Operation Abhyaas: Operation Abhyaas, a large-scale civil defence preparedness drill, was recently held in several places in India as directed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to assess emergency response readiness amid heightened national security concerns.A multi-agency civil defence exercise conducted to simulate coordinated emergency responses, especially in urban areas during crises like blackouts, […]
Tag: 23rd May 2025
Bengaluru Urban Flooding
Bengaluru Urban Flooding: Bengaluru witnessed over 130 mm rainfall in just 12 hours, leading to severe urban flooding that left 3 dead, 500 homes inundated, and major roads, underpasses, and lakes overwhelmed.Urban flooding refers to the overflow of water in densely built environments due to poor drainage and excessive rainfall. Unlike rural floods, it occurs […]
