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Displaying 15 of about 25 results… position. This undulation in the jet stream is a Rossby wave. Rossby waves usually then move eastward, guided by the … time can lead to prolonged downpours, but also to lengthy heat waves. During the flooding on the east coast of … time can lead to prolonged downpours, but also to lengthy heat waves. During the flooding on the east coast of …
… hazards, such as various types of floods, droughts, heat extremes and heatwaves, and sea level rise pose a direct … of Statistical Life WAFS World Area Forecast System WAM Wave Model WB World Bank WBG World Bank Group WIS WMO … hazards, such as various types of floods, droughts, heat ex- tremes and heatwaves, and sea level rise pose a …
… of the world as climate change-driven droughts, floods, heat and pests take a toll Africa 'not on track' to deal with … of the world as climate change-driven droughts, floods, heat and pests take a toll, African scientists said this … while coastal communities face worsening erosion, heat, flooding and migration of fish stocks they depend on. …
… start of 2022. But while the US hurricane season and 40C heat in the UK have captured headlines, many of Africa’s most … fact that many parts of the continent did battle extreme heat in 2022. For example, in July, temperatures reached a … 48C in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. This heat helped fan the flames of devastating wildfires (see …
… with climate change, such as floods, droughts, and extreme heat events. In 2020, Niger faced one of the largest floods … making them more resilient to floods and extreme heat events and (iii) develop a technical assistance program … with climate change, such as floods, droughts, and extreme heat events. In 2020, Niger faced one of the largest floods …
… than surrounding areas, in what is called the urban heat island effect . This combines with and magnifies … such as buildings that take into account flooding and heat risks. Communities such as those in Bwaise have worked … than surrounding areas, in what is called the urban heat island effect . This combines with and magnifies …
… cost of installation was very cheap.” Slamdam is part of a wave of cutting-edge technologies that experts hope will help … cost of installation was very cheap.” Slamdam is part of a wave of cutting-edge technologies that experts hope will help …
… and other impacts of climate change, such as extreme heat events Call comes as COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh enters its … and other impacts of climate change, such as extreme heat events Call comes as COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh enters its …
… systems can cause localised flooding as well as large wave events . The port city of Durban (in the municipality of … systems can cause localised flooding as well as large wave events . The port city of Durban (in the municipality of …
… be used as a multi-hazard EWS, including for extreme heat; is this approach replicable in other areas of Khartoum? … be used as a multi-hazard EWS, including for extreme heat; is this approach replicable in other areas of Khartoum? …
… Africa are among the worlds’ most vulnerable to droughts, heat waves and sudden rainfalls due their dependence on … Africa are among the worlds’ most vulnerable to droughts, heat waves and sudden rainfalls due their dependence on …
… of kelp beds that play a major role in dissipating wave energy during storms, and the protection of the … of South Africa have the ability to unleash large wave events along the coast. Durban is a port city, serving … impacts such as increased storm-water run-off, urban heat island effect, water conservation and sea level rise. …
The main objective of this assignment is to undertake a comprehensive assessment of existing centralized and decentralized early warning systems as part of transfer of technologies for enhanced climate risk monitoring and reporting on water resources in drought and flood prone areas, with aim to support the mitigation of climate shocks, and strengthen r…
… events (the combination of mean sea level, tides, and wave surges) are occurring increasingly frequently, … events (the combination of mean sea level, tides, and wave surges) are occurring increasingly frequently, …
… downscaling of flooded fraction estimates from micro- wave remote sensing. In 2014 IEEE International Geoscience …