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Infrastructure Deficits And The High Risk Of Destruction From Disasters

The annual average loss of infrastructure and buildings, due to natural disasters and climate change, is estimated to be worth…

7 months ago
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Disaster Resilience In The Built Environment

Cyclone Biparjoy swept across the Arabian Sea in June 2023, hitting the coasts of Gujarat and Pakistan, causing extensive loss…

8 months ago
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How A Cyclone Created A New Nation

On Nov 12, 1970, a storm of such diabolical force hit the coastline of East Pakistan, present-day Bangladesh, that the…

11 months ago
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2.5 Mn Internal Displacements In India In 2022 Due To Natural Disasters

Source: PTI Natural disasters, heavy floods and cyclones triggered around 2.5 million internal displacements in India in 2022, according to…

12 months ago
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Climate Change: How Myanmar’s Military Rule Makes It More Vulnerable

Myanmar is one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries. It is highly exposed to extreme weather such as cyclones, flooding…

2 years ago
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India’s Policymakers Get Detailed Data To Help Manage Disasters

As India steels itself for more frequent and severe disasters due to climate change, a clearer picture of when and…

2 years ago
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More Than 1 Bn People Face Displacement By 2050

Rapid population growth, lack of access to food and water and increased exposure to natural disasters mean more than 1…

4 years ago

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