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Flash Floods And Cold Lava Cause Devastation In Indonesia

Tragic natural disaster in Indonesia's Sumatra Island as flash floods and landslides claim lives, with ongoing rescue efforts and infrastructure damage.

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Scientists made a 'digital twin' of Earth to simulate possible natural disasters

By creating a virtual model of Earth, scientists hope to use countless types of data to map natural disaster risks ahead of time.

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Natural disasters could cost NSW $9bn a year by 2060, analysis finds

Modelling suggests climate change and population growth must be mitigated to avoid high damage bills and coastal hazards will dominate risk in future

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'Storm Chaser' Scammers Are Targeting Natural Disaster Victims

Beware of storm chaser scammers who turn up after a natural disaster and attempt to take advantage of those impacted, the BBB says.

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PM flags consideration of dedicated force for natural disaster responses amid climate crisis

On recent floods in Victoria and Queensland, Albanese said Australian defence force was a vital asset but that future recovery mitigation may need a re-think

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Kerala to design infrastructure based on risks of natural disasters

Stung by the repeated climate change-induced environmental hazards, including flash floods and landslips, which often raise questions about the safety standards of structures in vulnerable areas, the State has decided to strictly implement risk-informed designing of infrastructure across the State.

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Rains in coastal belt of Karnataka on January 4

Karnataka Rains: According to the rainfall alert of KSNDMC, a low pressure area lies over southeast Arabian Sea, and a trough runs from the cyclonic circulation associated with this low pressure area to off north Kerala coast in lower levels

The Hindu

Floods and a ‘preventive measure’ that needs review

Making tough choices in a complex, poly-dimensional, multivariable scenario such as a natural disaster is a challenge, but decisions made can be reviewed

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‘Congress has fulfilled three key poll-promises, three more including ₹1,500 to women on cards,’ says Himachal CM

HP CM Sukhu says Cong govt fulfilled 3 key poll promises in 1st yr, will implement 3 more incl. pension of Rs. 1,500 to women. Announced cow dung purchase scheme & English medium in govt institutions. Accused BJP of playing petty politics over natural disaster & announced Rs. 4,500 cr…

The Hindu

How Texans can prepare for extreme weather

Natural disasters — including winter storms, hurricanes, extreme heat, wildfires and droughts — can happen at any time. Preparation is key to staying safe during an emergency.

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Aavin should not seek profits during a natural disaster: Anbumani Ramadoss

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Friday accused Aavin, Tamil Nadu’s diary co-operative, of using a natural disaster (Cyclone Michaung) to sell milk with lower fat content (Delite milk packets) at a higher price to people in Chennai and fleece them.

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'We went backwards': response to floods spark concerns

Victoria's handling of flood emergencies is being questioned as new details emerge about the toll of the 2022 natural disaster.

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Heatwave conditions, severe thunderstorms set for Qld

Queensland firefighters are on high alert with heatwave conditions and severe thunderstorms, including hail and damaging winds, predicted to hit some parts.

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Macron pledges emergency funds for flood-struck towns in northern France

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday promised two emergency funding packages to support towns in the northern regions of France devastated by flooding. He also declared in a state of natural disaster for 214 municipalities in Pas-de-Calais and around thirty in the Nord department.

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How to Bounce Back From a Natural Disaster

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Reforms needed to tackle NSW's future climate disasters

More catastrophic natural disasters are expected across NSW as the government concedes further reforms and funding is needed.

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White House wants more than $23 billion from Congress to respond to natural disasters

The White House is asking lawmakers for more than $23 billion in emergency funding to help the government respond to the natural disasters that have ripped through the U.S. this year

The Hindu

Activists refuse to call Sikkim floods only a ‘natural disaster’

Activists oppose hydel projects on Teesta, cite human-made mistake for floods in Sikkim. Death toll rises to 18, 100 missing. Rescue teams yet to reach epicentre. Gov. Bose calls for balance between ecology and development. 7K tourists stranded, 3.5K in relief camps.

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Historic EU deal reached on how to manage sudden rise in asylum seekers

In event of war, natural disaster or climate emergency, rules will allow frontline states to move people swiftly to other EU countries

France 24

These images falsely claim to illustrate intense NYC floods

New York City and its surrounding areas were under a state of emergency on September 29 over dangerous flooding. Online users were quick to upload footage of the natural disaster. While many of the impressive images were real, some of them weren't. We tell you more in this edition of…

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Bipartisan stopgap funds bill unveiled in Senate - Roll Call

Measure would extend current funds through Nov. 17 and provide scaled-down emergency aid to Ukraine and natural disaster victims.

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Floods, cyclones, bushfires: summer shocker on cards

Bushfires and heatwaves are only some of the natural disasters Australia should prepare for in coming months, an emergency management expert has warned.

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