Floods
Severe floods ravaged three communities in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, resulting in the loss of lives, homes, and livelihoods. The floods occurred following a torrential rainfall that lasted throughout Wednesday night, affecting over 200 houses and leaving over 100 people unaccounted for. Emergency responders are intensifying search
Local government
The Latvian parliament, Saeima, has supported changes to several laws, paving the way for the country's crisis management system to be reorganized. The amendments aim to give the government primary responsibility for crisis management and threat management, while establishing a Crisis Management Center to oversee the coordination of
Local government
A devastating flood swept through three villages in Mokwa local government area of Niger state, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos. As of Friday, the death toll has risen to 115, with over 150 people injured and 200 households either damaged or completely washed away. The cause of the
Floods
Councillor Kinne Ring of Kempsey Shire Council welcomed state and federal ministers to the region on Monday, May 26, to witness firsthand the widespread devastation caused by recent flooding and advocate for urgent recovery support. The visit, supported by local members Michael Kemp MP and Pat Conaghan MP, included federal
Local government
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has opened the State Preparedness and Incident Response Equipment (SPIRE) Grant for applications, providing critical equipment to local governments and other eligible recipients. The deadline for online submissions is June 2, 2025, and applicants must ensure they review the required materials in advance,
Floods
The Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has led a meeting to monitor the flood situation in Chiang Rai Province and urge the province to take urgent action to alleviate the suffering of the people affected. The meeting was attended by Governor of Chiang Rai Province,
Floods
Rescue 1122, a leading emergency response organization, recently conducted extensive flood mock exercises in Sargodha, Pakistan, to test their preparedness and coordination with other departments in the face of potential flooding. The drills, overseen by Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Wasim and District Emergency Officer Mazhar Shah, aimed to identify vulnerabilities and
Floods
Five people lost their lives due to inadequate drainage systems and unregulated urban development, which led to flash floods in several parts of the Greater Accra Region. The Director of Inspectorate at NADMO, Richard Amo Yartey, emphasized that the city's poor infrastructure and lack of effective drainage to
Floods
The Anhui Province's Office of the Provincial Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Relief Committee and the Anhui Provincial Emergency Management Department recently organized a province-wide flood prevention and rescue connection meeting. The meeting, hosted by the Ministry of Emergency Management of the People's Republic of China, aimed
Floods
The state and federal governments have declared the entire Hunter region, as well as parts of the Central Coast and Mid North Coast, as a nature disaster zone. This declaration unlocks rapid assistance for those affected, providing a range of support measures to help communities recover from the floods. The
Floods
NADMO, the National Disaster Management Organisation, has deployed its emergency search and rescue teams in response to the severe flooding that struck Accra on Sunday, May 18. The disaster management body, led by Mohammed Jafaro, Chief Disaster Control Officer, is working tirelessly to assist those in need and mitigate the
Emergency preparedness
Between January 1, 2024, and April 30, 2025, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) responded to a total of 2,143 incidents, with 1,675 of those incidents occurring in 2024 and 468 in the first four months of 2025. This figure underscores the agency's commitment to
