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Thai authorities and experts are sounding the alarm on the potential for severe flooding nationwide, citing unusual weather patterns and the impact of La Nina. The warning comes as the country prepares for the upcoming rainy season, with officials urging residents to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to mitigate
Floods
Thailand's Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) has issued a warning for potential waterlogging, flash floods, and landslides, following the intensification of the southwest monsoon and the presence of a monsoon trough across the country. The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has instructed irrigation projects nationwide to prepare for
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Heavy rainfall and flash floods caused several landslides in northern Vietnam over the weekend, resulting in the deaths of at least four people, one missing person, and significant damage to farmlands. The region's experience with thunderstorms and heavy rainfall is attributed to a combination of low-pressure areas and
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Heavy rain and flash flooding have pummeled New South Wales, with over 60 schools closed and thousands affected across the mid north coast and Hunter regions. Emergency services have responded to over 2,000 calls, evacuated 60 people, and performed 24 flood rescues in the past 24 hours. The situation
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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
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Research from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has introduced a mixed-effects model to quantify the spatial heterogeneity of vulnerability within a region, providing a more accurate assessment of flood loss risk. This study focuses on Hubei and Hunan provinces in China, constructing vulnerability curves using the mixed-effects model and combining
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In a call to action, the UN Development Programme's Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (UNDP GEF SGP) urges communities to take proactive measures to prevent flood-related disasters. National Coordinator Ibironke Olubamise emphasized the importance of vigilance, improved strategies, and evacuation plans to mitigate the devastating impact of
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Heavy rainfall has brought severe weather warnings to the Australian state of New South Wales, leading to flash flooding and rescue efforts in the region. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding, with parts of the state's north receiving over 120 mm
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A severe weather system is expected to bring significant threats of tornadoes, large hail, and flooding to the southern Plains and Midwest, including Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, and Arkansas. The system, which has already caused significant damage and loss of life in the region, is expected to continue its eastward march
Climate change
Fresh data on social science highlight the pressing need for effective flood prevention measures in urban areas. Research from Universitas Narotama reveals that floods pose a significant threat to human lives and assets, exacerbated by climate change, rapid urbanization, and land changes. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding river
Climate change
Researchers from Utah State University have conducted a study analyzing the impact of flood injustices in inland urban areas, particularly in the Intermountain West region of the United States. The study, published in the Frontiers in Human Dynamics journal, focuses on the intersection of flood risk and social vulnerability at
Climate change
A four-year National Lottery-funded project in Calderdale is working to reintroduce sphagnum moss to the region's uplands. Spearheaded by Gill Wrigley, the Calderdale Sphagnum Project aims to reduce flood risks, combat climate change, and reconnect the local community with its moorland heritage. The project has seen volunteers painstakingly
