The bombing of Air India Flight 182 on June 23, 1985, stands as one of the deadliest acts of aviation terrorism in history. The Boeing 747, en route from Montreal to London... Read more »
The December 1984 incident at the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant remains one of the world’s worst industrial catastrophes. A leak of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas resulted in the immediate deaths... Read more »
India, due to its diverse geography and large population, is vulnerable to a range of catastrophic events, including earthquakes, floods, cyclones, droughts, and landslides. These events can cause widespread destruction, loss of... Read more »
Industrial accidents involving hazardous chemicals have tragically impacted India throughout its history. These events range from large-scale explosions and toxic leaks to smaller incidents with localized consequences. Examples include events like the... Read more »
The December 1984 gas leak from the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, is considered one of the world’s worst industrial catastrophes. Methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas and other... Read more »
Catastrophic aviation accidents within India’s geographical boundaries encompass a range of events, from collisions and in-flight structural failures to pilot error and adverse weather conditions. These incidents involve both commercial and general... Read more »
India, due to its unique geography and socio-economic factors, is highly vulnerable to a wide range of natural hazards. These include geophysical events such as earthquakes, landslides, and tsunamis, as well as... Read more »
This tragic event, occurring on June 23, 1985, involved the bombing of a Boeing 747 en route from Montreal to London, resulting in the loss of all 329 passengers and crew. The... Read more »
The Bhopal gas tragedy, occurring in December 1984, remains one of the world’s worst industrial disasters. A leak of methyl isocyanate gas from a Union Carbide pesticide plant exposed over half a... Read more »