Risk Management Association of India
Global body dedicated to education, research and development on Risk Management
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used across disaster preparedness, early warning, response, rescue and recovery, with recent floods in Nepal providing examples of how AI-enabled tools can support emergency operations. During the disaster, an AI-powered web portal matched crowdsourced information Read More …
Recent floods across South Asia have highlighted growing risks to hydropower infrastructure, with extreme rainfall, flash floods and landslides posing threats to dams, powerhouses, transmission systems and access roads. The increasing intensity of such events is creating challenges not only Read More …
Nepal’s recent floods have left around 17,000 children in need of urgent mental health and psychosocial support, according to UNICEF, highlighting the severe and often overlooked human impact of natural disasters. The disruption caused by flooding can extend well beyond Read More …
Authorities have announced plans to begin major flood risk management work in 2027, aiming to strengthen infrastructure and reduce the impact of flooding on communities and local economies. According to the report, the project is designed to address recurring flood Read More …
JBA Risk Management has introduced an updated global flood model, enhancing capabilities for assessing and managing flood-related risks across regions. The development reflects increasing demand for advanced risk modelling tools amid rising climate-related uncertainties. According to the report, the upgraded Read More …
The action comes five months after the worst rains in Greece flooded its fertile Thessaly plain, devastating crops and livestock and raising questions about the Mediterranean country’s ability to deal with an increasingly erratic climate. The European Commission said on Read More …