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Al Arabiya
2 days ago
- Climate
- Al Arabiya
3 Dead and a Dozen Missing as Torrential Rains Cause Flash Flood in North India
Three people died and at least a dozen are feared missing after being swept away in a flash flood triggered by torrential rains in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, local authorities said on Thursday. A rescue operation has been launched to trace the missing, said Dinesh Sharma, a local government spokesperson in Kangra. The town is about 18 kilometers (11 miles) from Dharamshala, a popular tourist destination known for its Tibetan culture and as the home of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. Sudhir Sharma, a lawmaker from Dharamshala, said in a social media post that at least 15 to 20 workers resting in a temporary shed near the site of a hydroelectric power project were swept away after water levels at a local reservoir rose suddenly late Wednesday. In a status report issued Thursday, the state government confirmed at least eight people were missing in Kangra and three in nearby Kullu. The authorities have evacuated around 50 stranded tourists to safer places in the state. The state government confirmed three people died, but did not provide details. Flash floods and cloudbursts are common in India's mountain states, such as Himachal Pradesh, during the monsoon season. Deforestation to make way for infrastructure development and expansion of hydroelectric power projects has often led to calls by critics for environmental accountability and disaster preparedness in such states.
Associated Press
14-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Baker Tilly's Insights Into the Sustainable Shift of Manufacturing With Data and Technology
Authored by Cindy Bratel Environmental accountability is becoming as vital as profitability and the manufacturing industry stands at a crossroads. Sustainability is reshaping how products are designed, made and reused. In a recent podcast with CADTALK, Baker Tilly's Cindy Bratel, Principal and leader of the firm's IFS Solutions practice, discussed how the manufacturing shift towards sustainability is being driven by technology, cultural change and a deeper sense of responsibility, highlighting the role of IFS Cloud in enabling a more circular and future-ready manufacturing model. Key takeaways: From linear to circular: Manufacturing has followed linear processes of extract, produce and discard, with profit being a driver but this paradigm is rapidly evolving. Circular manufacturing focuses on designing products with reuse, recycling and recovery in mind. Cindy shared real-world examples, such as the automotive industry's reuse of cores and recovery of rare materials like platinum from oxygen sensors. What began as cost-saving measures now align with broader sustainability goals. Data as a foundation: Before companies can set sustainability goals and start environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, they need to understand where they stand. The journey starts with education, data collection and establishing a baseline. Clean, centralized and contextual data is critical for tracking performance as well as for making smarter, faster decisions. Technology as an enabler: IFS Cloud empowers manufacturers with a sustainability management module for centralized ESG tracking and reporting and provides users with a real-time emissions tracker. IFS Cloud also offers built-in circular manufacturing capabilities and interactive ESG dashboards for strategic decision-making. Future of manufacturing: As companies consider reshoring and modernizing operations, Cindy emphasizes that future factories won't resemble the past. They will be automated, data-driven and built on circular principles. With the right strategy and technology, manufacturers can lead in both innovation and environmental responsibility. How we can help Baker Tilly brings deep industry knowledge to help manufacturers navigate sustainability challenges by helping build ESG strategies to ensure compliance and cultural adoption. IFS delivers the digital backbone with IFS Cloud, enabling real-time emission tracking and ESG reporting. Connect with a Baker Tilly specialist to learn more.
