According to the Xinhua News Agency, a local news agency in Myanmar has reported that the Myanmar Meteorology and Hydrology Department will be setting up a regional assessment centre for natural hazards in Yangon.
The report announced that Myanmar had recently joined a project initiated by the Thai-based Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) and in cooperation with several agencies. Some of the projects highlighted include capacity building of Myanmar's MHD, the promotion of a national multi-hazard early warning system, and rehabilitation work on cyclone-affected areas related to agriculture, health, social and education sectors together with the elaboration of a disaster preparedness plan and joint work procedure.
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Hazards
Cyclone, Hurricane and Typhoon
Themes
Capacity development
Early warning
Education and school safety
Health and health facilities
Recovery
Risk identification and assessment
Inclusion
Country and region
Myanmar