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
Natural Disasters
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Two strong quakes, several aftershocks jolt Iran, 150 hurt
TEHRAN, Iran - After being jolted by two strong earthquakes and dozens of aftershocks in less than 12 hours, people in several parts of Iran remained in a state of panic on Sunday. Parts of southern
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Japanese heat wave pushes temperature to record
The temperature rose to a record 41.1 Celsius (106 Fahrenheit) in a city northwest of Tokyo on Monday, as a heat wave in Japan that has killed at least 23 people and sent thousands to hospital showed no
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Drop, cover, hold: New Zealand sounds alert after 5.2 quake
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A magnitude 5.2 earthquake on Sunday was experienced by thousands of people on both of New Zealand’s islands. The quake struck central New Zealand’s Picton at a depth of 73
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Heavy rain triggers landslides, uproots trees
Heavy rain threw normal life out of gear in several parts of the state, triggering landslides, uprooting trees and disrupting power supply. About six roads in the interior areas of Sirmaur were blocked
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Worst floods in last two decades ravage Kuttanad
43,675 people in relief camps; holiday for educational institutions today District administration entrusts deputy collector with coordination of relief operations Sea erosion also reported in battered
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UN E-Government Survey 2018
Countries in all regions of the world are continuing to make strides in their efforts to improve e-government and to provide public services online according to a new report launched by the United Nations
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Houses damaged in Chamoli cloudburst
Cloudburst at two places in Chamoli district led to extensive damage to property and blockade of 32 internal roads early on Monday. The cloudburst that occurred in Kundi (Ghat Tehsil) village and Ratgaon
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3 villages cut off as culvert washes away in flood
Due to heavy rain and flood in Mendhar area of district Poonch during early hours today, a culvert was washed away snapping road connectivity to three villages while water supply was also affected as
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Landslides in Kozhikode man-made, rain added to woes: Report
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: An interim report submitted by a team of scientists to study landslides in Kozhikode revealed that the landslides were man-made though intense rains added to the woes. The scientists
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Droughts set to cause late damage to EU rapeseed crop
HAMBURG (Reuters) - Droughts, frosts and other unfavorable conditions are expected to cause late damage to the European Union’s rapeseed harvest, cutting output in leading producers Germany, France and