Oct 1, 2019 · The health impacts of tropical cyclones depend on the number of people living in low-lying coastal areas in the storm’s direct path, the built environment including building design, and whether …

Jan 9, 2026 · In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, Kegalle District faced one of the most severe disasters in recent history, marked by widespread floods and landslides that displaced over 26,000 families …

Dec 10, 2020 · Purpose, scope and users of this Inter-Agency Humanitarian Evaluation 1. Purpose and scope: This Inter-Agency Humanitarian Evaluation (IAHE) provides an independent assessment of …

Dec 2, 2025 · Sri Lanka is experiencing torrential rainfall, severe flooding and landslides as the northeast monsoon intensifies, worsened by the impact of Cyclonic Storm Ditwah which made …

Cyclonic Storm Ditwah made landfall on Sri Lanka’s eastern coast on 28 November 2025, leaving a major humanitarian crisis in its wake. More than 1.4 million people have been affected across all 25 …

Oct 16, 2024 · The combined impact of increased cyclone intensity, rising sea levels and increased heavy rainfalls can be devastating for PICs, in which most of the population live in coastal areas …

A protracted emergency is defined as “an environment in which a significant proportion of the population is acutely vulnerable to death, disease and disruption of livelihoods over a prolonged period of time.” …

Feb 2, 2018 · Japan and Singapore pass a key milestone on the path to Health Security

Useful Definitions and Early Warning Information for Natural Hazards These basic definitions are presented in order to promote a common understanding on the subject of natural hazards. It is …

Dec 19, 2014 · Nicomedes’ family is just one of the thousands whose homes were totally damaged by Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby). According to the data of the National Disaster Risk Reduction & …