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Cyprus
First test of the Mediterranean Tsunami Warning System
2 Aug 2011, UNESCO
The Tsunami Early Warning and Mitigation System in the North-eastern Atlantic, the Mediterranean and connected seas (NEAMTWS) will be tested on 10 August. The purpose is to ensure effective communication between regional and national centres and tsunami warning focal points...
National Platform
Human Exposure
| Hazard type | Population exposed |
Percentage of population  |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclone |  |
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| Drought | 134,045 |  |
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| Flood | 65 |  |
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| Landslide | 22 |  |
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| Earthquake | 27,418 |     |
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| Tsunami | 2,044 |  |
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Source of data: 2009 Global Assessment Report |
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Top 5 Natural Disaster reported
| Disaster | Date | Affected | (no. of people) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake* | 1995 | 1,865 |  |
| Extreme temp. | 2000 | 400 | |
| Epidemic | 1996 | 280 | |
| Extreme temp. | 1998 | 100 | |
| Storm | 2003 | 30 | |
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Source of data: OFDA/CRED International Disaster Database Data version: v11.08 *: Including tsunami Data displayed does not imply national endorsement. |
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- Self-protective measures under difficult climate conditionsCivil Defence, Min of Interior
Self-protective measures under difficult weather conditions2005, Min of Communication and Works, Cyprus - gov
Reducing earthquake losses in the extended Mediterranean region2011, CGS, Cyprus - gov; UNESCO; USGS, United States of America - gov
Working together in Europe and the Mediterranean for the prevention of disasters, preparedness and response: priorities of action2010, COE; EUR-OPA
- ProgrammerThailand (Pathumthani), RIMES
- Area coordinatorPakistan (North Sindh, Kamkot), ACTED
- Programme manager - Disaster risk reductionTajikistan (Penjakent 80%, Dushanbe 20%), Mission East
Neighbouring Countries
Officially declared national coordinating multi-sectoral and inter-disciplinary mechanisms for advocacy, coordination, analysis and advice on disaster risk reduction.