Disaster Management

Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s strongest-ever Category 5 storm, hit with 185 mph winds, highlighting rising climate-driven cyclone risks.

Hurricane Gilbert (1988)
Hurricane Gilbert (1988)

Hurricane Gilbert (1988) devastated Jamaica and Mexico as a Category 5 storm, causing $5.5 billion in damage and over 300 deaths.

Cyclone Montha
Cyclone Montha

Cyclone Montha, forming over the Bay of Bengal, is set to hit Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, stressing the need for strong coastal preparedness.

Cyclone Shakhti
Cyclone Shakhti

Cyclone Shakhti, forming over the northeast Arabian Sea, highlights rising cyclone risks in western India, emphasizing preparedness and early warning systems.

Android Earthquake Alert System
Android Earthquake Alert System (AEA)

The Android Earthquake Alert System uses smartphone sensors to provide real-time quake warnings, now active in 98 countries globally.

Cloudburst
What is Cloudburst?

Cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh Syllabus: Geography | Disaster ManagementSource: The Indian Express Why In News: Cloudburst Recent cloudbursts in Kangra and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh triggered severe flash floods, resulting in two deaths and over a dozen missing. What is a Cloudburst? Conditions Favouring Cloudbursts: How Do Cloudbursts Occur? Consequences of Cloudbursts: On Disasters: On People: On the Environment: Measures to Manage Cloudburst Risks: National Guidelines: Technological Upgrades: Local Capacity Building: Climate Action: Recent Cloudburst Incidents in India Location

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