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NASA and ISRO Join Forces for NISAR Satellite Launch in 2025 to Track Earth’s Changing Surface
The NISAR satellite, a joint NASA-ISRO Earth observation mission launching in 2025, will provide precise data on shifts in Earth’s surface, focusing on high-risk areas. Using advanced radar technology, the satellite aims to support natural disaster response and infrastructure monitoring by tracking subtle movements in regions prone to earthquakes...
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This Country Sells Citizenship To Become World's Most Climate-Resilient Island
The Caribbean nation aims to become the world's most climate-resilient island without accruing massive debt or waiting for promised aid from wealthier nations.
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Massive Landslide Hits Papua New Guinea, Many Feared Dead
A massive landslide struck Papua New Guinea's highlands Friday, local officials and aid groups said, with many feared dead.
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Taiwan Approves $878 Million For Relief After 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan last month. It was the most serious quake in its history. Taiwan's government has approved around $878 million to fix the massive landslides which blocked tunnels and damaged several roads and
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PM's Big Move To Support Global South Includes Research, Medical Aid
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a series of initiatives to support the Global South that included a project to provide essential medical supplies to the developing nations in case of natural disasters or humanitarian crisis.
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Centre Approves Rs 1,604 Crore Aid To Four Disaster-Hit States
The Centre on Thursday approved an additional assistance of Rs 1,604.15 crore to Andhra Pradesh, Manipur, Jharkhand and Rajasthan for damages incurred in natural disasters during 2018, said a Home Ministry statement.
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Facebook Releases Maps To Help Tackle Natural Disasters
Facebook has introduced disaster maps to help organisations address critical gap in information they often face while responding to natural disasters.
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In A First, Disaster Research Team Trains 160 Dogs For Disaster Response
In a maiden initiative, a squad of 162 dogs is being raised by the NDRF to aid its personnel in rescuing people trapped under debris in the aftermath of natural calamities like earthquake.
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UN Panel: $40 Billion Needed To Aid People In War, Disasters
An estimated $40 billion is needed annually to help the rapidly growing number of people needing humanitarian aid as a result of conflicts and natural disasters - and one possibility to help fill the $15 billion funding gap is a small voluntary tax on tickets for soccer games and other sports, concerts and entertainment events, airline travel, and ...
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40 Billion US Dollars Needed To Aid People In War, Disasters: UN Panel
An estimated $40 billion is needed annually to help the rapidly growing number of people needing humanitarian aid as a result of conflicts and natural disasters - and one possibility to help fill the $15 billion funding gap is a small voluntary tax on tickets for soccer games and other sports, concerts and entertainment events, airline travel, and ...
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Tamil Nadu Announces Rs 4 Lakh To Families Of 25 Persons
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today condoled the death of 25 persons due to rain related incidents last week and announced a compensation of Rs Four lakh to each of the families.
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Funds Shortage may end UN Chopper aid to Quake-Hit Nepal
The UN warned today it would stop its emergency helicopter service in quake-devastated Nepal unless it receives more funds, a move which could leave thousands without access to food or shelter.
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Myanmar Braces for More Flooding as International aid Flows in
International aid poured into Myanmar today following weeks of heavy monsoon flooding that aid agencies say is set to extend further across the low-lying southern delta region.
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Major Search for US Chopper Missing in Earthquake-Hit Nepal
A major search operation resumed Thursday for a US military helicopter that disappeared with eight people on board while delivering aid to earthquake victims in Nepal, where a second major tremor has killed dozens and brought fresh misery.
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Buildings Down, Bodies Recovered in Chautara, Nepal, After Earthquake
An earthquake in Nepal on Tuesday destroyed buildings in the town of Chautara, east of the capital Kathmandu, with bodies being recovered from ruins and injured being brought to hospital, aid workers said.
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NASA and ISRO Join Forces for NISAR Satellite Launch in 2025 to Track Earth’s Changing Surface
The NISAR satellite, a joint NASA-ISRO Earth observation mission launching in 2025, will provide precise data on shifts in Earth’s surface, focusing on high-risk areas. Using advanced radar technology, the satellite aims to support natural disaster response and infrastructure monitoring by tracking subtle movements in regions prone to earthquakes...
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This Country Sells Citizenship To Become World's Most Climate-Resilient Island
The Caribbean nation aims to become the world's most climate-resilient island without accruing massive debt or waiting for promised aid from wealthier nations.
-
Massive Landslide Hits Papua New Guinea, Many Feared Dead
A massive landslide struck Papua New Guinea's highlands Friday, local officials and aid groups said, with many feared dead.
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Taiwan Approves $878 Million For Relief After 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan last month. It was the most serious quake in its history. Taiwan's government has approved around $878 million to fix the massive landslides which blocked tunnels and damaged several roads and
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PM's Big Move To Support Global South Includes Research, Medical Aid
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a series of initiatives to support the Global South that included a project to provide essential medical supplies to the developing nations in case of natural disasters or humanitarian crisis.
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Centre Approves Rs 1,604 Crore Aid To Four Disaster-Hit States
The Centre on Thursday approved an additional assistance of Rs 1,604.15 crore to Andhra Pradesh, Manipur, Jharkhand and Rajasthan for damages incurred in natural disasters during 2018, said a Home Ministry statement.
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Facebook Releases Maps To Help Tackle Natural Disasters
Facebook has introduced disaster maps to help organisations address critical gap in information they often face while responding to natural disasters.
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In A First, Disaster Research Team Trains 160 Dogs For Disaster Response
In a maiden initiative, a squad of 162 dogs is being raised by the NDRF to aid its personnel in rescuing people trapped under debris in the aftermath of natural calamities like earthquake.
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UN Panel: $40 Billion Needed To Aid People In War, Disasters
An estimated $40 billion is needed annually to help the rapidly growing number of people needing humanitarian aid as a result of conflicts and natural disasters - and one possibility to help fill the $15 billion funding gap is a small voluntary tax on tickets for soccer games and other sports, concerts and entertainment events, airline travel, and ...
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40 Billion US Dollars Needed To Aid People In War, Disasters: UN Panel
An estimated $40 billion is needed annually to help the rapidly growing number of people needing humanitarian aid as a result of conflicts and natural disasters - and one possibility to help fill the $15 billion funding gap is a small voluntary tax on tickets for soccer games and other sports, concerts and entertainment events, airline travel, and ...
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Tamil Nadu Announces Rs 4 Lakh To Families Of 25 Persons
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today condoled the death of 25 persons due to rain related incidents last week and announced a compensation of Rs Four lakh to each of the families.
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Funds Shortage may end UN Chopper aid to Quake-Hit Nepal
The UN warned today it would stop its emergency helicopter service in quake-devastated Nepal unless it receives more funds, a move which could leave thousands without access to food or shelter.
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Myanmar Braces for More Flooding as International aid Flows in
International aid poured into Myanmar today following weeks of heavy monsoon flooding that aid agencies say is set to extend further across the low-lying southern delta region.
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Major Search for US Chopper Missing in Earthquake-Hit Nepal
A major search operation resumed Thursday for a US military helicopter that disappeared with eight people on board while delivering aid to earthquake victims in Nepal, where a second major tremor has killed dozens and brought fresh misery.
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Buildings Down, Bodies Recovered in Chautara, Nepal, After Earthquake
An earthquake in Nepal on Tuesday destroyed buildings in the town of Chautara, east of the capital Kathmandu, with bodies being recovered from ruins and injured being brought to hospital, aid workers said.
