Army authorities, engaged in the massive rescue operation involving nearly 1,600 personnel, including those from the Police, Navy and the NDRF, do not expect to find many more survivors. Continuing rains, in any case, didn’t permit the operations to be faster. There could be loss of perhaps 600-800 innocent lives due to the unfortunate landslides. Loss of property and livelihoods probably can’t even be calculated. Satellite images, from the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of ISRO had estimated that a mind-boggling 86,000 square metres of land slipped and the debris travelled several kilometres along the river, devastating many settlements on the way. Tragic calamity, to say the least.
Why Did This Happen?
Why did this happen and could it have been avoided?
Wayanad district, part of the Western Ghats, received 140 mm of rain in about 24 hours – five times its normal precipitation – during this period. The beautiful hill station, at an altitude of a little over 5,000 feet, attracts lots of visitors and, like all our hill towns, has witnessed ongoing construction over the decades to provide for the influx. The February 2023 Landslide Atlas of India released by ISRO, documents around 80,000 landslides across 17 States and two UTs in the Himalayas and Western Ghats, from 1998 to 2022. Wayanad was listed in the atlas as “vulnerable”.
Bu hikaye BW Businessworld dergisinin October 05, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye BW Businessworld dergisinin October 05, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
Gauging Trumponomics For India
Despite some shortto mediumterm headwinds in trade and immigration, the broader Indo-US vision of counterbalancing China’s influence is expected to ensure continued cooperation under Trump 2.0
Reflections on Consciousness and Creation
Indian-American DEEPAK CHOPRA on the nature of the universe, the digital fabric of existence, and the power of a conscious mind
MORE TAKE TO DRIVING IN STYLE
High-end luxury vehicles are no longer part of a niche market, but a rapidly expanding segment of automobile sales, driven by changing consumer preferences, rising disposable incomes and better infrastructure
India's Growing Affinity for Swiss Watches: A Luxury on the Rise
NDIA'S ROBUST ECONOMIC growth, projected to exceed 6 per cent in 2024 and 2025, is fostering a rising demand for aspirational products. As disposable incomes increase, particularly among the expanding middle class, luxury goods such as Swiss-made watches are gaining popularity.
An ENRiching Outlook
KPMG's latest report shows energy CEOs being optimistic about the sector's outlook. ANISH DE, Global Head, ENRC, KPMG speaks to BW Businessworld's Arjun Yadav on what's driving this confidence
Paving the Path to a Sustainable Future
Salesforce's ESG journey has made an impact beyond the company. SUNYA NORMAN, SVP of ESG Strategy and Engagement at Salesforce, shares more on how the tech giant integrates sustainability into its core operations, supporting global goals while empowering employees
LEADERSHIP TRANSITION AT XIAOMI INDIA
Xiaomi India is experiencing a leadership evolution, beginning with Muralikrishnan B's departure as President by the end of 2024. This change underscores Xiaomi's shift towards nurturing local talent amidst dynamic global shifts. The story tracks key transitions from Manu Kumar Jain's leadership to Muralikrishnan B's impactful tenure, along with recent strategic hires, highlighting Xiaomi's alignment towards market adaptability and consumer focus
WEAVING SUSTAINABILITY
Once a modest home textile manufacturer, Jindal Worldwide has evolved into a vertically integrated textile powerhouse, spanning critical segments of the yarn and fabric value chain
FORCE FOR GOOD
FY24 saw capacity expansions for Century Enka in nylon and polyester segments, along with investments in modernisation, renewable energy, and safety initiatives
REIMAGINING TOMORROW
For V-Guard, tomorrow signifies progress, driven by today's actions, setting the foundation for future growth and value creation for all stakeholders