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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this materialhttp://www.smh.com.au/world/disaster-fatigue-donors-keep-dipping-into-their-pockets-20110227-1ba39.htmlA STRING of natural disasters - from Haiti and Pakistan to Queensland and Victoria - has not dampened the willingness to give, say charities helping victims of the Christchurch earthquake.Sun, 27 Feb 2011 14:46:00 +0100smhensmh-da633d743626ed765d6cf943853ed7b4NaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264-36.847070183865 144.296011145104http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/govts-give-315m-for-yasi-floods-recovery-20110226-1b8y3.htmlFederal and state governments found another $315 million for Queensland councils to fix utilities and infrastructure damaged by floods and Cyclone Yasi.Sat, 26 Feb 2011 04:25:00 +0100smhensmh-8a69fe0fd306f3b73ac37a658ba69587FloodingNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/march-quarter-gdp-could-be-negativegruen-20110224-1b6wp.htmlTreasury estimates that March quarter economic growth could be negative as a result of this summer's natural disasters.Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:12:00 +0100smhensmh-89b08ef9a52d3b37df0c193f2a6d9099NaturalDisastershttp://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/floodrelief/flood-and-cyclone-volunteers-to-visit-dreamworld/story-fn7ik2te-1226011520006?from=public_rssTHREE thousand flood and cyclone volunteers will enjoy a free day at Dreamworld and a personal thank you from Premier Anna Bligh on Saturday.Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:23:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-243d5b690c1d695d1a1373d8e3b2a402NaturalDisastershttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/KKAA-8ED2SQ?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSOf course, we saw the best of Australia too, with community spirit and generosity in abundance ensuring that those hit worst by the tragedy got immediate support.Thu, 24 Feb 2011 06:14:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-f09b802f94a1a43d5adbc5367b4fad4cNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/tatts-profit-up-34-sees-signs-of-growth-20110224-1b67n.htmlGambling and gaming company Tatts Group Ltd has posted a 4.1 per cent lift in first half net profit.Thu, 24 Feb 2011 02:04:00 +0100smhensmh-41fcbd9952adaa46096e789e6fe6af9dNaturalDisastershttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703775704576161410546472934.html?mod=fox_australianAn influx of police and rescue workers bolstered efforts in Christchurch to find the 300 people who remain missing after a devastating earthquake.Thu, 24 Feb 2011 01:49:00 +0100wsj-enenwsj-en-489c84822b5aa4711a36d6631eeef7bbNaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.smh.com.au/world/queensland-woman-fears-for-sister-in-nz-20110224-1b5yg.htmlA Queensland woman says she cannot find her sister after both were caught in the Christchurch earthquake.Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:00:00 +0100smhensmh-3f99dfb8c8d9e8417e684b0f5e5bb134NaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.news.com.au/money/money-matters/new-zealand-quake-costs-mount/story-e6frfmd9-1226010502305?from=public_rssINSURANCE companies face hundreds of millions of dollars in pay-outs following the NZ quake.Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:34:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-340c78dc36a44ff6cc3feed25ff0794cNaturalDisastershttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/suncorp-predicts-volatile-h2-earnings-20110223-1b4ku.htmlNatural disasters contribute to a 39 per cent fall in Suncorp's first half profit, and the company predicts further impact on profit in the second half.Wed, 23 Feb 2011 06:48:00 +0100smhensmh-090bb1cdf5dda776542401bf263a9c67NaturalDisastershttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110222/ap_on_re_as/as_australia_tourism_troubleAP - Dream holiday destination Queensland has a new nightmare. The flood waters have receded, the cyclone's fury is long spent the welcome mat is out again. But tourists are staying away in droves.Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:59:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-fc4ac31e08dff72d6913b88772c69ad2NaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14073153/tourists-stay-away-from-storm-battered-queenslandDream holiday destination Queensland has a new nightmare. The flood waters have receded, the cyclone's fury is long spent - the welcome mat is out again. But tourists are staying away in droves.Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:37:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-bd9de50b51c4f9addab34ccd6d287bcaNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-02-22-Australia%20Tourism%20Trouble/id-13299460f6144d8a8d992c588383a264SYDNEY (AP) — Dream holiday destination Queensland has a new nightmare. The flood waters have receded, the cyclone's fury is long spent — the welcome mat is out again. But tourists are staying away in droves. "We saw all the floods and thought we might be in danger," said Ben Davis, 21, who's in....Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:36:00 +0100APenAP-092b1c0aec9e3b49c5ba98e9a8967922NaturalDisasters-33.8916 151.242http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/22/3145662.htmThe Federal Parliament has begun debating legislation for a flood levy to help pay for the reconstruction bill in Queensland.Tue, 22 Feb 2011 05:28:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-9d892c51af8b6b47c4db136b6d5df51fNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/insurance-review-is-to-reassure-qld-public-20110222-1b3ee.htmlThe Queensland premier insists she's not bowing to pressure from Canberra after her government said it would again look into natural disaster insurance.Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:35:00 +0100smhensmh-357c610c7789c98641d7a93996e22f63TEN-T-NewsEuropeAidNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/bligh-heads-to-disaster-zone-again-20110222-1b2xu.htmlPremier Anna Bligh will arrive in far north Queensland on Tuesday to check on cyclone recovery efforts.Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:15:00 +0100smhensmh-203c0a7bda737e82da64048ada7e9365NaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/JDUN-8EA3AW?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSPrime Minister, Minister Assisting the Attorney-General for Queensland Floods Recovery The Gillard Labor Government has today announced grants for eligible charitable businesses and not-for-profit organisations following the Queensland floods and Cyclone Yasi.Mon, 21 Feb 2011 04:58:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-74a7e761ba8b9c82437912bceec78f19NaturalDisastersEuropeAid-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/government-to-lobby-senator-nick-xenophon-over-levy/story-e6frfku0-1226008987187?from=public_rssTHE federal government could place pressure on states to insure against natural disasters as part of a deal to push its floods levy through parliament.Sun, 20 Feb 2011 06:22:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-10b1f1b071fa5bd385624fd1a108d401NaturalDisastershttp://www.news.com.au/national/anna-bligh-back-in-publics-good-books-based-on-how-she-handled-queenslands-natural-disasters/story-e6frfkvr-1226008931502?from=public_rssANNA Bligh's popularity has bounced back to near-record levels, with her handling of natural disasters digging her out of her political grave.Sun, 20 Feb 2011 02:37:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-023c9e4b87bc3741effd09f9e2eb3fa3NaturalDisastershttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/govt-will-consider-disaster-insurance-20110220-1b0p0.htmlThe federal government will consider a mandatory state disaster insurance scheme.Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:49:00 +0100smhensmh-94bf8892009b991c1fca5b01a4b76aaeNaturalDisastershttp://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/political-nuisance-who-wont-shy-away-from-banging-heads-20110218-1azml.htmlMajor-General Mick Slater reckons it's been one long day in Queensland, writes Tom Reilly.Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:27:00 +0100smhensmh-346cc073c4c65f4ad936a46af4974f6aNaturalDisastersFlooding-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=235950New cyclone threatens Australia Just two weeks after Tropical Cyclone Yasi caused massive destruction to parts of Australia, another big storm has brought further flooding to the far north of the country. Tropical Cyclone Carlos dumped a total of 339.6mm of rain over Darwin during the 24 hour period ending midnight GMT on Wednesday.Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:14:00 +0100tehrantimesentehrantimes-d870e946e26b8161125029430aa17d9eNaturalDisasters-12.433 130.842http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/insurance-bill-for-four-natural-disasters-tops-27bn/story-e6frg6nf-1226007807793?from=public_rssINSURANCE costs for the natural disasters to hit the country this year has passed $2.7 billion, as figures for the Perth bushfires start coming in.Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:30:00 +0100TheAustralianenTheAustralian-c50129fc526cf5e46345e3b47f0c5f07NaturalDisasters-31.9329 115.862http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/43038247/Swiss Re, one of the world's biggest reinsurers, posted Thursday a 74 percent jump in annual net income at $863 million (635 million euros), although it fell short of analysts' ...Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:35:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-2f605b25ee6c383f112662a174fba147NaturalDisastershttp://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2011/02/double-punch-threatens-great-b.htmlThe Great Barrier Reef has been hit hard by cyclone Yasi – just weeks after it was weakened by an inundation of fresh water from the Queensland floodsThu, 17 Feb 2011 13:23:00 +0100newscientistennewscientist-cf2085297a49f4173dad2e3a3fb0fc45ClimateChangeNaturalDisastersFloodinghttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/17b-hit-to-qlds-primary-producers-20110217-1axj6.htmlQueensland's natural disasters will cost the primary industries sector up to $1.7 billion in lost production, the state government says.Thu, 17 Feb 2011 04:18:00 +0100smhensmh-e5da00844de59f413d0ee76f56de44bbCommonFisheriesPolicyNaturalDisastersFloodinghttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7290727.htmlRebuilding infrastructure and supporting Queensland's recovery from devastating floods and Cyclone Yasi will cost 5.8 billion AU dollars (5.8 billion U.S. dollars), the state treasurer Andrew Fraser said on Thursday. Fraser said that's the best estimate so far, but the bill could rise further.Thu, 17 Feb 2011 04:10:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-a682778c800368acf3f1a30d7f34851bNaturalDisastershttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/qld-faces-58bln-disasters-repair-bill-20110217-1ax7x.htmlIt will cost $5.8 billion to fix infrastructure and support Queensland's recovery from devastating floods and Cyclone Yasi, the state treasurer says.Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:15:00 +0100smhensmh-c27a0a06a708b15b95218f14e941a64bNaturalDisastershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/16/3140076.htmThe head of the reconstruction authority in north Queensland says he cannot influence the selection of building contracts for Cyclone Yasi reconstruction work.Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:40:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-74299808ba616171c6f3beac693002e1NaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/gillard-to-inspect-cyclone-recovery-20110217-1ax09.htmlPrime Minister Julia Gillard will spend the day in Queensland's cyclone ravaged north, checking on the clean-up two weeks after the monster storm hit.Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:57:00 +0100smhensmh-345f8d402702bc55cace4d4d2c66e369AgricultureNaturalDisastershttp://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=235950Just two weeks after Tropical Cyclone Yasi caused massive destruction to parts of Australia, another big storm has brought further flooding to the far north of the country. Tropical Cyclone Carlos dumped a total of 339.6mm of rain over Darwin during the 24 hour period ending midnight GMT on Wednesday.Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:56:00 +0100tehrantimesentehrantimes-2e6ab6d78a1744cc49d24398a46b5f05NaturalDisasters-12.433 130.842http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/16/3140454.htmThe State Government says this summer's floods and Cyclone Yasi are set to cost Queensland almost $1.5 billion.Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:21:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-0e3637b15359009d6b1352ad6ed2b1e5NaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://english.aljazeera.net//news/asia-pacific/2011/02/20112161353873977.htmlCarlos dumps record amount of rain, eclipsing Yasi that flooded Queensland two weeks ago.Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:30:00 +0100aljazeera-enenaljazeera-en-85c1df19ed894e1ded71097e2e5913bfNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/new-cyclone-hits-australia-2216387.htmlA cyclone struck a glancing blow on Australia's main northern city today, two weeks after a much stronger storm devastated another part of the weather-weary country.Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:28:00 +0100independentenindependent-fa67ff2683282f626581729b268a1119NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.eecho.ie/news/world/new-cyclone-hits-australia-493678.html2/16/2011 - 7:37:00 AM A cyclone struck a glancing blow on Australia’s main northern city today, two weeks after a much stronger storm devastated another part of the weather-weary country. Cyclone Carlos knocked down trees and power lines and caused limited flooding as it passed the city of Darwin with heavy rain and wind gusts up to 80mph.Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:51:00 +0100eechoeneecho-3f30d24bf621142d264322cac3dee071NaturalDisasters-12.433 130.842http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41615269/ns/weather/A cyclone struck a glancing blow on Australia's main northern city Wednesday, two weeks after a much stronger storm devastated another part of the weather-weary country.Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:06:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-1b29cab4b5bd76a3b76524b6c4207b21NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.breakingnews.ie/world/new-cyclone-hits-australia-493678.htmlA cyclone struck a glancing blow on Australia’s main northern city today, two weeks after a much stronger storm devastated another part of the weather-weary country.Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:55:00 +0100breakingnews-ieenbreakingnews-ie-afe34e07d57206b956d43e4467bbabe7NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/ber-buildings-could-be-cyclone-shelters-20110216-1awaj.htmlA Queensland minister says some buildings used as Cyclone Yasi evacuation centres should be labelled as official shelters.Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:42:00 +0100smhensmh-6f0e27c8fb6733ef6926e28835a1f047NaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/insurance-wouldnt-have-covered-qld-roads-20110216-1aw0q.htmlEven if Queensland had insured infrastructure prior to recent natural disasters, 80 per cent of the damage wouldn't have been covered, an inquiry hears.Wed, 16 Feb 2011 03:37:00 +0100smhensmh-f3c4bafee481a0eaeb5a807cf6c86529EuropeAidNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/national/yasi-damage-bill-to-top-800-million/story-e6frfku9-1226006886166?from=public_rssTHE damage bill from Tropical Cyclone Yasi is expected to reach $800 million, Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says.Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:53:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-08e5ea84ae9672ed0ca5ab47a426d21bEuropeAidNaturalDisastershttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/yasi-damage-bill-set-to-top-800-million-20110216-1avxx.htmlThe damage bill from Tropical Cyclone Yasi is expected to reach $800 million, Treasurer Andrew Fraser says.Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:51:00 +0100smhensmh-0030ef2949379233f877823e0691dc58EuropeAidNaturalDisastershttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7288530.htmlAustralia's Queensland parliament on Tuesday began its first sitting of the year with a minute's silence for the state's victims of floods and Cyclone Yasi. Normal parliamentary procedures were suspended on the year's first day of parliament to remember the 36 victims of the spate of natural....Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:17:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-2b3534d66268392b437daaf54e3f70f9NaturalDisastershttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/qld-mps-remember-summer-of-sorrow-20110215-1atuw.htmlQueensland premier Anna Bligh vows the 'summer of sorrow' will never be forgotten as MPs reflect on the toll from floods and cyclones.Tue, 15 Feb 2011 07:22:00 +0100smhensmh-eec83b054901735a638f90e93224c4d9NaturalDisastersFlooding-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/queensland-waits-on-more-disaster-aid/story-e6frfku0-1226006431869?from=public_rssTHE Commonwealthhas room to step up aid for Queensland's farmers and businesses after a summer of natural disasters, the state's Primary Industries Minister Tim Mulherin says.Tue, 15 Feb 2011 06:23:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-28a0e01197de051dcd323d15af4187cfMARS-STATNaturalDisastersFloodingEuropeAidFoodSecurityFoodAidDisasterReliefAgriculture-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10706210&ref=rssDay and night Australians and New Zealanders had fought... Three days of genuine trial had established a friendship which centuries will not destroy.So wrote historian C.E.W. Bean of the battle we fought at Gallipoli.Many...Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:51:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-bc3064f1d6d08a58e4421492e559ae66NaturalDisastersFinancialCrisishttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10706187&ref=rssA developing tropical cyclone could threaten New Zealand next week, a weather prediction website has warned. WeatherWatch.co.nz head analyst Philip Duncan said computer models showed a tropical dMon, 14 Feb 2011 04:40:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-8de30d747d0d7e5ef08e9668b5036ff5NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.807http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/14/3137763.htmThe Federal Government secures support of Family First Senator Steve Fielding for its proposed flood levy.Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:44:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-966636d3eabc66aea59a28509cd9700bEuropeAidNaturalDisastershttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/bligh-defends-new-reconstruction-portfolio-20110213-1arqx.htmlAnna Bligh has defended her decision to become reconstruction minister, saying rebuilding Queensland is her number one priority.Sun, 13 Feb 2011 03:30:00 +0100smhensmh-e15ff60a2809b83e0cf4ec3438dd26a4NaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.sciencemag.org/content/331/6018/654.2.full?rss=1In science news around the world this week, Pfizer is cutting its R&D spending, the U.S. Congress has sworn off earmarks, one of the Channel Islands has been named the world's first "dark sky island," a Japanese volcano is gathering steam, the Great Barrier Reef escaped being battered by the recent....Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:40:00 +0100sciencemagensciencemag-31690fb9b14aa50f40cb4fb0f9871ab3EnvironmentTechnologyForesightNaturalDisastersResearchMarkEnglishScientificStrategyInnovationMaireGeogheganQuinnIntellectualPropertyETFScienceEU-PacificPressRepresentativeshttp://www.smh.com.au/national/states-damaged-by-lack-of-cover-20110212-1araa.htmlA CONFIDENTIAL government briefing prepared for independent MPs yet to decide whether to support the government's flood levy has revealed the extent - and lack - of reinsurance arrangements in states and territories.Sat, 12 Feb 2011 14:27:00 +0100smhensmh-2238d52324eaf052b10e74796cf610f3NaturalDisastershttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10705744&ref=rssNew Zealand and Australia will set up a new crisis centre to manage joint responses to natural disasters.Their response force will initially be based around HMNZS Canterbury, a 9000-tonne, multi-role ship which is the only major...Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:15:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-5e86af748a8082cf812f7bc908bff1aaNaturalDisasters-43.6457717028803 171.429797903543http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/JARR-8DYF2F?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSWahroonga, New South Wales — The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia is on the ground providing emergency accommodation for Perth Hills residents forced to flee their homes amid raging fires in Western Australia.Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:51:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-229087b20cbc84fb1bbaf582cbe5abaeNaturalDisasters-31.9329 115.862http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/EDIS-8DXLQD?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FS8 February 2011 By Joe Cropp, Australian Red Cross In a period of two weeks, Vanuatu has been hit by two successive tropical cyclones, Vania and Yasi, impacting the lives of over 32,000 people.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:47:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-202b9a82adbc8742e745e5bede74778eNaturalDisastersHumanitarianAidUNbodies-17.7404 168.321http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/JDUN-8DX948?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSThe Federal Government has introduced legislation for the flood levy into Parliament but still needs to win over key independent MPs and senators to ram the deal through Parliament. Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the levy and budget cuts are needed to raise $1.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:45:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-5dd8f8c80bec620cee9e71edbfc88a10NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/2/10/worldupdates/2011-02-10T143525Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-547917-1&sec=WorldupdatesSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Witnesses to Cyclone Yasi's destructive tear across northeastern Australia described it as a monster for its size and ferocity. It was also an omen.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:57:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-ff71d28f71128fbe0821dbc218a63475EcologyClimateChangeNaturalDisastersWorldBankEnvironment1.298828 103.824898http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/tourists-urged-to-head-to-queensland/story-e6frfku0-1226003736467?from=public_rssQUEENSLAND Premier Anna Bligh has urged the tourism industry to spruik the flood and cyclone-ravaged state as the next destination for people planning a holiday.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:47:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-8bfa9f61095af0e1b52464fe04421af1NaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/tourists-urged-to-head-to-queensland-20110210-1any8.htmlQueensland Premier Anna Bligh has made a passionate plea for tourists to return to the Sunshine state after the floods and cyclones.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:41:00 +0100smhensmh-279469bc0971afae69c8edef1b01248bNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/10/3135060.htmBob Katter is reluctantly on board, but key independents like Rob Oakeshott are still sitting on the fence over the Government's proposed flood levy.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:19:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-0457bffc19e34ba53b0144f8226d26d2NaturalDisastershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/09/3133815.htmMembers of the Australian Defence Force and electricity workers inundate towns in north Queensland to help with the cyclone clean-up.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:48:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-3f61f83269b509f18463b2d727f1b1fdNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/10/3134718.htmThe families of deceased soldiers who have lost military medals during the recent natural disasters can now ask for a replacement.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:33:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-ffe83a9c3edd3d8ae3eee97162e72fedNaturalDisastershttp://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/medals-lost-in-floods-to-be-reissued/story-e6frfku0-1226003413970?from=public_rssFAMILIES who lost military service medals belonging to deceased defence personnel in recent natural disasters will be able to have them replaced, the Federal Government says.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:46:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-fefaff8c13ba870ccec16890a0662988NaturalDisastershttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/medals-lost-in-floods-to-be-reissued-20110210-1an9i.htmlFamilies who lost military service medals belonging to deceased defence personnel in recent natural disasters will be able to have them replaced.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:29:00 +0100smhensmh-64cc3c9630fa011b9a379e47129371d2NaturalDisastershttp://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2011/feb/09/australia-extreme-weather-flooding-droughtGlobal warming theory says cyclones, flooding and droughts will become more commonplace – and it's already happening Going by the first six weeks, 2011 has not been a good year to live in Queensland, Australia. In the first fortnight, we experienced heavy downpours, culminating in the south-east floods which killed 22 .Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:46:00 +0100guardianenguardian-30f61dc6a17429c4f49dad8fb752d759EcologyClimateActionClimateChangeNaturalDisastersEnvironmentFoodSecurityFoodAid-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2011/feb/09/australia-extreme-weather-flooding-droughtGlobal warming theory says cyclones, flooding and droughts will become more commonplace – and it's already happening Going by the first six weeks, 2011 has not been a good year to live in Queensland, Australia. In the first fortnight, we experienced heavy downpours, culminating in the south-east floods which killed 22 .Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:14:00 +0100guardianenguardian-389001424b5c3b3c5b4bbda63f089ff8EcologyEnvironmentClimateActionFoodSecurityFoodAidClimateChangeNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2011/feb/09/australia-extreme-weather-flooding-droughtGlobal warming theory says cyclones, flooding and droughts will become more commonplace – and it's already happening Going by the first six weeks, 2011 has not been a good year to live in Queensland, Australia. In the first fortnight, we experienced heavy downpours, culminating in the south-east floods which killed 22 .Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:37:00 +0100guardianenguardian-68323fad369d8aa77d935536883bb702EcologyEnvironmentFoodSecurityFoodAidClimateChangeNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=235526Floods, cyclone to hit Australia economic growth figures: Treasurer Australian Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan on Tuesday said economic growth in the March quarter is likely to be beaten by the twin impacts of the floods and Cyclone Yasi. Swan said the natural disasters which damaged Queensland's coal....Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:18:00 +0100tehrantimesentehrantimes-336cf446c62bb6adbbdc1f5d3d0abb63FinancialCrisisNaturalDisastersMARS-STATAgriculturehttp://australianetworknews.com/stories/201102/3134465.htm?desktopLast Updated: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 17:18:00 +1100 Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard has outlined the extent of government assistance for victims of recent natural disasters to strengthen the case for the flood levy. Ms Gillard told Parliament that more than $US420 million has already been spent on....Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:37:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-077d7b923a36d22602d666e1ab43761dNaturalDisastershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/09/3134414.htmPrime Minister Julia Gillard has outlined the extent of government assistance for victims of recent natural disasters.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:01:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-bb82471906f1f2de183ce37511575ff7NaturalDisastershttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90778/90858/90863/7281708.html&$ &$ Damage to buildings caused by Cyclone Yasi is seen in the northern Queensland town of Mission Beach, 1600km (994 miles) north of Brisbane February 3, 2011. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Australian Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan on Tuesday said economic growth in the March quarter is likely to be beaten....Wed, 09 Feb 2011 03:40:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-9493564290398ead043eb3566ee395ecMARS-STATFinancialCrisisNaturalDisastersAgriculture-27.4539 153.027http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/kfeyeygbojgb/rss2/AUSTRALIA’S prime minister choked back tears in parliament as she described the impact the deadly Queensland floods has had on the country.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:53:00 +0100examinerenexaminer-5bca119d2fc55cfaebf80cfd183b6f54NaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/08/3132838.htmFederal Treasurer Wayne Swan says economic growth in the March quarter will be affected by the floods and Cyclone Yasi.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:59:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-936ffc8a427ee79c95a14a8c351dd835NaturalDisastershttp://www.workpermit.com/news/2011-02-08/australia/australia-to-provide-help-to-visa-holders-affected-by-cyclone.htmAustralia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) will be visiting regions of Far North Queensland that are expected to be affected by Cyclone Yasi as part of a regional outreach program to support temporary visa holders who may be worried about their immigration status....Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:40:00 +0100workpermitenworkpermit-421291b3ca032aeb7d5332d0df96595dEuropeAidNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://blog.panorama.it/ultimora/2011/02/08/ciclone-yasi-premier-australia-piange/(ANSA) - ROMA, 8 FEB - Non e’ riuscita a trattenere l’emozione e le lacrime la premier australiana, Julia Gillard, nella prima sessione del 2011 del Parlamento di Canberra, nel ricordare le 35 vittime del ciclone Yasi, che ha di recente spazzato il Queensland.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:30:00 +0100panoramaenpanorama-3dae3ea58023d126f57085629dadfae3NaturalDisasters-26.57815 148.785706http://www.smh.com.au/environment/water-issues/levy-divides-town-flooded-twice-in-two-months-20110208-1alqe.htmlIN THE Queensland sugar town of Ingham, opinion on the flood levy is as divided as it is in Canberra.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:00:00 +0100smhensmh-8411491f7bfec0339e01c5569430a08dFloodingNaturalDisasters-18.6506 146.157501http://www.mg.co.za/article/2011-02-02-giant-cyclone-closes-in-on-australiaPolice turned desperate people away from shelters in Australia on Wednesday as one of the most powerful cyclones in the country's history bore down.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:16:00 +0100MailGuardianenMailGuardian-abb412173a15cdac56378dc003b33689NaturalDisastersAgriculture-35.3499 149.042http://www.news.com.au/national/dr-karl-braganza-says-wild-weather-on-the-way-out-after-australias-extreme-weather/story-e6frfkvr-1226002346529?from=public_rssANTHONY SHARWOOD: After floods, cyclones and searing heat, the meteorological equivalent of a bad hair day is about to pass.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:01:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-1db592a9b9fa0092a14bfec5eeca467fNaturalDisastersEnvironmentClimateChangehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12389475Australian MPs cry as they pay tribute to the tens of thousands of people whose lives have been devastated by recent floods, cyclones and bushfires.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:28:00 +0100bbcenbbc-6b4d01b0eea988b9d8c1d3246ebab2d6NaturalDisastersEuropeAidhttp://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/366324,victims-return-ravaged-homes.html- Perth residents evacuated when forest fires on the outskirts of the Western Australia state capital razed 72 homes and damaged 32 began returning home Tuesday to pick up the pieces. The fire, which broke out Saturday and claimed no lives, had been brought under control but was still burning.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:05:00 +0100earthtimesenearthtimes-9df3a2955d8b0f322da7c6b15336e434NaturalDisastersEnvironment-31.9329 115.862http://www.news.com.au/national/dr-karl-braganza-says-wild-weather-on-the-way-out-after-australias-extreme-weather/story-e6frfkvr-1226002346529?from=public_rssANTHONY SHARWOOD: The weather hasn't gone permanently haywire, just having the meteorological equivalent of a bad hair day.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:41:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-5f361e91c0e51cbb303f0f470aa04eaaNaturalDisastersEnvironmentClimateChangehttp://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/warning-over-australian-economy-2529517.htmlThe deputy prime minister has warned that extensive flooding and storm damage could shrink Australia's economy, as he prepared to seek Parliament's approval for a new tax to pay for what could be the country's costliest natural disaster.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:33:00 +0100sligochampionensligochampion-ecd208312912fa36eb026f10ddb7f36cNaturalDisastersEuropeAidhttp://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/warning-over-australian-economy-2529517.htmlThe deputy prime minister has warned that extensive flooding and storm damage could shrink Australia's economy, as he prepared to seek Parliament's approval for a new tax to pay for what could be the country's costliest natural disaster.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:17:00 +0100drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-ecd208312912fa36eb026f10ddb7f36cNaturalDisastersEuropeAidhttp://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/warning-over-australian-economy-2529517.htmlThe deputy prime minister has warned that extensive flooding and storm damage could shrink Australia's economy, as he prepared to seek Parliament's approval for a new tax to pay for what could be the country's costliest natural disaster.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:12:00 +0100argusenargus-ecd208312912fa36eb026f10ddb7f36cNaturalDisastersEuropeAidhttp://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/warning-over-australian-economy-2529517.htmlThe deputy prime minister has warned that extensive flooding and storm damage could shrink Australia's economy, as he prepared to seek Parliament's approval for a new tax to pay for what could be the country's costliest natural disaster.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:11:00 +0100corkmanencorkman-ecd208312912fa36eb026f10ddb7f36cNaturalDisastersEuropeAidhttp://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/warning-over-australian-economy-15076830.html?r=RSSThe deputy prime minister has warned that extensive flooding and storm damage could shrink Australia's economy, as he prepared to seek Parliament's approval for a new tax to pay for what could be the country's costliest natural disaster.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:09:00 +0100belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-633c97fc07c6ea6d529be74bc437a61cNaturalDisastersEuropeAidhttp://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/warning-over-australian-economy-2529517.htmlThe deputy prime minister has warned that extensive flooding and storm damage could shrink Australia's economy, as he prepared to seek Parliament's approval for a new tax to pay for what could be the country's costliest natural disaster.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:04:00 +0100herald-ieenherald-ie-ecd208312912fa36eb026f10ddb7f36cNaturalDisastersEuropeAidhttp://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/gillard-teary-as-flood-dead-honoured/story-e6frfku0-1226002240335?from=public_rssPRIME Minister Julia Gillard has been moved to tears while paying tribute to the victims of Australia's summer floods and natural disasters.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:47:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-6e0cf87557b228a6f60dd592042b0bd9NaturalDisastershttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/gillard-teary-as-flood-dead-honoured-20110208-1al5c.htmlPrime Minister Julia Gillard becomes teary as she pays tribute to flood and cyclone victims.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:43:00 +0100smhensmh-12f5fe7223864b49aac151dc13a092e5NaturalDisastershttp://www.smh.com.au/national/tears-flow-as-julia-gillard-gets-real-20110208-1al53.htmlPrime Minister chokes up as she addresses parliament on the human cost of the devastating floods.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:43:00 +0100smhensmh-f4fa5e5a344d96508902cd77aa30394bNaturalDisastershttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110207/wl_asia_afp/australiaweatherstormfireAFP - Firefighters on Tuesday brought a raging wildfire that destroyed 68 houses and damaged 32 others near the Australian city of Perth under control, officials said.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:38:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-8ecd1cb643edd78cf5c96742e544700bNaturalDisastershttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1354423/Australia-fires-First-floods-Cyclone-Yasi-bushfires-wreck-hovoc.html?ITO=1490Residents fled their homes with many being rushed to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation as flames tore through 4,000 acres of forest around the outskirts of Perth.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:59:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-54e910e477b1ec02036a9b4a1813b409NaturalDisasters-31.9329 115.862http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/366166,fires-rage-western-australia.html- Fifty-nine houses have been lost and 29 scorched in forest fires blazing 40 kilometres from the centre of Perth, officials in the Western state capital said Monday. Australia The Fire and Emergency Services Authority said there were no reports of deaths or injuries and that the winds fanning the....Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:11:00 +0100earthtimesenearthtimes-c4b631cca49f19577bff52dd94376131EnvironmentNaturalDisasters-31.9329 115.862http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0207/breaking6.htmlWildfires threatened homes and new flooding forced evacuations in Australia today as officials warned that last week's huge cyclone would compound economic woes. Hot and gusty conditions whipped up by Cyclone Yasi, a top-level tropical storm that ripped into Australia's northeast coast on Thursday,....Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:31:00 +0100irishtimesenirishtimes-18a98802fd5c2c28119cdbf1b28c1462NaturalDisasters-31.9329 115.862http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/exminister-to-watch-flood-levy-spending-20110207-1aiup.htmlPrime Minister Julia Gillard has appointed former Howard government minister John Fahey to oversee the spending of $5.6 billion on the flood recovery.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:26:00 +0100smhensmh-cad322f4f68706a6036f3284e7b045d4NaturalDisastershttp://www.english.rfi.fr/asia-pacific/20110207-australia-battles-wildfiresAustralia At least 59 buildings have been destroyed by wildfires in Perth, officials said Monday. A natural disaster has been declared in areas of the west coast, where two major fires are burning for the second day. Firefighters work to extinguish a wildfire in Roleystone, near Perth Reuters/FESA....Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:19:00 +0100radiofranceinternationale-enenradiofranceinternationale-en-4f467ab08ecf267b6d873bcfdbcbc229NaturalDisasters-31.9329 115.862http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0207/perth.htmlWildfires destroyed at least 59 homes in Perth, Australia's fourth largest city, officials said, as soldiers fanned out for massive cleanup operations across the cyclone-hit northeast.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:17:00 +0100RTERadioenRTERadio-8d4fe0ea9b2319f106cb792f0e15a84aFloodingNaturalDisastersEuropeAidhttp://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/australia/2011/02/07/290231/Wildfires-wreck.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Wildfires destroyed at least 59 homes in Perth, Australia's fourth largest city, officials said Monday, as soldiers fanned out for massive cleanup operations across the cyclone-hit northeast.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:10:00 +0100ChinaPostenChinaPost-c6291f7acd510092a64577b446f8af60NaturalDisasters-31.9329 115.862http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/reconstruction-body-to-setup-in-north-qld-20110207-1ajz7.htmlA north Queensland Reconstruction Authority office will be set up in Innisfail following Cyclone Yasi which destroyed or damaged about 800 homes.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 08:40:00 +0100smhensmh-a8f080e9d1ecbc3d63eb0291471c388fNaturalDisasters-17.53026 146.027695http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/wildfires-wreck-homes-in-cyclonehit-australia-20110207-1ajy4.htmlWildfires destroyed at least 59 homes in Perth, Australia's fourth largest city, officials said Monday, as soldiers fanned out for massive cleanup operations across the cyclone-hit northeast.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 08:40:00 +0100smhensmh-9c40d95c12f607ecd9c6e0e64c3350b4MARS-STATNaturalDisastersEuropeAid-31.9329 115.862http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0207/breaking6.htmlWildfires threatened homes and new flooding forced evacuations in Australia today as officials warned that last week's huge cyclone would compound economic woes. Hot and gusty conditions whipped up by Cyclone Yasi, a top-level tropical storm that ripped into Australia's northeast coast on Thursday,....Mon, 07 Feb 2011 08:30:00 +0100irishtimesenirishtimes-d1b251bef2802d906c57c30df6b51122NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.042http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0207/breaking6.htmlWildfires threatened homes and new flooding forced evacuations in Australia today as officials warned that last week's huge cyclone would compound economic woes. Hot and gusty conditions whipped up by Cyclone Yasi, a top-level tropical storm that ripped into Australia's northeast coast on Thursday,....Mon, 07 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +0100irishtimesenirishtimes-14074bebdf8ead689e13f38d2b640117NaturalDisasters-31.9329 115.862http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110207/ts_afp/australiaweatherstormfireAFP - Wildfires destroyed at least 59 homes in Perth, Australia's fourth largest city, officials said Monday, as soldiers fanned out for massive cleanup operations across the cyclone-hit northeast.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-1e63625c4838924c7c800956665615b7MARS-STATNaturalDisastersEuropeAid-31.9329 115.862http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/World/Story/A1Story20110207-262201.htmlNo serious injuries or fatalities, authorities yet to bring the fires under control. -AFPMon, 07 Feb 2011 04:28:00 +0100AsiaOneenAsiaOne-0f7bce5a916bdffd616be8ac5c4c575fNaturalDisastershttp://www.nst.com.my/articles/Wildfireswreck41Australianhomes/Article/PERTH: Wildfires in western Australia have destroyed at least 41 homes, officials said today, stressing that the number could rise with the flames roaring out of control.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:37:00 +0100nstennst-af48de62cbb0958e1f43b1d1a930a023NaturalDisastershttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110207/wl_asia_afp/australiaweatherstormfireAFP - Wildfires in western Australia have destroyed at least 41 homes, officials said Monday, stressing that the number could rise with the flames roaring out of control.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:29:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-404e034ac657db68972e3c31c0a46413NaturalDisastershttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/wildfires-wreck-41-australian-homes-20110207-1ajcs.htmlWildfires in western Australia have destroyed at least 41 homes, officials said Monday, stressing that the number could rise with the flames roaring out of control.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:20:00 +0100smhensmh-078b807c7198f62fdd65dc4e1a3d06dcNaturalDisastershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/07/3131632.htmQueensland Governor Penny Wensley begins a tour of communities affected by Cyclone Yasi today, offering thanks to people involved in the recovery effort.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 01:09:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-8cc73da032fd2f3453cfea94e0e3943fNaturalDisasters-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/02/07/2011020700227.htmlCyclone Yasi, which pounded northeastern Australia Friday, moved south as a tropical depression Saturday, bringing downpours and flash floods to the Melbourne region. The Bureau of Meteorology said more than 175 millimeters of rain fell in parts of Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city, while powerful winds downed trees and power lines.Sun, 06 Feb 2011 23:42:00 +0100chosunenchosun-d3c47888982cc72071250d4dd83b0153NaturalDisasters-37.853 145.075http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=ODI5NTc5OTIzPublished Date: February 07, 2011 PERTH: Wildfires destroyed homes and flooding claimed the life of a man in embattled Australia yesterday, as officials warned that last week's monster cyclone would compound economic woes. Three major fires razed properties around the west coast city of Perth, as a....Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:50:00 +0100kuwaittimesenkuwaittimes-0ebec6ae3733303b6163a322848bd9aaNaturalDisastersAgriculture-31.9329 115.862http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=17&art_id=107759&sid=31199720&con_type=1Monday, February 07, 2011 Wildfires destroyed homes and flooding claimed the life of a man in embattled Australia as officials warned that last week's monster cyclone would compound economic woes. Three major fires razed properties around the west coast city of Perth as a volatile weather system....Sun, 06 Feb 2011 20:58:00 +0100thestandard-hkenthestandard-hk-9667f43e7311be906c7b83bb0e121e79NaturalDisasters-31.9329 115.862http://www.euronews.net/2011/02/06/australia-battles-more-natural-disasters/Fires and floods continue to batter Australia, which is experiencing a truly disastrous start to the year. Wildfires are destroying homes and forests around Perth, with strong winds – a left over from Thursday’s Cyclone Yasi – keeping water-bombing aircraft grounded.Sun, 06 Feb 2011 14:19:00 +0100euronews-eneneuronews-en-bd4d9fe87b63e55989fbeb7a32a0175fNaturalDisasters-31.9329 115.862http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/MCOI-8DTBZT?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSPERTH, Australia â Wildfires threatened homes and new flooding forced evacuations in embattled Australia, as officials warned that last week's monster cyclone would compound economic woes.Sun, 06 Feb 2011 11:46:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-bdf25c5f45ea598eb284acb458c8ab48NaturalDisastersAgriculture-31.9329 115.862