Annual climate summary 2023
The report discusses the climate condition over Indian region during the year 2023. Notably, global temperatures soared to exceptionally high levels during this period (WMO.No.1347). The India Meteorological
Cyclones
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Early warning system in Bangladesh
Early warning system in Bangladesh - a presentation by Md. Abdul Mannan at CSE Annual South Asian Media Briefing Workshop on Climate Change, 2013 held in New Delhi from September 18-19, 2013.
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Tornado causes significant damage in Milandhoo
A tornado have caused a lot of damage in Sh. Milandhoo The tornado came in from the west side of the island at about 2000 hours last night. The tornado ripped away the steel roofing of the school’s AV
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Pakistan asked to improve disaster management
A World Bank policy note has asked the government to improve the national disaster management fund and create city emergency centres in major urban centres. The policy note also recommends establishing
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Pakistan kicks off strategy for sustainable development
The Pakistan government has flagged off a new "green agenda" under its just released national sustainable development strategy (NSDS), which includes a knowledge management system based on science, technology
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Odisha state disaster management plan 2013
Efficient disaster management calls for meticulous planning. The paradigm shift in management of disasters from Reactive Approach of Relief, Restoration and Rehabilitation to the Pro-active Approach of
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Climate change affecting health in Sundarbans: Experts
Frequent climatic shocks in the form of cyclones and floods in Sundarbans is playing havoc with the health of 4.5 million villagers staying in the fragile islands, experts say. As a result of climate
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Action plan ready for cyclone mitigation measures at Posco site
The measures will be implemented at a cost of Rs 44 cr The Jagatsinghpur district administration is all set to implement cyclone mitigation measures (CMM) at the site of the Posco project for protection against natural disasters and saline inundation. These measures will be implemented at a cost of Rs 44 crore.
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Govt declares 0.122m acres in Bay as 'reserve forests' to save land
With a view to saving it from grabbers, the government has declared 0.122 million acres of land as 'reserve forests' in four costal districts. The initiative will also protect the areas from natural disasters
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The global climate 2001-2010: a decade of climate extremes
The world experienced unprecedented high-impact climate extremes during the 2001-2010 decade, which was the warmest since the start of modern measurements in 1850 and continued an extended period of pronounced
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Future changes in atmospheric rivers and their implications for winter flooding in Britain
Within the warm conveyor belt of extra-tropical cyclones, atmospheric rivers (ARs) are the key synoptic features which deliver the majority of poleward water vapour transport, and are associated with episodes