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October 8, 2024

Australia unprepared for climate change threats, report says

Former national security officials warned on Tuesday that Australia is unprepared for the cascading and existential impacts of climate change.

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January 4, 2023

175 people killed, missing in Vietnam’s 2022 natural disasters: Report

A total of 1,057 natural disasters hit Vietnam in 2022, leaving 175 persons dead and missing, local media cited the Vietnam Disaster Management Authority as reported on Wednesday.

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October 9, 2022

Peter Obi mourns over death of 76 in Anambra; flooding disaster in Nasarawa 

Mr Obi, conveyed his condolences via tweets on Sunday, saying that he received the reports with sadness.

Peter Obi Credit Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo
October 7, 2022

24 dead as flood, rainstorm affect 18,245 in Katsina: SEMA

A total of 16,625 houses were damaged by the disasters, and 1,620 farmlands submerged in Kafur, Danja and Ingawa LGAs.

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August 24, 2022

Nigeria, others lose $390 billion yearly to power, telecom, transport disruptions: Report

“But the avoided disruptions would save an estimated $4.2 trillion over the useful life of new infrastructure,” said the World Bank climate director.

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