Wahid Bhat

Madhya Pradesh is India's lightning hotspot, with high fatalities & reliance on coal. Despite mitigation efforts, data discrepancies & climate change impact region's vulnerability.

On July 11, 2024, a massive landslide blocked the Badrinath Highway near Joshimath, disrupting the Char Dham Yatra and leaving 3,000 travelers stranded.

Cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh have caused significant destruction, leaving 4 dead and 53 missing. Floods and landslides have damaged infrastructure and hindered rescue efforts.

A cloudburst in Padabal, Kashmir, triggered landslides and flash floods, severely damaging homes, fields, and infrastructure.

A cloudburst on August 4th, 2024, devastated Kawacharwan village, causing landslides and floods that destroyed crops and infrastructure.

A cloudburst in Doonga village, Kathua district, left 15 houses damaged and families homeless.

Lightning-related deaths in India have significantly increased since 2001, with Central North East India most affected.

Kashmir's paddy farming is under threat due to rising temperatures, water scarcity, and urbanization.

The Second Bird Survey at Sardarpur Bird Sanctuary, led by Wildlife Warriors and the Forest Department, documented 24 new bird species, raising the count to 94.

Over 1,300 dog bite cases reported in early November in Madhya Pradesh. Experts link aggression to Diwali noise, pollution, and breeding season.