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72 pc districts face extreme floods, 25 pc of them have early warning systems: Report

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New Delhi: An estimated 72 percent of districts in India are exposed to extreme flood events but only 25 percent of them have level flood forecasting stations, or early warning systems, a new report said on Thursday.

Despite high exposure to floods, Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim are the best-performing states in terms of flood early warning systems (EWS), according to the report by independent policy research think tank The Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW).
The report showed that Himachal Pradesh, currently battling massive floods, is among the states with the lowest availability of EWS.

Uttarakhand, on the other hand, is moderately exposed to extreme flood events but has a high availability of flood EWS, it said.
Delhi, in the throes of severe flooding due to a raging Yamuna, is moderately exposed to extreme floods and has a moderate level of resilience through EWS.
Approximately 66 percent of individuals in India are exposed to extreme flood events; however, only 33 percent of them are covered by flood EWS. Moreover, 25 percent of the Indian population is exposed to cyclones and their impacts, but cyclone warnings are available to 100 percent of the exposed population, the report said.
States such as Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and West Bengal are at the forefront of building resilience by establishing cyclone EWS.
“The district-level analysis revealed that while 72 percent of districts in India are exposed to extreme flood events, merely 25 percent of these exposed districts have level flood forecasting stations. This means that two-thirds of individuals in India are exposed to extreme flood events, and only one-third of them have flood EWS,” the report said.

According to the CEEW, 12 states — Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Bihar — are highly exposed to extreme flood events. However, only three — Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Bihar — have a high availability of flood early warning systems.
Odisha has moderate EWS availability and the rest low availability, indicating a gap in the planning for installing flood monitoring and forecasting stations, the report said.
Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tripura, Mizoram, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana are moderately exposed to extreme floods.
While Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tripura have a high availability of flood early warning systems, the rest have a moderate resilience through flood EWS.
States such as Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana have the lowest availability of flood EWS.
Research shows that 97.51 million people in India are exposed to extreme flood events, and most districts are exposed to more than one extreme event, highlighting the importance of making EWS available to all in the country, especially in the states and districts most exposed to its impacts, the report said.
It said that more than 88 percent of the Indian states exposed to floods and 100 percent of the states exposed to extreme cyclone events have a high teledensity ratio, which means to access early warnings through telecommunications.
The recent floods in India and Cyclone Biparjoy have once again shown the importance of investing in early warning systems, said Dr Vishwas Chitale, senior programme lead, CEEW.
“The country is rapidly expanding its early warning coverage by embracing transformative technologies. However, as we witness swapping patterns in the climatic extremes in the country, where previously drought-prone areas are now facing floods, all states need to ramp up their early warning systems to safeguard lives and livelihoods,” he said.
According to him, states should leverage state-of-the-art technologies to build inclusive, impact-based multi-hazard early warning systems that involve the local communities for last-mile connectivity.
“Intensifying adaptation finance for enhancing disaster preparedness is the need of the hour,” he said.
A CEEW study released in 2021 found that 27 of 35 Indian states and union territories (UTs) are vulnerable to extreme hydro-met disasters and their compounding impacts. Eighty per cent of India’s population resides in these vulnerable regions.
However, India has been taking steps to build its resilience to the impacts of such extreme events by increasing preparedness and investing in EWS. These systems are being deployed throughout the world as essential instruments for disaster risk reduction.
At the 2022 UN climate summit in Egypt, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres unveiled an Executive Action Plan to provide “Early Warnings for All”, saying that “one out of three persons globally, primarily in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), lack access to effective early warning systems”. This plan requires an investment of USD 3.1 billion from 2023 to 2027 to make EWS available to everyone across the globe.
Incessant, heavy rain wrought massive damage in several parts of north India over the last few days.
Due to a rare interaction of a western disturbance, monsoonal winds and a cyclonic circulation, heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh over the weekend caused flooding and landslides in the hilly terrain.
The gushing water swept away bridges, homes and cars, and caused widespread devastation in the state.
Neighbouring Uttarakhand also saw a similar situation with water levels of several rivers crossing the danger mark.
In Delhi, the Yamuna swelled to 208.62 metres, surpassing the previous all-time record of 207.49 metres set 45 years ago. The raging river inundated nearby streets, impacted public and private infrastructure, road and rail traffic and caused immense hardships to people living in close proximity to the river.
Curbs have also been placed for the entry of vehicles into the national capital.
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July 13, 2023
Sri Lanka issues red warning over strong winds, rough seas

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Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology has issued a red warning for fishing boats over strong winds and rough seas in the southeast Bay of Bengal and south Andaman Sea.
The rough seas are caused by the depression in the southeast Bay of Bengal and will gradually develop into a cyclonic storm on Wednesday, the Department of Meteorology was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency.
Due to this, the wind speeds in the above-mentioned sea areas will be between 50 and 60 kmph, the department said.

At times, winds can increase up to 70 kmph in sea areas, it said, adding that heavy showers or thundershowers can be expected in above sea areas.
The department urged all naval and fishing communities not to venture into the above sea areas until further notice.
The department also urged those who are out at aforementioned seas to return to coasts or move to safer areas immediately.
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May 10, 2023
Telangana: Last warning given to protesting Junior Panchayat Secretaries

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Hyderabad: Principal secretary Sandeep Kumar Sultania on Monday cautioned Junior Panchayat Secretaries (JPS), who have formed a union and went on strike since April 28 demanding regularization, to end their protest and rejoin duties. They have been asked to rejoin their work by May 9 5 p.m.
In a press release, Sandeep Kumar said that the union’s protest was a violation of their agreement bond which is signed by all Junior Panchayat Secretaries before joining service.
Kumar said that JPS employees who have signed the agreement had accepted the agreements. “As Junior Secretary, they will not have any claim or right to be appointed on a regular basis and such appointment will be without prejudice to the regular appointments that may be made in future.”

“The regularisation of service of any contract employee can’t be decided for all, however, it will be subject to the assessment and evaluation according to their performance by a committee appointed by the government, only those employees will be regularised whose performance is found satisfactory,” the principal secretary added.
Sandeep Kumar clarified that JPS employees have terminated all their rights to continue in service despite signing an agreement. He went on to say that the warning issued would be the last chance for the protesting employees, who are on strike, to rejoin their work.
“In case, those who fail to join their duty by 5 pm on May 9th, their services will be terminated permanently,” he added.
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May 8, 2023
Avalanche Warning Issued For Six Districts In JK

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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) has issued an avalanche warning for six districts for the next 24 hours.
According to an official statement, an avalanche with low danger level is expected to occur above 2500 to 3200 metres above sea level over Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban, Ganderbal, and Kupwara districts in the next 24 hours.
JKDMA advised people living in these areas to take necessary precautions and avoid venturing into the avalanche-prone areas until further notice.

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April 22, 2023
Avalanche Warning Issued For Eight Districts In JK

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SRINAGAR: The authorities on Thursday issued avalanche warming to eight districts of Jammu and Kashmir amid inclement weather conditions.
According to a communique, Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority said avalanche with low danger level is likely to occur above 2400 to 3200 metres above sea level in Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban, Baramulla, Kupwara and Bandipora districts.
The communique also reads that avalanche with medium danger level is likely to occur above 2800 metres in Ganderbal district in the next 24 hours.
“People living in these areas are advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas till further orders,” it reads.

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April 20, 2023
Avalanche Warning Issued For Six Districts In JK

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SRINAGAR: The authorities on Wednesday issued avalanche warming to six districts of Jammu and Kashmir amid inclement weather conditions.
Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority in a comminique said avalanche with low danger level is likely to occur above 3000 to 3500 metres above sea level in Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban and Baramulla districts.
The communique also reads that avalanche with medium danger level is likely to occur above 2800 metres in Ganderbal district in the next 24 hours.
“People living in these areas are advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas till further orders,” it reads. (KNO)

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April 19, 2023
Tony Gonzales and a coalition of Hispanic Republicans are warning that a Judiciary border proposal isn’t ready for “prime time.”

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The group warned they won’t let some of their conservative colleagues call the shots on their own.

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April 18, 2023
Andhra Pradesh: Heat wave warning for 116 mandals

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Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has asked people to take necessary precautions in view of the forecast of heat wave in 116 mandals across the state on Monday.
Heat wave conditions are expected in seven mandals in Alluri Sitarama Raju district, 15 each in Anakapalli and NTR districts, eight in East Godavari, four in Eluru, six each in Gunturu and Krishna and nine in Kakinada.
Of the 116 mandals, Nellipaka and Chintur in Alluri Sitarama Raju district are expected to sizzle at 45.5 degrees Celsius on Monday.

According to APSDMA, severe heat wave conditions were witnessed on Sunday in 11 mandals of Anakapalli district, three each in Kakinada and Vizianagaram.
APSDMA managing director B R Ambedkar advised people to take necessary precautions in view of the forecast of heat wave conditions.
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April 17, 2023
Andhra Pradesh: Heatwave warning for 174 mandals on April 16

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Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has forecast severe heatwave conditions in six mandals and heat waves in 174 more for Sunday.
Severe heat wave conditions are expected in Kunavaram mandal in Alluri Sitarama Raju district, Noutavaram (Anakapalli), Kotananduru (Kakinada) and Jiyyammavalasa, Komarada and Parvatipuram (Parvatipuram Manyam).
Likewise, heat wave is expected to hit 10 mandals in Alluri Sitarama Raju district, 17 each in Anakapalli, East Godavari and Eluru, 12 in Gunturu and13 in Kakinada, said APSDMA in a statement on Saturday.

Similarly, four mandals in Konaseema district, nine in Krishna, eight in Nandayala, 16 in NTR, seven in Palnadu, nine in Parvatipuram Manyam, eight in Srikakulam, three in Visakhapatnam and 22 in Vizianagaram and one in West Godavari and Kadapa.
Chintur mandal in Alluri Sitarama Raju district is likely to log the highest temperature of 46.1 degrees Celsius today, followed by Nellipaka (45.3 C) in the same district and Anaparthy (45.3 C) in East Godavari.
Though these three mandals were not included under the list of six mandals expected to suffer severe heat wave, they are expected to record higher temperatures than the latter.
The peak temperature forecast under severe heat wave mandals is only 42.1 C for Sunday in Nathavaram of Anakapalli district.
According to the disaster management authority, Saturday witnessed severe heat wave conditions in 10 mandals of Anakapalli district, two in Kakinada and one in Vizianagaram, including heat wave conditions in 55 more mandals.

APSDMA managing director B. R. Ambedkar advised people to be wary of the scorching weather and take necessary precautions.
(Except for the headline, the story has not been edited by Siasat staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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April 16, 2023
An American Diplomat’s Web3 Warning: The U.S. Is Already Losing Smart Technology Allies It Needs

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Meanwhile, the Chinese fintech company AliPay is using its private blockchain to push aggressively into Pakistan and the Philippines, where U.S. rivals PayPal or Coinbase have no operations.
Late last summer, the People’s Bank of China partnered with the central banks of Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and Thailand to facilitate 160 cross-border payments totaling over $12 million in value on the “mBridge Ledger,” a blockchain system that uses China’s own central bank digital currency for cross border payment.
The dollar’s influence on the digital future is at stake. Just as the dollar has projected U.S. economic power in the analog world, digital assets pegged to the dollar, called stablecoins, project the dollar into the digital economy.
But if, say, an Indonesian natural resource exporter can only get paid on China’s own closed network and cannot be paid in U.S.-dollar-denominated digital assets such as dollar-backed stablecoins, the U.S. financial system will suffer.
Just as capitalist and communist trade blocs squared off in the 20th century, companies wishing to export their goods to select markets will soon have to navigate competing trade blockchains. They’ll have to choose between permissionless — or interoperable — systems built on open blockchains versus firewalled, permissioned closed systems like those preferred by China. Given that China is becoming the largest trading partner for most of the world, many nations will be tempted to opt into its system. If U.S. regulators continue to antagonize open blockchain systems, economic participants will continue to view them as legally risky, making China’s closed alternative that much more appealing by comparison.
So far, the U.S. has not risen to the challenge.
The September release of the White House’s framework for digital asset development was a step in the right direction, but it was not enough. While the framework calls for U.S. agencies to “message U.S. values related to digital assets” in international forums, it otherwise remains vague on foreign policy.
At best, the United States merely endorses a nebulous paper-based exercise called the “G20 Roadmap for enhancing cross-border payments.” In reality, this amounts to innovation theater. The word “Web3” does not appear anywhere in the latest joint statement from State Department-organized U.S.-Japan “Internet Economy Dialogue.” On the economic policy side, the U.S. posture on digital assets is skewed to benefit domestically oriented financial sector incumbents at the expense of promising innovations. Risk-averse lawyers hold too much sway in the policy debate at the expense of technologists and informed foreign policy hands. Viewed from abroad, the signals from American policymakers suggest that the United States has turned anti-innovation. While digital assets pose real risks, those risks are currently being overemphasized while potential benefits get overlooked. The result is erratic “regulation by enforcement” and onerous tax policies that drive away commerce.
Take “staking.” Staking is a process by which the owners of blockchain tokens temporarily give up control of the tokens as part of a process called “proof-of-stake” that some blockchains use to ensure network reliability. To compensate people who pledge their tokens for staking, these networks provide stakers with fees paid in tokens, something vaguely akin to interest paid on a bond. Because staking requires some technical skill, investors often make use of services that stake the tokens on their behalf.

One benefit of staking is that it serves as a substitute for the energy-intensive “mining” process employed by Bitcoin. But, because nothing quite like staking has existed before, its exact regulatory status remains unresolved.
In February, the Security and Exchange Commission charged the U.S crypto exchange Kraken, saying it had failed to treat its staking service as an investment contract. As a result, the country’s second-largest crypto exchange has stopped offering this service to customers. This means that American investors have lost an important avenue for participating in, and benefitting from the governance of global blockchain networks.
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( With inputs from : www.politico.com )

April 4, 2023