Mangkhut is one of the strongest tropical cyclones to have occurred anywhere in the world in 2018. Hundreds of people lost their lives and many went missing amidst a spray of storms, rains and landslides. The typhoon couldn’t have struck
Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence started off as a tropical wave but gained enough momentum owing to the availability of ample moisture, low wind shear and other conducive environmental factors that turned it into a full-fledged tropical cyclone to kick start the 2018
Snowstorms
Winter storms are normal occurrences in extreme climates prevalent in Polar Regions. The phenomenon can take various forms such as snow, winds, sleet, blowing snows, squalls, freezing rains, coastal floods and so on. The impact of such hazards on individuals
Hurricane Lane
About Hurricane Lane Hawaiians braced themselves as their precious islands prepared for the approaching Hurricane Lane that looked all set to wreak havoc once it crossed the ocean and struck ground. Many places had already seen considerable rainfall. Big Island,
Carr Fire
About the Carr Fire The Carr Fire that broke out on Highway 299 on Carr Powerhouse Road is the sixth most destructive wildfire in California’s history, having burned more than 230,000 acres of vegetation in less than a month. More
Ferguson Fire
The Ferguson Fire In the month of July, a devastating fire broke out in the Yosemite Valley that attained mammoth proportions. The fire broke out in the Ferguson Ridge Road area – hence the name Ferguson Fire. Nearly 100,000 acres
If You are Drowsy Do Not Drive – Pull Over Take a Break
Wide publicity is available about the effects of alcohol on driving. Another lesser known evil is driving while feeling drowsy. Most of us think it is OK to drive while feeling drowsy. A cup of coffee and washing your face
Time to Change Fire Alarm Batteries
The ubiquitous fire alarm is found in nearly every home. The portable variety makes it convenient to make sure you have one in all strategic locations in your house. Unfortunately, we often wait for the alarm to start beeping to
Ignore Tornado Alerts at Your Peril
The accuracy of weather predictions has increased significantly over the last few decades. This being a fact, why is the death toll high each year, in spite of live weather alerts? When hundreds of Tornado warnings are issued every year,
Respect School Buses and Railway Crossings
School Buses When it comes to school buses, a different set of right of way rules apply. These rules have been instituted in the interest of child safety and all of us have a duty to respect these rules. Many