and Grenada.