Nigeria annual flood outlook 2024
The 2024 Flood Outlook report offers a comprehensive assessment of flood risk across the country, highlighting critical areas of concern and strategic recommendations for mitigation and preparedness. Through
Disaster Preparedness
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Tsunami simulator recreates devastating waves for first time in a lab
The full and devastating power of tsunamis has been recreated in lab for the first time, revealing valuable secrets about the little-understood waves. The work will lead to vital improvements to sea defences,
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National Flood Resilience Review
The review was set up in January 2016 to assess how United Kingdom can be better protected from future flooding and extreme weather events such as during December 2015.
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Countries bordering Indian Ocean to test tsunami preparedness down to community level
Twenty-four countries will participate in a large scale tsunami simulation exercise organized under the auspices of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO on 7 and 8 September. Together,
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World Risk Report 2016: inadequate infrastructure pushes up the risk of disaster
Inadequate infrastructure and weak logistic chains substantially increase the risk that an extreme natural event will become a disaster. This is a core finding of the World Risk Report 2016, which the
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One Hundred and Ninety Eighth Report on Disaster in Chennai caused by torrential rainfall and consequent flooding in the country
The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, present this One Hundred and Ninety Eighth Report on 'Disaster in Chennai caused by torrential rainfall and consequent flooding
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Seawalls, coastal forests in Japan help reduce tsunami damage, study finds
Researchers who analyzed a history of tsunamis along the Pacific coast of Japan's Tohoku region have learned that seawalls higher than 5 meters reduce damage and death, while coastal forests also play
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Statistical analysis of the effectiveness of seawalls and coastal forests in mitigating tsunami impacts in Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures
<p>The Pacific coast of the Tohoku region of Japan experiences repeated tsunamis, with the most recent events having occurred in 1896, 1933, 1960, and 2011. These events have caused large loss of life
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Handbook of drought indicators and indices
This handbook covers some of the most commonly used drought indicators/indices that are being applied across drought-prone regions, with the goal of advancing monitoring, early warning and information
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After great disasters: How six countries managed community recovery
New research published by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy shows how metropolitan regions can rebuild for greater resilience during the reconstruction process after major disasters, whether earthquakes,
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After great disasters: How six countries managed community recovery
New research published by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy shows how metropolitan regions can rebuild for greater resilience during the reconstruction process after major disasters, whether earthquakes,