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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material https://www.rappler.com/nation/negros-occidental-greet-new-year-2021-with-flash-floodsOver 4,000 families are affected by floods in the cities of Talisay, Silay, and Victorias, and EB Magalona townFri, 01 Jan 2021 11:54:00 +0100rappler-53114a02076534087096d9b78b0c038drappleren10.7394 122.968697FloodingNaturalDisasters20210101115400https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/dswd-dromic-report-37-super-typhoon-rolly-29-december-2020-6pmEnglish Situation Report on Philippines about Food and Nutrition, Protection and Human Rights, Flood, Land Slide and more; published on 29 Dec 2020 by Govt. PhilippinesWed, 30 Dec 2020 08:18:00 +0100reliefWeb-e9886af39b53ba1b687931dde8cf16f2reliefWeben13.56924 122.567398NaturalDisasters20201230081800https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/science/769664/2020-weather-disasters-boosted-by-climate-change-report/story/PARIS The ten costliest weather disasters worldwide this year saw insured damages worth $150 billion, topping the figure for 2019 and reflecting a long-term impact of global warming, according to a report Monday. The same disasters claimed at least 3,500 lives and displaced more than 13.5 million people.Mon, 28 Dec 2020 12:47:00 +0100gmanews-89e2122da839d504e0b17a30eef0eee5gmanewsen-35.3499 149.042NaturalDisastersUNbodiesClimateActionEcologyEnvironmentClimateChangeParis AgreementChristian AidUniversity of New South WalesThe LancetWorld Meteorological OrganizationWMOUniversity of OxfordKat KramerWater ManagementClimate Change Research CentreFriederike OttoPetteri Taalas20201228124700https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/12/25/cpg-lays-ways-to-achieve-disaster-ready-properties/The Antonio-led Century Properties Group (CPG) has laid some ways on how Filipinos can secure calamity-sturdy homes, as the country continues to rise from the onslaught of previous natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons, due to the fact that the Philippines is positioned at the Pacific Ring of Fire and typhoon belt.Thu, 24 Dec 2020 18:34:00 +0100tribuneonline-fc8414da69b663e156d10c3ca82fc784tribuneonlineen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersFloodingUrban Resort20201224183400https://mb.com.ph/2020/12/23/13-marines-in-typhoon-ulysses-response-cited-for-heroism/Thirteen Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) personnel were hailed for risking their lives to save 188 persons who were stranded when typhoon “Ulysses” struck Luzon last month. Major General Ariel Caculitan, PMC Commandant, recognized the heroism of the Marine Corps 4th Water Search and Rescue Team....Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:06:00 +0100mb-com-ph-47eaa6fd99793fd579c1a42605e19685mb-com-phen6.517152 126.093399FloodingNaturalDisastersAriel CaculitanPhilippine MarinesGilbert GapayArmed ForcesMarine Corps20201223110600https://reliefweb.int/report/fiji/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-15-21-december-2020English Infographic on Fiji and 3 other countries about Protection and Human Rights, Shelter and Non-Food Items, Flash Flood, Flood and more; published on 21 Dec 2020 by OCHATue, 22 Dec 2020 12:24:00 +0100reliefWeb-ac74613e7b565538f77a06df6581fefereliefWeben-18.1426 178.431NaturalDisastersRed CrossAHA Centre20201222122400https://www.bworldonline.com/developer-says-projects-are-disaster-ready/THE PHILIPPINES faces a number of natural disasters every year, so it is only natural for Filipinos to want to own homes that are “disaster-ready.” Century Properties Group (CPG) recognizes the importance of developing projects that are attractive and uphold the safety and well-being of the community.Mon, 21 Dec 2020 17:12:00 +0100bworldcom-f6a400e27d63f569b8f67e524b1771b2bworldcomen14.6096 121.006FloodingNaturalDisastersUrban Resort20201221171200https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/21/20/death-toll-from-vicky-climbs-to-8-ndrrmcMANILA - The death toll from Tropical Depression Vicky has climbed to 8 following severe flooding in parts of the southern Philippines due to tropical depression Vicky, the state disaster response agency said Monday. Interviewed on ANC, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council....Mon, 21 Dec 2020 07:37:00 +0100abs-cbnnews-1ee7603a49d6e935a8297390b0a7705cabs-cbnnewsen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseFloodingMark TimbalNational Disaster Risk ReductionChris PerezTropical Storm Ondoy20201221073700https://www.philstar.com/business/2020/12/21/2065196/ngcp-upgrade-wind-rating-transmission-towersMANILA, Philippines The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) is looking at upgrading the wind rating of its transmission towers after successive strong typhoons battered its system last month. In a virtual briefing last week, NGCP spokesperson Cynthia Alabanza said the company is conducting....Sun, 20 Dec 2020 18:01:00 +0100philstar-b78f0f4f09d03b689fca5d30a6c8654fphilstaren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersPhilippine Atmospheric20201220180100https://turkishpress.com/environmental-disasters-across-world-in-2020/ANKARA. The year 2020 saw many environmental disasters that have fueled climate change and vice versa across the world, including tropical storms, hurricanes, landslides, and deadly floodings caused by heavy rains. Thousands of people have been killed and millions of more have been displaced due to....Sun, 20 Dec 2020 15:16:00 +0100turkishpress-2ad150a37cae3c3cc074d3eb71fff3a7turkishpressen33.718151 73.060547NaturalDisastersClimateChangeManMadeDisastersEnvironmentStorm CiaraAnadolu AgencySamar IslandTyphoon Vongfong20201220151600https://www.aa.com.tr/en/environment/environmental-disasters-across-world-in-2020/2082912ANKARA. The year 2020 saw many environmental disasters that have fueled climate change and vice versa across the world, including tropical storms, hurricanes, landslides, and deadly floodings caused by heavy rains. Thousands of people have been killed and millions of more have been displaced due to....Sun, 20 Dec 2020 10:55:00 +0100aa-en-a970a35f6a0cf1aaaa2aecf764144685aa-enen33.718151 73.060547NaturalDisastersClimateChangeManMadeDisastersEnvironmentStorm CiaraAnadolu AgencySamar IslandTyphoon Vongfong20201220105500https://www.yenisafak.com/en/life/environmental-disasters-across-world-in-2020-3556976The year 2020 saw many environmental disasters that have fueled climate change and vice versa across the world, including tropical storms, hurricanes, landslides, and deadly floodings caused by heavy rains. Thousands of people have been killed and millions of more have been displaced due to these....Sun, 20 Dec 2020 10:42:00 +0100yenisafak-en-8a0a5f292b6205b370fede2dd120b4e4yenisafak-enen33.718151 73.060547NaturalDisastersClimateChangeManMadeDisastersEnvironmentStorm CiaraAnadolu AgencySamar IslandTyphoon Vongfong20201220104200https://en.haberler.com/environmental-disasters-across-world-in-2020-1542658/The year 2020 saw many environmental disasters that have fueled climate change and vice versa across the world, including tropical storms, hurricanes, landslides, and deadly floodings caused by heavy rains. Thousands of people have been killed and millions of more have been displaced due to these....Sun, 20 Dec 2020 09:44:00 +0100haberler-en-5173d2c2db24346a5d8936f673a8d545haberler-enen33.718151 73.060547NaturalDisastersClimateChangeManMadeDisastersEnvironmentStorm CiaraAnadolu AgencySamar IslandTyphoon Vongfong20201220094400https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/2-dead-hundreds-forced-to-flee-as-storm-hits-philippinesDecember 20, 2020 5:00 AM MANILA • At least two people were killed and hundreds forced to flee their inundated homes in the Philippines as torrential rain triggered flooding and landslides in the storm-battered archipelago, officials said yesterday.Sat, 19 Dec 2020 22:32:00 +0100straitstimesSG-ccd02df0819653750352b178dc74f052straitstimesSGen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseFloodingThe Sunday TimesFacebookNational Disaster Risk ReductionSave the ChildrenAir Force20201219223200https://www.philstar.com/nation/2020/12/20/2065029/cagayan-villages-flooded-anewTUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines Mayor Jefferson Soriano of this city ordered yesterday the preemptive evacuation of residents in low-lying areas after a flood alert was raised as water in Cagayan River rose due to heavy rains spawned by the northeast monsoon and water was released from Magat Dam again.Sat, 19 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +0100philstar-8936b2c80aba9d9cf291759c04fd2194philstaren14.6096 121.006FloodingNaturalDisastersCrisisResponseNational Disaster Risk Reduction20201219180000https://news.kuwaittimes.net/website/two-die-hundreds-flee-floods-as-storm-batters-philippines/People push a half-submerged tricycle through a flooded street due to heavy rains caused by tropical depression Vicky in San Francisco town, Agusan del sur province on the southern island of Mindanao on Friday.-AFP. MANILA: At least two people were killed and hundreds forced to flee their inundated....Sat, 19 Dec 2020 17:49:00 +0100kuwaittimes-7032148bd375abc1708444b659f79be7kuwaittimesen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseFloodingRed CrossVasiti SokoDisaster Management OfficeFacebookNational Disaster Risk ReductionSave the ChildrenAir Force20201219174900https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/dswd-dromic-report-36-super-typhoon-rolly-18-december-2020-6pmEnglish Situation Report on Philippines about Food and Nutrition, Protection and Human Rights, Flood, Land Slide and more; published on 18 Dec 2020 by Govt. PhilippinesFri, 18 Dec 2020 13:10:00 +0100reliefWeb-20664f30acd9519b32855a07897a5a52reliefWeben13.56924 122.567398NaturalDisasters20201218131000https://manilastandard.net/news/national/342338/rody-cabinet-ok-flood-control-plan.htmlIn a meeting held last Monday, the Cabinet approved recommendations of the Build Back Better task force in charge of typhoon rehabilitation efforts, according to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque. The plans include the widening of the Magapit narrows and the removal of 19 sandbars in Cagayan....Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:59:00 +0100manilastandard-ph-8caafa0eccc9ef03b8f4f5e3717f248bmanilastandard-phen18.137369 121.670502NaturalDisastersPhilippine SeaPermanent Court of ArbitrationHarry RoqueRoy Cimatu20201217175900https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/17/20/government-oks-cagayan-marikina-flood-control-plansFlood water subsides in parts of Cagayan on Nov. 17, 2020, days after rains brought by Typhoon Ulysses inundated large parts of the province and neighboring Isabela adjacent to the Cagayan River. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News. MANILA President Rodrigo Duterte and his Cabinet have approved....Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:35:00 +0100abs-cbnnews-8b9d8a4f4f52ffd0cae3967472038945abs-cbnnewsen14.64095 121.099701NaturalDisastersPhilippine SeaPermanent Court of ArbitrationHarry RoqueRodrigo DuterteRoy Cimatu20201217103500https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/dswd-dromic-terminal-report-typhoon-ursula-14-december-2020-6pmEnglish Situation Report on Philippines about Food and Nutrition, Shelter and Non-Food Items, Flood, Land Slide and more; published on 14 Dec 2020 by Govt. PhilippinesTue, 15 Dec 2020 04:15:00 +0100reliefWeb-a3ec937daace84f6620e12bc64b0cd24reliefWebenNaturalDisasters20201215041500https://news.trust.org/item/20201209175307-2clqf/As the Paris Agreement on Climate Change marks five years, urgent action on climate threats is needed nowWed, 09 Dec 2020 19:49:00 +0100trust-c06b9461f249d3db1efb828407a7b02atrusten53.3416 -6.25735FoodSecurityFoodAidNaturalDisastersClimateChangeClimateActionEnvironmentParis AgreementLaura MuñozLeonie BremerradicalFatou JengMitzi Jonelle TanSofia Hernandez20201209194900https://reliefweb.int/report/indonesia/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-1-7-december-2020Countries: India, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Viet Nam Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. SRI LANKA & INDIA Cyclone Burevi made landfall over the north-eastern coast of Sri Lanka on 2 December, and brought heavy rainfall, strong winds and storm surges.Tue, 08 Dec 2020 12:41:00 +0100reliefWeb-db15830c08056f44f9898c84403ed4eereliefWeben7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912UNbodiesNaturalDisastersRed CrossAutonomous RegionUNICEFMeteorological Agency20201208124100https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/dswd-extends-over-p208-million-worth-aid-typhoon-victimsEnglish News and Press Release on Philippines about Protection and Human Rights, Recovery and Reconstruction, Flood, Land Slide and more; published on 07 Dec 2020 by Govt. PhilippinesTue, 08 Dec 2020 06:36:00 +0100reliefWeb-1d55c5606d1e7887f1d9ce6ee7a7a617reliefWeben-25.1952432471557 -56.9489573139144CrisisResponseNaturalDisastersNational CapitalNational Disaster Risk ReductionSocial Welfare20201208063600https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1369114/denr-oks-dredging-of-cagayan-riverMANILA, Philippines — Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has given the green light to dredge several sandbars along Cagayan River in a bid to widen the country’s longest river after the widespread flooding caused by Typhoon “Ulysses” (international name: Vamco) in Cagayan and Isabela provinces last month.Tue, 08 Dec 2020 04:11:00 +0100inquirer-3e2ff6d1d5e9be73b0c51cbc3dc51eddinquireren14.6096 121.006FloodingNaturalDisastersManuel MambaRoy Cimatu20201208041100