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Page 30 - Natural Disasters

2017 costliest year ever for natural disasters in Indian subcontinent: WMO

The most serious flooding occurred in mid-August, after extremely heavy rainfall over a region centred on eastern Nepal, northern Bangladesh and adjacent areas of northern and north-eastern India

2017 costliest year ever for natural disasters in Indian subcontinent: WMO
Updated On : 23 Mar 2018 | 4:17 PM IST

Hurricane Irma: Are catastrophic disasters striking more often?

Is the number of disasters actually increasing, or does media make it seem so?

Hurricane Irma: Are catastrophic disasters striking more often?
Updated On : 11 Sep 2017 | 10:57 AM IST

US facing most natural disasters followed by China and India: UN

The United Nations stands ready to support relief efforts in any way possible, Antonio Guterres said

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Updated On : 06 Sep 2017 | 4:29 PM IST

For next natural disaster prediction, login on Twitter

One study found photos and key words posted online can signal weather events before they happen

For next natural disaster prediction, login on Twitter
Updated On : 13 Mar 2017 | 2:00 PM IST

Asia most exposed to disasters, Africa most vulnerable: Study

Nearly 1.4 billion people in South Asia -- India, Bangladesh, Pakistan -- face at least one major threat from nature

Asia most exposed to disasters, Africa most vulnerable: Study
Updated On : 24 Mar 2016 | 3:21 PM IST