konkan disaster mitigation

The state cabinet on Wednesday cleared a Rs 3,200-crore Konkan disaster management programme under which several mitigation measures will be taken to tackle disasters in the region.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized the need for effective distribution of crop damage relief to aid farmers impacted by natural disasters. Key measures include immediate e-KYC processes and implementing the e-Panchnama project. He urged for updates to emergency response centers and for advancing various mitigation projects.

Prayas seeks a disaster management bill to minimize the potential damage by future natural disasters.

The Centre proposes to release Rs 367.8 crore while the state will have share Rs 91.72 crore.It is proposed to construct 11 multi-purpose cyclone shelters, 471km of underground cabling and 26.26km of saline embankments.

Citing that 27 of the 226 buildings declared dangerous in Mumbai have been vacated, CM Eknath Shinde advised municipalities in the state to get structural audits of shaky buildings done by reputed engineering institutes, and not rely on reports submitted by housing societies.

A system will be set up for early warning, better preparedness to deal with natural disasters will be a part of the program.

The South Goa district collector G P Naik on Wednesday directed all concerned government agencies to stop digging of roads for any purpose positively by April 30 and complete restoration of the roads by May 15.

Lack of clarity regarding the appointment of companies for executing disaster mitigation work has delayed proposals put up by various districts, senior officials working in the district disaster management department said.

Lack of clarity regarding the appointment of companies for executing disaster mitigation work has delayed proposals put up by various districts, senior officials working in the district disaster management department said.

With large-scale rain-related tragedies being reported from the state due to very heavy rainfall, the Maharashtra government sought additional assistance of defence forces to carry out relief and rescue operations in the flood-hit districts.

The Maharashtra government is awaiting the approval of the central government for its strategic plan to tackle the cyclone threat.

Ten days after floods and landslides in parts of the Konkan and Western Maharashtra, the state cabinet approved Rs 11,500 crore package for the relief, reconstruction and disaster mitigation in affected districts in Raigad, Ratnagiri, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur.

States pitched for special central packages during pre-budget consultations. They sought increased interest-free loans, disaster relief funds, and infrastructure support. Kerala requested a substantial package citing fiscal stress, while Punjab asked for an industrial package similar to J&K's. Several states also requested increased honorarium for ASHA workers.

"The Centre will definitely help out the state and Centre will rebuild the Taliye village," he said, visiting the small village near Mahad that was wiped out in a hillslide on Thursday, killing more than 50.

A Gene Bank for the conservation of genetic biodiversity in the state will also be set up, the state budget presented by finance minister Ajit Pawar said. The project will be funded to the tune of Rs 286 crore over the next 5 years.

Landslides in Maharashtra posed a significant threat, with crucial early warning signals identified in a 2022 assessment remaining unimplemented. Key indicators like high rainfall intensity and increased spring discharge were found. Authorities failed to act on recommendations, which included automated rain gauges and manual spring discharge measurements, aimed at mitigating landslide risks.

The Supreme Court, which on Monday cancelled the Railways’ clearance for the double-tracking project from Castlerock to Kulem, said that any further construction there would “invite a great disaster in the sensitive areas of the Western Ghats”.

Circa 2013. Manohar Parrikar was the chief minister when the three contentious linear projects, cutting across the biodiversity paradise of Mollem, were first proposed. But contrary to many claims, edited video excerpts and blatant falsehoods being spread, Parrikar had rejected these proposals outrightly.

The extent of erosion on the state's beaches may be a result of wind speeds driving sea waves to hit the coast harder than in the past, National Centre Antartic and Ocean Research (NCAOR), scientist, Alvarino Luis said.

Such is the timing of the high tides this year that Mumbaikars, it seems, may have to brace themselves against flooding from the first day of monsoon itself.

Heavy rains have thrown normal life out of gear in Mumbai and its adjoining areas, disrupting rail, road and air services. Besides the metropolis, adjoining Navi Mumbai and Thane regions were also lashed by incessant downpour since Monday night.