To build resilience into infrastructure
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Last Updated: May 19, 2021, 11:02 PM IST
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India’s emergency response to extreme weather events has improved. This is evident from the fact that loss of life has been greatly minimised. The focus must now shift to building resilience into infrastructure.
Cyclone Tauktae, the third major storm to hit the country during the pandemic, and the second one on the west coast, is a reminder of the clear and present danger of climate change
Cyclone Tauktae, the third major storm to hit the country during the pandemic, and the second one on the west coast, is a reminder of the clear and present danger of climate change and India’s vulnerability. Addressing the risk that climate change poses means not just curbing the emission or mitigating greenhouse gases but also improving resilience to the impacts of climate change. India’s emergency response to extreme weather events has improved. This is evident from the fact that