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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material https://reliefweb.int/report/indonesia/asean-weekly-disaster-update-13-19-august-2018Regional Summary of Week 33 and Outlook for Week 34. 1) In Week 33, the AHA Centre observed drought reports in southern part of ASEAN region, effect of Tropical Storm (TS) Bebinca, and increased earthquake & volcano activities. 2) Drought events have been reported in several locations of Borneo and Java.Mon, 20 Aug 2018 12:21:00 +0200reliefWeb-141beafc82df5908b849c938472adaafreliefWeben-6.18287 106.829FloodingNaturalDisastersMeteorological CentreASEANWest Nusa TenggaraMember State20180820122100https://www.polandsun.com/news/257862711/massive-82-magnitude-quake-strikes-off-the-coast-of-fijiThe earthquake was measured at a preliminary magnitude of 8.2; Small tsunami waves have been observed but no damage has been reported; The quake hit at a depth of 348 miles, roughly 200 miles off Fiji. WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Small tsunami waves were observed soon after a magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Fiji.Sun, 19 Aug 2018 17:18:00 +0200polandsun-3db809b0187e07e082cde9c1c88c1ad6polandsunen-21.136 -175.216NaturalDisastersViti LevuU.S. Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning Center20180819171800https://www.irishsun.com/news/257862711/massive-82-magnitude-quake-strikes-off-the-coast-of-fijiThe earthquake was measured at a preliminary magnitude of 8.2; Small tsunami waves have been observed but no damage has been reported; The quake hit at a depth of 348 miles, roughly 200 miles off Fiji. WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Small tsunami waves were observed soon after a magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Fiji.Sun, 19 Aug 2018 16:59:00 +0200irishsun-3db809b0187e07e082cde9c1c88c1ad6irishsunen-21.136 -175.216NaturalDisastersViti LevuU.S. Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning Center20180819165900https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/sea-level-rise-may-up-risk-of-devastating-tsunamis-worldwide/articleshow/65460311.cmsEven minor rise in sea levels due to climate change can increase the risk of potentially devastating tsunamis around the world, a study has warned. The threat of rising sea levels to coastal cities and communities throughout the world is well known, but new findings show the likely increase of....Sun, 19 Aug 2018 11:35:00 +0200economictimes-2a019fee47a5df1571c8f81e2aa5aa6eeconomictimesen35.6831 139.809NaturalDisastersNuclearLin LiRobert WeissVirginia TechLin Lin20180819113500https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/national/ap-photos-editor-selections-from-the-past-week-in-asia/article_62987343-a45e-5b76-9583-52d5ab8c8bb0.htmlIn this Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, photo, a delivery van lies on its side after it was swept by heavy rains and strong winds brought about by a tropical storm that flooded Marikina city east of Manila, Philippines overnight. The tropical storm exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on....Fri, 17 Aug 2018 08:29:00 +0200siouxcityjournal-84cbbddf8f4c87ab7a3c6c1201cd1abesiouxcityjournalen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersWorld WarKim Il SungYogi Aditya NathEmpress MichikoEugene HoshikoLee JinHan GuanRajesh KumarWorld War IIKim JongKim Jong IlNarendra Modi20180817082900https://missoulian.com/news/national/ap-photos-editor-selections-from-the-past-week-in-asia/article_560c0332-e3bf-5d7c-9a59-d679ed633c47.htmlIn this Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, photo, North Korean soldiers salute as others bow before the giant bronze statues of late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and his son Kim Jong Il during the anniversary of the end of World War II and liberation from Japanese colonial rule in Pyongyang, North Korea.Fri, 17 Aug 2018 07:48:00 +0200missoulian-bcad80e6211a64450ea032d0ba2a85b9missoulianen39.0285 125.757NaturalDisastersKim Il SungWorld WarYogi Aditya NathEmpress MichikoEugene HoshikoHan GuanLee JinRajesh KumarWorld War IIKim JongKim Jong IlNarendra Modi20180817074800https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/new-tsunami-warning-devon-cornwall-1899821The risk of more devastating tsunamis than previously estimated has risen because of climate change, according to new findings published today. Tsunamis are destructive fast-moving waves that can be triggered by earthquakes, mountain slides, or meteor impacts.Fri, 17 Aug 2018 07:36:00 +0200exeterexpressandecho-b2b45738fd691e2f8c498ef08a846b45exeterexpressandechoen38.7559 -9.12283ClimateChangeEnvironmentNaturalDisastersLin LiRobert WeissEnvironment AgencyVirginia TechNational Taiwan UniversityWang YuLin Lin20180817073600https://www.wacotrib.com/news/ap_nation/ap-photos-editor-selections-from-the-past-week-in-asia/article_e4b72fea-e0ca-5ecc-a157-d4bc9c0b8e5e.htmlIn this Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, photo, a delivery van lies on its side after it was swept by heavy rains and strong winds brought about by a tropical storm that flooded Marikina city east of Manila, Philippines overnight. The tropical storm exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on....Fri, 17 Aug 2018 07:25:00 +0200wacotrib-84cbbddf8f4c87ab7a3c6c1201cd1abewacotriben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersWorld WarKim Il SungYogi Aditya NathEmpress MichikoEugene HoshikoLee JinHan GuanRajesh KumarWorld War IIKim JongKim Jong IlNarendra Modi20180817072500https://wcfcourier.com/news/national/ap-photos-editor-selections-from-the-past-week-in-asia/article_60fc85a2-1e14-5f1c-9d41-61352fd88952.htmlIn this Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, photo, North Korean soldiers salute as others bow before the giant bronze statues of late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and his son Kim Jong Il during the anniversary of the end of World War II and liberation from Japanese colonial rule in Pyongyang, North Korea.Fri, 17 Aug 2018 07:18:00 +0200wcfcourier-bcad80e6211a64450ea032d0ba2a85b9wcfcourieren39.0285 125.757NaturalDisastersKim Il SungWorld WarYogi Aditya NathEmpress MichikoEugene HoshikoHan GuanLee JinRajesh KumarWorld War IIKim JongKim Jong IlNarendra Modi20180817071800http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=2463133&CategoryId=12395MANILA – The Philippines held on Thursday nationwide earthquake drills to educate residents on how prepare for and act in the event of a large, destructive tremor. Organized by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill was the third of....Fri, 17 Aug 2018 02:18:00 +0200laht-be8f096a815575a906c41a78b7dbafd9lahten14.6629 121.065CrisisResponseNaturalDisastersNational Disaster Risk Reduction20180817021800https://www.rdmag.com/article/2018/08/sea-level-rise-could-cause-increase-tsunami-damageAccording to a new study, even a minor increase in sea level rise could cause a higher risk of tsunami damage worldwide. Researchers from Virginia Tech University, as well as others, found that even a one-foot increase in sea level would likely increase flooding further inland from tsunamis following earthquakes in coastal communities.Thu, 16 Aug 2018 22:13:00 +0200rdmag-8f2bd8742cc4c2dd93e66415cd19d4e7rdmagen22.1974146319777 113.546684894216NaturalDisastersLin LiRobert WeissVirginia TechLin Lin20180816221300https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/tsunami-warning-devon-cornwall-lisbon-1905342(Image: Greg Martin) The Asteroid. But the worst widespread tsunami happened more than 1,000 years ago. In 1014 a massive wave crashed against the coast and flooded villages for miles - thought to have been caused by a massive asteroid colliding with the sea.Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:31:00 +0200plymouthherald-b8239bbe9d1e446455dd959246f49552plymouthheralden38.7559 -9.12283ClimateChangeEnvironmentNaturalDisastersLin LiRobert WeissGreg MartinEnvironment AgencyVirginia TechNational Taiwan UniversityWang YuLin Lin20180816153100https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/tsunami-warning-devon-cornwall-lisbon-1905342A 'worst-case scenario' tsunami warning has been issued for Devon by weather experts, and people have reacted with disbelief. It isn't actually within the realms of implausibility, with historical evidence that the South West has been thrashed by large tsunami waves before.Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:08:00 +0200exeterexpressandecho-9b9f46fbe752b68fa4e527550ad808eaexeterexpressandechoen38.7559 -9.12283ClimateChangeEnvironmentNaturalDisastersLin LiRobert WeissGreg MartinEnvironment AgencyVirginia TechNational Taiwan UniversityWang YuThe GuardianLin Lin20180816150800https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/tsunami-warning-cornwall-global-warming-1904322The flood also hit Devon and Somerset. Read More An excerpt from the Anglo Saxon Chronicles dated 1014 reads: "This year, on the eve of St Michael's day, came the great sea-flood, which spread wide over this land, and ran so far up as it never did before, overwhelming many towns and an innumerable multitude of people.Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:03:00 +0200westbriton-bffbf9d9dfa20a378f6345fe26841ebcwestbritonen38.7559 -9.12283ClimateChangeEnvironmentNaturalDisastersLin LiEnvironment AgencyNational Taiwan UniversityWang YuLin Lin20180816150300https://www.efe.com/efe/english/world/filipinos-prepare-for-big-tremor-in-nationwide-earthquake-drills/50000262-3721330?utm_source=wwwefecom&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rssThe Philippines on Thursday held nationwide earthquake drills to educate residents on how prepare for and act in the event of a large, destructive tremor. Organized by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill was the third of four for....Thu, 16 Aug 2018 13:30:00 +0200efe-89aa92f0cd9b6e665c7085c010ef0b44efeen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseNational Disaster Risk Reduction20180816133000http://www.cna.org.cy/webphoto.aspx?a=5f4a0320691a44ee9f34c86f5d17ba87Συγκίνηση και υπερηφάνεια κατά την υποδοχή των δύο Ελλήνων στρατιωτικών στη Θεσσαλονίκη Νέα πρέσβειρα των ΗΠΑ η Τζούντιθ Γκειλ Γκάρμπερ Στους 39 οι νεκροί από την κατάρρευση της οδογέφυρας στη Γένοβα Εν αναμονή της πρόσκλησης του Υπουργού Παιδείας τελούν οι εκπαιδευτικές οργανώσεις Τρίχρονο παιδάκι....Thu, 16 Aug 2018 08:56:00 +0200cna-c4c638227c86ae74a6b9fd06d9cf6429cnaen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersFRANCIS R. MALASIG20180816085600http://www.eurasiareview.com/16082018-climate-change-sea-level-rises-may-increase-risk-for-more-devastating-tsunamis/Even minor sea-level rise, by as much as a foot, poses greater risks of tsunamis for coastal communities worldwide. The threat of rising sea levels to coastal cities and communities throughout the world is well known, but new findings show the likely increase of flooding farther inland from tsunamis following earthquakes.Thu, 16 Aug 2018 02:41:00 +0200eurasiareview-b5320c1a62d2fab95bc783bcfa954486eurasiareviewen35.6831 139.809NaturalDisastersNuclearLin LiRobert WeissNanyang Technological UniversityNational Taiwan UniversityVirginia TechWang YuLin Lin20180816024100https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/new-tsunami-warning-devon-cornwall-1899821The risk of more devastating tsunamis than previously estimated has risen because of climate change, according to new findings published today. Tsunamis are destructive fast-moving waves that can be triggered by earthquakes, mountain slides, or meteor impacts.Wed, 15 Aug 2018 22:43:00 +0200plymouthherald-b2b45738fd691e2f8c498ef08a846b45plymouthheralden38.7559 -9.12283ClimateChangeNaturalDisastersEnvironmentLin LiRobert WeissEnvironment AgencyVirginia TechNational Taiwan UniversityWang YuLin Lin20180815224300https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-08/vt-ccs081418.phpCredit: Virginia Tech. As sea levels rise due to climate change, so do the global hazards and potential devastating damages from tsunamis, according to a new study by a partnership that included Virginia Tech. Even minor sea-level rise, by as much as a foot, poses greater risks of tsunamis for coastal communities worldwide.Wed, 15 Aug 2018 21:05:00 +0200eurekalert-194b15ffb9823d8cb84f1f1b1003cf40eurekalerten35.6831 139.809ClimateChangeNaturalDisastersEnvironmentNuclearLin LiRobert WeissNanyang Technological UniversityVirginia TechNational Taiwan UniversityWang YuLin Lin20180815210500https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/new-tsunami-warning-devon-cornwall-1899821The risk of more devastating tsunamis than previous estimated has risen because of climate change, according to new findings published today. Tsunamis are destructive fast-moving waves that can be triggered by earthquakes, mountain slides, or meteor impacts.Wed, 15 Aug 2018 20:18:00 +0200exeterexpressandecho-d105fa541b2339e8bc28d087d91eca1fexeterexpressandechoen38.7559 -9.12283ClimateChangeNaturalDisastersEnvironmentLin LiRobert WeissEnvironment AgencyVirginia TechNational Taiwan UniversityWang YuLin Lin20180815201800https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/new-tsunami-warning-devon-cornwall-1899821The risk of more devastating tsunamis than previous estimates has risen because of climate change, according to new findings published today. Tsunamis are destructive fast-moving waves that can be triggered by earthquakes, mountain slides, or meteor impacts.Wed, 15 Aug 2018 20:13:00 +0200westbriton-fb2802e9aa36a2770c0338bef95bc8bfwestbritonen38.7559 -9.12283ClimateChangeNaturalDisastersEnvironmentLin LiRobert WeissEnvironment AgencyVirginia TechNational Taiwan UniversityWang YuLin Lin20180815201300https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1758184/Zamboanga/Local-News/Zamboanga-City-joins-earthquake-drillZAMBOANGA City joins other areas in the country in participating in the 3rd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) set on Thursday, August 16. At 2 p.m., the city hall siren will sound off to signal the commencement of the earthquake drill, which will be facilitated by the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO).Wed, 15 Aug 2018 16:50:00 +0200sunstar-ce7928751a1530dc8d07b732412877c2sunstaren6.94897124627208 -9.65676869841763NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseMaria Isabelle Climaco-SalazarIsabelle Climaco-Salazar20180815165000https://reliefweb.int/report/pakistan/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-7-14-august-2018PAKISTAN. As of 6 August, 67 people had been killed, 128 injured and 222 houses damaged due to flooding as a result of heavy rains between 20 June and 5 August. Heavy rains, the overflow of water channels and high winds caused most of the damage to property and loss of life.Tue, 14 Aug 2018 14:27:00 +0200reliefWeb-406f8025655ea23be6749920bdd65b3creliefWeben11.5647 104.913NaturalDisastersTerroristAttackRed CrossWest Nusa Tenggara20180814142700https://www.wacotrib.com/news/ap_nation/ap-photos-editor-selections-from-the-past-week-in-asia/article_1611429d-c158-5b8e-99ee-30c0193d5716.htmlIn Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, file photo, Namio Matsura, a 17-year-old member of the computation skill research club at Fukuyama Technical High School, watches Hiroshima city before atomic bomb fell in virtual reality experience at the high school in Hiroshima, western Japan.Fri, 10 Aug 2018 08:43:00 +0200wacotrib-f61024279902af8da127ae441af5ddf0wacotriben35.6831 139.809NaturalDisastersTerroristAttackIndian ArmyMark SchiefelbeinNational PoliceDaren LiewRafiq MaqboolRajesh KumarKento MomotaCamp CrameSam McNeil20180810084300https://wcfcourier.com/news/national/ap-photos-editor-selections-from-the-past-week-in-asia/article_bdb34bf4-1450-5fe3-a86a-c00680d0b54d.htmlIn Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, file photo, Namio Matsura, a 17-year-old member of the computation skill research club at Fukuyama Technical High School, watches Hiroshima city before atomic bomb fell in virtual reality experience at the high school in Hiroshima, western Japan.Fri, 10 Aug 2018 08:38:00 +0200wcfcourier-f61024279902af8da127ae441af5ddf0wcfcourieren35.6831 139.809NaturalDisastersTerroristAttackIndian ArmyMark SchiefelbeinNational PoliceDaren LiewRafiq MaqboolRajesh KumarKento MomotaCamp CrameSam McNeil20180810083800https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/national/ap-photos-editor-selections-from-the-past-week-in-asia/article_1c9e3f25-dfaf-55b5-a004-7b5044bc4293.htmlIn Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, file photo, Namio Matsura, a 17-year-old member of the computation skill research club at Fukuyama Technical High School, watches Hiroshima city before atomic bomb fell in virtual reality experience at the high school in Hiroshima, western Japan.Fri, 10 Aug 2018 08:26:00 +0200siouxcityjournal-f61024279902af8da127ae441af5ddf0siouxcityjournalen35.6831 139.809NaturalDisastersTerroristAttackIndian ArmyMark SchiefelbeinNational PoliceDaren LiewRafiq MaqboolRajesh KumarKento MomotaCamp CrameSam McNeil20180810082600https://reliefweb.int/report/singapore/singapore-disaster-management-reference-handbook-may-2017Executive Summary. Singapore helps fight the common threat posed by transnational security challenges and participates in overseas operations which provide assistance to other nations and enhances Singapore’s own security. Singapore has participated in United Nations’ (UN) peacekeeping, peace....Thu, 09 Aug 2018 06:13:00 +0200reliefWeb-f8e1e0a60ea9ba9b7b93e9745c2e34b3reliefWeben14.6096 121.006UNbodiesPeaceKeepingCivilProtectionCrisisResponseNaturalDisastersUnited NationsArmed ForcesASEANCobra GoldSingapore Civil Defence Force20180809061300http://ec.europa.eu/echo/aggregator_enThe latest update on the food security situation published by FAO, UNICEF and WFP indicates that more than six million people are facing "crisis" or "emergency" (IPC 3 and 4) levels of acute food insecurity. Compared to the same period last year (June July) this represents a 20% increase.Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:31:00 +0200EC-bb3ef8211838abb0832368163e96b088ECen35.602749 140.124893NaturalDisastersFoodSecurityFoodAidUNbodiesRegionalPolicyPhilippine SeaCivil ProtectionRed CrossRed CrescentFAOUNICEFEmergencyInternational FederationWFP20180808163100https://www.rappler.com/sports/philippines/209055-philippine-weighlifters-win-medals-indonesia-youth-championship-2018?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29FUTURE. (from left to right) Vanessa Sarno, Rosegie Ramos, John Paolo Rivera Jr and Jane Linete Hipolito brought home a total of 12 medals from Bali, Indonesia. Photo Beatrice Go/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine national youth weightlifting team dominated the Indonesia Weightlifting....Tue, 07 Aug 2018 17:01:00 +0200rappler-6b1e09ae0e32c9bee161ba965368921frappleren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20180807170100http://news.kuwaittimes.net/website/ministers-briefed-on-senior-officials-recent-visits-to-kuwait/KUWAIT: Under the chairmanship of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, the Kuwaiti cabinet held its weekly meeting yesterday, discussing a number of important local, regional, and international issues. After the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign....Mon, 06 Aug 2018 21:19:00 +0200kuwaittimes-0a6d8a039e0258b318c21e497887f693kuwaittimesen33.334 44.3978NaturalDisastersPetroleum CompanySabah Al-AhmadEmmerson MnangagwaAl-HamadAhmad Al-JaberSheikh Sabah Al-KhaledNational Petroleum CompanySabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-SabahJaber Al-SabahPetroleum CorporationKhaled Al-HamadKuwait PetroleumSheikh SabahAl-MalikiNouri Al-MalikiAmir Sheikh SabahLegal CommitteeAhmad Al-Jaber Al-SabahAmir SheikhSabah KhaledSheikh JaberSabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-SabahSheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-SabahKuwait Petroleum CorporationKhaled Al20180806211900http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043881MOA SIGNING. Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin M. Andanar (2nd from left) and Hungarian Ambassador to Manila Dr. Jozsef Bencze (2nd from right) show the memorandum of agreement between the Philippine News Agency (PNA) and the Media Support and Asset Management....Mon, 06 Aug 2018 12:35:00 +0200pna-995d4dcd73e1b880b8c973dae910f9c5pnaen47.4976 19.0936NaturalDisastersNIBBernama news agencyNews AgencyJozsef BenczeMagyar Távirati IrodaRodrigo DuterteDeputy HeadMartin AndanarMalacañang PalacePresidential Communications20180806123500http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201808050006.aspxTaipei, Aug. 5 (CNA) The Philippines de facto embassy in Taiwan has recently launched a new mobile application and a Meconnect service to offer better services to Taiwanese and take care of the Filipinos in the country, the country's top envoy told CNA Wednesday.Sun, 05 Aug 2018 07:23:00 +0200focustaiwan-c8f92a9eba366862c5b2b0bf8073b6b6focustaiwanen25.035089 121.506699NaturalDisastersGoogleAngelito Banayo20180805072300http://ec.europa.eu/echo/news/eu-commits-6-million-disaster-preparedness-south-and-southeast-asia_enSindhuphalchowk district, the hardest hit area in Nepal’s 2015 earthquake, is still undergoing rebuilding. Today’s EU announcement will fund disaster risk reduction initiatives in the region. © EU/ECHO/Pierre Prakash. As Southeast Asia faces monsoon season and its potentially devastating effects,....Fri, 03 Aug 2018 04:26:00 +0200EC-2597569b8627aac3538e133f507a6edbECen27.712 85.313CrisisResponseHumanitarianAidNaturalDisastersSocialSituationChristosStylianidesECnewsEU-AsiaEUEuropean CommissionCrisis ManagementPierre PrakashChristos Stylianides20180803042600https://en.vietnamplus.vn/eu-supports-southeast-asia-in-coping-with-natural-disaster/135774.vnpBrussels (VNA) – The European Commission has committed 6 million EUR for initiatives helping Southeast Asian countries cope with natural disasters as the region is facing monsoon season and its potentially devastating effects. Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos....Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:24:00 +0200vietnamplus-en-142e7142bc103c6681e8cae6a8f7d6d2vietnamplus-enen50.8371 4.36761CrisisResponseHumanitarianAidNaturalDisastersChristosStylianidesECnewsEU-AsiaEUEuropean CommissionCrisis ManagementChristos Stylianides20180802172400http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201808020011.aspxTaipei, Aug. 2 (CNA) The Philippines de facto embassy in Taiwan has recently launched a new mobile application and a MECOnnect service to offer better services to Taiwanese and take care of the Filipinos in the country, the country's top envoy told CNA Wednesday.Thu, 02 Aug 2018 10:47:00 +0200focustaiwan-684d5433a82c5699e08b392c043a5ed7focustaiwanen25.035089 121.506699NaturalDisastersGoogleAngelito Banayo20180802104700https://reliefweb.int/report/lao-peoples-democratic-republic/asia-pacific-multiple-disasters-affect-millions-regionRed Cross Red Crescent staff and volunteers are responding to a series of disasters happening across the Asia Pacific region. In Southeast Asia, a dam collapse in Lao PDR led to severe flooding, which extending to neighbouring Cambodia, while in Myanmar, heavy seasonal rains have caused flooding in several states and regions.Wed, 01 Aug 2018 23:20:00 +0200reliefWeb-3b77af9b7557e5ac0ffb2d694b11926creliefWeben11.5647 104.913NaturalDisastersRed CrossRed CrescentWest Nusa Tenggara20180801232000http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043376LEARNING DRRM. Teachers from various schools in Tohoku, Japan arrive in Iloilo City to learn about the latter's best practices on disaster risk reduction and management on Wednesday (August 1, 2018). (Photo by Perla Lena) ILOILO CITY -- Fifteen teachers from various schools in Tohoku, Japan arrived....Wed, 01 Aug 2018 12:36:00 +0200pna-71fc127bb3b75ce35baf020dc7b3131bpnaen14.6096 121.006CrisisResponseNaturalDisastersInternational Cooperation AgencyCooperation AgencyCity Schools20180801123600http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1016453/filipinos-not-preparing-enough-for-big-one-phivolcs-chiefIt has been 50 years since a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Luzon, causing death and destruction in Manila, but Filipinos may not have fully learned their lessons, according to the chief of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).Wed, 01 Aug 2018 04:31:00 +0200inquirer-577831adbb05bad35985a58287fab4bdinquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersUNbodiesUnescoUnited NationsCultural OrganizationBlack NazareneRenato Solidum20180801043100http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/multimedia/slideshow/07/31/18/the-day-in-photos-31-july-2018Crackdown on smuggled cars. President Duterte inspects one of the contraband luxury vehicles before they were subjected to condemnation and public destruction at Port Irene in Sta. Ana, Cagayan on Monday. A total of 68 contraband luxury vehicles worth over P277 million and eight contraband luxury....Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:03:00 +0200abs-cbnnews-217fb1985bfa6bbbdbd38c68d42c23c9abs-cbnnewsen10.12125 124.552399TerroristAttackFightagainstFraudNaturalDisastersArmed ForcesWest Nusa TenggaraSilvestre BelloAbu Sayyaf20180731170300https://reliefweb.int/report/lao-peoples-democratic-republic/asean-weekly-disaster-update-23-29-july-2018Regional Summary of Week 30. 1) Recorded events in Week 30 are still largely hydro-meteorological in nature due to monsoon low and extending effect of Tropical Storm Son-Tinh, including a collapsed dam in Lao PDR. The effect is extending beyond Lao PDR with floods reported in Stung-Treng Province,....Mon, 30 Jul 2018 11:01:00 +0200reliefWeb-aa4c01eb01a8a54ecf7b1ece8ae452a0reliefWeben13.8038242328986 106.176183298403NaturalDisastersStorm Son-TinhNational Disaster Management AuthorityMeteorological CentreASEANMember States20180730110100http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043075TACLOBAN CITY -- The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) and residents of storm surge-prone Costa Brava community in this city learned how to use the solar-powered kit meant for lighting and powering emergency communications and medical equipment.Mon, 30 Jul 2018 09:27:00 +0200pna-9e2885dd2542a7499da2f3e10b0605a4pnaen14.8494865281304 -24.7165752995819AlternativeEnergyEMF_HealthNaturalDisastersCrisisResponse20180730092700https://www.aljazeera.com/profile/wayne-hay.html. "Wayne Hay has been covering the Asia/Pacific region since 2001, first with Television New Zealand before joining Al Jazeera English in 2006. In his role at Al Jazeera, he has travelled the region extensively, reporting on everything from elections and natural disasters to surfing in Bali.Sat, 28 Jul 2018 16:05:00 +0200aljazeera-en-d7914e3ca0164c770078d318b2dce57baljazeera-enen-41.3348 174.807NaturalDisastersHun SenAl JazeeraWayne Hay20180728160500https://www.rappler.com/move-ph/issues/disasters/knowledge-base/206356-earthquake-preparedness-checklist-cities-municipalities?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). CHECKLIST: What cities and municipalities should prepare for an earthquake.Sat, 28 Jul 2018 10:57:00 +0200rappler-fb5381d6406e04452f388cda5732b625rappleren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersContingency Plan20180728105700https://www.rappler.com/move-ph/issues/disasters/preparedness/207516-sta-elena-high-school-marikina-disaster-risk-reduction-program?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). How a public school in Marikina prepares for natural disasters. Sta.Sat, 28 Jul 2018 03:04:00 +0200rappler-acb0fdc55d65d2a25c630eb883b64fbfrappleren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseManila UniversityNational PoliceEmergencyNational Disaster Risk Reduction20180728030400http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-08/24/c_137415404.htmMANILA, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- A shallow 5.2-magnitude earthquake shook Eastern Samar province in the central Philippines on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs said the quake, which struck at 12:33 p.m.Fri, 24 Aug 2018 08:07:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-39a7476d010a2ab800285383fe42fb28xinhuanet_enen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20180824080700http://english.sina.com/news/2018-08-24/detail-ihicsiaw3149147.shtmlMANILA, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- A shallow 5.2-magnitude earthquake shook Eastern Samar province in the central Philippines on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs said the quake, which struck at 12:33 p.m.Fri, 24 Aug 2018 09:16:00 +0200sinacom-en-b59d1d2dbb71521af41efd551aac7ecdsinacom-enen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersSINA Corporation20180824091600http://www.eurasiareview.com/25082018-regional-responses-to-disasters-practice-but-not-policy-analysis/By Catherine Jones* In Southeast Asia, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) has emerged as a central concern of the states of the region and of regional organisations and frameworks. This has been the result of both ‘natural’ disasters and more complex humanitarian crises.Sat, 25 Aug 2018 05:17:00 +0200eurasiareview-acd7f27c515963afc6e2afda7c3e41b3eurasiareviewen17.9628 102.614UNbodiesNaturalDisastersPeaceKeepingUnited NationsNanyang Technological UniversityInternational StudiesEmergencyASEANUN OfficeCatherine Jones20180825051700https://www.rappler.com/nation/210434-dfa-checking-filipinos-iran-earthquake-august-2018?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is checking whether any Filipinos were among those affected by the 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck western Iran near the border with Iraq early Sunday, August 26. In a statement on Sunday, the DFA said it is "monitoring the aftermath of the earthquake.Sun, 26 Aug 2018 10:20:00 +0200rappler-464cb610187c88604547dce456e3e318rappleren35.7745 51.4477NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyIRNARed CrescentMohammad RezaMohammad20180826102000