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Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nizamuddin West Association Vs Union of India & Others dated 21/02/2025.

The matter related to the issue of desilting of 24 drains out falling in river Yamuna in Delhi. Desilting work of these 24 drains is to be done by the Irrigation and Flood Control Department (I&FCD). I&FCD submitted a report dated February 20, 2025 disclosing the status of desilting. The report also disclosed the targeted quantity of desilting.

At least 242 million students in 85 countries had their schooling disrupted by extreme climate events in 2024, including heatwaves, tropical cyclones, storms, floods, and droughts, exacerbating an existing learning crisis, according to a new UNICEF analysis released today.

Compliance report on behalf of Chief Engineer, Jal Shakti (Irrigation and Flood Control) Department, Jammu in compliance to the directions of the National Green Tribunal order, September 18, 2024 in OA No 720/2024 titled news item titled "Tawi barrage and river front projects in Jammu destroying river inviting disaster" appearing in sandrp.in dated May 11, 2024.

Reply affidavit by Water Resources Department, Maharashtra in EA No 04/2022 (WZ) in the matter of Sarang Yadvadkar & Ors V/s The State of Maharashtra dated 23/04/2024.

The matter related to demarcating the flood lines in all areas where there is excessive rain and probability for endangering human life and properties.

The 2024 Flood Outlook report offers a comprehensive assessment of flood risk across the country, highlighting critical areas of concern and strategic recommendations for mitigation and preparedness.

Countries in Asia and the Pacific face a heightened risk of flooding as disasters increase worldwide due to climate change. Yet these countries often lack the infrastructure necessary to prepare for and respond to floods effectively.

Order of the National Green Tribunal Suman Chauhan Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 11/03/2024.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of 'News Item titled "Deforestation ill-planned construction and unscientific - illegal mining behind Himachal Pradesh, monsoon catastrophe" appearing in The Hindu dated 25.11.2023' dated 29/02/2024.

One of the issue under consideration in the application is deforestation, ill-planned construction activities, illegal mining along the river beds which are few reasons responsible for natural calamity at Himachal Pradesh.

Reconstruction and recovery needs following the catastrophic flooding in eastern Libya last September are estimated at $1.8 billion, according to this new report by the World Bank, the United Nations, and the European Union.

Given their frequent recurrence in Indian cities, the problem of urban flooding is gaining focus in policy discussions. Indeed, urban floods can cause massive loss of infrastructure, property, and lives, and have a substantial economic impact.

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