Florida developers are taking measures to design homes that can withstand hurricanes. In the village of Cortez on Florida’s west coast, some homes were able to withstand Hurricane Milton due to their specific construction. These homes were built with the intention of being able to withstand the strong winds and potential damage caused by hurricanes….
Debris from canal construction caused flooding in Vyasarpadi, Kodungaiyur, and MKB Nagar in Chennai. Water inundated homes due to reduced flow from a culvert being built. Officials used boats and tricycles to provide aid to affected residents. Many shops were flooded, and residents had to move belongings to higher floors. Residents had to navigate through…
The Maharashtra government has allocated 255.9 acres of salt pan land for the construction of rental houses in the Dharavi Redevelopment Project. Salt pans are important ecologically, acting as natural defences against flooding and supporting diverse flora and fauna. The land parcels allocated for the project are under Central government ownership and will be leased…