Best of 2022 on Ground Report: Climate change and much more

Best of 2022 on GroundReport: Climate change and much more

They were nothing more than proof of the impact of this phenomenon induced by human activity and of the urgency to act before it is too late, experts and various United Nations agencies linked to the environment and development point out. 2022 was in charge of demonstrating to humanity how much it has damaged nature, … Read more

Hailstorm wrecks havoc in Assam, nearly 4,500 houses damaged

Hailstorm wrecks havoc in Assam, nearly 4,500 houses damaged

A severe hailstorm hit several places in Assam’s Dibrugarh district, damaging nearly 4,500 houses and affecting around 18,000 people. “A total of 4,483 houses were damaged in 132 villages in Dibrugarh, Charaideo, Sivasagar and Tinsukia districts,” the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said in a statement. “Nearly 18,000 people have been affected and the … Read more

How these 15 districts of Assam became most vulnerable to Climate Change?

How these 15 districts of Assam became most vulnerable to Climate Change?

The Assam government is concerned that 15 districts in the state are among 25 in the country identified as most vulnerable to climate change. State Minister for Science, Technology and Climate Change Keshab Mahanta said that out of these 15, based on survey reports from two top-tier institutes – IIT Guwahati and IIT Mandi, Karimganj … Read more

Why police intimidating Assam tea workers amid floods?

Why police intimidating Assam tea workers amid floods?

Assam is grappling with the flood problem, with many Doloo tea estate State workers protesting against the state government’s proposed international airport project. In fact, on May 12, the Assam government began the work of removing tea bushes from the Doloo tea garden for the construction of a proposed new airport in Silchar. But a large … Read more

Monsoon causes major disasters in Assam this year, Millions displaced

India 4th worst hit country by natural disasters: CSE Report

Heavy monsoon rains in the form of floods cause heavy loss of life and property in Assam every year, with at least 25 people reportedly killed in landslides. As per the latest figures, 6.5 million people have been displaced in the last ten days. Landslides and floods wreak havoc on the region every year during … Read more