Archive for Natural Calamity Issues

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Drawback – Alerting Tsunami

on May 21, 2010 at 7:16 am

If the first part of a tsunami to reach land is a trough known as drawback, rather than a wave crest. The water along the shoreline recedes dramatically, exposing usually

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Natural disaster

on May 15, 2009 at 4:00 pm

The enormity of the tragedy that scarred Orissa in the aftermath of the super cyclone is yet to be assessed. But a question arises: Is nature biased against poorer people and developing countries? Even a cursory analysis of the scale […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Do’s and Don’ts to avoid casualty

on November 7, 2008 at 1:46 am

The first, foremost and cheapest method is sensitization of public about the do’s and don’ts to be followed to avoid casualty. The following tips may help reducing casualty to a great extend which needs mass awareness through leaflets, pamphlets, brochures […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Water Purification Technologies for flood affected Bihar- Experiences; Referrals

on September 11, 2008 at 4:51 am

Floods that have displaced and stranded at least 2 million people in Northern Bihar continue to worsen. The flooding began last week when the Kosi River, known as the Saptakoshi in neighboring Nepal, burst its banks and changed course, inundating […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Using Traditional Folk Media in Disaster RiskandVulnerability Reduction-Experience

on September 4, 2008 at 12:38 am

Effective communication among the stakeholders is one of the vital pillars for the success of any type of programme and it is worth appreciating that Tata-Dhan Academy has attempted to use folk media for enhancing community’s understanding and knowledge on […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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