Disaster

The long road to resilience: Why disaster preparedness still falling short

20 Jan 2025

Despite years of significant investments in disaster preparedness, many vulnerabilities still persist, especially in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). This ongoing challenge is driven by several factors that require closer examination. First, it’s critical to recognize the successes that have been accomplished. One significant achievement is integrating the concept of...

Landslides: Establishing Scientific Surveys For Accurate Classification

08 Aug 2024

The catastrophic landslides that recently ravaged Wayanad in Kerala have brought to light the pressing necessity for a recalibrated approach to disaster risk management and environmental assessment protocols. In the aftermath of this tragic event, which resulted in the loss of more than 300 lives, left almost 300 individuals missing,...

Why Are Inland Counties Like Floyd County More Disaster-Prone Than Coastal Areas?

23 Jul 2024

July 23 – When you think of natural disasters, you might picture hurricanes in Florida or earthquakes in California. But recent data shows that the highest number of federally declared disasters actually happen in inland counties, not just on the coasts. Floyd County’s Persistent Flooding Floyd County, a rural area...

Hurricane Beryl Approaches Texas Coast, Governor Declares Disaster

07 Jul 2024

Hurricane Beryl is currently advancing towards the coastline of Texas, prompting Governor Greg Abbott to declare a severe weather disaster for 40 counties. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has escalated readiness levels in anticipation of the storm's impact. State Preparedness and Response Governor Abbott's announcement underscores the heightened...

Kenya Floods Claim 38 Lives, Crisis Escalates to Disaster Level

25 Apr 2024

The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) announced that floods have claimed the lives of at least 38 individuals throughout Kenya, indicating a transition in the flood situation from emergency to disaster status. The torrential rains in the country have also disrupted regular business operations. Xinhua reported that over 38 people...

Bali to ban activities in mountains to curb tourist misconduct in sacred peaks

18 Jun 2023

To preserve the mountains' holiness, Bali's governor, Wayan Koster, has put an emergency ban on tourism activity there. This choice was made in response to an increase in visitor misbehaviour, which has led to worries about Bali's cherished natural areas being harmed. Governor Koster emphasised the significance of maintaining the...

Amit Shah to lead meeting with state, UT Disaster Management Ministers tomorrow

12 Jun 2023

On Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will preside over a meeting with the ministers responsible for Disaster Management from various states and Union Territories. The day-long meeting will include the participation of Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, as well as senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, National...

Extreme weather claims 2 million lives, causes .3 trillion in damages: UN agency

Extreme weather claims 2 million lives, causes $4.3 trillion in damages: UN agency

24 May 2023

Nearly 12,000 extreme weather, climate and water-related events over much of the past half-century around the globe have killed more than 2 million people and caused economic damage of $4.3 trillion, the U.N. weather agency said Monday.The stark recap from the World Meteorological Organization came as it opened its four-yearly...

Two killled and 20 vehicles buried in Landslide near Torkham border

18 Apr 2023

According to Voice of America (VoA), a massive landslide in northwestern Pakistan killed at least two individuals and several got injured ,buried over 20 vehicles. The landslide occured early Tuesday morning on the road connecting Pakistan and Afghanistan. Over 20 trucks were buried in the accident, which occurred near a...

Massive earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria, death toll rises to nearly 5,000

07 Feb 2023

It was 6 February in the morning, a magnitude of 7.8 earthquake hit south-eastern Turkey and parts of Syria. Till now, the death count reported more than 5,000 and tens of thousands lives are injured. The quake was followed by a tremor 7.5 struck just 9 hours later, as well...

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