Geography News

Cyclone

The Severe Cyclonic storm Michaung made its landfall from half past noon to 2:30 p.m. close to the south of Bapatla with a maximum sustained speed of 90-100 kmph.

posted by 6th Dec 2023

Flood Banks

Addressing a gathering at an election meeting Telangana Chief Minister Said “ Flood banks will be constructed along the Godavari river in Bhadrachalam at an estimated cost of 1000 crore rupees to fortify the flood protection system”.

posted by 14th Nov 2023

Monsoon

The Southwest Monsoon has ended, and the north-east monsoon is likely to set in “in the next 72 hours”, the Indian Meteorological Department said.

posted by 20th Oct 2023

Glacial Lake Burst

At least seven people were killed and scores more were injured or are missing after flash floods inundated Sikkim. The floods are believed to have been triggered after a lake, forming the gradual melting of a Himalayan glacial, suddenly overflowed and inundated the Teesta River basin.

posted by 5th Oct 2023

The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023

The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 was introduced in Lok Sabha on July 27, 2023. The Bill amends the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002.

posted by 3rd Aug 2023