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At least 33 killed, 27 injured in flash floods in Afghanistan
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
At least 33 people were killed after snow, rain, and subsequent flooding wreaked havoc in the country over the past three days, according to TOLOnews.
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African economies to grow 3.4% in 2024; more equitable growth needed to re
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Increased private consumption and declining inflation are supporting an economic rebound in Sub-Saharan Africa, but the recovery remains fragile due to uncertain global economic conditions, growing debt service obligations, frequent natural disasters, and escalating conflict and violence, ac
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UAE provides food, supplies to landslide-hit in the Philippines
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Mohamed Obaid Alqataam Alzaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Philippines, said, "Dispatching food supplies is part of the UAE's commitment to provide essential relief in times of crisis, particularly natural disasters that result in severe food shortages, and require intervention to support affecte
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Cooperating to safeguard water can power, sustain peace: UN chief
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Cooperating to safeguard water can power and sustain peace and water stewardship can strengthen multilateralism and ties between communities, and build resilience to climate disasters, according to the UN chief.
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Stakeholders gather in Shimla to address climate change in Himalayan regio
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Learning from the floods and disasters in the state, over 200 stakeholders, including environmentalists, scientists, experts, students, officials and panchayat representatives from four states and Union Territories, have gathered to discuss climate change action for sustainable development i
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Sudan facing one of the worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory: UN
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The United Nations has warned that Sudan is suffering from one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent history after nearly a year of war, Al Jazeera reported.
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Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat meets Sonia Gandhi, Kharge in Delhi
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
"Congress manifesto points were discussed. We also requested that the Congress government, which will come to power in Uttarakhand in the coming times, will keep a focus on ways to face any natural disasters in the central Himalayan areas," Rawat said while speaking to ANI.
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"Climate change is no longer a problem we are leaving for our future gener
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
A substantial financial investment of more than USD 10 trillion will be required annually by 2050 to address climate change effectively, Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), Girish Chandra Murmu said on Tuesday, while cautioning against exacerbated global warming and socio-economi
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UP: Rs 83,13 Cr released for compensation to famers of 52 districts
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Uttar Pradesh government has provided significant relief to farmers who were excluded from compensation for losses due to natural disasters in the last two years, said an official.
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Cargo Insurance: Protecting Your Products on their Journey
Updated : 2 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 20: When transporting goods, whether by sea or land, there is always a level of risk involved. From theft to damage caused by accidents or natural disasters, your products are exposed to risks during transit. This is where cargo insurance plays a role, offering pr
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Tokyo constructs reservoir pond, widens river to tackle flood risks
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
These measures stand as a testament to Tokyo's commitment to safeguarding its residents from potential floods and ensuring a secure urban environment
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Climate Disasters are inextricably interconnected: Experts during WSDS 202
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 9: For a long time, climate change and biodiversity loss have been dealt with in siloes. The two are not only inextricably linked; it is impossible to find a solution for one without factoring in the other.
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