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Disaster Management in India: Challenges, Strategies, and the Road Ahead India’s diverse geography and rapidly growing population make it highly vulnerable to a wide range of natural and man-made disasters. From devastating floods and cyclones to earthquakes, droughts, and industrial accidents, the country faces multiple challenges in managing disasters effectively. In this context, disaster management has emerged as a crucial aspect of governance and development. The Challenge of Disasters in India India is ranked among the most disaster-prone countries in the world. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), over 60% of the landmass is prone to earthquakes, 12% to floods, 8% to cyclones, and 68% of the cultivable area is vulnerable to drought. Climate change has further intensified the frequency and unpredictability of extreme events. Key challenges include: High population density in vulnerable areas Unplanned urbanization , especially in seismic and...

        Landslides in India: A Silent Disaster in the Hills Landslides in India: A Silent Disaster in the Hills India, with its diverse topography and climatic conditions, is highly vulnerable to natural disasters. Among these, landslides stand out as a persistent yet often overlooked threat—especially in the hilly regions of the country. Unlike floods or earthquakes that grab instant headlines, landslides frequently occur in silence, causing loss of lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems without widespread attention. What Are Landslides? Landslides are sudden movements of rock, earth, or debris down a slope. Triggered by natural or human-induced factors, they can occur gradually or suddenly and may range from minor earth slips to massive debris flows capable of burying entire villages. Vulnerable Zones in India India's hilly regions—especially the Himalayas, the Western Ghats, and the Northeastern states—are particularly prone to landslides. According to t...

Global Famine Incidents: A Deep Dive into History’s Harshest Realities Famine—it's a word that evokes images of despair, empty bowls, and a haunting silence that follows when entire communities are silenced by hunger. While the world today enjoys unparalleled technological and agricultural advancements, famines continue to claim lives, disrupt economies, and expose deep-rooted inequalities. In this post, we’ll journey through some of the most devastating famines in human history and examine how they occurred, what we’ve learned from them, and why famine is still a looming threat in many regions. What is a Famine? Before diving into history, it's important to understand what famine actually means. According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a famine is declared when: At least 20% of households face extreme food shortages. Acute malnutrition exceeds 30%. Death rates exceed two people per 10,000 per day. Famines are rarely caused...