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Displaying 15 of about 130 resultsDiscussions have been going on regarding emergency response and disaster prevention plans over potential future disasters in Thailand, following coastal residents' panic in the wake of the 8.6 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Indonesia on April 11. "We are worried. Many of us have raised the issue of safety measures and early warning systems," Sout…
… targeting the homeless population, in the event of cold wave. Every year, from 1st November to 31st March. the Plan … targeting the homeless population, in the event of cold wave. Every year, from 1st November to 31st March. the Plan …
… articles published through May 2012. Issues addressed: (i) heat waves: the details; and (ii) heat waves and wild fires. … A report about the current … articles published through May 2012. Issues addressed: (i) heat waves: the details; and (ii) heat waves and wild fires. …
This report shows the positive difference Islamic Relief Worldwide is beginning to make in the area of disaster risk reduction (DRR) by highlighting how village disaster committees and earthworks to raise people’s houses have reduced the impact of seasonal flooding in north-western Bangladesh. It shows how irrigated vegetable growing and microfinance lo…
… 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, …
… process for severe weather threats and extreme conditions (heat wave, cold wave, drought, storm surge, avalanches, flooding.) … process for severe weather threats and extreme conditions (heat wave, cold wave, drought, storm surge, avalanches, …
… precipitation, 11; drought, 9; extreme wind, 9; cold wave, 9; sea level rise, 6; heat wave, 6; storm surge, 6; and change in biodiversity, 3." … 9; extreme wind, 9; cold wave, 9; sea level rise, 6; heat wave, 6; storm surge, 6; and change in biodiversity, 3." …
… and considers more specifically the risks associated with heat wave, mudflow, landslide, flooding and avalanche, as well as … and considers more specifically the risks associated with heat wave, mudflow, landslide, flooding and avalanche, as …
… the development of the tool relating to preparedness for heat waves. Botkyrka is the only municipality in the country … the number of inhabitants who are especially vulnerable to heat, i.e. whose health could be at risk in the event of a heat wave. Together with Danderyd, Climatools have produced a …
… precipitation, 11; drought, 9; extreme wind, 9; cold wave, 9; sea level rise, 6; heat wave, 6; storm surge, 6; and change in biodiversity, 3. … 9; extreme wind, 9; cold wave, 9; sea level rise, 6; heat wave, 6; storm surge, 6; and change in biodiversity, 3. …
… of life occurring during Sandy (131) and the summer-long heat wave and associated drought, which caused over 123 direct … deaths (though an estimate of the excess mortality due to heat stress is still unknown). The eleven events include: …
… frequent and longer droughts in Africa, the European heat wave of 2003, frequent inland flooding in Central Europe and … frequent and longer droughts in Africa, the European heat wave of 2003, frequent inland flooding in Central Europe …
… flood, tornado, hurricane, volcanic eruption, earthquake, heat wave, or landslide). It leads to financial, environmental or … flood, tornado, hurricane, volcanic eruption, earthquake, heat wave, or landslide). It leads to financial, …
… 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 …
… powerful element. Her wrath has been revealed, through wave after wave of natural disasters and it is time we make our cities … powerful element. Her wrath has been revealed, through wave after wave of natural disasters and it is time we make …