Local government
Residents of Ibadan, particularly those in Akinyele, Egbeda, and Oluyole Local Government Areas (LGAs), are being urged by the Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYOSEMA) to take proactive measures to mitigate the impact of potential flooding. The agency has issued a flash flood alert due to heavy rainfall expected in
Local government
Pakistan's worsening climate threats are a cause for grave concern, with the country ranked as the 4th most climate-vulnerable and 14th most water-scarce country in the world. The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Climate Change has called for urgent federal backing and strengthened provincial and district-level
Local government
Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYOSEMA) has issued a flash flood alert for residents of Ibadan, particularly those living in Akinyele, Egbeda, and Oluyole Local Government Areas (LGAs). The agency is urging residents to take proactive measures to mitigate the impact of potential flooding. According to SEMA's Administrative
Floods
Heavy monsoon rains have caused 64 deaths and 113 injuries across Pakistan in the past week, with the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province reporting the highest number of 23 deaths, including 10 children. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned provincial and local authorities to stay high alert throughout the
Local government
The House of Representatives has moved to avert future flooding disasters in Nigeria by urging the Federal Government to improve flood control infrastructure and disaster preparedness in flood-prone regions. The resolution follows a devastating flood that occurred in Mokwa, Niger State, and Edu Local Government in Kwara State in May
Floods
A delegation of 25 experts from Bosnia and Herzegovina visited Trkiye in late June to participate in a professional training on natural disaster management, focusing on floods, erosion, and climate change. The training was organized by the General Directorate for Combating Desertification and Erosion (CEM) under the Turkish Ministry of
Floods
As the monsoon season approaches, Islamabad's Capital Development Authority (CDA) has unveiled a comprehensive emergency plan to mitigate the impact of heavy rainfall and safeguard public life and infrastructure. The plan, effective from July 1 to September 30, 2025, focuses on rapid disaster response, critical infrastructure preparedness, and
Local government
The Japanese government is exploring innovative ways to utilize privately owned vehicles, particularly food trucks, in emergency response scenarios. In a bid to help local governments facing financial constraints, the Cabinet Office is considering a leasing scheme that would allow food trucks to be used in times of crisis. This
Floods
Flooding has become a recurring threat in Nigeria, causing widespread destruction, loss of lives, and emotional distress. The recent flood incident in Mokwa, Niger state, claimed 200 lives, injured 121, and left 1,000 people missing. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reports that 35 states have been affected by
Climate change
Uganda, the 12th most vulnerable country to climate change globally, is repeatedly hit by disasters such as floods, landslides, and droughts, resulting in loss of life and property destruction. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) has emphasized the need for enhanced disaster preparedness, highlighting the importance of early warning systems
Climate change
The World Bank has approved a $201 million grant to Mozambique for the Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Resilience Project, aimed at strengthening the country's health system's ability to deliver essential services during emergencies. The project targets underserved and climate-vulnerable areas, investing in human resources, infrastructure,
Floods
To address the recurring flood crisis in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is preparing a master plan to enable the city to handle rainfall exceeding 100 mm per hour. The plan, which is being prepared in coordination with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), is expected to be submitted
