Disaster Update: December 11, 2025 Primary Focus: Himalayan and Indian Subcontinent Regions The subcontinent is focused on the devastating aftermath of the Cyclone Ditwah catastrophe, with a deepening Cold Wave and a political incidence regarding climate risk data. Sri Lanka Catastrophe: Climate Risk & Recovery The massive recovery operation following Cyclone Ditwah remains the most […]
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Disaster Update: December 13, 2025
Disaster Update: December 11, 2025 Primary Focus: Himalayan and Indian Subcontinent Regions The subcontinent is focused on the devastating aftermath of the Cyclone Ditwah catastrophe, with a deepening Cold Wave and a political incidence regarding climate risk data. Sri Lanka Catastrophe: Climate Risk & Recovery The massive recovery operation following Cyclone Ditwah remains the most […]
Safeguarding Lives in the Snow-Capped Shadows: Winter Hazards and Risk Mitigation in Uttarakhand’s Himalayan Heartland
The Himalayas are beautiful, but deadly in winter. We uncover how traditional homes become fire traps and sealed rooms become silent killers, demanding immediate action from locals and Winter Chardham Yatris.
The Samosa Drill and the Unbreakable Wall
Simple, cheap, and life-saving solutions can make our houses earthquake safe but we need institutional instruments like creation of National Retrofitting Fund, for making our neighbourhood safe.
Enhancing Seismic Resilience: Delhi NCR’s Race Against the Central Himalayan Gap
The Afghan earthquake is a chilling reminder of the Central Seismic Gap threatening Delhi NCR. This article details the urgent strategies required, from a National Retrofitting Fund to code enforcement, to avert a major urban catastrophe.
Celebrating Deepawali Responsibly: Illuminating Tradition, Averting Catastrophe
Deepawali’s joy is being choked by a toxic haze. This article dissects the human cost and systemic legal failures behind Diwali Pollution Effects, urging a return to traditions that prioritize light, not lung capacity.
CHEERS !! Beer Flood Before Deepawali
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.
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.