Local residents and nature lovers in Navi Mumbai formed a human chain to protest the destruction of Belapur Hill caused by encroachments and tree cuttings. They expressed concerns about authorities’ negligence in addressing the widespread encroachments, which could lead to landslides. The residents called for urgent action to save the hill and highlighted the presence of illegal structures, including temples. The initiative gained momentum with the support of neighboring societies. However, little progress has been made since the issue was first raised in 2015.
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Around 70% of Mumbai’s landslide-prone areas fall within informal settlements, according to a report by WRI-India. The report introduces a Climate Hazard and Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) framework to strengthen climate action. It highlights the need to analyze landslide susceptibility and historic hotspots, and assesses the risks in transport networks. The report also reveals the rising air temperature in Mumbai and its impact on urban heat risk.
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Tamil Nadu is experiencing heavy rainfall, with Coimbatore’s Mettuapalayam recording the season’s highest of 37 cm. Schools in Coonoor and Kotagiri are closed due to the downpours, and waterlogging in Coimbatore has caused traffic chaos. Additionally, landslides have halted rail services between Coonoor and Mettupalayam. Read more on The Economic Times.
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In Uttarakhand, more than 40 families who were displaced by landslides will be provided with financial aid for rehabilitation. The District Disaster Management Officer, NK Joshi, announced that each family will receive Rs 4 lakh for house construction, Rs 10,000 as displacement allowance, and Rs 15,000 for building cowsheds. This assistance aims to help the affected families rebuild their lives and provide them with stability and shelter.
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Food items and medicines are delivered to the remote areas of rain-battered Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh with the help of Air Force helicopters. The district has experienced widespread destruction and deaths due to heavy rains and landslides. Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur visits affected areas and requests the state Chief Minister to arrange rations for the affected people.
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Another week of extreme weather in India has added to concerns about climate change, food supplies, and persistent inflation that pose a political challenge heading into the country’s election season. The north of India has been hammered by torrential rains, causing flooding and landslides that have killed at least 80 people.
