Chamoli avalance, Wayanad landslide, other disasters were avoidable: NDMA report

A recent report from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has highlighted significant shortcomings in disaster risk assessment and planning in India, particularly in the wake of recent calamities such as the Chamoli avalanche and the Wayanad landslide. The report indicates that these disasters were largely preventable, attributing their occurrence to inadequate infrastructure and weak emergency preparedness. It emphasizes the urgent need for a more robust framework for risk management, focusing on vulnerable regions that are prone to natural disasters. The NDMA calls for enhanced strategies that include better forecasting, improved early warning systems, and more resilient infrastructure to mitigate the impacts of such events in the future. This report serves as a critical reminder of the importance of proactive measures in disaster management to protect communities and minimize losses.