Natural hazards in Nagaland

Natural hazards in Nagaland Earthquake  Nagaland has been hit by many disasters in the past. The most notable ones are the Great Shillong Earthquake on 12th June 1897 which measured 8.7 in the Richter scale and the Assam Tibet earthquake on 15th August 1950 which measured 8.5 in the Richter scale. However, since those days … Read more

Understanding Cloudbursts: Phenomenon, Impact, and Response

Understanding Cloudbursts: Phenomenon, Impact, and Response Cloudbursts, sudden and intense bursts of rainfall concentrated in a small area, are a dramatic and often destructive weather phenomenon. While the term “cloudburst” is not formally defined in meteorology, it generally refers to a rainfall event exceeding 100 millimeters (4 inches) per hour, often occurring over a short … Read more