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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 21st May to 25th May 2018
Australia
High winds and heavy rainfall hits much of Perth and across WA as storms arrive
Canada
Forest fire forces evacuations from Sapotaweyak Cree Nation
Evacuation orders, alerts issued as 2 wildfires burn in B.C. interior
Firefighters tackle 3 new wildfires across B.C.
Military aircraft help fly 1,400 people from raging Manitoba wildfires
India
Two more persons die in landslide in Tripura, flash flood triggered in Agartala
Flash flood hit Tripura, 4 killed, 9000 homeless
Indonesia
Indonesia orders evacuation as the volatile Mount Merapi erupts
People ordered to stay away as Indonesia's most active volcano rumbles
Iran
Flood, Hailstorm Inflict $4m in Losses on North Khorasan
New Zealand
Powerful storm lashes South Island
Snow falls to 200m in South Island, damaging storms hit North Island
Pakistan
Heatwave kills at least 65 in Pakistan
Heatwave in Pakistan's Karachi during Ramadan kills dozens
At least 60 dead as Pakistan's Karachi sizzles in heatwave
Russia
40 injured as winds reach hurricane force in Western Siberia
Somalia
Tropical Cyclone Sagar Kills 16 in Middle East, Africa
25 people killed Tropical storm in Somalia
Sri Lanka
Inclement weather leaves 5 dead, landslide warnings continue in 5 districts
Heavy rains, landslides kill five in Sri Lanka
7 dead, 1,000 displaced in Sri Lanka monsoon rain
Sri Lanka: 13 Dead After Week of Heavy Rains, Flooding
Uganda
East Africa: Raging Floods Destroy Costly Infrastructure in East Africa
The United States of America
1 Dead After Heavy Rain Triggers Mudslides, Flooding in North Carolina
Stage 1 drought restrictions, effective immediately, announced for SA
About 12 vehicles pile up east of Santa Fe in hail storm
Zimbabwe
3 children die in hailstorm
Rainstorm Kills 2, Leaves Over 100 Homeless
Other items of interest
Cape Town Gets First Desalinated Water as Dam Levels Drop Again
Americas to meet on disaster risk reduction following heavy economic losses in 2017
NIDM Centre to help southern states build infrastructure to tackle multiple disaster challenges: Naidu
How Does Forest Fire Smoke Harm People's Health?
H Noi predicts ten potential disasters
East Africa Flood Deaths Surpass 400
Connection not lost: how the next generation of mobiles could help us against disasters
WHO and World Bank Group join forces to strengthen global health security
Climate and disaster risk financing get fresh boost from African Development Bank
Enhancing drought resilience through index-based livestock insurance: Executive seminars for government representatives in Mombasa
Dominican Republic city prepares for hurricane season after 2017 devastation
Assessing exposure to climate risk in U.S. municipalities
Japan: UNISDR head visits tsunami schools
United States: How to redesign the Bay Area to fight future climate disasters
Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay join to increase resilience of tri-border region
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 30 April to 04 May 2018
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 30th April to 04th May 2018
Argentina
Major wind and flash rains storm hits Buenos Aires: two dead and 100.000 homes with no power
Australia
Tropical Cyclone Nora Hammers Australia With Flooding, Strong Winds
A lightning strike just knocked out 000 calls across half of Australia
Lightning strike and fire damage blamed for mass Telstra outage
Bangladesh
At least 14 killed in lightning strikes in Bangladesh: source
At least 30 killed in 2 days of lightning strikes in Bangladesh
Canada
Floods, mudslides prompt evacuation orders, alerts in several parts of B.C.
India
Hyderabad records hottest day of the season with a 42-degree Sunday
Schools in Jaipur to shut at 12.30pm from May 1 due to heatwave
One dead in hailstorm
30 killed, over 100 injured as high-intensity squall wreaks havoc in parts of Rajasthan
10 killed as heavy rains, hailstorm lash Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
Sand Storm Hits India, Hundreds Reportedly Killed
Scores dead as dust storm and heavy rain sweeps through India
The number of victims of the sandy storm in India has exceeded 100 people
Iran
SW Iran quake injures 105
5.2-magnitude quake hits Iran's western city
Kenya
Six killed, thousands displaced by heavy rainfall
Heavy rains, landslides kill at least 100 in Kenya: Red Cross
Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar residents sip 'oxygen cocktails' to cope with worst smog of any capital on earth
Nepal
Hailstorm damages veggie worth Rs48m
The United States of America
Arizona wildfire explodes in size, forces evacuations
Oklahoma wildfires kill hundreds of cattle, blacken pastures
Heavy rains destroyed or severely damaged 115 Hawaii homes
Hawaii orders evacuations as Kilauea volcano erupts
Other items of interest
Mount Fuji eruption could paralyse Tokyo: Report
Rwanda advances with Sendai Framework
Research: Two-thirds of human race would face reduced risk from extreme temperatures with better response to forecasts
Asia-Pacific gears up for major DRR gathering
NDMA plans to create uniform, credible database on disasters
Action needed on water and disasters
UN Climate Change Launches First-ever Annual Report
Resilient Cities 2018 Contributes to Talanoa Dialogue, SDG 11
Jamaica to develop financial policy for disaster risk
Climate change will boost global lake evaporation--with 'extreme' consequences
How Japan is predicting tsunamis
Global warming of 1.5C or 2C: The lower limit would reduce flood hazards
Water takes the heat off Hong Kong air-con
Turkey: Small earthquakes caused by migrating gasses in the underground
Recent Australian droughts may be the worst in 800 years
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 23 to 27 April 2018
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 23rd to 27th April 2018
Australia
Tropical Cyclone Nora Hammers Australia With Flooding, Strong Winds
Canada
Multiple evacuations ordered in B.C.'s Okanagan due to threats of flooding, mudslides
Egypt
Egypt hit by a deluge of rain, making rivers out of roads
Rare heavy rains pummel Cairo, leave parts of Egypt impassable
France
Tropical Storm Fakir turns deadly after unleashing destructive winds, mudslides on La Reunion
India
Heat wave conditions continue in Maharashtra
Lightning claims 6 lives
Odisha government announces early summer vacation in schools due to soaring temperature
Indonesia
Floods, landslides, tornado batter Java this week
Israel
Two Teens Die in Flash Floods as Storm Hits Israel, West Bank
Southern Israel: One killed, dozens injured in flood
Israel floods: Arrests as 10 teens drown on school trip
Kenya
30 houses buried in Makueni landslide after heavy rains
Kenya dams 'a flood risk' after heavy rains
Mauritius
SAA cancels flights to Mauritius as tropical storm hits
Rwanda
Heavy rains, landslides kills 18 in Rwanda: government
19 Die In Monday Night Downpour
Five more dead, 30 homes marooned as flash floods wreak havoc
Spain
School evacuated as earthquake in Gaucin is felt in Malaga and Cadiz
Turkey
Health Minister: 39 Injured, Major Damage in Turkey Earthquake
Earthquake of 5.1 in the Southeastern Turkish Province of Adayman, Wounded People
The United Kingdom
Car submerged as flash floods hit Southampton
The United States of America
Tornadoes, strong winds injure four in southern Alabama
Huge waterspout makes landfall on Florida beach
NWS determines EF-0 tornado hit Ruskin mobile home park
1,500 Cattle Die in Oklahoma Wildfires; Death Toll Could Increase
Other items of interest
Mongolian journalists learn disaster risk
The Great Barrier Reef experienced a catastrophic die-off following marine heat wave, study shows
Disasters could cost Asia-Pacific region $160 billion per year by 2030, UN warns
UNDP Workshop on South-South Cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative: China's South-South Assistance to Disaster Recovery Efforts
June 18 Quebec tornado outbreak largest in provincial history: Western University experts
Less than one-third of classrooms reconstructed in three years of Gorkha earthquake
WTO opens dialogue on trade and disasters
India to Get National Database on Disasters by 2020: Here's Why It Matters
World Bank team undertakes rooftop inventory in Saint Lucia ahead of hurricane season
Australia: Helping coastal managers plan better for future storms
Many low-lying atoll islands will be uninhabitable by mid-21st century
New reports estimate multi-billion-dollar economic risks for Mid-Atlantic, San Diego regions due to climate change
Planning for a new resilience in Nepal
Kyrgyzstan ranks third most vulnerable to climate change impacts in Central Asia
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 16 to 20 April 2018
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 16th to 20th April 2018
Australia
Australia bushfire threatens Sydney suburbs homes
Residents flee as bushfire rages in Sydney
Brazil
Brazilian Army Delivers Water to Drought Affected Regions
Canada
Thousands remain without power in southern Ontario after weekend ice storm
Ice storm wreaked havoc in Toronto - and now there's a risk of flooding
Over 550 crashes reported as storm brings freezing rain, ice pellets
India
Hailstorm Damages Hundreds Of Houses In Jaintia Hills
Four killed in lightning strike in Yavatmal district
Toll reaches 5 as 2 more die in lightning; crops suffer damage across Marathwada
Heavy pre-Monsoon rain in Kolkata kills 12, more showers in offing for West Bengal
Indonesia
Banjarnegara earthquake displaces more than 2,000
2 killed in Indonesia quake
Earthquake in Indonesia Kills Three and Damages Hundreds of Homes
United States of America
Tornado, high winds, heavy rains ravage Northeast Ohio
Five wildfires in New Mexico burn total of 19 structures
Tornado in Greensboro had wind speeds of 135 mph
Oklahoma wildfires kill 2; threat nears historic level
More than 116,000 Xcel customers experience outages
Hawaii rescuers airlift residents after floods, landslides on Kauai
Puerto Rico hit by island-wide blackout seven months after Hurricane Maria
Other items of interest
The impact of climate change on mental health is impossible to ignore
Save the date: Call for papers - Global Assessment Report 2019 (GAR19)
After eight years of volcanic activity, Sinabung harming children's welfare
Health officials issue warning ahead of tick season
Developing Inclusive Disaster Management Strategy for Tonga Workshop
Asia-Pacific countries unite to tackle climate change effect on agriculture
IFLA's new briefing paper: Disaster Risk Response - A brief on Libraries and the Sendai Framework
3 Changes the National Hurricane Center is Making This Season
San Francisco's big seismic gamble
Acid Rain from Air Pollution May Have Triggered Deadly 2009 Landslide in China, Study Says
UNFCCC, UNDP Highlight Long-Term Strategies to Meet Climate Goals
Hurricane Harvey: Dutch-Texan research shows most fatalities occurred outside flood zones
Less than half surveyed have information needed for disaster preparation
Climate adaptation must be reframed from a local issue to a global responsibility
US: East Bay fault is 'tectonic time bomb,' more dangerous than San Andreas, new study finds
Project launches in Caribbean to build climate resilience by using nature to reduce risks
New framework successfully mainstreams adaptation to climate change within governance systems
How does one prepare for adverse weather events? Depends on your past experiences
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 09 to 13 April 2018
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 09th to 13th April 2018
China
Northern China blanketed by a return of bad smog
Smog in key north China region rises 27 pct in March - ministry
Fiji
Hundreds take shelter as Fiji braces for another cyclone
India
Rajasthan Hailstorm: 12 Dead in Dholpur, 5 in Bharatpur
19 killed during thunderstorm in Rajasthan
44 die in UP due to hailstorm
Italy
Woman hurt by falling tree amid high winds in Rome
Earthquake in central Italy: Traffic disruption, schools closed, damage to buildings
Japan
Earthquake measuring 6.1 on Richter Scale hits Japan's Honshu island; three injured
1 dead and 5 missing after huge landslide in Oita Prefecture
New Zealand
Air traffic halted in Auckland, after day of destructive storms
Power cuts still affect thousands of Aucklanders after massive storm, capital gets rare thunder, National Park assesses tornado damage
Nicaragua
Nicaragua forest fire burns almost 9,000 acres
United States of America
Apartments evacuated for falling trees as landslide continues in East Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Landslide: Apartments Destroyed, Route 30 Will Be Closed for Months
Downpours leave landslides, flooded streets across the island
People jumped, threw baby from balconies to escape Carolina Forest fire
Strong winds down Southland trees and leave thousands without power
Vanuatu
Relocation likely on Vanuatu volcano island
Volcano forces Vanuatu island evacuation
Other items of interest
Inclusive disaster risk reduction: Women and climate change adaptation
Israel will boost desalination to fight a five-year drought
Spanish government rushes to reform “out of date” rules before forest fire season begins
NGO Brief: Working Together for Better Implementation of Global Agendas
Online tool that monitors disaster losses will save lives in Pacific: UN expert
'Day zero' water crises: Spain, Morocco, India and Iraq at risk as reservoirs shrink
Mississippi mayors and insurance executives tackle disaster resilience
Four new names have been added to the Atlantic tropical storm list
Climate adaptation strategies and the role of gender
Nature-based solutions can prevent $50 billion in Gulf Coast flood damages
Climate change and extreme weather: Science is proving the link
Kenya faces huge losses from armyworm, US warns
St. Vincent and the Grenadines gets 'volcano ready'
USA: Predicting hurricane flooding risks to the East Coast
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 03 to 06 April 2018
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 26 to 29 March 2018
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 26th to 29th March 2018
**This edition covers Mon - Thurs only, allowing for the Good Friday Bank Holiday in the UK**
Australia
Tropical Cyclone Nora Hammers Australia With Flooding, Strong Winds
Ex-cyclone Nora dumps 600mm in one day
Cyclone Nora: Rains cut roads, repair crews work to restore power to western Cape communities
More than 40 people rescued from flooding around Cairns
China
Beijing issues 3-day major smog alert, third this year
India
Heatwave expected to continue in Mumbai, surrounding areas on Monday
Drought approaching? Farmers told to not plant paddy this year
Kerala government to declare nine districts drought-hit over poor monsoon, water scarcity
Indonesia
3 killed as flash flood, landslide hit Sibolga
Nepal
Forest fire claims one in Dhankuta
Papua New Guinea
Earthquake of 6.6 magnitude jolts Papua New Guinea
South Africa
Drought impact already reflects in Cape Town hotel bookings - survey
The United States of America
"Scary" thunderstorm causes damage, outages
Hailstorm leaves hundreds of cars damaged on Hilton Head
Other items of interest
Adding up costs: Hailstorm damage to top millions of dollars
Women in science, tech focus on the environment at conference
Mt. Fuji eruption scenario to be studied
Bulgarian capital Sofia holds training exercise to test response to earthquake crisis
Red Cross warns of risk to thousands as floods in Europe threaten to worsen
Papua New Guinea: A month after deadly quake, UN on the ground delivering life-saving aid
Rohingya refugees bracing for another disaster
Asian governments to meet in Mongolia on disaster prevention
UNISDR appoints Prof. Peter Head to Advisory Board of UN Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction “GAR 2018”
Stakeholders call for closer collaboration to reduce disaster risks, as SADC holds Regional DRR Conference
Pacific islands launch Sendai Framework Monitor
Forecasting for resilience: Central Asia strengthens climate and weather services
Maximizing finance for safe and resilient roads
Teaching girls to swim can prevent deaths during floods
Early earthquake warning! New study examines safety potentials and limits
Satellites and cell phones form a cholera early-warning system
Turkey: New building code for earthquake resilience
Port Arthur's population drops by 5,000 after Tropical Storm Harvey
As drought fuels Indian migration, 'those left behind suffer the most'
After the hurricane can be as deadly as during, how people die
Thirty services take part in earthquake exercise
Ten Years, Nine Floods: Local-Level Climate Adaptation in China
Pacific islands launch Sendai Framework Monitor
PH making strides in meeting UN goals
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 19 to 23 March 2018
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 12 to 16 March 2018
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 12th to 16th March 2018
Australia
Queensland faces 'crocodile invasion' after floods
North Queensland residents hit by flash floods warned about crocodiles sighted in rising waters
China
Orange Alert: Expect Heavy Smog in Beijing Until Wednesday
Ghana
Hailstorm kills girl and scores of animals near Dambai
India
Nine trekkers dead in India Tamil Nadu forest fire
25 students trapped in Tamil Nadu forest fire; 12 rescued
Theni Forest Fire: Two more succumb to burn injuries, death toll climbs to 14
Italy
Eight injured after powerful tornado in southern Italy
Part of the Center of Venice is Underwater, Tornado in Southern Italy
Kenya
Two pupils in hospital as strong winds, rains wreak havoc
Nine dead, chaos as heavy rains strike
Heavy rains flood Kenya's capital Nairobi
Pakistan
Three laborers buried alive under mudslide in Bhakkar
Four killed in KP, Fata rain-related incidents
South Africa
Drought declared a national disaster
Water crisis: Cape Town drought to have huge impact on SA's economy
United States of America
2 fatalities reported as severe storms push through East Texas
Storm Triggers Mandatory Evacuations in Santa Barbara County Over Mudslide Concerns
Kauai, Maui drying out after torrential rains
Other items of interest
Nobel Prize Dialogue Tokyo 2018 - The Future of Food
Guidelines aim to bridge the education gap on climate change and health
Hurricane center updates Irma death toll in US, Caribbean
Sendai Monitor launch in Central Asia/ South Caucasus
More homes at risk from wildfires says study
Insurers escalate emotional trauma suffered during the wildfires
Conference Agrees on Research Agenda to Better Understand Climate Change Impacts on Cities
On International Day, UN Calls for Increased Progress on Gender Equality
Why volcanic ash can be so detrimental to your health
Sendai Framework Monitor launch in Arab States
FAO warns that protecting agriculture from extreme weather and climate change must become a priority in Asia and the Pacific
Twelve world leaders issue clarion call for accelerated action on water
Disasters causing billions in agricultural losses, with drought leading the way
Pakistan: Disaster Risk Reduction can protect smallholder farmers, experts say
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 05 to 09 March 2018
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 05th to 09th March 2018
Albania
Albania suffers floods, landslides after days of heavy rain
Kenya
Seven dead as heavy rain wreaks havoc
Seven die in wake of heavy rainfall
Indonesia
Mudslide buries two in West Bandung
Tornado Damages 23 Homes in Bekasi
Japan
Volcano Spews Ash Thousands Of Feet Into Sky, Grounding Flights Nearby
Japanese volcano spews ash thousands of feet into the sky, grounding flights nearby
Madagascar
Tropical cyclone triggers flooding in Madagascar
New Zealand
Hawke's Bay flooding: Residents evacuated by jetboat as 270mm of rain hits north of Napier
Papua New Guinea
New Earthquake of 6.7 on the Richter Scale in Papua New Guinea took 18 Lives
Strong aftershock as aid starts reaching quake-hit PNG
United Kingdom
Flooding amid rain and melting snow
Thousands of Dead Starfish Wash Up on UK Shores After Extreme Weather
United States of America
At least 5 dead as a storm brings wind, floods, and snow to US Northeast
Wind and rain storm blows down utility poles on Route 44 Raynham and Taunton
Coast Guard warns of 'navigation hazards' after high winds cause 70 cargo containers to collapse or tumble from a ship
State officials: Crews battle nearly 130 wildfires, 690 acres scorched
Wildfires burn 25,000 acres in Kansas in two days
International Women's Day 2018 (08 March)
Women, LGBT people 'invisible' victims of disasters - experts
C40, Friends of the Earth Bring Together Leading Women's Voices on Climate Action
Hurricane Maria hit women in Puerto Rico the hardest. And they're the ones building it back.
In adapting to climate change, gender is on the global agenda
Why we must engage women and children in disaster risk management
Other items of interest
La Nina triggers extreme weather in Japan and Australia
Stakeholder Initiative to Support Implementation of Paris Agreement, SDGs, Sendai Framework
To prevent disasters, you must count your losses
UN seeks to put a number on the impact of global disasters
We Have Solutions Which Could Help Cities Like Delhi Control Smog
Collecting, Using Data On Disaster-Related Losses Will Allow Countries To Better Manage Risk
Disaster Risk Response - A brief on Libraries and the Sendai Framework
Small islands look to cities for climate change ideas
CRFM fast tracks protocol for climate change and disaster risk management in fisheries and aquaculture
Sinking land will exacerbate flooding from sea level rise in Bay Area
Wildfires set to increase: could we be sitting on a tinderbox in Europe?
Canada: Law prof researches effects of changing environment on bridges and roads
Urban heat: Can white roofs help cool world's warming cities?
The wicked problem of earthquake hazard in developing countries
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 19 to 23 February 2018
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 19th to 23rd February 2018
Australia
Dust storm takes outback Queensland town by surprise, damages homes
Weather radars down after more wild storms
Queensland weather: Six rescues on Sunshine, Fraser Coasts as torrential rain floods state's south-east
Canada
Temperatures drop to extreme lows in Northern Manitoba feeling like -57
China
Smog hits parts of north China
Indonesia
'Red noticed' issued to airlines as volcano eruption shoots ash 16,000ft
Big clean-up after Sinabung eruption
Disaster alert declared in four Indonesian provinces as forest fire threat looms
Five dead, 15 missing in Indonesia landslide
Mozambique
Mudslide at Mozambique garbage dump claims 17 lives
17 killed in garbage dump mudslide in Mozambique
New Zealand
The third storm in two months hits Port Taranaki, delays repairs
New Plymouth district remains in state of emergency as severe water restrictions are put in place
Cyclone Gita live updates: Weather chaos as high winds and heavy rain bring flooding
Thailand
20 houses damaged by Loei hailstorm
United States of America
Uniontown tornado destroyed 22 buildings, displaces 64 people, officials say
Wildfire forces California evacuations
Without Warning, North Texas Hit by 3 Damaging EF0 Tornadoes; 3 Injured in Johnson County
Torrential rain washes out bridge and forces high water rescue in Lamar County
Other items of interest
Puerto Rico pitches for investment after hurricane (£)
Aid groups race against Bangladesh's looming monsoons
Hurricane Harvey: Climate change, staggering costs, and people at the heart of it all
Nearly 150 persons Died in Hungary by Extreme Cold Temperatures
'Slums in Indian cities most vulnerable to heat wave'
Preparedness will bring down heatwave deaths: Expert
Calls to Puerto Rico's suicide hotline have skyrocketed since Hurricane Maria
Fiji to adopt new DRR policy
Can a forest fire be beneficial in any way?
How a water district prepares for drought
Mayon volcano eruption displaces pregnant women and new mothers in Philippines
Europe's cities face more extreme weather than previously thought
Atmospheric Science Conference 2018 - Call for Papers
Upcoming events
9th INtegrated Disaster Management (INDM) Conference & 5th International Disaster Management Award (IDMA) - 25/26 February 2018
From Disaster Management to Disaster Risk Reduction - Sendai Framework Implementation - 26/27 February 2018
Resilience to Disasters, Capital Markets Union, and Sustainable Finance: Protecting Citizens, European Growth, and Jobs - 27 February 2018
3rd Aid & Development Africa Summit 2018 - 27/28 February 2018
Promoting resilient and sustainable cities and human settlements - 01 March 2018
Cities & Climate Change Science Conference 2018 - 05 to 07 March 2018
ARISE Japan Public Symposium 2018: Private sector contribution to disaster resilient communities - 07 March 2018
Launch of the UCL IRDR Centre for Gender and Disaster - 7 March 2018
From vulnerability to resilience - Exchange of DRR experiences in the Greater Caribbean Region - 07/08 March 2018
Preparing for Shock: Is Preparedness the New Frontier? - 14/15 March 2018
Global expert consultation on the zero draft of the Global Capacity Development Strategy in support of the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction - 14/15 March 2018
Strengthening resilient food and agriculture systems - Implementing the Sendai Framework for DRR in the agriculture sector in Asia and the Pacific - 15/16 March 2018
Gender Summit 14: Africa - 19/20 March 2018
The 2nd Global Adaptation Network Forum - 20/21 March 2018
Preparedness Summit: Strengthening Health Security: Visions for a Prepared and Resilient Nation - 17 to 20 April 2018
International Conference on Disaster Management (ICDM) - 02 to 04 May 2018
ESOF (EuroScience Open Forum) - 09 to 14 July 2017
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 12 to 16 February 2018
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 05 to 09 February 2018
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 29 January to 02 February 2018
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 22 to 26 January 2018
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 22nd to 26th January 2018
Australia
Truck drivers stuck for hours after lightning causes boom gates fault
Canada
Southern B.C. coast facing cleanup after massive wind storm
Thousands without power in Quebec after freezing rain, strong winds
China
Eerie Images of Hong Kong Concealed by Smog
Pollution in Hong Kong is so horrible it has been classified a 'serious' health risk
France
'Centential flood' fears in Paris as Seine overflows
Paris on flooding alert as rising Seine causes travel disruption
Indonesia
6.1-magnitude quake hits Indonesia's capital, no tsunami warning issued
Jakarta Offices Evacuated as 6.1 Magnitude Quake Jolts City
Japan
Skiers injured by flying rocks on Japanese volcano
Avalanche kills one in Japan ski resort after volcanic eruption
Japan: fatal avalanche engulfs skiers after volcano erupts
Mozambique
Tropical storm kills at least 7 in Mozambique
Tropical storm kills 7, displaces 87,000 others
Philippines
Philippines raises volcano alert again; hazardous eruption seen imminent
Philippine Red Cross alerts residents on health hazards of volcanic ash
Philippine Volcano Erupts, Causing 56,000 To Flee
South Africa
How severe is the drought? An analysis of the latest data
Cape Town told to cut water use or face losing supply by 12 April
Switzerland
Swiss roads and rails blocked by avalanches and landslides
The United Kingdom
Train pushed off the tracks by tonnes of mud in landslide
Scottish railway lines hit by flooding and landslides
Storm Georgina batters Britain with winds of up to 90mph
The United States
Body of Montecito woman found brings mudslide death toll to 21
Highway 101 Reopens After Mudslide Forced Closure
Strong winds damage buildings, knock out power in Arkansas
Wildfires Near Fort Worth, Texas, Force Evacuations, Shut Down Highways
Other items of interest
Satellite alert system to fight forest fire pays off
Early Recovery Support to Mudslide and Flood Affected Communities in Kaningo, Freetown
Over 66% of flights cancelled in December due to bad weather
Technical guidance for monitoring and reporting on progress in achieving the global targets of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
Cities Scale Up Resilience
Drought to hit Kerala even before summer
China invests heavily in earthquake disaster mitigation
NASA covers wildfires from many sources
New real-time tsunami early warning system calculates size and distance using underwater sound waves
US: Virginia Beach puts big data to work as it plans for sea level rise
How can we measure resilience? Mobile phones - and the right questions - can help
Nepal: Building Kathmandu back better
Harvey The 'Most Significant Tropical Cyclone Rainfall Event In U.S. History'
Harvey was second-most expensive US hurricane on record, official report says
A resilient Philippines
Thunderstorm-triggered asthma attacks put under the microscope in Australia
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 15 to 19 January 2018
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 15th to 19th January 2018
Australia
Soaring heat across South Australia followed by thunderstorm warning prompts energy warning
Southern states swelter as power supply struggles
Belgium
3 dead as monstrous winds lash Europe, creating a travel nightmare
Canada
High winds cut power for thousands in Nova Scotia
China
'Orange' alert issued as smog engulfs Beijing
Germany
Storm Friederike batters Germany with hurricane-strength winds
Ireland
Storm Fionn aftermath: Thousands of people without power, snow and strong winds forecast
13 cars involved in multiple collisions in a hailstorm on the M7 in Tipperary
Nepal
Two dead in Rukum forest fire
The Netherlands
Hurricane-Force Winds In Europe Halt Flights, Rip Roofs And Topple Trees
Papua New Guinea
1,500 More People Moved After Papua New Guinea Volcano Erupts
Peru
Earthquake Measuring 7.1 on Richter Scale Shakes Peru; 2 Dead
Southern Peru jolted by strong earthquake, gov't to declare state of emergency
The Philippines
12,000 flee as the Philippines warns of volcano eruption
Thousands Flee As Lava Flows Down Philippines Volcano
4 dead in flooding, landslides in Visayas, Mindanao
Portugal
Schools evacuated after 4.9 magnitude earthquake in Portugal
The United Kingdom
Winter weather: Thousands without power after gales hit the UK
Strong winds blow roof off Coventry house
The United States
California mudslide toll rises to 20, as search continues
Other items of interest
50 years since Sicily's earthquake, an urban disaster of a different kind
22 nations to join disaster meet in India
India seeks coalition on resilient infrastructure
Rajnath Singh urges int'l community to join hands to create disaster resilient infrastructure
IV bags in short supply across the US after Hurricane Maria
Phang Nga Schools Hold Evacuation Drills for Tsunami Preparedness
15 years on from Canberra bushfires, a city, and its landscape healing
Insurers take a hard look at California and see growing wildfire risk
UN: Three-Year Hot Streak "Existential Threat to Planet"
IHRR / DWD Conference 2017 - Presentations
2017: Government agencies declare it one of hottest on record
Australia's 'deadliest natural hazard': what's your heatwave plan?
The disaster risk management challenge for small cities
Rebuilding houses and livelihoods in post-earthquake Nepal
GEOlab researchers shaping future of energy, disaster forecasting
Japan breakthrough could improve weather forecasts and save lives
Senior financial executives at major U.S. companies admit incomplete preparations in the wake of 2017 hurricanes
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 08 to 12 January 2018
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 08th to 12th January 2018
Australia
Australian heatwave melts roads, prompts destructive fires
'Intense' thunderstorms strike Sydney, cause blackouts and train delays
Sydney battered by 4,600 lightning strikes as SES responds to 150 calls
Severe storms leave 19,000 premises in the dark
India
Earthquake measuring 6.0 on Richter Scale hits Indian border near Myanmar
Honduras
7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Honduras Coast; Tsunami Warning Issued
Iran
5.1 earthquake hits Iran's western province of Kermanshah, hurting 21
Multiple strong earthquakes hit western Iran
Madagascar
Cyclone Ava kills at least 29 in Madagascar
Madagascar: 29 killed, 80,000 affected by tropical cyclone Ava
The Netherlands
Over 1330 damage reports after Zeerijp earthquake
Papua New Guinea
Residents forced to flee as volcano erupts in Papua New Guinea
Ash-spewing volcano in Papua New Guinea forces villagers to flee, local media says
600 evacuated as Papua New Guinea volcano erupts; no loss of life reported
The Philippines
Tropical Storm Tembin: Flash floods, landslides kill over 100
Singapore
Cars stalled, commuters stranded as flash floods hit eastern S'pore
Flash floods in eastern parts of Singapore after heavy downpour
South Africa
Drilling on Cape Flats Aquifer starts as Cape Town dams dry up in drought
Thailand
Bangkok hit by floods after thunderstorm
The United States of America
Flooding at JFK airport adds to misery after flight delays
Evacuations Ordered for Southern California Burn Scar Areas Ahead of Expected Rainfall
The Latest: Thousands evacuated from California burn areas
Mandatory Evacuations Ordered As Strong Wind And Rain Hit Orange County
California mudslides kill at least 13 in region scorched by wildfires
Rescuers search for survivors of deadly California mudslides that left 15 dead, demolished homes and swamped streets
California rescuers search for missing in deadly mudslide
Zimbabwe
Violent hail strikes again
Other items of interest
Bushfire smoke silent, deadly danger to our health
Melbourne hailstorm puts dent in Suncorp
UNISDR Asia Partnership Forum shares updates in disaster risk reduction
WHO: Heavy Rains in DRC Worsening Cholera Epidemic
Climate Change Might Cause More Frequent Eruptions
Turkey counts on future rain amid drought concerns
Global science for city policy
India's advocacy of disaster risk management will save lives
What Canada's largest city is doing to help reduce flood insurance claims
'Urgent need for early warning systems in the Caribbean'
Adaptation now: River flood risks increase around the globe under future warming
Christchurch shifts from concrete to steel in post-earthquake rebuild
We're not ready for a flu pandemic
Tracing how disaster impacts escalate will improve emergency responses
Climate change is triggering a migrant crisis in Vietnam
Why half a degree matters - Study
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 01 to 05 January 2018
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 01st to 05th January 2018
Australia
1300 lightning strikes in less than two hours
Patients rocked after lightning's direct hit on hospital
Total fire ban for Victoria as state prepares for 40C temperatures
Canada
Extreme cold sparks chaos in Canada airports
Extreme cold warning issued for GTA ahead of another cold snap
India
4 workers killed in a mudslide at Jaflong stone quarry
Death toll in Jaflong stone quarry mudslide rises to 5, Case filed
All mosquito-borne diseases on upswing in Tamil Nadu, malaria up 18%
Ireland
27,000 households without power this morning
Storm Eleanor: Heavy rain, floods cause damage on Ireland's west coast
Israel
Israel Enters a Fifth Year of Drought
New Zealand
Monster storm: Roofs lift, homes flood, thousands without power
Philippines
800 Toledo City residents evacuated due to flooding, landslides
2 perish in Malabuyoc town landslide
3rd storm in 2 weeks wreaks havoc in Visayas, Mindanao
Landslide due to 'Agaton' kills 2 in Cebu
Flooding hits Albay due to heavy rain
South Africa
Two drown in KZN floods‚ two die in Joburg storm
Hailstorm causes havoc in three municipalities of the province
Sri Lanka
Nearly 300,000 people remain affected by drought in N. Sri Lanka
The United Kingdom
Thousands of homes without power as Storm Eleanor arrives in Britain
The United States
'Extreme' Cold Weather Blamed for 9 Deaths Across the U.S.
Zimbabwe
Over 20 homes destroyed by hailstorm
Other items of interest
Ugandan farmers advised to adopt Water harvesting as drought spells persist
Sierra Leone mudslide survivors living back in the danger zone
The elderly and disabled were left behind in Hurricane Irma. What will happen next time?
California Wildfires Demonstrate Breadth Of Water Quality Threat
Managing disasters: next-gen reforms
As the wind blows: Shielding the data centre
'Not built for this': What fails in the extreme cold? Just about everything.
Maps show the mudslide and debris flow threat from the Thomas fire
Ethiopian weather stations to fight climate shocks
New Zealand: Cost of storms is pushing up premiums, insurance brokerage says
Satellites could help forecast the next cholera outbreak
US: Four months after Hurricane Harvey, four major questions about recovery for 2018
As climate disasters increase, Africa's hydrometeorology infrastructure is deteriorating
Scientists to map quake-prone Asian region in hope of mitigating disaster
NEC to provide disaster prevention system in Indonesia
UK: 'Does Hull have a future?' City built on a flood plain faces sea rise reckoning
Early action key to preventing crises related to El Nino and La Nina - UN relief official
Study predicts a significantly drier world at 2oC
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Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 25 to 29 December 2017
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