Originally Published by The Guardian – Mexico has suffered some of the worst storm damage in decades after it was hit by both tropical storm ‘Manuel’, and the hurricane ‘Ingrid’, and more than 50 people have been killed across the country..
Scars left by wildfires worsen flooding in Colorado
Originally Published by NBC News – Boulder, Colo., is getting absolutely drenched — since Wednesday night, an incredible 5 to 10 inches (13 to 25 centimeters) of rain have fallen in the city and its surrounding areas, and the deluge continues..
Floods and Droughts in a Changing Climate – Now and the Future
Extreme precipitation events are becoming ever more frequent, as is the area of the globe affected by increased drought. In this article, the author discusses historical trends in floods and drought, future projections, and the requirements of observational networks to monitor changes.
Effects of Extreme Weather Events in Pakistan and Their Impacts on Sustainable Development
Floods in Pakistan threaten the nation’s infrastructure, energy security, political and economic stability and natural ecosystems. In this situation, sustainable development may be the only way to manage both natural and man-made disasters. This paper presents the effects of extreme weather events in Pakistan and their impacts on sustainable development.
Is 'Flood Risk Management' Identical to 'Flood Disaster Management'?
The terms of risk and disaster are often confused when it comes to natural hazards like floods. Flemish and European Union authorities each have methods and directives for managing such situations.
UN-SPIDER: Supporting Disaster Management from Space
UN-SPIDER brings together experts to improve access to space-based information. Recent disasters such as those in Haiti and Pakistan demonstrate the value of up-to-date satellite data, and how it can be used beforehand to reduce impacts to people on the ground.
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