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Displaying 3 of about 3 resultsIn this study, the authors investigate the non-hazard variables and sewer system types in relation to damage costs in the city of Malmö, Sweden. Pluvial flood damage to residential buildings causes a significant part of direct tangible flood losses. A comprehensive data set of around 1000 records of direct damage to residential buildings from…
The former Soviet republic Tajikistan will with Swedish help become better at dealing with disasters. Among other things, this includes improving capabilities for rescuing people from collapsed buildings.
The MSB, in conjunction with the UNDP and a local committee for emergencies and civil defence, will establish a search and rescue force, and prepare…
Climate change will affect all types of infrastructure, including energy, transport and water. Rising temperatures, increased flood risk and other potential hazards will threaten the reliable and efficient operation of these networks, with potentially large economic and social impacts. Decisions made now about the design, location and operation of infra…