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India floods
October 17, 2022
Why is India’s Dibrugarh Perennially Under Threat of Erosion and Floods?
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Dibrugarh’s geography – it is a mix of flood plains, lakes, swamps, sandbars and highlands – makes it vulnerable to flooding.
September 30, 2022
India Initiates Measures to Tackle Floods From Glacial Lake Outbursts in Himalayas
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Several Indian states are vulnerable to glacial lake outbursts as there are 9,575 glaciers in the Himalayan region contiguous to the country.
October 22, 2021
Over 180 People Killed After Heavy Rains in Nepal and India
By Associated Press
“The people of Nepal and India are sandwiched between the pandemic and worsening climate disasters, heavily impacting millions of lives and livelihoods.”
October 28, 2020
India’s Flood Problem Runs the Risk of Pouring Over
By Sudha Ramachandran
Poor and haphazard urban planning is compounding problems from excessive rain across the country. Hyderabad’s recent floods are but one example.
August 28, 2018
Mitigating Extreme Flooding in India: Mobilizing Political Will
By Neil Noronha
The first step toward preventing next year’s deadly flood: enforcing disaster management laws that already exist.
July 02, 2013
Uttarakhand Floods: A Disaster of Our Own Making?
Floods in India have killed thousands, sending a sobering message about the risks of rapid development.
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