2024 Disasters in Numbers
<p>In 2024, the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT) recorded 393 natural hazard-related disasters. These events caused 16,753 fatalities and affected 167.2 million people. Economic losses totaled US$241.95
Heat Waves
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National records melt in 'prolonged spell of heat' with more to come
A huge swathe of Australia baked in mid-40 degree heat on Friday, with more records likely to be broken at the tail-end of a heatwave that set a slew of national highs last month. The mercury was tipped
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Extreme temperatures and crop yields in Karnataka, India
<p>This paper investigates the impact of exposure to extreme temperature on crop yields of a range of crops cultivated in the State of Karnataka, India.<a href="http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/ExtremeTemp-crop-yield-Karnataka.pdf"
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Multi-hazard risks in New York City
<p>Megacities are predominantly concentrated along coastlines, making them exposed to a diverse mix of natural hazards.<a href="http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/NewYork_City_Hazards.pdf"
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Explaining extreme events of 2017 from a climate perspective
This BAMS special report presents assessments of how human-caused climate change may have affected the strength and likelihood of individual extreme events. This is the second year that scientists have
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Global Climate Risk Index 2019
<p><img alt="" src="https://cdn.downtoearth.org.in/library/large/2018-10-01/0.21759200_1538374647_gettyimages-845085006-flood.jpg" style="width: 340px; height: 189px; margin: 14px; float: left;" />The
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Implications for workability and survivability in populations exposed to extreme heat under climate change: a modelling study
<p>Changes in temperature and humidity due to climate change affect living and working conditions. <a href="http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/extreme_heat_climate_change.pdf" target="_blank"><img
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RegionsAdapt 2018 report: multi-level governance in climate change adaptation
This report reflects the data disclosed by 38 regional governments that are members of the 'RegionsAdapt' initiative. It demonstrates the awareness and huge potential of regional governments in adapting
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Heatwaves: Farms hit as India accounts for half of global labour loss
India experienced an additional 40 million heatwave exposure events in 2016 as compared to 2012, raising concerns over a “dangerous surge” in negative health impacts, according to a new study. A heatwave
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40 million more Indians hit by heatwaves in 5 years: Report
Climate change is hitting home. India saw an increase of 40 million in the number of people exposed to heatwaves from 2012 to 2016 (counting both years), a global report prepared by 27 leading academic
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Addressing impact of climate change on crops
To address the impact of climate change and variability on crops, horticulture, livestock, and fisheries, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has taken up a flagship programme National Innovations