(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration on Sunday to help Florida recover from Hurricane Irma, Florida Governor Rick Scott said. The declaration will authorizes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved roughly $8 billion in initial emergency aid for relief and rebuilding after Hurricane Harvey, which tore into Texas on Aug.
Southern Africa is set to establish a regional risk insurance scheme aimed at improving its rapid response to natural disasters. Risk financing and insurance is one of the several measures that most
This reference manual provides in-depth knowledge on the techniques, methodologies and best practices for using geospatial information in support of decision making for disaster risk management for specific
Cape Town - A project management team will be established to monitor and provide oversight for the proper implementation of projects and the economic use of approximately R80 million which the National
The Telangana fire department has already taken 66 schools to court for not complying with the Fire Act. Hyderabad: The Supreme Court’s approval of the National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA)
This country profile provides a comprehensive overview of climate change science and policy in Pakistan, drawing insights from national and international literature. Catastrophic floods, droughts, and
The about 5,000 persons displaced in deadly mudslides and floods that hit Sierra Leone a week ago, will be given temporary shelter in 48 hours according to head of the disaster response outfit. According
Nitish Kumar undertakes aerial survey The flood situation affecting 70 lakh people in Bihar’s 14 inundated northern districts continued to be grim on Wednesday, with the death toll up rising to
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday rolled back rules regarding environmental reviews and restrictions on government-funded building projects in flood-prone areas as part of his proposal to spend $1
