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Displaying 30 of about 44 results… last 10 years....37 Table 11: Loss in productivity due to heat impacts of climate change in Bangladesh, India and … technology solutions such as energy-efficient equipment, heat-resistant material, building designs, rainwater … also undertaken under difficult circumstances. The second wave of COVID-19 was in full force in South Asia during the …
… in Tuvalu, as found in the literature, are listed below: • Heat-related health concerns: As the number of hot days increases and cool nights decrease in frequency, heat stroke and other heat-related issues are a concern. … on Melekeok reef in the Palau Islands: An indicator of wave activity associated with tropical cyclones’. Marine …
… . These include unstable water and power supplies, extreme heat and flooding. These hazards interrupt processing and … . These include unstable water and power supplies, extreme heat and flooding. These hazards interrupt processing and …
Disasters are never gender-neutral. They often affect women and girls disproportionately to men and boys due to gender inequalities caused by socioeconomic conditions, cultural beliefs, and traditional practices. This January - February 2022 issue covers all such aspects of disasters that are often neglected.
When natural hazards meet the existing soci…
… migrate immediately after drought, flood, hailstorms or heat waves. Among all South Asian countries, the risk of … the health conditions of workers. Working more hours in heat and difficult sites amplifies the severity of working … families of migrants (who had returned after the first wave of COVID-19) faced near hunger for many days. It was …
… passenger and fishing ports, which has led to changes in wave currents and coastal abrasion. These threats greatly … to malnutrition in children (Mohsin et al., 2017), while heat waves can result in a lower birth weight (Deschênes et … she tells us, “These past five years, the rains or heat waves are more frequent, more extreme, and longer. This …
… (Checkboxes) � Flood � Landslide � Storm surge � Cold wave � Drought � Heatwave � Wildfire � Tornado � Avalanche � …
… on how persons with disabilities coped with the first wave of COVID-19 and tropical cyclone Harold. CASE STUDY 4: … on how persons with disabilities coped with the first wave of COVID-19 and tropical cyclone Harold. This …
… some years, especially in 2001 and 2008.c Extreme cold and heat waves: These phenomena are common, and the patterns are … dominant source for the production of both electricity and heat generation, combined heat and power (CHP) has been regarded as the most suitable, …
… sodes of droughts, flash flooding, hailstorms, and extreme heat events. The country’s mean annual temperatures have in- … temperature increases, droughts, flooding, and extreme heat events are increasing, which are combining to intensify … their comfort, many respondents opted to use fans and heat- ers (Table 2). However, the prolonged use of …
… gardening in urban areas for food security and reduced heat stress. Supporting these types of initiatives will … to climate change (e.g., protection against extreme heat in the place of business); and early warning and climate …
… 2021 period was 11.8 per cent, even before the second wave of the pandemic hit. This is higher than 10.5 per cent …
… deadly floods. Nepal is also experiencing more extreme heat waves causing a surge in fires. “Because of increasing heat during the summer season we have lots of fires and the …
… and ocean acidification are expected to increase. Wave height Climate change models project that wave height will decrease in the wet season, with a possible …
… of local natural resources, extreme weather events such as heat waves and prolonged droughts are affecting the stability … and domestic use Frequent calamities in form of cyclones, heat waves and floods Increased out-migration of men: As the …