Themes of Technological Advancement

• T1. Advanced forecasting and nowcasting system
• T2. Mapping and zoning by GIS and ground-based / airborne platforms
• T3. Monitoring and surveillance systems
• T4. IT-based coordination networks and technologies
• T5. Disaster-resilient housing and sheltering
• T6. Retention-walls and earth stabilization techniques
• T7. Disaster-resilient electrical systems
• T8. Urban planning
• T9. Protection systems, safety structures and smart evacuation techniques
• T10. Sociological tools

Atmospheric extreme events of concern

• E1. Cyclones and heavy rain
• E2. Prolonged droughts
• E3. Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
• E4. Thunderstorms and lightning
• E5. Hailstorms and dust storms
• E6. Cloudbursts and microbursts
• E7. Wind gusts, gales and tornadoes
• E8. Heat waves and cold waves
• E9. Acid rains
• E10. Tsunami

Adverse effects of extreme events on geo-surface

• AE1. Flashfloods
• AE2. Landslides
• AE3. Deterioration of surface topology
• AE4. Impacts on agriculture
• AE5. Impacts on fisheries industry
• AE6. Heath and sanitation issues
• AE7. Impacts on forestry and vegetation
• AE8. Impacts on Water resources