FIRST ALERT: Soaking rain today; flood concerns for some
After the rain clears out Friday evening, Saturday brings a nice break in the active weather. Expect cooler, but still ...
The Jakarta Post54m
Thousands take shelter in Jakarta as heavy rains trigger flooding
The Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) reported that at least that 2,784 residents were taking refuge as their homes ...
Major Flood Warning for Ross River and Ross River at Aplin Weir
Major flooding is possible along the Ross River. The Ross River at Aplin Weir is currently at 0.81 metres and steady, just below the minor flood level. The Ross River at Aplin Weir is expected to ...
The Daily Star28m
WFP: Anticipatory action mitigated disaster impact in 2024, but funding gaps persist
According to the WFP press release, anticipatory action—measures taken before disasters strike—was increasingly integrated into Bangladesh's disaster management framework in 2024. The Standing Orders ...
Mid-Day on MSN22m
IIT-B launches index to gauge how disasters shape economic development
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) have developed a Disaster Intensity Index (DII) to assess ...