The earthquake threat in Delhi – NCR is much severe, as secondary amplification, poor built environment and high population density result in a deadly cocktail and the earthquake in Afghanistan is just another Nature’s warning.
Vulnerability
India’s Deluge: From Ancient Harmony to a Modern Flood Crisis
Climate change and unplanned urbanisation are exacerbating flood impact and the situation calls for reviewing and redefining our flood management strategy.
The Scientist’s New Compass
To stop being disaster detective and try becoming community doctor, was Banta’s advise to the brilliant young scientist and he was quick to grasp and launch a new mission.
The Three Culprits and the Swiss Secret
Tour of their own village and Banta reveals the three real, man-made culprits that are turning their Himalayan paradise into a death trap.
The Great Cloudburst Caper
Despite continuing intellectual debates on the causes of the Dharali flash flood, for a grieving victims the cause of the bullet is irrelevant.
The Price of a Short Walk
A tale of two villages—one safe on a high ridge, one erased in the valley—a story about the profound wisdom of our ancestors (who paid the safety tax) and the hidden costs of modern convenience.
Santa’s Guaranteed Safe Tourist Shortcut
While trekking in the Himalayas never deviate from the designated trail for caring every or time and ensure to have the services of experienced and trained Guide.
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.
The Delhi-Badrinath Express and the Gasping Lungs
Fast increasing craving for express travel through the Himalayas, if not planned well, could be disastrous and derail our tourism promotion strategies.
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.