Syllabus: Disaster Management Source: NDTV Context: A severe dust storm hit Delhi-NCR with wind speeds reaching up to 80 kmph, killing one and injuring three. The IMD issued a red alert, and 15 flights were diverted due to poor visibility and high-speed winds. Understanding Dust Storms: What are Dust Storms? Dust storms are intense winds …
GS Paper 1/ 3 Syllabus: Geophysical phenomena/Climate/Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Source: DTE Context: According to the UN, sand and dust storms (SDS) have increased dramatically in frequency and severity in recent years. What is SDS? They are common meteorological hazards in arid and semi-arid regions, usually caused by thunderstorms/ strong pressure gradients …
