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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Tropical cyclone hits Somaliland killing at least 15 people: governor
At least 15 people have died in Somaliland after heavy rains caused by tropical cyclone Sagar which landed in the Horn of Africa over the weekend. Situated at the northern tip of east Africa on the
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Bulambuli district hit by floods
BULAMBULI- Floods have ravaged five sub-counties in Bulambuli district, leaving over 680 households and pit latrines submerged by water hence forcing families to resort to open defecation. Residents fear
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Heavy rains, landslides kill five in Sri Lanka
Heavy monsoon rains in Sri Lanka have killed five people, prompting authorities to warn against landslides and floods in low-lying areas after spill gates had to be opened across the Indian Ocean island.
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Indonesia's most volatile volcano erupts again
Indonesia's most volatile volcano spewed smoke and ash early Monday in the latest of several eruptions in less than two weeks. Mount Merapi on the main island of Java erupted twice, sending a column
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Moderate quake shakes Mexico, no reports of damage
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A moderate earthquake struck southwestern Mexico on Sunday night, triggering a seismic alarm in Mexico City and sending concerned residents out into the streets. The quake registered
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Rs 218cr allotted to U’khand for disaster relief
Dehradun: The central government has allotted Rs 218 crore to Uttarakhand towards its State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) which is used to provide immediate relief to those affected by natural calamities
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Global report on internal displacement (2018)
Conflict and disasters displaced 30.6 million people within their own countries last year, according to a new report from the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) and the Norwegian Refugee Council
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Rs 480.87crore central flood assistance approved for Assam
The high-level committee has approved Rs 480.87 crore for Assam as central flood assistance to the State. The high-level committee met in New Delhi on Monday with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in
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Storm toll 80, UP worst-hit
Experts say climate change, unusual Western Disturbance main reasons The violent thunderstorm on Sunday, which claimed as many as 80 lives in five states and caused severe damage to property and agriculture,
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Africa: Cape Town's Crisis Draws Attention, But Worse Droughts Threaten Africa
While the South African city of Cape Town drew international attention when it warned it could run out of water this year, an international charity focused on global water supplies says "slow burning"