HAM Radio Operators Offer Critical Help to Authorities & Disaster Affected People
Amateur Radio volunteers or so called ‘Ham Radio Operators’ provided crucial communication support to the American Red Cross and independent shelters in... Read More
Cyclone Nada Part 1
On 27th November 2016, a low pressure area formed north of Sumatra over northeast Bay of Bengal . It rapidly strengthened drifting... Read More
Cyclone Nada Part 2
On the other hand cyclone Nada was a welcoming gift for people of Tamil Nadu who hadn’t witnessed good rains for quite... Read More
Thunderstorm asthma: Three people critical, 8500 treated in Melbourne hospitals
A sudden outbreak of “thunderstorm asthma”, on Monday night (21st November 2016), saw 8500 people treated in hospitals across Melbourne. Four deaths... Read More
Japan earthquake: Social aftershocks of Fukushima disaster are still being felt- Part- 3
Many of the impacts of the 2011 disaster are hidden away in private spaces of everyday life. The tragedy has put enormous... Read More
Japan earthquake: Social aftershocks of Fukushima disaster are still being felt- Part- 2
The 9.0 magnitude typhoon of 11th March 2011 caused a 15 M tsunami that travelled as much as 10 meters inland. The... Read More
Japan earthquake: Social aftershocks of Fukushima disaster are still being felt
The residents of Fukushima region of Japan were devastated by the major 2011 Tohoku earthquake and the resultant Tsunami in 2011. The... Read More
Civic body of Indore announces new disaster management plan
Emergency response system and resilience are among the most crucial dimensions of smart and future cities design due to the increase in... Read More
Sendai Framework and India
Article 1 – The Sendai Framework marked a paradigm shift in how to tackle Disaster Risk Reduction. The focus shifted to ‘Disaster... Read More
What is Sendai Framework? (Part 4)
What is Sendai Framework? (Part 4) Sendai Framework, Priorities and Targets Priority 1. Understanding disaster risk Disaster risk management... Read More