It was real beer flood on 17 October that devastated homes and lives in London. Sorry beer lovers, it was an industrial accident that took place in 1814.
General articles
Understanding Ourselves to Build a Safer Future
To build a safer future we need to understand our psychological and cultural biases and prepare a strategy to overcome these so as to infuse resilience in our communities.
Santa’s Blessed Mohalla and the Ignored Landslide Warning
Adherence to disaster safety measures is to come by only with the acceptance that our inherent Positivity Bias makes us ignorant and vulnerable.
Santa’s Heavy Duty Survival Kit
Survival kit is for immediate survival and mobility – keep it light and at an easily accessible place – regularly replace expired items.
The Chisoti Cataclysm: A Clarion Call for a New Era of Himalayan Safety
Cataclysms of Dharali and Chisoti are tragic lessons. These are not just about rain; these are about a ticking time bomb in the glaciers, and our failure to act.
The Land That Remembers
Banta teaches Santa technique of deciphering ancient warnings written into the landscape, revealing that the safe looking places can actually be dangerous.
Dharali’s Deluge: Navigating the Dangerous Chasm Between a Scientific Warning and Actionable Intelligence
In the tragic aftermath of a devastating disaster like the one that struck Dharali, the search for answers must build bridges of understanding, not walls of blame.
Rishikesh: At the Crossroads of Faith and Fault Lines – A Strategy for Urban Disaster Resilience
Safe from disasters in the past makes one ignore vulnerability of Rishikesh. High footfall of pilgrims, tourists and adventure enthusiasts however enhances the risk and calls for undertaking urban resilience measures.
Kedarnath’s Precarious Future: Reconciling Faith, Development, and Environmental Reality
The trajectory of developmental initiatives around Kedarnath is a clear indication of precarious future of the holy shrine. We need to be mindful while planning and promoting commercialisation in these pristine environments.
Kagaz ki Naav Campaign and the Real Flood
Holding elections during the peak of the monsoon amounts to not only infringement of the rights of both the contestants and the voters, but also exposing them to higher risk.