Battling Blaze: How AI is Revolutionizing Wildfire Management
Battling Blaze: How AI is Revolutionizing Wildfire Management The wildfire threats are increasing around the world, so are AI solutions to fight them. In recent years, the frequency and intensity of wildfires have surged worldwide, posing significant threats to ecosystems, communities, and economies. From the Amazon rainforest to the Australian bushlands, and closer to home […]
Dubai’s Population Boom: Is Disaster Preparedness Keeping Pace?
Dubai’s Population Boom: Is Disaster Preparedness Keeping Pace? Dubai, renowned for its rapid development and urbanization, has witnessed a remarkable surge in population over the years. This growth can be attributed to a myriad of factors, including abundant economic opportunities, extensive infrastructure development, and progressive government policies designed to allure skilled labor and investors. As […]
UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING CASCADING DISASTERS
UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING CASCADING DISASTERS The 2024 Sea of Japan Earthquake A powerful earthquake of 7.6 magnitude on the Richter Scale struck Japan’s west coast in Ishikawa prefecture on January 1, 2024. The seismic activity killed several people, destroyed buildings, triggered a tsunami and started multiple fires. According to USGS, more than 35 aftershocks that […]
The colossal Himalayan risks – Himachal Floods of 2023. Are we prepared?
The Indian Himalayan region (IHR) is spread across 13 states/union territories, and nearly 50 million people reside there.