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… to implement the project, "Minimizing the impact of heat wave on vulnerable groups in Hanoi through capacity building … - a key component for determining whether to act before a heat wave - Mr. Hung said he hoped that representatives of …
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… to increases in tropical cyclone intensity, unprecedented heat waves, severe drought, and major floods in many regions, … to increases in tropical cyclone intensity, unprecedented heat waves, severe drought, and major floods in many regions, …
… as earthquake, landslide, flood, drought, cyclone, cold wave, heat wave, chemical disaster, fire, epidemic or pest attack; … earthquake, landslide, flood, drought, cyclone, cold wave, heat wave, chemical disaster, fire, epidemic or pest attack; …
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05 December 2011 - 09 December 2011
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… of climate extremes: A case study for the Russian heat wave and Pakistan flood in summer 2010 • Hybrid GPS-Seismic … of climate extremes: A case study for the Russian heat wave and Pakistan flood in summer 2010 • Hybrid …
… economic damages. Final costs and losses from the cold wave are still unavailable. “Systematic monitoring of … region" added Professor D. Guha‐Sapir. “Storms, floods and heat waves are major threats to Europe, and it is urgent to … region" added Professor D. Guha‐Sapir. “Storms, floods and heat waves are major threats to Europe, and it is urgent to …
… on record, whilst Spain and Italy suffered from extreme heat. Sand and dust storms in the Sahara reduced visibility … of the United States of America is facing a blistering heat-wave and devastating wildfires in Colorado. “All these are …
… The second wave of Indonesian agricultural involution due to impact of … measures in reduction of loss and damage. … The second wave of Indonesian agricultural involution due to impact of …
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… challenges drew attention during 2018 — flooding, extreme heat and forest fires — and this article looks at these … lower flood risk in existing communities. [...] Regarding heat risk, Canada’s adaptation preparedness is already in deficit. What does the future portend for extreme heat events? For the Greater Toronto Area, for example,  …
… distress caused by the drought in 2016. The 2017 second-wave  Somalia High-Frequency Survey  shows that households … distress caused by the drought in 2016. The 2017 second-wave  Somalia High-Frequency Survey  shows that households …
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… in a row; however, more than 19,000 of the fatalities were heat-related deaths in Europe alone, primarily as a result of … record high temperature in the United Kingdom 19,200 heat-related fatalities in Europe E xe cu tiv e S um m ar y 4 …
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… in fighting street flooding, sewer backups,  and heat-related illnesses by 2050. The strategy aims to … water conservation actions; • Support and expand extreme heat planning; • Include climate change adaptation measures … in fighting street flooding, sewer backups,  and heat-related illnesses by 2050. The strategy aims to …
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… every 10 fatalities in Ahmedabad, India, during the 2010 heat wave. Women also tend to suffer disproportionate impacts … every 10 fatalities in Ahmedabad, India, during the 2010 heat wave. Women also tend to suffer disproportionate impacts …
… droughts in Mali, typhoons in the Philippines and heat waves in India, suggests that measures to reduce poverty … has made progress in dealing with worsening deadly heat waves in recent years simply by declaring them as a type … for the first time. Instead of developing a federal heat stress plan, it has had states put together their own …
… as examined in the recent IR advocacy report 'Feeling the Heat'. He cited the example of San Francisco, a city that … the critical role of DRR, which started with ‘Feeling the Heat’ in September 2012. Since then, IR has held a panel … as examined in the recent IR advocacy report 'Feeling the Heat'. He cited the example of San Francisco, a city that …
… impacts of weather-related loss events (storms, floods, heat waves etc.). This year's analysis underlines that less … impacts of weather-related loss events (storms, floods, heat waves etc.). This year's analysis underlines that less …

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