Assam Floods: Over 27 Lakh Hectares Affected Across 35 Districts in 25 Years
Assam has also experienced widespread and repeated destruction by floods in the last 25 years, where over 27 lakh hectares of area have been hit in 35 districts, based on a new report prepared by the State Revenue and Disaster Management Department. The results bring out the chronic exposure of the state to floods during […]
Guwahati Steps Up Sustainability Drive: GMC to Enforce Rainwater Harvesting and Green Cover Norms from June 20
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) plans to launch a holistic enforcement campaign city-wide from June 20, 2025, to make long-pending but weakly enforced city environment laws effective. The campaign will have two main thrusts: compulsory rainwater harvesting systems and the retention of green spaces in both old and new buildings. This step has been taken […]
Flood in Assam is now drawing national attention!
The devastating flood in Assam have escalated into a national crisis, capturing the attention and concern of the entire country. The relentless monsoon rains have caused rivers to overflow, submerging vast areas, destroying homes, and displacing thousands of people. The sheer scale of this disaster has overwhelmed local resources, necessitating a coordinated national response to […]