Stories tagged “Disaster Management.”
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NEMA urges caution as flooding persists in Anambra
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised residents of Anambra State, Nigeria, to exercise extreme caution due to persistent flooding and rising water levels, following a distressing incident where schoolchildren were trapped.
Imo residents demand remedial measures against worsening erosion
Residents in several erosion-prone areas of Imo State, Nigeria, are urgently calling on the government to implement remedial measures to prevent further loss of land and property.
Nepali officials warn of a newly formed glacial lake, 'Lake Two,' in Rasuwa, Nepal, which has accumulated an estimated 650,000 cubic meters of water and poses a risk of bursting. Hydrologists are urging vigilance, especially for aid workers and those in low-lying areas.
How erosion havoc destroys homes, farmlands in Kano community
In Mesar Tudu, Kano State, heavy rainfall is causing severe erosion, destroying homes and farmlands, and threatening the livelihoods of a rural farming community. This highlights a growing disparity between climate risk warnings and effective government response.
China has issued a warning about a newly formed barrier lake near the Nepal-Tibet border, stating there's a "high risk" it could breach its banks and trigger a second devastating flood downstream. This comes after a deadly flash flood in the same area, with the lake now h…
A recent catastrophic flood in Nepal's Bhote Koshi valley, which killed over 110 people and left hundreds missing, is attributed to cryo-hydrological hazards exacerbated by rapid Himalayan warming.
IIT Gandhinagar has developed the 'Rain2Resilience' platform for Ahmedabad, an urban flood monitoring and decision-support system that combines real-time data, forecasts, and advanced modeling to manage flooding.
The Yellow River Conservancy Commission initiated a Level IV flood defense emergency response for Inner Mongolia due to anticipated heavy rainfall and high risks of flash floods and waterlogging from August 1st to 5th. This action is taken during the critical flood season…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts below-normal rainfall for August and September, indicating weaker monsoon activity in the latter half of the season. Orange alerts have been issued for Himachal Pradesh and 11 districts in Kerala due to anticipated heavy…
Heavy monsoon rainfall has caused widespread flooding in several parts of Punjab, leaving villages and homes underwater and forcing families to evacuate using boats as water levels continue to rise.
Several dozen local bodies vie for disaster management agency’s regional bases
A total of 45 local governments and regional groups across Japan have offered to host regional offices of the country’s disaster management agency, expected to be launched in November. Many of the applicants are located in regions that were severely damaged in past major …
Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern China, bringing heavy rain and gale-force winds across Guangdong province and neighbouring Hong Kong, prompting the cancellation of flights at Hong Kong's international airport.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned that the next 48 hours will be critical as heavy monsoon rains continue to raise the risk of flooding across Pakistan. Medium-level flooding has been reported at several locations along the Chenab River, includi…
Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has called on BRICS member states to take a clear and decisive stand against US aggression on sovereign and independent states. He linked his appeal to recent attacks on Iran, stating that violations of territorial integrity and st…
Japan Enacts Law to Establish Disaster Management Agency
Japan's parliament has enacted a law to establish a disaster management agency that will oversee crisis response and prepare measures to reduce damage. The new agency, eyed for launch in November, will be under direct cabinet supervision.
Upper House passes bill to set up disaster management agency
The Upper House passed a bill to establish a new disaster management agency and legislation aimed at curbing the online spread of election-related misinformation and defamation.
Assam is experiencing severe recurring floods and riverbank erosion, displacing thousands annually. The article argues for a proactive 'climate mobility' policy framework instead of just reactive emergency relief, highlighting the need to address long-term displacement an…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a Glof alert for Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to soaring temperatures. Low-lying areas near rivers may face a higher risk of sudden flooding.
Northern Pakistan is at high risk of flood, glacier melt: NDMA
The National Disaster Management Authority has issued a glacier melting alert for June 27 to July 3, warning of potential floods and landslides in Northern Pakistan. The alert was issued due to persistent heat and forecast rainfall that could trigger rapid glacier melt.
At least 5 people have been killed in rain-related incidents in Afghanistan over the past 48 hours. The casualties resulted from flash floods, severe storms, and landslides in several provinces.
A massive fire erupted at Islamabad's H-9 Weekly Bazaar, destroying over 380 stalls, primarily shoe and clothing vendors, and causing an estimated Rs. 120 million in losses. Authorities have launched a high-level inquiry to determine the cause and recommend preventative m…
At least nine people dead, seven injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to severe weather.
Suparco has identified 130 potentially dangerous glacial lakes in Pakistan's northern regions. 24 of these lakes are currently unfrozen and under close observation.