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Ensemble Prediction Systems (EPS): IMD’s new forecast model
The Ministry of Earth Science (MoES) has launched a new system to generate more accurate and area specific forecast of extreme weather events including rains, heat wave and cold wave. The new Ensemble Prediction System (EPS) has been touted as best ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
Meteorological Department issues warning of another dust storm in UP, Rajasthan
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warning of another dust storm and thunderstorm in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The satellite images have shown wind pressure developing in two states leading to thunderstorms, gusty winds and heavy rain. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
Task Force on Establishment of CDRI submits report to MHA
The Task Force constituted on “Establishing a Coalition on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)” has submitted its report to Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The Task Force was constituted by MHA in August, 2017 and was headed by Preeti Saran, Secretary ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
NDMA conducts workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction database
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) conducted two-day National Workshop on Data Requirements for Disaster Risk Reduction Database in New Delhi. The workshop was held in collaboration with United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), UN Development Programme (UNDP) and ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
The first-ever India-Japan Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction started in New Delhi
Dr. Rajiv Kumar, the Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, has inaugurated the first-ever India-Japan Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction in New Delhi on March 19, 2018. The 2-day workshop is being jointly organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, National Disaster ..
Odisha Government to collaborate with RIMES for disaster management
The Odisha government will collaborate with Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) for strengthening its early warning services and enhancing preparedness for management of hazards in state. The partnership will be forged between Odisha State Disaster Mitigation Authority (OSDMA) ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
India’s First Automatic Early Warning Dissemination System to come up in Odisha
India’s first automatic Early Warning Dissemination System (EWDS) will be commissioned by March 2018 in Odisha. The project aims to establish fool-proof communication system to address existing gaps in disseminating disaster warning up to community level. Key Facts The EWDS ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
International Workshop on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure held in New Delhi
The International Workshop on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (IWDRI) was held in New Delhi. It was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. The workshop was organised by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with United Nations Office for Disaster ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
New Delhi hosts International Workshop on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
Rajnath Singh, the Union Home Minister, has inaugurated a two-day International Workshop on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (IWDRI) in New Delhi on January 15, 2018. The workshop is organized by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with United Nations ..
First National Training of trainers programme for Sendai Framework held in New Delhi
The first national-level training of trainers programme to sensitise various Central Ministries and Departments on utilisation of Sendai Framework for developing action plans for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) was held in New Delhi. The was organised by National Disaster Management ..