disaster preparedness
7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan: Over 30 Injured and Tsunami Warnings Issued
Dec 09, 2025 12:18 pm CST
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's Pacific coast near Aomori prefecture, injuring at least 33 people and triggering tsunami warnings. Officials have lifted all tsunami advisories but continue to warn about potential aftershocks. The quake disrupted transportation, caused power outages, and resulted in minor infrastructure damage, with authorities establishing emergency response measures while urging residents to remain vigilant.
"Long Live The Friendship": PM Modi and President Macron Strengthen India-France Ties at G20 Summit 2025
Nov 23, 2025 09:57 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron reinforced bilateral relations during the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, emphasizing international cooperation and proposing new initiatives including a G20 Open Satellite Data Partnership to address global challenges like disaster preparedness and response.
Himalayan Glacial Lakes Expand 9.24% in 14 Years: Climate Change Impact Revealed in CWC Report
Oct 23, 2025 11:20 pm CST
Recent findings from the Central Water Commission reveal Himalayan glacial lakes have expanded by 9.24% over 14 years, with 428 lakes in India requiring vigorous monitoring. This expansion increases the risk of glacial lake outburst floods, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on the region's fragile ecosystem and the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness systems.
Kolkata's Historic Rainfall: How Climate Change and Warming Oceans Are Reshaping Weather Patterns in South Asia
Sep 26, 2025 04:08 pm CST
Kolkata's recent record-breaking rainfall that claimed 10 lives represents a growing pattern of extreme weather events driven by climate change. Scientists link the 251.4mm deluge to rapidly warming Indian Ocean temperatures, which are altering monsoon patterns and intensifying weather systems across South Asia. This event highlights the urgent need for climate-resilient infrastructure as marine heatwaves and extreme rainfall become increasingly common phenomena rather than anomalies.