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Bangkok improvises to stay afloat
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 17/10/2017
» Residents of flood-prone areas in Bangkok were forced to resort to makeshift measures to secure their homes and possessions last weekend after the city was slammed by violent rainstorms that left cars submerged while mothers pulled infants along streets in inflatable dinghies and zebras waded knee-deep at Safari World.
Lethal floods a warning to govt
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 16/01/2017
» The severe flooding in the South and parts of the lower Central Plains should serve as a wake-up call for the government to improve its early flood warning system to minimise damage and prevent loss of life.
Christmas typhoon threatens Philippine capital
AFP, Published on 26/12/2016
» MANILA - A powerful typhoon threatened to bring heavy rains and winds to the heavily-populated Philippine capital as it dragged its way across the archipelago on Monday, spoiling the Christmas holidays.
Christmas Typhoon Kingfisher hits Philippines
AFP, Published on 26/12/2016
» DARAGA, PHILIPPINES - A powerful typhoon hit the Philippines late Sunday, cutting off electricity to millions and disrupting Christmas celebrations for tens of thousands who fled its approach, officials said.
Thousands flee Christmas Day typhoon in Philippines
AFP, Published on 25/12/2016
» DARAGA (PHILIPPINES) - Thousands of residents were fleeing coastal and other hazardous areas in the eastern Philippines on Sunday as a powerful typhoon barrelled towards the disaster-prone archipelago.
Philippines urges evacuations ahead of Christmas Day typhoon
AFP, Published on 24/12/2016
» MANILA - Philippine authorities urged hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate their homes on Saturday as a strong typhoon threatened to wallop the country's east coast on Christmas Day.
Strong typhoon set to wallop Philippines over Christmas
AFP, Published on 23/12/2016
» MANILA (PHILIPPINES) - A strong typhoon was set to wallop the Philippines on Christmas Day, officials warned Friday, as millions of people criss-cross the mostly Catholic nation to celebrate one of the most important dates on the religious calendar.
How preparing for disasters is critical for Apec economies
Asia focus, Published on 17/12/2012
» Hurricane Sandy in late October disrupted the US economy in dramatic ways, stalling mass transport, closing businesses, and leaving millions without power. The damage will exceed US$20 billion, causing hardship that will be felt on a global scale.
WEF Blog: Waking up to the threat of natural disasters
Published on 28/05/2012
» Last year was a major wake-up call for the global economy. With natural catastrophes causing economic losses of approximately US$ 366 billion, the highest on record, the question I’m left pondering is this: Has anyone woken up yet?
The great flood "conspiracy"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/11/2011
» There have been rumours that the floods were not an accident, but had been planned by the previous government. This subject was debated in parliament on Sunday in an exchange between Justice Minister Pracha Promnok and opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva.