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Representative image The author reports finding fire-safety systems out of action at Indian travel hubs: a missing or non-functional hydrant at a Shimla bus station, a…
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Research figure (Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk journal) — shown for illustration Most of India is exposed to at least one natural hazard. NIDM says almost 58.6% of the land is prone to earthquakes, over 40…
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Representative image The often-quoted '3% of GDP' loss is the government's estimate for road crashes alone: about 3.14% of GDP, from a road ministry study adjusted…
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AI-generated editorial illustration; not an incident photograph. Stampede deaths in India do not rise steadily; they come in sudden spikes. NCRB data analysed by Factly shows 3,074 stampede deaths between 2001…
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Forest and hill fires in India are mostly started by people and spread fast in dry, hot weather. Pune's fire department registered 54 forest…
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Representative image Before any trek or camping trip, tell someone at home your route and return time, and carry a map, compass, torch, whistle, first-aid kit,…
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Representative image A family emergency plan makes sure everyone knows who to call, where to meet and what to do if a fire, flood, earthquake or…
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Every part of India faces some natural hazard. This guide helps a family prepare for the ones that matter where they live: earthquakes, cyclones,…
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Representative image In most emergencies, the neighbours are on the spot long before the fire brigade or rescue teams. A society, colony or village that has…
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In a fire, the first jobs are to warn people, call 101 or 112 and keep your way out open. A trained adult may…
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