Tag: natural disasters

On October 16, 2024, the World Food Programme (WFP) reported significant progress in flood response efforts in Lao PDR. Emergency ...

In Lao PDR, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction is enhancing multi-hazard early warning systems to protect communities ...

Students at UConn recently participated in a hands-on fieldwork program in Taiwan, focusing on the study of geohazards. This immersive ...

Mongolia is reeling from its harshest winter in fifty years, with nearly 5 million livestock reported dead, according to aid ...

Severe storms and floods in Southwest Asia, particularly in the UAE, are projected to result in hundreds of millions in ...

On September 23, 2024, WFP Lao PDR issued its fifth update regarding the ongoing flood crisis, highlighting urgent humanitarian needs. ...

The 6th Arab Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction was launched in Kuwait, hosted by the United Nations Office for ...

Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, has experienced devastating flash floods resulting in hundreds of fatalities. Authorities describe the situation as ‘unprecedented,’ prompting ...

Severe flooding in Malaysia has significantly impacted the palm oil industry, leading to its lowest output in nine years. Heavy ...

On today’s date, a severe nighttime tornado outbreak struck South Georgia, leaving devastation in its wake. The Weather Channel reports ...

Senator Jon Ossoff criticized the Trump administration for refusing to extend relief efforts for Georgia following Hurricane Helene. He emphasized ...

Cyclone Tej has wreaked havoc in Yemen, dumping over 400mm of rain and displacing thousands. Floodwaters have overwhelmed communities, prompting ...

Urgent Rescue ⁣Operations Underway in Northern Philippines Amidst Tropical Storm Trami AftermathDesperate Need for Assistance Rescue teams in northern ⁤Philippines ...

Strengthening Disaster ‌Resilience: A Call for Increased Investment in the Asia-Pacific Region The‍ Urgency of Preparedness In light⁣ of escalating‌ ...

Flooding in South Asia: A Wake-Up Call for‍ Regional ⁤Climate Collaboration Introduction Recent catastrophic flooding⁢ in South⁣ Asia ‌has ​underscored ...

Thailand Grapples ⁣with Worst Flooding‍ in Decades Current Devastating Effects of ‍Severe Flooding in Thailand Thailand's residents are suffering from ...

Half​ of India's Public Infrastructure Lacks Adequate Disaster Planning ⁢and Management During the Infrastructure Management‍ Conference 2024 in New Delhi, ...

India's Infrastructure at Risk of ⁤Disaster A recent report from CBRE South Asia Pvt Ltd has brought attention to​ the ...

Half of India's Public Infrastructure Lacks ‍Disaster Planning and Management During a recent conference in the national capital, CBRE‌ South ...

Enhancing Disaster Risk Management ‌in South Asia With a population of over 750 ⁢million people affected by floods, cyclones, and ...