Atmosphere, Vol. 11, Pages 307: Evaluation of Meteorological Drought and Flood Scenarios over Kenya, East Africa

Sat, 21 Mar 2020 12:54:00 +0100mdpi (en)

This work examines drought and flood events over Kenya from 1981 to 2016 using the Standardized PrecipitationEvapotranspiration Index (SPEI). The spatiotemporal analysis of dry and wet events was conducted for 3 and 12 months. Extreme drought incidences were observed in the years 1987, 2000, 2006,....

Severe storm system batters middle of the country bringing tornadoes and blizzard

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 18:39:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Ten million Americans are hit by severe storms as tornadoes flip cars in Texas, Colorado is struck by blizzard and Air Force evacuates spy planes from Nebraska base Storm system brought at least three tornadoes to Texas Wednesday night, flipping cars, downing trees and ripping the roofs off houses;....

Storm moves east with damaging winds, flash flooding and threat for tornadoes

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:18:00 +0100mycentraloregon (en)

ABC News (NEW YORK) — In the last 24 hours, damaging storms were reported from Texas to Iowa and all the way to Ohio. Reports of property damage were widespread in Arkansas, Illinois and Oklahoma. There are no reports of a confirmed tornado touching down, but it can’t be ruled out at this point.

Storm moves east with damaging winds, flash flooding and a threat for tornadoes

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:07:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

In the last 24 hours, damaging storms were reported from Texas to Iowa and all the way to Ohio. Reports of property damage were widespread in Arkansas, Illinois and Oklahoma. There are no reports of a confirmed tornado touching down, but it can’t be ruled out at this point.

New insights into US flood vulnerability revealed from flood insurance big data

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:56:00 +0100nature-Earth-and-Environmental-Sciences (en)

To further examine the regional USACE curves, we isolated claims arising from flooding in Chicago in July 1996 (Chicago District), Tropical Storm Allison in June 2001 (Galveston District), Hurricane Ike in September 2008 (Galveston District), and Hurricane Isabel in September 2003 (Wilmington District).

Historic volcanic eruption helped convert Iceland to Christianity

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:12:00 +0100earth (en)

Researchers used medieval texts and an epic Icelandic poem to help confirm the chronology and impact of one of the largest lava flood eruptions in history. The poem, which describes apocalyptic imagery and the end of pagan gods in Iceland , may have been used as a way to help drive the conversion to Christianity in that region.

In conversation with... Florian Pappenberger

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:09:00 +0100theparliament (en)

Why does weather prediction need an earth system approach? Different parts of the natural world, such as the atmosphere, the ocean, sea ice and land are all interconnected. For example, processes in the ocean and on land influence the atmosphere: a tropical cyclone needs warm water in the ocean, and....

NEMA And How Maihaja Is Fulfilling A Spiritual

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 05:42:00 +0100authorityngr (en)

By Evangelist Sunday Attah. A larger percentage of the world’s population lives below the poverty line. As nations grapple with how to overcome this, they are not spared from the further debilitating and catastrophic effects of other disasters that aggravate the pitiable conditions of the poor and even increasing their number.

Britain set for summer drought crisis that could lead to a hosepipe ban

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:37:00 +0100dailystar (en)

Britain is set for a summer drought crisis that could lead to a hosepipe ban ­following one of the wettest winters in history. Experts warn we are likely to see more “very wet winters and very dry summers” and action is needed immediately to protect the country from the extremes.

SERVPRO® Encourages Property Owners to Prepare Now for Severe Spring Weather

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:10:00 +0100markets-businessinsider (en)

GALLATIN, Tenn , March 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), flooding is the most common natural disaster in the U.S. Disaster remediation and restoration specialists from SERVPRO , a leading provider of fire and water cleanup and restoration....

SERVPRO® Encourages Property Owners to Prepare Now for Severe Spring Weather

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:33:00 +0100globenewswire (en)

GALLATIN, Tenn , March 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), flooding is the most common natural disaster in the U.S. Disaster remediation and restoration specialists from SERVPRO , a leading provider of fire and water cleanup and restoration....

Major California Reservoir To Be Drained Due To Earthquake Risk

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:50:00 +0100wateronline (en)

By Peter Chawaga In one of the most source water stressed regions of the country, the threat of natural disaster has dealt an unusual and devastating blow to supplies. “In a dramatic decision that could significantly impact Silicon Valley’s water supply, federal dam regulators have ordered Anderson....

Bills for North central, South East Development Commission pass second reading

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:45:00 +0100tribuneonlineng (en)

Two bills to establish regional development commissions, on Thursday, passed second reading at the Senate plenary. The bills are “A Bill for an Act to establish the South-East Development Commission in it commercial potentials of the South East and other connected matters, 2020 (SB. 161)”, sponsored by Sen.

S/E, N/C Dev.Commission Bills scale second reading

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:42:00 +0100authorityngr (en)

*Nigeria needs proper planning to overcome dev.challenges-Lawan. By Ignatius Okorocha. The Senate on Thursday passed the South East and North Central Development Commission Bills to second reading after massive support by lawmakers present at the plenary.

Bill establishing North Central Commission passes second reading in Senate

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:34:00 +0100dailypost (en)

A Bill for an Act to establish North Central Development Commission (NCDC), has passed a second reading on the floor of Nigerian Senate. The NCDC Bill, being Sponsored by Senator Abba Moro (Benue South), is coming barely two years after the establishment of the North East Development Commission....