Disaster Management
Disaster and disaster management.
Articles for this syllabus topic(4)
Europe's 'Most Severe' Heatwave: How Attribution Science Pins the Blame on Climate Change
A rapid scientific study released in late June 2026 has concluded that human-caused climate change is "unequivocally to blame" for the record-shattering heatwave gripping large parts of Europe — the continent's most severe June heat ever recorded. The study uses a fast-growing field called attribution science to prove the link. This article explains what the study found, how attribution science establishes the climate change fingerprint on a single weather event, why this matters for policy, the meteorology of heatwaves and heat domes, and what it all means for India's own heatwave crisis.
Hindu Kush Himalaya Monsoon Outlook 2026: Drier Rains, Higher Climate Hazards
The Hindu Kush Himalaya Monsoon Outlook 2026 by ICIMOD has warned that several parts of the HKH region may face below-normal monsoon rainfall, but the risk of climate hazards such as flash floods, landslides, droughts, heat stress and glacial lake outburst floods remains high. The issue is important for UPSC because it links Himalayan ecology, monsoon variability, El Niño, cryosphere change, disaster management, water security and India’s climate adaptation strategy.
Zojila Tunnel Breakthrough: Himalayan Engineering and Strategic Connectivity Explained
The Zojila Tunnel project recently achieved a major breakthrough at Minamarg in Kargil district, bringing India closer to year-round road connectivity between Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The tunnel is significant for UPSC because it connects infrastructure development, Himalayan geology, disaster risk, border-road strategy, tourism, regional integration and engineering methods used in fragile mountain terrain.
Cyclone Montha Gathers Strength: East Coast States Gear Up for Imminent Landfall and Heavy Downpours
A deep depression brewing over the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into the cyclonic storm Montha, marking the season's first major cyclone to threaten India's east coast. With landfall expected near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh on the evening of October 28, 2025, states like Andhra Pradesh and Odisha have issued red alerts, closed schools, suspended fishing operations, and begun evacuations from low-lying areas. This development has triggered widespread preparations amid forecasts of extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 210 mm in 24 hours, strong winds up to 110 kmph, and rough seas, highlighting the urgent need for coastal resilience as the cyclone month unfolds.