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Summer of extremes: floods, heat and fire
News
Weather, Disasters, Floods, Climate change
Publish Date: 16 July 2021
Heavy rainfall has triggered devastating flooding causing dozens of casualties in Western Europe. Parts of Scandinavia are enduring a lasting heatwave, and smoke plumes from Siberia have affected air quality across the international dateline in Alaska. The unprecedented heat in Western North America has also triggered devastating wildfires.
Flash flood guidance system includes snow hydrology
News
Disaster risk reduction, Floods, Cryosphere
Publish Date: 14 July 2021
Climate change has accentuated natural hazards, including flash floods caused by melting of snow and ice in many regions of the world. The Himalayas, which are the third largest deposit of ice and snow in the world after Antarctica and the Arctic, are heavily impacted. This was highlighted by a disaster in February in Uttarakhand in the Indian Himalayas, after a part of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off and collapsed causing a massive flood in the Rishi Ganga /Dhauliganga river. This destroyed two hydropower plants, burst open dams, and led to a large number of casualties and widespread...
A Pathway to Climate Services for SIDS
Weather, Climate, Water, Natural hazards, Disaster risk reduction, Floods, Forecast, Drought, Climate services, Agriculture and food security
Bulletin nº Vol 64 (2) - 2015
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Publish Date: 4 December 2015
Caribbean, Pacific and Indian Ocean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are extremely vulnerable to hydro-meteorological hazards. In the coming years, climate change is likely to increase the frequency and severity...
Flash Flood Guidance System promotes gender equality
News
Gender, Floods, Disaster risk reduction
Publish Date: 8 March 2021
To mark International Women’s Day on 8 March 2021, WMO is showcasing the results of a special survey on Women in the Flash Flood Guidance System (FFGS) Project with Global Coverage.
FAQs - Water
Water, Oceans, Floods, Drought
Frequently asked questions relating to hydrological and water resources.
FAQs - Natural Hazards & Disasters
Natural hazards, Disaster risk reduction, Drought, Floods, Weather
Frequently asked questions related to natural hazards and disasters.
The High-Impact Weather Project (HIWeather)
Multi-National projects
Weather, Forecast, Floods, Disaster risk reduction, Research
South Asia Flash Flood Guidance System Launched
News
Floods, Disaster risk reduction, Water
Publish Date: 23 October 2020
The South Asia Flash Flood Guidance System (South Asia FFGS) has been officially launched, ushering in the prospect of improved early warnings for a major natural hazard in one of the world’s most populated regions.
The Impact of Climate Change: Migration and Cities in South America
Weather, Climate, Environment, Floods, Drought, Public health, Natural hazards, Water, Research
Bulletin nº Vol 63 (2) - 2014
Theme: Climate
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Publish Date: 3 November 2014
Cities – particularly megacities – are becoming focal points for climate change impacts. Rapid urbanization, accelerating demand for housing, resource supplies and social and health services, place pressure on already stretched physical, social and regulatory infrastructure, heightening risks and vulnerability. In South America, internal migration flows – as well as immigration – are mostly to cities.
Mediterranean episode causes "unprecedented" rainfall
News
Floods, Disasters
Publish Date: 6 October 2020
Parts of southern France and northern Italy are recovering from unprecedented rainfall on 2 to 3 October, linked to a so-called Mediterranean episode. Autumn is traditionally peak season for such episodes, fuelled by the warmth of Mediterranean waters.