Disaster

When cyclones and floods threaten, scientific forecasts provide essential information about the storm’s movement, intensity and rainfall. But local communities often hold another valuable source of knowledge: years of experience with their…

The eye of a cyclone is not simply a hole in the clouds. It is a warm, relatively calm central region created and maintained by a complex circulation involving intense rising air in the surrounding eyewall and sinking air within the centre.…

Nepal is continuing rescue and relief operations after a devastating flash flood affected several parts of the country. Hundreds of people have died or remain unaccounted for, while roads, bridges, homes and other infrastructure have been…

The 1999 Super Cyclone changed Odisha forever. From inadequate preparedness and limited evacuation capacity, the state has built a disaster-management system based on early warnings, cyclone shelters, specialised response forces, community…

Assam is once again confronting the devastating reality of floods, as rising rivers submerge villages, homes and farmlands, disrupting lives across the state. Behind the numbers are families displaced from their homes, farmers losing crops…

Earthquakes occur when enormous stresses within the Earth's crust are suddenly released, sending seismic waves through the planet. Using sensitive instruments called seismometers, scientists can detect these waves, locate an earthquake's…

Hidden beneath the Atlantic Ocean lies one of Earth's most powerful climate engines—the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). This vast network of ocean currents transports heat, regulates rainfall and supports marine…

Across Odisha, rising water levels in the Mahanadi, Baitarani and other major rivers have transformed the monsoon from a season of hope into one of uncertainty. As villages, farmlands and even riverside temples face inundation, thousands of…

Heavy monsoon rainfall has once again placed parts of Odisha under flood watch, reminding us that floods threaten not only homes but also agriculture, fisheries, businesses and public infrastructure. As meteorological agencies continue to…

For thousands of people across Odisha, stepping outside during the afternoon has become increasingly unbearable. Streets that once remained busy throughout the day now appear deserted under the blazing sun. The harsh “loo” winds, hot, dry…