The report investigates the broad concept of the economics of drought management, provides a conceptual, two-tier framework for the assessment of proactive and reactive actions, and disseminates case studies
The Chief Minister, N.Chandrababu Naidu, has assured farmers in the cyclone hit areas of Guntur district that the Government would take necessary measures to alleviate their suffering. He has
Offering all possible help to provide succour and relief to the flash flood-hit people of Gujarat, the Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, today announced a Central assistance of Rs. 55 crores to the
Flood hazard is one of the most severe problems in the Himalayan river basins. Although floods are essentially hydrological phenomenon, the uneven distribution of floods in the river basin highlights the
HITS • Clearing the air with CNG • Taking people along through Bhagidari scheme • Promoting rainwater harvesting to tide over
The state has suffered a loss amounting to Rs.309 crores due to cloud burst, flash floods and heavy rains during the monsoon this year. The loss includes damage to roads, bridges, buildings, drinking
Flash flood swept through a popular tourist resort on Indonesia's Sumatra Island, killing 66 people, five of them foreigners, and leaving dozens missing, local officials said on
If you thought of electromagnetism as something that only served to light up your home and run a thousand gadgets, think again. Our reality, be it natural, artificial or virtual, is completely electromagnetised. This reality is the theme of Electronetwork
Debris flow is a natural occurence. Environment friendly town planning can reduce its impact on human settlements
The Himachal Pradesh government has permitted the Shimla Municipal Corporation to hike water charges in the municipal limits and its adjoining areas. According to notification issued recently, the
The Central Government has finally agreed to survey the severe drought in Maharashtra. An eight-member team will visit the drought-affetced regions of the State from November 11 to
