'Early Warning and Early Action' theme for this year's World Meteorological Day
2 years, 9 months ago

'Early Warning and Early Action' theme for this year's World Meteorological Day

India TV News  

Highlights World Meteorological Day this year has the theme 'Early Warning and Early Action' Weather, climate and water extremes are becoming more intense in many parts of the world Over the past 50 years, there were more than 11,000 reported weather, climate realted disasters Forecasts of what the weather will be are no longer enough. Yet, one in three people are still not adequately covered by early warning systems, the World Meteorological Organisation said ahead of the World Meteorological Day 2022 on March 23. World Meteorological Day on March 23 this year, therefore, has the theme 'Early Warning and Early Action', and spotlights the vital importance of Hydrometeorological and Climate Information for Disaster Risk Reduction. "However, thanks to improved early warnings and disaster risk reduction strategies, the number of deaths decreased almost three-fold since 1970," the WMO said.

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UN to come up with solutions to support countries cope with extreme heat, give early warning coverage
1 month, 1 week ago

UN to come up with solutions to support countries cope with extreme heat, give early warning coverage

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The United Nations is developing a package of solutions to help countries cope with extreme heat so that every person on the planet is covered by a multi-hazard early warning systems by 2027, secretary general António Guterres said on Wednesday in Baku. Emphasizing the importance of early alert in coping with such calamities, Gutierres at a COP29 event …

Global Coverage of Early Weather Warning Systems: A Crucial Step for Climate Resilience
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Global Coverage of Early Weather Warning Systems: A Crucial Step for Climate Resilience

Hindustan Times  

Over the decades, the impacts of the increasing climate crisis-related disasters have exacerbated the loss and damage to life, property, economy and biodiversity. According to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), the number of disasters has increased five-fold during 1970-2019. The article highlights the need to develop an early weather warning system to reduce the damage caused by climate crisis-related disasters. …

Effective early warnings secure the first line of defense
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Effective early warnings secure the first line of defense

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows surging water flow in the section of Rongjiang River in Rong'an county, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. It is therefore imperative that China prioritizes the enhancement of its early meteorological warning capabilities, given that it represents the first line of defense against extreme weather events. Moreover, China has established …

In first public statement, new UN weather chief calls to bolster warning systems for extreme weather
11 months, 1 week ago

In first public statement, new UN weather chief calls to bolster warning systems for extreme weather

Associated Press  

The new head of the United Nations weather agency said Tuesday that strengthening early warning systems that monitor when and where extreme weather will happen is a key priority for her administration that will help reduce the risk of natural disasters that are exacerbated by climate change. But only half of the world’s countries have adequate early warning systems, according …

India needs to address its inadequacies with respect to disaster preparedness
1 year, 5 months ago

India needs to address its inadequacies with respect to disaster preparedness

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 21, 2023 13:30 IST - 5 MINS READ An estimated 72 per cent of districts in India are exposed to extreme flood events but only 25 per cent of them have level flood forecasting stations, or early warning systems, a new report said on July 13. Approximately 66 per cent of individuals in India are exposed to …

The staggering human cost of extreme weather revealed
1 year, 7 months ago

The staggering human cost of extreme weather revealed

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As many as 11,778 disasters have been reported since …

Early warning, preparedness likely saved thousands of lives during Cyclone Mocha
1 year, 7 months ago

Early warning, preparedness likely saved thousands of lives during Cyclone Mocha

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Early warnings from weather agencies and better preparedness by local governments and aid agencies likely saved thousands of lives during a powerful cyclone that slammed into Bangladesh and Myanmar over the weekend. Azizur Rahman, director of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, said early warnings and “proper and timely dissemination of information” enabled authorities to move people to safer …

Early warning is key to climate adaptation
2 years, 1 month ago

Early warning is key to climate adaptation

Hindustan Times  

On December 26, 2004, a magnitude 9 earthquake hit the Indian Ocean off the coast of Sumatra, triggering one of the biggest tsunamis in the world that killed 200,000 people. On Monday, at the ongoing Conference of the Parties meeting in Egypt, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav acknowledged these efforts, reiterating the significance of EWS in a world pock-marked by …

UN unveils global \'early warning\' system for disasters at COP27
2 years, 1 month ago

UN unveils global \'early warning\' system for disasters at COP27

Deccan Chronicle  

SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt: The United Nations on Monday unveiled a five-year plan to build a global early warning system for deadly and costly extreme weather events amplified by climate change. "I have called for every person on Earth to be protected by early warning systems within five years, with the priority to support the most vulnerable first," he said …

Climate Finance Scarce: India Supports UN’s $3.1 Billion ‘Early Warnings for All’ Action Plan at COP27
2 years, 1 month ago

Climate Finance Scarce: India Supports UN’s $3.1 Billion ‘Early Warnings for All’ Action Plan at COP27

News 18  

A $3.1 billion action plan for ‘Early Warnings for All’ was launched at the United Nations’ Climate Summit — COP27 — on Monday, with a statement of support from as many as 50 nations including India. Addressing the UN Secretary-General-High-Level Round Table, environment minister Bhupender Yadav, who is leading the Indian delegation, drew attention to India’s high vulnerability to climate …

U.N. unveils global 'early warning' system for disasters at $3 billion
2 years, 1 month ago

U.N. unveils global 'early warning' system for disasters at $3 billion

The Hindu  

The United Nations on Monday unveiled a five-year plan to build a global early warning system for deadly and costly extreme weather events amplified by climate change. "I have called for every person on Earth to be protected by early warning systems within five years, with the priority to support the most vulnerable first," he said as world leaders gathered …

Climate finance scarce; early warning systems key to saving lives, livelihoods: Bhupender Yadav at COP27
2 years, 1 month ago

Climate finance scarce; early warning systems key to saving lives, livelihoods: Bhupender Yadav at COP27

The Hindu  

With climate finance still scarce, climate adaptation in the form of early warning dissemination is key to safeguarding lives and livelihoods from cascading natural hazards causing substantial losses around the world, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said at the U.N. Speaking at the U.N. Secretary General High Level Round Table to launch the "Early Warnings for All Executive Action Plan", …

A World of Difference: UN Seeks Early Warning System for Extreme Weather Events Globally in 5 Years
2 years, 9 months ago

A World of Difference: UN Seeks Early Warning System for Extreme Weather Events Globally in 5 Years

News 18  

With a record rise in extreme weather events, the United Nations on Wednesday announced a new ambitious target — to bring people across the world under an early warning system against any natural disaster within the next five years. WMO will The global body said it will convene key agencies, countries, and groups already active in the field of Risk …

UN sets 5-year goal to broaden climate early warning systems
2 years, 9 months ago

UN sets 5-year goal to broaden climate early warning systems

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The chief of the United Nations announced a project Wednesday to put every person on Earth in range of early weather-warning systems within five years as natural disasters have grown more powerful and frequent due to climate change. “Today, one-third of the world’s people, mainly in least-developed countries and small island developing states, are still not covered by …

How Early Warning Systems Help Us Deal With Extreme Weather
3 years ago

How Early Warning Systems Help Us Deal With Extreme Weather

Wired  

In April 2021, the Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste was hit by the worst floods in its recent history. The plan focuses on building an early warning system in the country, alerting people in advance if a similar extreme weather event was to happen in the future. “So it's just part of the reality now that we need these …

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