Friday, June 23, 2017

Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 19 to 23 June 2017

Global hazards weekly bulletin

Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin – 19th to 23rd June 2017

 

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: Landslide kills 5 people after heavy rains

Bangladesh floods: Death toll exceeds 170; over 4,500 displaced as rescue operations continue

 

China

Mudslide in northern China leaves five people dead

 

Greenland

Earthquake in Greenland - 39 people evacuated

 

Guatemala

At least 11 killed by mudslide in western Guatemala

Mudslide Kills 11 in Guatemala

 

India

12 dead in Mizoram landslides, 9 days rain triggers flood

Monsoon mayhem: Rain creates havoc in NE, several dead, 4,000 displaced

 

Portugal

Dozens killed as forest fire rages in Portugal

At least 25 killed in Portugal forest fire

Death toll from forest fire raging in Portugal climbs to 57

Bushfire death toll climbs to 61 in Portuguese disaster

Portugal wildfires – in pictures

 

South Korea

Drought causes water shortage crisis in southern Korea

 

United Kingdom

UK weather: Gritters deployed as Britain's roads melt in heatwave

Heat wave scorches Europe, from London to Siberia

 

The United States of America

Powerful storm splinters homes knocks out power to thousands; two confirmed tornadoes hit Bellevue area

A 30-minute Texas hailstorm causes $480 million in damages

Tropical Depression Cindy State by State: Tornado Damages Structures near Birmingham; Mayor of Lafitte, Louisiana, Urges Evacuations

Remnants of tropical storm drench U.S. Gulf Coast, spawn twisters, flooding

30K outages in SE Mich. as storms bring high winds

 

Other items of interest

29 June to 01 July Disaster Risk Reduction and International Law Symposium – Live stream access

Supporting and connecting young professionals on Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems: Publication and poster launched!

Interactive workshop on Flood Risk Management planning at the Youth Forum – Global Platform on DRR

UNISDR Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction - Chair's Summary

The 3rd Global Summit of Research Institutes for Disaster Risk Reduction: Expanding the Platform for Bridging Science and Policy Making

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

Joint efforts are helping vulnerable farmers cope with drought in the Sahel

St Vincent Adopts Landmark Disaster Risk Plan

By 2100, Deadly Heat May Threaten Majority of Humankind

A step closer to better management of disasters in PNG

Japan to assist in disaster risk reduction, sustainable development

When it's too hot to fly – and more weather that makes air travel dangerous

Responding to emerging flood disasters

Adaptation and Loss and Damage Update: DRR Efforts Increased Amid Record High Temperatures

Faster, clearer data on disasters might help shield women and children

Study reveals America's most flood-vulnerable communities

Financial inclusion for displaced people yields societal and economic benefits for all

Savaia Lefaga - Samoa's first tsunami ready community

Developing a global market for climate risk information – flagship programme

 

 

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