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Death toll rises to 18 in northwest China flood

The death toll from a mountain torrent disaster triggered by heavy rain in northwest China’s Qinghai Province has risen to 18 as of 5...

Michael Simire - August 19, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

Group calls for establishment of Disaster Management Teams across Nigeria communities

An NGO, Christain Rural and Urban Development Association of Nigeria (CRUDAN), South-West zone, has called for the establishment of Disaster Management Teams across communities...

Michael Simire - August 17, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

Six more dead in Pakistan monsoon rains as season’s toll reaches 618

At least six people have been killed in Pakistan as flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains cause further destruction in the country’s south-western...

Michael Simire - August 15, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

Flood, windstorm damage 6,417 houses, N541.6m property in Kano – SEMA

Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed 6,417 houses and properties worth N541.6 million destroyed by flood/windstorm in 10 Local Government Areas of...

Michael Simire - August 9, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

EU commits €70,000 to combat floods in Nigeria

The European Union (EU) has provided €70,000 as emergency preparedness to reduce the impact of floods in the country. This is contained in a statement...

Michael Simire - August 9, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

Jigawa residents urged to clear drains, waterways to curb flooding

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Jigawa State residents to ensure proper clearing oi drains, culverts and other waterways, to avert flooding...

Michael Simire - August 8, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

We’re prepared for emergency management – NEMA

Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr Mustapha Ahmed, says the agency is better prepared to provide a well coordinated and timely response to...

Michael Simire - August 7, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

China launches emergency floods response, plans national water parks

The China National Commission for Disaster Reduction and the Ministry of Emergency Management on Thursday, August 4, 2022, jointly initiated a Level IV emergency...

Michael Simire - August 4, 2022

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