मध्य हिमालय में संकट का सायरन: आने वाले दशकों में 100 साल वाली बाढ़ हर 5 साल में लौटेगी
मध्य हिमालय में संकट का सायरन: आने वाले दशकों में 100 साल वाली बाढ़ हर 5 साल में लौटेगी

By Gaon Connection

मध्य हिमालय में बारिश का पैटर्न बदल चुका है, कुछ घंटों में महीनों जितनी बारिश, और नदियाँ पहले से अधिक उफनती हुई। नई वैज्ञानिक स्टडी चेतावनी देती है कि आने वाले दशकों में बाढ़ सिर्फ बढ़ेगी ही नहीं, बल्कि पहाड़ों की ज़िंदगी की दिशा ही बदल देगी।

मध्य हिमालय में बारिश का पैटर्न बदल चुका है, कुछ घंटों में महीनों जितनी बारिश, और नदियाँ पहले से अधिक उफनती हुई। नई वैज्ञानिक स्टडी चेतावनी देती है कि आने वाले दशकों में बाढ़ सिर्फ बढ़ेगी ही नहीं, बल्कि पहाड़ों की ज़िंदगी की दिशा ही बदल देगी।

हर साल उजड़ते खेत, टूटती उम्मीदें… प्राकृतिक आपदाओं पर संसद में बड़ी चर्चा
हर साल उजड़ते खेत, टूटती उम्मीदें… प्राकृतिक आपदाओं पर संसद में बड़ी चर्चा

By Gaon Connection

प्राकृतिक आपदाएँ सिर्फ खेत नहीं उजाड़तीं, बल्कि किसानों की सालभर की मेहनत और उम्मीदें भी बहा ले जाती हैं। संसद में पेश हुए आंकड़ों में बताया गया कि हर साल लाखों किसान तूफ़ान, बाढ़ और बारिश की मार झेल रहे हैं।

प्राकृतिक आपदाएँ सिर्फ खेत नहीं उजाड़तीं, बल्कि किसानों की सालभर की मेहनत और उम्मीदें भी बहा ले जाती हैं। संसद में पेश हुए आंकड़ों में बताया गया कि हर साल लाखों किसान तूफ़ान, बाढ़ और बारिश की मार झेल रहे हैं।

Odisha: Life at a standstill as 7-day long incessant rains flood 12 districts
Odisha: Life at a standstill as 7-day long incessant rains flood 12 districts

By Ashis Senapati

The formation of three consecutive low pressure areas in the Bay of Bengal has resulted in heavy downpour in the coastal state. The floods have not only disrupted transport and connectivity across the Mahanadi river basin but also posed serious worries for the farmers who are staring at losses. Also, there is little hope of respite for the affected population as there is forecast for further rainfall tomorrow.

The formation of three consecutive low pressure areas in the Bay of Bengal has resulted in heavy downpour in the coastal state. The floods have not only disrupted transport and connectivity across the Mahanadi river basin but also posed serious worries for the farmers who are staring at losses. Also, there is little hope of respite for the affected population as there is forecast for further rainfall tomorrow.

Do embankments cause floods or prevent floods? Experts are divided
Do embankments cause floods or prevent floods? Experts are divided

By Daya Sagar

Around 73% of Bihar’s total geographical area is prone to floods as plains of the state, which are close to Nepal, are drained by a number of rivers that have their catchments in the Himalayas of Nepal. These rivers and their tributaries carry high levels of discharge and sediment load, which are deposited on the plains of Bihar thus causing floods

Around 73% of Bihar’s total geographical area is prone to floods as plains of the state, which are close to Nepal, are drained by a number of rivers that have their catchments in the Himalayas of Nepal. These rivers and their tributaries carry high levels of discharge and sediment load, which are deposited on the plains of Bihar thus causing floods

Assam: Flash Floods in Guwahati; Encroachment on Rivers and Lakes Takes its toll
Assam: Flash Floods in Guwahati; Encroachment on Rivers and Lakes Takes its toll

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Heavy downpour has caused severe waterlogging in the northeastern city, which has an intricate network of rivers and beels (wetlands) that form its natural drainage system. But encroachment on water bodies has increased the incidence of urban flooding.

Heavy downpour has caused severe waterlogging in the northeastern city, which has an intricate network of rivers and beels (wetlands) that form its natural drainage system. But encroachment on water bodies has increased the incidence of urban flooding.

Ground Report: Worst floods in 122 years; over 4 million affected in the second wave of floods in north-east Bangladesh
Ground Report: Worst floods in 122 years; over 4 million affected in the second wave of floods in north-east Bangladesh

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

Bangladesh is no stranger to floods. Almost every year, the country battles them during the monsoon season. However, this year unprecedented heavy rainfall has brought devastating floods, earlier than usual in the month of May. It's been almost two months and the north and northeastern regions of the country are still struggling as flood waters have washed away millions of houses and inundated hundreds of thousand hectares of farmlands. A ground report from the flood-hit Sylhet region.

Bangladesh is no stranger to floods. Almost every year, the country battles them during the monsoon season. However, this year unprecedented heavy rainfall has brought devastating floods, earlier than usual in the month of May. It's been almost two months and the north and northeastern regions of the country are still struggling as flood waters have washed away millions of houses and inundated hundreds of thousand hectares of farmlands. A ground report from the flood-hit Sylhet region.

While Bihar begins to compensate farmers for drought, floods hit parts of the state
While Bihar begins to compensate farmers for drought, floods hit parts of the state

By Rahul Jha

The Bihar government has officially declared 11 districts as drought-hit. Meanwhile, several other districts have been hit by the floods this month in October. Agricultural scientists warn that the changing monsoon rainfall patterns were a direct threat to the livelihoods of millions of farmers in the state, and there is a need to adopt alternative farming practices.

The Bihar government has officially declared 11 districts as drought-hit. Meanwhile, several other districts have been hit by the floods this month in October. Agricultural scientists warn that the changing monsoon rainfall patterns were a direct threat to the livelihoods of millions of farmers in the state, and there is a need to adopt alternative farming practices.

Maharashtra facing unprecedented floods as Kolhapur, Sangli, Sindhudurg and Nashik districts are inundated
Maharashtra facing unprecedented floods as Kolhapur, Sangli, Sindhudurg and Nashik districts are inundated

By Nidhi Jamwal

Due to very heavy rainfall for the past one week, all the major rivers in Madhya Maharashtra region are in full spate, with no respite from rainfall. Local people claim these floods are unprecedented and the government ignored the early signs of floods, which have now turned catastrophic

Due to very heavy rainfall for the past one week, all the major rivers in Madhya Maharashtra region are in full spate, with no respite from rainfall. Local people claim these floods are unprecedented and the government ignored the early signs of floods, which have now turned catastrophic

For 32 lakh flood-affected in two districts of Bihar, there were 39 relief camps. Go figure
For 32 lakh flood-affected in two districts of Bihar, there were 39 relief camps. Go figure

By Mithilesh Dhar

The state government claims that it has done its bit to help those affected by floods, but the ground reality is quite different.As per the official data, 81 lakh people were directly affected in the state, but more than 60 lakh couldn't find a place in any relief camps, because there were none. Similarly, 835 community kitchens were set up in 12 districts comprising 105 blocks and 1,240 panchayats. This means, there was one community kitchen for more than 7,000 people

The state government claims that it has done its bit to help those affected by floods, but the ground reality is quite different.As per the official data, 81 lakh people were directly affected in the state, but more than 60 lakh couldn't find a place in any relief camps, because there were none. Similarly, 835 community kitchens were set up in 12 districts comprising 105 blocks and 1,240 panchayats. This means, there was one community kitchen for more than 7,000 people

Bangladesh: Floods have come and gone, leaving behind destruction and 'climate refugees'
Bangladesh: Floods have come and gone, leaving behind destruction and 'climate refugees'

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

During May-June this year, the northeastern region of Bangladesh was hit by heavy monsoon rains and flash floods. Millions were affected, and many of them are still displaced with no source of livelihood. Both debt and hunger are on the rise.

During May-June this year, the northeastern region of Bangladesh was hit by heavy monsoon rains and flash floods. Millions were affected, and many of them are still displaced with no source of livelihood. Both debt and hunger are on the rise.

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