Tag: flash floods

Posted on

Setting Up an Early Warning System (EWS) for the Himalayas

Syllabus: Climate & Geography Source:  TH  Context: The Himalayas are witnessing an alarming rise in climate-induced disasters—from floods and landslides to glacial lake bursts—prompting scientists to call for robust early warning systems (EWS) across the fragile mountain range to reduce loss of life and property. About Setting Up an Early Warning System (EWS) for the …

Continue reading “Setting Up an Early Warning System (EWS) for the Himalayas”

Posted on

Technology-Driven Disaster Management Strategy

Syllabus: Disaster Management Source:  IE Context: 2025 Himalayan floods in J&K, Himachal, Punjab, and Uttarakhand caused heavy loss of life and property, exposing disaster preparedness gaps. Experts urge a technology-driven disaster management approach for a future-ready Himalayan strategy. About Technology-Driven Disaster Management Strategy: Himalayan Disaster Profile: Geologically Fragile: Himalayas are young fold mountains, still rising, …

Continue reading “Technology-Driven Disaster Management Strategy”

Posted on

What are flash floods?

GS Paper 1/3  Syllabus: Important Geophysical Phenomena/ Disaster Management   Source: IE  Context: The Chandigarh-Manali highway was blocked following flash floods and landslides in parts of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.   What are flash floods? Excessive or continuous rainfall over a period of days or during particular seasons, can lead to stagnation of water and …

Continue reading “What are flash floods?”

Posted on

Hydro-meteorological calamities

GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Disaster management.    calamities:  Context:  The Union Home Ministry has released data on fatalities caused due to hydro-meteorological calamities.  (Note: Hydro-meteorological calamities and hazards include flash floods, cloudburst and landslides).    Highlights:  Nearly 6,800 people lost their lives in the country over the past three years due to hydro-meteorological calamities.  West …

Continue reading “Hydro-meteorological calamities”

Posted on

Science and Technology-2014: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 20

ARCHIVES 22 September 2014 Q1. “Ice streams are one of the significant causes of rising sea levels”. Discuss the factors and implications of ice streams on rising sea levels. Source-1 Source – 2 Source – 3 Q2. What are ‘Flash Floods’? Mention the causes and consequences of flash floods. Source – 1 Source – 2 …

Continue reading “Science and Technology-2014: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 20”