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Nov52024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Flood Maps Backfire at Coastal Residents Feel Less Concerned About Rising Seas

The study reveals a surprising challenge for climate risk communication: while maps of projected sea-level rise (SLR) are often used to raise awareness, they may not effectively increase personal concern among coastal residents. Instead, these visual aids may unintentionally reduce perceived personal risk, even for those whose properties are directly threatened by future flooding. When shown maps indicating that their homes could be permanently flooded by 2100, residents tended to view SLR as a broader societal issue, less likely to impact them personally. This detachment underscores a common psychological barrier in risk perception, where people perceive climate threats as more abstract or distant from their immediate lives. Interestingly, the study found that emphasizing infrastruc...

Sep132024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

South Sudan Faces Permanent Displacement as Floods Ravage Communities Once Again

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Enormous floods have struck South Sudan, affecting over 700,000 people as record water levels from Lake Victoria surge through the Nile. Communities in the Sudd region, already displaced by previous floods, now face the possibility of permanent displacement due to climate change. The Sudd, one of the world’s largest wetlands, experiences unique flooding patterns where water cannot easily drain back into the Nile, lingering for long periods. The recent floods, intensified by rising water levels in Lake Victoria, have overwhelmed traditional coping mechanisms of local communities such as the Dinka, Nuer, Anyuak, and Shilluk. Herders, once able to move cattle to higher ground, and farmers who planted after seasonal floods, are now struggling to adapt as the floodwaters persist. The prot...

Sep72024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Narayan Talab Embankment Breach Incident in Satna City, Madhya Pradesh: 50 houses flooded with waterlogging

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The Embankment of Narayan Pond (which is nearly 70 years old) built in ward number 22 Utaili of Satna City of Madhya Pradesh collapsed in the first week of September 2024. Consequent to this breach many houses of the colony (Approx 50) were flooded with water. Due to the collapse of the embankment water entered the adjacent colony. The flow of water was so much that even small goods and four-wheelers were swept away. The administration reached the spot and did relief and rescue work. Many Residents were evacuated safely by the rescue operation. However, many people lost their roofs in the incident. POST-INCIDENT EUPHORIA After the boundary of Narayan pond broke, Minister of State for Urban Housing and Development Pratima Bagri was seen in alert mode and held a review meeting in th...

Jul82024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Future of Our Climate Shifting Zones and Increasing Extremes

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Extreme weather events, including storms, floods, fires, droughts, cold snaps, and heat waves, are hitting us harder and more frequently than ever. By the end of the century, more than half of our planet is predicted to shift into new climate zones. A new interactive map, The Future Urban Climates, allows you to explore how your home’s climate will be impacted. Using data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), University of Maryland spatial ecologist Matthew Fitzpatrick has matched 40,581 places around the globe to nearby locations currently experiencing their future predicted climate in 2080. For instance, a trip to northern Mississippi today would give you an idea of the climate New York City is expected to experience by 2080. However, under a low emissions scenari...

Jun192024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Assam 2024 Floods Updates: Over 161,000 people Affected, Relief Work Underway for Thousands

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Guwahati: More than 30 people have died and more than 1.61 lakhs people have been affected in 15 districts due to severe floods in Assam. A landslide in Badarpur area of Karimganj district killed five people, including a woman and her three daughters, as well as a three-year-old boy. The landslide happened in Gaynachora village on Tuesday night. The landslide death toll in Assam has risen to over 30 since Cyclone Remal hit the state in May. Karimganj Superintendent of Police Partha Protim Das says “At 12.45 last night, information was received about a landslide in Gainachora village (Bendargool) under Badarpur police station. After receiving the information, the officer-in-charge of Badarpur police station along with his staff and SDRF personnel rushed to the spot and conducted a r...

Jun142024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Massive Teesta Valley Floods: What Happened and What Needs to Be Done Now

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The Darjeeling Himalaya Initiative (DHI) recently submitted a comprehensive report to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) of West Bengal and Sikkim regarding the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) that ravaged the Teesta Valley in October 2023. This report, based on observations and interactions with affected individuals, was created in collaboration with SaveTheHills and contains vital recommendations to mitigate future disasters. Background of the Disaster In the early hours of October 4, 2023, a catastrophic GLOF event occurred from the South Lhonak Glacier. This disaster, compounded by a massive dam breach at Chungthang, unleashed devastating floods across the Teesta Valley, resulting in significant loss of life ...

May132024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Afghanistan Floods: Taliban Dispatch Helicopters as Devastating Floods Claim Over 300 Lives in Afghanistan

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Amidst a deluge of torrential rain battering northern and northwestern Afghanistan, devastating floods have claimed the lives of over 300 people, according to the UN Food Program. The catastrophic floods have wreaked havoc, with more than 1,000 houses destroyed in the wake of the relentless downpour. "Flash floods ravage #Afghanistan, killing more than 300 people in Baghlan and destroying more than 1000 houses," announced the UN Food Program, highlighting the severity of the situation exacerbated by unusually heavy rainfall. The World Health Organization (WHO) underscored the dire humanitarian crisis, noting that countless individuals have been rendered homeless, while essential services such as transportation, water, and waste systems have been severely disrupted. "The impact has...

Apr302024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Heavy Rains and Snowfall Trigger Landslides and Flash Floods in Jammu and Kashmir

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In Jammu and Kashmir, relentless rains and snowfall have unleashed havoc, causing landslides and flash floods across several regions, leading to significant damage to public infrastructure and private property. The Srinagar-Jammu national highway, a crucial lifeline connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country, has been forced to shut down due to multiple landslides, leaving a multitude of vehicles stranded along its route. Video footage captured the terrifying sight of rocks and debris cascading down mountainsides, crashing onto the highway below. Landslides at Mehar, Gangroo, Mom Passi, and Kishtwari Pather in Ramban district have effectively blocked the highway, disrupting essential transportation services. With rains persisting in the region, authorities are facing challenges ...

Apr252024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Russia’s Massive Flood Crisis: A Wake-Up Call for Climate Preparedness

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As floodwaters inundate vast regions of Russia, leaving homes submerged, infrastructure damaged, and lives disrupted, the nation faces one of its most severe environmental crises in recent memory. The catastrophic flooding, which has affected areas from the Urals and western Siberia to the Far East Khabarovsk region, underscores the urgent need for enhanced climate preparedness and adaptation measures in the face of escalating climate change impacts. The scale of the disaster is staggering. Entire settlements have been plunged underwater, with thousands forced to evacuate their homes. In Orenburg, a regional capital near the border with Kazakhstan, residents have been grappling with rising water levels, anxiously monitoring the Ural River's relentless surge. High-rise buildings and cott...