Hurricane Isaias Threatens US Gulf Coast as Warmer Ocean Waters Raise Climate Concerns
GULF COAST, UNITED STATES: Hurricane Isaias has intensified as it approaches the US Gulf Coast, prompting evacuation measures and raising...
Natural Disasters
Flood Damage Puts Pressure on Nepal’s Economic Growth Outlook
Nepal’s economic outlook has come under renewed pressure after severe flooding disrupted economic activity across several parts of the country....
🇵🇭 Philippines Again Records World’s Highest Disaster Risk in 2026
Manila, September 28, 2026: The Philippines has once again been identified as the country with the highest disaster risk among...
Nepal Faces New Floods and Landslides as Heavy Rain Hits the Country
Kathmandu, September 28, 2026: Nepal is facing another wave of severe weather after heavy to very heavy rainfall triggered floods...
China Delivers Customized AI Weather Early Warning System to Nepal
China has provided Nepal with a customized version of its artificial intelligence-powered meteorological early warning platform, MAZU, in a move...
Typhoon Dujuan Nears Eastern Japan as Torrential Rain Raises Flood and Landslide Threat
A powerful typhoon is moving toward Japan’s eastern Pacific coast, placing Tokyo and surrounding areas on high alert as intense...
Asia and Africa Account for More Than 80% of Reported Water-Related Disaster Deaths
Global Water Crisis: Asia and Africa have faced a disproportionate share of the human impact from floods, droughts and other...
Floods and Droughts Hit Every Region Worldwide in 2025, WMO Reports
Geneva, September 18, 2026:Extreme water-related disasters affected every region of the world during 2025, with both devastating floods and severe...
UNDRR Highlights How Trusted Communication Can Save Lives During Disasters
Geneva, September 12, 2026: Clear and trusted communication can play a crucial role in protecting communities when disasters strike, according...
World Bank Highlights Growing Climate and Disaster Risks Facing Papua New Guinea
The World Bank has released a new report examining the growing climate and disaster risks facing Papua New Guinea, with...
Earthquakes Cannot Be Stopped, but Better Preparedness Can Save Lives
Earthquakes remain one of the world's most difficult natural hazards to predict and prevent, but the destruction they cause is...
Greece Steps Up Civil Protection Preparations as Authorities Strengthen Wildfire Response
Greece is strengthening its civil-protection system and emergency preparedness as authorities continue working to improve the country's ability to respond...
FAO Highlights Bangladesh’s Food Security Challenges as Climate and Economic Pressures Persist
Dhaka, Bangladesh continues to face significant food-security and agricultural challenges as climate-related shocks, economic pressures and reduced humanitarian support affect...
Glacial Lake Flood Risk Rising Across Hindu Kush Himalayas as Glaciers Melt Faster
The Hindu Kush Himalaya region is facing a growing threat from glacial lake outburst floods as rising temperatures accelerate the...
UNDRR Warns Compound Risks Can Intensify the Impact of Heatwaves and Floods
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is highlighting the growing importance of compound risk, in which multiple...
How Artificial Intelligence Could Transform Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems
AI Generated Photo Global Disaster Risk Reduction, August 16, 2026: Artificial intelligence is emerging as a potentially powerful tool for...
Wildfires Spread Across Multiple Regions as Extreme Heat and Dry Conditions Raise Global Fire Risk
August 10, 2026: Wildfire activity is intensifying across several parts of the world as extreme heat, prolonged dry weather and...
Disaster Risk Reduction This Week: Why Reliable Information and Prevention Matter More Than Ever
Natural hazards are becoming more frequent and more complex as climate change, rapid urbanization, environmental degradation, and population growth increase...
Europe Endures Intensifying Heatwave as Scientists Warn 2026 Could Become One of the Hottest Years on Record
Large parts of Europe are once again experiencing an intense heatwave, with soaring temperatures, prolonged dry conditions, and growing wildfire...
Australia Tests AusAlert, a New National Emergency Warning System
Australia has taken a significant step toward improving public safety with the nationwide test of AusAlert, a new emergency warning...
