Disaster risk reduction gains importance in flood-prone regions

Efforts to strengthen disaster risk reduction and coordination mechanisms are gaining increasing importance in flood-prone districts across India as climate-related disasters and extreme weather events continue intensifying. Experts believe stronger preparedness, coordination, and resilience planning are essential for reducing human, Read More …

Urban flooding reignites calls for climate-proof city planning

A new analysis argues that recurring urban floods across Indian cities point to a policy failure, urging governments to shift from relief to resilience. Planners are asked to embed climate-risk maps into master plans, restrict construction on floodplains, and restore Read More …