Challenges and solutions for improving the early warning system in Lao PDR to address floods, droughts, and extreme weather events. Emphasizes the need for better hydro-meteorological services and infrastructure.

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Drought worsens in Afar, Amhara, and Tigray regions, leading to livestock migration and shortage of water and pasture. Floods in Somale region displace households and damage crops. Unseasonal rain in South Ethiopia brings relief, while crop production and livestock conditions vary across different r

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Understanding the importance of laboratory emergency preparedness to ensure safety in various scenarios like severe weather, floods, winter weather, earthquakes, and fires. Proper procedures and individual responsibility play a crucial role in minimizing risks and enhancing recovery in emergencies.

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The article discusses the financial coverage of catastrophic risks in Morocco, including historical catastrophic events such as earthquakes, floods, and challenges in implementing a coverage regime. It highlights the architecture of the coverage regime, objectives, challenges, and solutions faced in

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This project focuses on financial recovery after disasters through financial counseling, disaster response frameworks, best practice training, and community education resources. It emphasizes understanding disaster risk governance, fostering individual responsibility, and identifying community champ

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This publication by Mesfin M. explores the important aspects of flood routing and hydrology in ungauged catchments. The content covers various topics related to analyzing and managing floods, especially in areas without monitoring stations. With detailed insights and informative slides, this resourc

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Explore the various types of natural disasters such as meteorological, geophysical, hydrological, climatological, and biological events, each with unique causes like storms, earthquakes, floods, droughts, wildfires, and more. Learn how these disasters impact the environment and living organisms.

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Introduction to Extreme Value Theory (EVT) in civil engineering focusing on the analysis of extremes such as shear strength, slope stability, and load factors. The theory, exemplified by Emil Julius Gumbel, questions the likelihood of individual observations falling outside expected distributions. E

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Floods, a common natural disaster, are often caused by factors like intense rainfall, river overflow, and human activities. Regions in India, such as Assam and Bihar, face significant loss due to recurrent floods. Factors like skewed rainfall patterns and transnational rivers contribute to the flood

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This field study research project focuses on exploring the causes, effects, and remedial measures of flood disasters in the Kampur Revenue Circle of Assam. The study aims to understand the impacts of floods on the environment, agriculture, and human society, providing insights for effective preventi

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Addressing the need for healthcare facility sheltering, relocation, and evacuation in Minnesota, this initiative involves a team effort led by healthcare professionals. The effort was prompted by past events like the Red River Floods and evacuations of healthcare facilities. Key issues include incon

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Cyclones and tsunamis are natural disasters that can have devastating effects such as strong winds, heavy rains, floods, and destruction. Cyclones are violent storms with high-speed winds rotating around a calm center of low pressure, while tsunamis are seismic sea waves caused by earthquakes or und

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The Nile River, flowing through countries like Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan, played a crucial role in the existence of Ancient Egypt. Providing vital moisture through floods, the Nile enabled agriculture, trade, and other essential activities along its banks. This article explores the significance of

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Development of sisal fiber exports in Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, and Brazil over the past two years shows stability in East Africa and Madagascar, while Brazil experiences a notable increase in volume. Factors influencing production and exports include weather conditions, production costs, re-plan

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Agriculture in ancient Egypt revolved around farming, with the majority of people engaged in cultivating crops for subsistence. The fertile Nile floodplain allowed for a productive growing season, primarily focused on wheat, fruits, and vegetables. Farmers faced challenges during the annual flooding

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Insurance disputes in Thailand mainly involve coverage and quantum issues, with significant cases arising from events like civil unrest and floods. The court system is primarily adversarial, with a 3-tier structure leading to the Supreme Court. Arbitration is also a common method for resolving insur

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Agriculture is central to poverty reduction in the SADC region, with a significant impact on livelihoods and GDP. The Regional Agricultural Policy (RAP) aims to promote sustainable agricultural growth and socio-economic development through specific objectives like enhancing productivity, improving t

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Floods are a natural hazard resulting from various factors like heavy rainfall, river bank overflow, or dam failure. They lead to land submergence and occur worldwide, causing significant economic losses. This article explores different types of floods, including precipitation and non-precipitation

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Explore the fascinating processes of weathering, erosion, and floods through images and definitions. Learn about the forces that shape our environment, from breaking rocks to the movement of water and soil. Enhance your vocabulary with terms related to natural phenomena like precipitation and flood

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A hyetograph represents rainfall intensity over time, crucial for predicting extreme floods. Runoff is the unevaporated portion of rainfall that flows into rivers or oceans, while hydrograph displays discharge variations over time in streams. Surface runoff, interflow, and base flow are key classifi

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Natural disasters like earthquakes, extreme heat, and floods pose significant risks across the United States, impacting various states and territories. Understanding the characteristics and potential dangers of each disaster type is crucial for effective preparedness. This guide highlights essential

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Exploring the global and Asian challenges posed by water-related disasters, this presentation by Kenzo Hiroki delves into the importance of investing in disaster risk reduction. Highlighting the increasing frequency and impact of natural disasters, particularly those related to water, the images and

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The East Coast floods in January 1953 occurred due to a combination of factors such as a spring tide, strong winds pushing sea water towards the English Channel, very low atmospheric pressure, and a storm surge. The lack of flood warnings at that time also contributed to the devastation experienced

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Catastrophic events like floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes have significant impacts on ecosystems, affecting physical structures, crops, food supplies, vegetation, animal species, disease, famine, and even land features. Hurricanes, for example, cause erosion, disrupt bayous, contaminate water, and

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This project aims to assess the impact of climate-induced floods on agriculture in the Koshi basin of Terai, Nepal. By evaluating flood risk, economic costs, and different adaptation options, the study seeks to enhance resilience in the face of increasing flood occurrences catalyzed by climate chang

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Ancient flood narratives from Sumerian, Babylonian, and Hebrew sources depict stories of divine displeasure, flood planning, and survival through boat-building. Enlil, Enki, and Yahweh play key roles in warning individuals like Uta-napishtim, Atrahasis, and Noah to build boats and save life forms du

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Attipate Krishnaswami Ramanujan's poem "A River" portrays a stark reality of a river in Madurai that dries up, contrasting with poets who only sing of floods. The poem criticizes traditional poetic portrayals while ironically becoming a violation of realism itself. Ramanujan's poignant verses delve

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Since 1979, the Federal/Regional/Local Early Warning Partnership of the Urban Drainage & Flood Control District has been providing the greater Denver/Boulder metropolitan area with early flood threat notifications, primarily for flash floods. Working in collaboration with NOAA's National Weather Ser

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Explore the evidence, causes, and consequences of global climate change, focusing on extreme weather events like floods in Sheffield. Understand the link between greenhouse gas emissions, global warming, and the changing climate, and how it affects various aspects of our lives. Delve into the comple

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Afghanistan is facing significant climate change challenges, with increasing temperatures and changing precipitation patterns leading to droughts, floods, landslides, and other hazards. The extreme geography of Afghanistan exacerbates these impacts, with vulnerable communities experiencing devastati

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Analyzing natural disasters in Kosovo for the development of a master curriculum focusing on floods, extreme weather, drought, forest fires, and earthquakes. The region faces challenges like flash floods, river floods, avalanches, and seismic activities, requiring strategic planning and preparedness

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Rounds of heavy rainfall in 2018 and 1997 resulted in significant flooding along the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana and northwestern Kentucky. While the crests were similar, the 2018 flood had more severe impacts in certain areas, leading to flash flooding, road inundation, and crop damage. The

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The State Government of Selangor, through Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran Selangor, seeks engineering consultancy services for preparing a detailed design to upgrade the drainage system in flood-prone areas of Kg. Tradisi Puchong and Kg. Kuala Sg. Baru. The project aims to mitigate flash floods caused

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The UK has been witnessing a rise in extreme weather events such as floods, heatwaves, storms, and heavy rainfall. These events have severe impacts on homes, lives, agriculture, health, and transport systems. The evidence suggests a shift towards more frequent and intense weather occurrences, prompt

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IIASA's Water Program focuses on addressing water insecurity, uncertain futures, food security, degraded water environments, and the impacts of floods and droughts. Their mission involves conducting interdisciplinary research to identify sustainable water solutions for improving human well-being thr

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Understanding various aspects of riverine and coastal flooding, along with related politics, can shed light on the importance of FEMA flood definitions in determining insurance claim payouts. Topics include floodplain areas like floodway and flood fringe, types of buildings with insurance rates, and

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This data analysis focuses on the physical and human flood loss in White Sulphur Springs and Rainelle, West Virginia. It includes information on building damage estimates, displaced population figures, building loss ratios, and structural damage details from past flood events. The analysis sheds lig

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Sierra Leone faces increasing climate-related hazards such as droughts, floods, and severe storms, impacting vital sectors like agriculture and infrastructure. This project aims to enhance the country's hydro-meteorological services, improve climate information delivery, and strengthen early warning

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The experience of the Mauritius Meteorological Services in implementing Impact-Based Forecasting and Warning Services is detailed, highlighting successes and challenges encountered in November 2016. The article discusses the main weather hazards faced by Mauritius, such as tropical cyclones, heavy r

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Chennai has been severely affected by heavy rains, leading to tragic consequences such as loss of lives, displacement of millions, and extensive damages. The flooding has disrupted essential supplies, transportation, and daily life, exacerbating challenges for the residents. Additionally, the econom

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