Abstract Bhitarkanika National Park and Mahanadi Delta are the most biologically diverse
mangrove patches of India. Due to inadequate representation of the value of the mangroves …

This study delves into the socio-ecological system (SES) of tribal home-gardens within
India's Similipal Biosphere Reserve (SBR), unveiling their vital role in fostering biodiversity …

India experiences various types of natural hazards including cyclones, floods, droughts,
earthquake, landslides, heat wave, cold wave, thunder squalls and tornadoes. Most of these …

Heat waves are often termed as the silent killer and have become even more important as
recent studies suggest that the heat wave have become second most devastating extreme …

Most of the districts in Odisha, India are prone to both cyclones and floods. However, the
existing studies have assessed vulnerability mainly for the coastal districts, and are largely …

The coastal regions of India, particularly the Bay of Bengal, are highly vulnerable to the
severe weather conditions induced by tropical cyclones. This study presents a …

Understanding the spatiotemporal variability of rainfall is vital for water resources planning
and management, flood and drought mitigation, and erosion control, among others. Despite …

Odisha is frequently affected by climate extremes such as cyclones and floods. In response,
farmers take various adaptation measures to minimise the negative economic impact of …

Coastal districts of India being diverse in nature are under constant vulnerability to hazards.
The article analyzes vulnerability as a function of exposure, sensitivity and adaptation …

Tropical cyclones (TCs) are the most destructive weather systems that form over the tropical
oceans, with about 90 storms forming globally every year. The timely detection and tracking …