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Flood situation worsens, hits over 12.47 lakh people in 18 districts of Assam

Flood situation worsens, hits over 12.47 lakh people in 18 districts of Assam

Jul 26, 2016, at 04:18 am

Guwahati, July 25 (IBNS) : Flood situation in Assam on Monday worsened after the Brahmaputra and several of its tributaries had inundated more areas which affected over 12.47 lakh people of 18 districts in the state.

As wars, floods and droughts displace millions, UN refugee agency urges tackling root causes

As wars, floods and droughts displace millions, UN refugee agency urges tackling root causes

Dec 17, 2015, at 02:26 pm

New York, Dec 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS) With conflicts in the Middle East and Africa driving unprecedented numbers of people from their homes while floods and droughts wreak havoc with lives and livelihoods in Asia, the United Nations refugee agency on Wednesday brought together Governments and civil society to address the root causes of displacement.

Ban congratulates Prague on climate change preparedness

Ban congratulates Prague on climate change preparedness

Apr 05, 2014, at 05:28 pm

New York, Apr 5 (IBNS): During his official visit in the Czech Republic's capital, United Nations Secretary-General congratulated the city of Prague for its new protection system against floods, which involves mobile barriers to prevent the Vltava River from inundating the streets.