In India, the active areas with Landslides in the Himalayan region and the ongoing process of development in this area can be impeded by the associated risks and hazards posed by these events. The Garhwal Himalaya region, in particular, has a history of landslides, some of which are well-known and triggered by co-seismic events. While rainfall and earthquakes are commonly Continue Reading »

As India struggles with intense heatwaves striking earlier than usual for the third consecutive summer, millions are facing the dual challenges of stifling humidity and soaring temperatures. This concerning trend, exacerbated by the effects of climate change, poses significant threats to public health, emphasizing the critical need for adaptive measures. Researchers caution that without prompt intervention, the lives of over Continue Reading »

Abhishek Danodia and N.R. Patel Water availability shows the existence of life, so if there is water, there is life. Around 97 percent of the total water available in the oceans while only 3 percent of water is the fresh water, which can be used for drinking, agriculture and industries. In India, about 68 percent of cultivable area comes under Continue Reading »

Monitoring inland water is crucial for assessing different aspects of the hydrological cycle, as well as environmental and atmospheric processes within the Earth system. Understanding hydrological processes and managing water resources and ecosystem balance depend greatly on tracking changes in water levels. Traditionally, water levels have been observed using in-situ gauging stations; however, the global network of these stations is Continue Reading »

Himalaya is experiencing unprecedented warming since recent past which is more than the global average and also more than the Indian sub continental landmass. The warming is even more pronounced at higher altitudes in Himalaya. This rising rate of warming at higher altitudes has been termed as Elevation Dependent Warming or EDW by the scientists working in the domain. The Continue Reading »