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ISRO Deploys Satellites to Monitor Cyclone Fengal Which Is Moving Towards Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Fengal is approaching Tamil Nadu, and ISRO’s advanced satellite systems, including EOS-06 and INSAT-3DR, have been closely monitoring its progress since November 23, 2024. The EOS-06 Scatterometer, part of the Oceansat-3 mission, is instrumental in detecting ocean wind patterns associated with the cyclone, while INSAT-3DR offers real-time...
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NASA Disasters Programme Uses Artificial Intelligence to Help Aid Response Efforts
NASA is leveraging artificial intelligence and open science to enhance disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. During events like Hurricane Ida, NASA provided actionable data on soil moisture, flood detection, and power outages through its Disasters Mapping Portal. AI-driven tools, like blue tarp detection for damaged roofs, are aidi...
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2022 Tonga Eruption: Public Observations and Scientific Data Illuminate Hunga Volcano's Global Impact
The Hunga volcano eruption near Tonga on January 15, 2022, sent shockwaves and tsunamis across the globe, creating low, booming sounds heard as far away as Alaska. In New Zealand, more than 2,100 public observations of the eruption, from rumbling sounds to animals reacting, helped scientists at GNS Science cross-verify seismic and atmospheric data....
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Intense Heat In Large Parts Of India, Mercury Over 45 Degrees In 37 Places
People in large parts of India sweated through a deadly heat wave that tested power grids and disaster preparedness of states on Sunday while Maharashtra's Akola imposed Section 144 until May 31, prohibiting public gatherings.
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Cyclone Biparjoy: The 3 Categories Central Force NDRF Specialises In
The National Disaster Response Force is prepared to mount rescue operations in a variety of scenarios that may arise after Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall, the force's chief has told NDTV.18 NDRF teams are stationed in Gujarat.
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World Bank Approves $108 Million Loan To Improve Assam's Disaster Preparedness
The project will help strengthen Assam's response to disasters through improved flood forecasting and accurate early warning systems, including mobile alerts.
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Fire Audits Of Hospitals, Daily Forecast: PM Holds Meeting On Hot Weather
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness for hot weather in upcoming summer and called for preparing awareness material for common citizens, medical professionals, and disaster response teams.
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Population And Infrastructure "Root Causes" of Sinking Joshimath: Official
While India's disaster preparedness and response has improved, the fragility of the Himalayas and the increase in population and infrastructure are at the root of crises like the Joshimath incident, officials
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Digital University Kerala Partners With United Nations, World Health Organization On Disaster Preparedness
The workshop, which commences on May 16 and concludes on May 27, aims to address the lack of understanding and absence of requisite skills that hinder the broad application of digital technologies in combating disasters.
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British Council Grant For Digital University Kerala
The British Council has approved 'Going Global Partnerships Exploratory Grants' for Digital University Kerala (DUK) for promoting disaster preparedness in partnership with the University of Southampton in the UK.
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Maharashtra Discusses Climate Change In Disaster Preparedness Review
Maharashtra is one of the first states in the country to keep climate change at the centre of its deliberations to come up with disaster relief and rehabilitation norms.
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Cyclone Vayu: 7 Safety Measures To Take For Disaster Preparedness
Cyclone Vayu continues to haunt the western coast of the country, with windspeed rising to 135 km/h. Here are some ways that can help you can be prepared for Vayu and its equivalents.
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Heavy Rain In Kerala For Next 5 Days; Tamil Nadu, Karnataka On Alert Too
Kerala, ravaged by the south west monsoon in August, is bracing for more rains with a low pressure area likely to form over the Southeast Arabian sea, as the state government stepped up disaster preparedness on Thursday.
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On Camera, Fake Instructor Pushed Student To Death During Disaster Drill
A 19-year-old student died during a disaster preparedness drill at a college in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu on Thursday. Lokeswari was a second year student pursuing a BBA course at Kalai Magal Arts and Science College.
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Flooded Police Station In Uttar Pradesh Is Now Working From A Road
A table, a chair, two constables, and a senior police officer - sitting on the side of a road: this is how the Dubhad police station in eastern Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district, on the border with Bihar, has worked for a week now.
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ISRO Deploys Satellites to Monitor Cyclone Fengal Which Is Moving Towards Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Fengal is approaching Tamil Nadu, and ISRO’s advanced satellite systems, including EOS-06 and INSAT-3DR, have been closely monitoring its progress since November 23, 2024. The EOS-06 Scatterometer, part of the Oceansat-3 mission, is instrumental in detecting ocean wind patterns associated with the cyclone, while INSAT-3DR offers real-time...
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NASA Disasters Programme Uses Artificial Intelligence to Help Aid Response Efforts
NASA is leveraging artificial intelligence and open science to enhance disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. During events like Hurricane Ida, NASA provided actionable data on soil moisture, flood detection, and power outages through its Disasters Mapping Portal. AI-driven tools, like blue tarp detection for damaged roofs, are aidi...
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2022 Tonga Eruption: Public Observations and Scientific Data Illuminate Hunga Volcano's Global Impact
The Hunga volcano eruption near Tonga on January 15, 2022, sent shockwaves and tsunamis across the globe, creating low, booming sounds heard as far away as Alaska. In New Zealand, more than 2,100 public observations of the eruption, from rumbling sounds to animals reacting, helped scientists at GNS Science cross-verify seismic and atmospheric data....
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Intense Heat In Large Parts Of India, Mercury Over 45 Degrees In 37 Places
People in large parts of India sweated through a deadly heat wave that tested power grids and disaster preparedness of states on Sunday while Maharashtra's Akola imposed Section 144 until May 31, prohibiting public gatherings.
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Cyclone Biparjoy: The 3 Categories Central Force NDRF Specialises In
The National Disaster Response Force is prepared to mount rescue operations in a variety of scenarios that may arise after Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall, the force's chief has told NDTV.18 NDRF teams are stationed in Gujarat.
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World Bank Approves $108 Million Loan To Improve Assam's Disaster Preparedness
The project will help strengthen Assam's response to disasters through improved flood forecasting and accurate early warning systems, including mobile alerts.
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Fire Audits Of Hospitals, Daily Forecast: PM Holds Meeting On Hot Weather
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness for hot weather in upcoming summer and called for preparing awareness material for common citizens, medical professionals, and disaster response teams.
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Population And Infrastructure "Root Causes" of Sinking Joshimath: Official
While India's disaster preparedness and response has improved, the fragility of the Himalayas and the increase in population and infrastructure are at the root of crises like the Joshimath incident, officials
-
Digital University Kerala Partners With United Nations, World Health Organization On Disaster Preparedness
The workshop, which commences on May 16 and concludes on May 27, aims to address the lack of understanding and absence of requisite skills that hinder the broad application of digital technologies in combating disasters.
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British Council Grant For Digital University Kerala
The British Council has approved 'Going Global Partnerships Exploratory Grants' for Digital University Kerala (DUK) for promoting disaster preparedness in partnership with the University of Southampton in the UK.
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Maharashtra Discusses Climate Change In Disaster Preparedness Review
Maharashtra is one of the first states in the country to keep climate change at the centre of its deliberations to come up with disaster relief and rehabilitation norms.
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Cyclone Vayu: 7 Safety Measures To Take For Disaster Preparedness
Cyclone Vayu continues to haunt the western coast of the country, with windspeed rising to 135 km/h. Here are some ways that can help you can be prepared for Vayu and its equivalents.
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Heavy Rain In Kerala For Next 5 Days; Tamil Nadu, Karnataka On Alert Too
Kerala, ravaged by the south west monsoon in August, is bracing for more rains with a low pressure area likely to form over the Southeast Arabian sea, as the state government stepped up disaster preparedness on Thursday.
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On Camera, Fake Instructor Pushed Student To Death During Disaster Drill
A 19-year-old student died during a disaster preparedness drill at a college in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu on Thursday. Lokeswari was a second year student pursuing a BBA course at Kalai Magal Arts and Science College.
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Flooded Police Station In Uttar Pradesh Is Now Working From A Road
A table, a chair, two constables, and a senior police officer - sitting on the side of a road: this is how the Dubhad police station in eastern Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district, on the border with Bihar, has worked for a week now.
