| ID | 145376 |
| Title Proper | Extreme weather events and the Himalayas |
| Other Title Information | learning from the recent flood disasters |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Joshi, P C |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Kedarnath and Kashmir floods teach us some very important lessons which may go a long way in management of flood disasters. The first lesson is that the climate change is a reality and we need to prepare for more frequent and severe hydrometeorological hazards in the coming years. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol. 37, No.5; May 2016: p.12-16 |
| Journal Source | World Focus 2016-05 37, 5 |
| Key Words | Climate Change ; Himalayas ; Extreme Weather Events ; Flood Disasters ; Kedarnath ; Kashmir Floods ; Hydrometeorological Hazards |