Rising Climate Emergency Calls For Proactive Climate Adaptation Funding

2023-03-27T18:02+0200climateadaptationplatform (en)

The year 2022 has seen a series of climate emergencies. A category 4 storm hit Florida. Catastrophic floods inundated a third of Pakistan . Extreme droughts in China dried its river beds and streams. In the UK, blistering temperatures have melted train tracks and airport runways.

Japan increases grant aid for weather surveillance radar

2023-03-26T07:25+0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

ISLAMABAD - The government of Japan has agreed to increase the amount of a grant aid for the Project for Installation of Weather Surveillance Radar in Multan by $5.58 million from the earlier committed $14.99 million to $20.57 million. The notes to this effect for provision of additional amount were....

World News | Widespread Damage as Tornado Moves Through Mississippi

2023-03-25T03:25+0100latestly (en)

Rolling Fork (US), Mar 25 (AP) Storms producing tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and hail up to the size of golf balls were moving through several southern states Friday night with widespread damage and injuries reported in Mississippi from a large tornado.

Combating natural disasters is a shared responsibility

2023-03-25T02:55+0100arabpolitical (en)

The year 2022 was particularly tragic in terms of natural disasters. In March, a powerful earthquake hit the northeast coast of Japan, destroying about 19,000 homes. This was followed by a devastating earthquake in Afghanistan last June that killed over 1,000 and demolished hundreds of homes, the worst in the country in 20 years.

Government sends €10m to combat hunger and gender based violence in wake of Pakistani floods

2023-03-24T23:58+0100thejournal (en)

IRELAND IS TO send €10 million in humanitarian aid to climate-related flood ravaged communities in Pakistan . It is six months after the devastating deluge and millions are still affected by the devastation caused. The impact of the natural disaster includes more than 2.5 million people who do not have access to safe drinking water.

Rare tornado damages 50 houses, scary videos flood internet

2023-03-24T21:31+0100vervetimes (en)

Punjab news: Rare tornado damages 50 houses, scary videos flood internet | Photo: Twitter. A tornado hit the Bukainwala village in Punjab’s Fazilka district on Friday, significantly damaging over 50 houses and leaving at least 10 people injured. The tornado was seen from several villages in the vicinity.

Combating natural disasters is a shared responsibility

2023-03-24T20:40+0100arabnews (en)

The year 2022 was particularly tragic in terms of natural disasters. In March, a powerful earthquake hit the northeast coast of Japan, destroying about 19,000 homes. This was followed by a devastating earthquake in Afghanistan last June that killed over 1,000 and demolished hundreds of homes, the worst in the country in 20 years.

Punjab news: Rare tornado damages 50 houses, scary videos flood internet

2023-03-24T19:52+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

The tornado was seen moving into Pakistan after causing extensive damage to over 50 homes in Bukainwala village of Punjab's Fazilka district. Punjab news: Rare tornado damages 50 houses, scary videos flood internet | Photo: Twitter. A tornado hit the Bukainwala village in Punjab’s Fazilka district....

Punjab news: Rare tornado damages 50 houses, scary videos flood internet

2023-03-24T18:40+0100dnaindia (en)

The tornado was seen moving into Pakistan after causing extensive damage to over 50 homes in Bukainwala village of Punjab's Fazilka district. Punjab news: Rare tornado damages 50 houses, scary videos flood internet | Photo: Twitter. A tornado hit the Bukainwala village in Punjab’s Fazilka district....

Heatwave precautionary measures | By Muhammad Zahid Rifat

2023-03-23T22:39+0100pakobserver (en)

Heatwave precautionary measures. UNPRECEDENTED heaviest rains and flash floods in the rivers last year had hit almost one third of Pakistan in Sindh, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces and had caused massive losses and damages. It was something nightmarish for everyone in the country.

Training programme held for transgenders

2023-03-23T21:11+0100pakobserver (en)

The Peace and Justice Network (PJN), in collaboration with the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), USAID/BHA, and Concern Worldwide, organized a three-day residential training program for transgender fellows on leadership and protection. The training programme aimed to build the capacity....

PJN conducts three-day residential training programme for transgender fellows

2023-03-23T13:57+0100urdupoint (en)

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Mar, 2023 ) :The Peace and Justice Network (PJN), in collaboration with the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), USAID/BHA, and Concern Worldwide, organized a three-day residential training program for transgender fellows on leadership and protection and took place at the , 2023.

Investire nell’acqua: come cavalcare l’onda blu

2023-03-22T10:39+0100we-wealth (it)

Altro che inflazione, i danni causati dall’ambiente, tra alluvioni e siccità, hanno un impatto devastante sul portafoglio. Basta guardare agli eventi più recenti per capirne la portata: la siccità in Europa, Cina e Brasile è venuta a costare nel 2022 più di 32,4 miliardi di dollari, le inondazioni....

Videos Show ‘Major’ Earthquake Rattle Afghanistan, Pakistan

2023-03-21T21:49+0100fresnobee (en)

afghanistan quake aftermath. Above, a photo of Afghani citizens in the aftermath of a 6.5-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday with an inset image of a seismograph. Videos circulating online after the quake showed the effects of the quake and its aftermath.

Videos Show 'Major' Earthquake Rattle Afghanistan, Pakistan

2023-03-21T21:32+0100newsweek-USA (en)

An earthquake that struck parts of South Asia on Tuesday has been called "major," with videos circulating online of the quake and its frenzied aftermath. The quake hit at 12:47 p.m. ET in Afghanistan, with the epicenter reportedly about 40 kilometers (about 25 miles) south-southeast of the....

Japan to give $5.58m more for weather radar project

2023-03-21T05:28+0100tribune (en)

ISLAMABAD: The government of Japan has decided to increase the amount of a grant for ‘The Project for Installation of Weather Surveillance Radar in Multan’ from $14.99 million to $20.57 million. The original notes to this effect were signed and exchanged between the two governments on August 31, 2018.

Japan increases grant aid for weather surveillance radar

2023-03-21T01:47+0100nation (en)

ISLAMABAD - The government of Japan has agreed to increase the amount of a grant aid for the Project for Installation of Weather Surveillance Radar in Multan by $5.58 million from the earlier committed $14.99 million to $20.57 million. The notes to this effect for provision of additional amount were....

Japan provides $5.38m to strengthen weather forecasting

2023-03-21T01:14+0100pakobserver (en)

The Government of Japan decided to increase the amount of a grant aid for “the Project for Installation of Weather Surveillance Radar in Multan” from 2.042 billion Japanese Yen (equivalent to around 14.99 million USD) to 2.8 billion Japanese Yen (equivalent to around 20.57 million USD).

Remote Sensing, Vol. 15, Pages 1680: Investigating Drought and Flood Evolution Based on Remote Sensing Data Products over the Punjab Region in Pakistan

2023-03-20T15:19+0100mdpi (en)

Over the last five decades, Pakistan experienced its worst drought from 1998 to 2002 and its worst flood in 2010. This study determined the record-breaking impacts of the droughts (19982002) and the flood (2010) and analyzed the given 12-year period, especially the follow-on period when the winter wheat crop was grown.

Natural disasters caused 30,000 deaths, $220bn losses in 2022

2023-03-20T03:07+0100dawn (en)

ISLAMABAD: An estimated 387 natural hazards and disasters resulted in the death of 30,704 people and caused economic losses of around $223.8 billion all over the world in 2022. The disasters, recorded by the Emergency Event Database (EM-DAT), affected 185m individuals.

devastating floods in Pakistan

2023-03-19T11:48+0100archdaily (en)

The , led by Yasmeen Lari , Pakistan ’s first woman architect, has designed easy-to-build shelters for displaced people. The community is directly involved in building the shelters using local and accessible materials like bamboo and reed. The organization is also helping create trenches for rainwater collection and diversion in flooded areas.

Disasters caused 30,704 deaths and $223.8 billion in damages last year, new report finds

2023-03-17T21:36+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

Executive Summary. In 2022, the Emergency Event Database EM-DAT recorded 387 natural hazards and disasters worldwide, resulting in the loss of 30,704 lives and affecting 185 million individuals. Economic losses totaled around US$ 223.8 billion. Heat waves caused over 16,000 excess deaths in Europe, while droughts affected 88.

2022 Disasters in numbers

2023-03-17T18:48+0100reliefWeb (en)

Executive Summary. In 2022,1 the Emergency Event Database EM-DAT recorded 387 natural hazards and disasters worldwide,2 resulting in the loss of 30,704 lives 3 and affecting 185 million individuals. Economic losses totaled around US$ 223.8 billion. Heat waves caused over 16,000 excess deaths 4 in Europe, while droughts affected 88.

UAE, Pakistan to share weather, seismic tech

2023-03-17T15:44+0100gulfnews (en)

Abu Dhabi: UAE and Pakistan ’s national weather bureaus will collaborate to enhance seismology and meterology capabilities, following the launch of technical cooperation programme. The programme between the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)....

Vulnerable communities must be center of planning for disaster preparedness: Sherry Rehman

2023-03-16T14:07+0100urdupoint (en)

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Mar, 2023 ) : Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Thursday said vulnerable communities must be the centre of planning for disaster preparedness and response. She acknowledged the value of simulation exercises to coordinate....

Malawi urges global help after cyclone Freddy kills 225

2023-03-15T22:08+0100urdupoint (en)

Blantyre, Malawi, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Mar, 2023 ) :Malawi's president appealed Wednesday for global support to tackle "a national tragedy" after Cyclone Freddy pummelled the southeast African nation, causing flooding and mudslides that have killed hundreds.

World News | Turkiye Floods Kill 5 in Earthquake-affected Provinces

2023-03-15T13:08+0100latestly (en)

Ankara, Mar 15 (AP) Floods caused by torrential rains hit two provinces that were devastated by last month's earthquake, killing at least five people and increasing the misery for thousands who were left homeless, officials said on Wednesday. At least five other people were reported missing.

Rescuers scramble to find survivors in cyclone-hit Malawi

2023-03-15T11:16+0100urdupoint (en)

Blantyre, Malawi, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Mar, 2023 ) :Rescuers scrambled on Wednesday to reach survivors in 's battered city of Blantyre , after Cyclone Freddy struck southern Africa for a second time triggering floods and landslides that have killed more than 200 people.

How to use free satellite data to monitor natural disasters and environmental changes

2023-03-14T14:03+0100theconversation-us (en)

If you want to track changes in the Amazon rainforest, see the full expanse of a hurricane or figure out where people need help after a disaster, it’s much easier to do with the view from a satellite orbiting a Traditionally, access to satellite data has been limited to researchers and....

How to use free satellite data to monitor natural disasters and environmental changes

2023-03-14T13:50+0100johansen (en)

Date: 2023-03-14 12:30 Author: Qiusheng Wu, Assistant Professor of Geography and Sustainability, University of Tennessee Original article: https://theconversation.com/how-to-use-free-satellite-data-to-monitor-natural-disasters-and-environmental-changes-198140 If you want to track changes in the....

MIL-OSI Global: How to use free satellite data to monitor natural disasters and environmental changes

2023-03-14T13:36+0100foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Traditionally, access to satellite data has been limited to researchers and professionals with expertise in remote sensing and image processing. However, the increasing availability of open-access data from government satellites such as and Sentinel , and free cloud-computing resources such as and....

CM, NDMA agree to adopt technology for disaster management

2023-03-12T06:33+0100tribune (en)

KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider have agreed to adopt modern technology for disaster management. Speaking at a meeting in CM House, Murad said that most of the natural disasters that took place in Pakistan were....