Prioritising our disaster preparedness

In a world increasingly marked by the unpredictability of nature, disaster preparedness is an absolute necessity. The recent spate of extreme weather events—ranging from flash floods to landslides—has starkly reminded us of our vulnerability. These incidents have not only caused immense physical damage but have also exposed the cracks in our national readiness to face such calamities. With our fragile mountain ecosystems and climate-sensitive geography, we stand particularly at risk.

Limpopo and Mpumalanga floods: Urgent need for disaster preparedness

dailynews.co.za - 17/Jan 13:31

Limpopo and Mpumalanga floods: Urgent need for disaster preparedness

dailynews.co.za - 17/Jan 13:31

Talking Indonesia: after the floods

indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au - 14/Jan 22:58

In late November last year, heavy rainfall brought by Cyclone Senyar saw massive floods and landslides hit large parts of West and North Sumatra and...

Talking Indonesia: after the floods

indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au - 14/Jan 22:58

In late November last year, heavy rainfall brought by Cyclone Senyar saw massive floods and landslides hit large parts of West and North Sumatra and...

South Africa declares a national disaster over flooding and severe weather

wn.com - 18/Jan 21:17

South Africa declared a national disaster Sunday over torrential rains and floods that have killed at least 30 people in the country's north, damaged...

South Africa declares a national disaster over flooding and severe weather

wn.com - 18/Jan 21:17

South Africa declared a national disaster Sunday over torrential rains and floods that have killed at least 30 people in the country's north, damaged...