Tag #Disaster Relief

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France Unveils Emergency Bill for Mayotte's Cyclone Reconstruction

In response to Cyclone Chido's destruction of Mayotte on December 14th, France will implement an emergency bill (presented January 8th) including about 20 measures to quickly rebuild schools, infrastructure, and housing, with a separate bill to follow addressing long-term issues.

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6.8 Magnitude Earthquake in Tibet Kills at Least 95

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tingri County in Tibet on January 7, 2025, at 2:05 CET, killing at least 95 people, destroying over 1,000 homes, and causing significant damage; the quake was felt in Nepal and India, prompting rescue efforts and infrastructure repairs.

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7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Killing 95

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Dingri, Tibet, near Mount Everest, killing at least 95 and injuring 130, damaging over 1,000 houses, with tremors felt across Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of India, highlighting the region's seismic vulnerability.

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7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Sacred Tibetan City, Killing Dozens

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Mount Everest in Shigatse, Tibet, on January 7, 2025, killing at least 95 and injuring 130, causing widespread destruction and prompting a major rescue operation by the Chinese government.

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China Sends $1.1 Million and 35 Tons of Aid to Earthquake-Stricken Vanuatu

China provided 35 tons of emergency relief supplies and $1.1 million in aid to Vanuatu following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake on December 17, 2024, which killed at least 14 people and injured more than 200, showcasing China's growing role in Pacific Island disaster relief.

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China Sends Emergency Aid to Earthquake-Stricken Vanuatu

China sent emergency aid supplies, including tents, beds, and medical equipment, from Shenzhen to Port Vila, Vanuatu, on January 1, 2025, in response to a 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck on December 17, 2024, also providing $1 million in aid and four engineering experts.

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Climate Change Intensifies Global Water Cycle Extremes, Causing Widespread Devastation

The 2024 Global Water Monitor report, released by the Australian National University, details a sharp increase in droughts and extreme rainfall events, causing 8,700 deaths, \$525 billion in damages, and displacing 40 million people, directly linked to rising sea temperatures and climate change.

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6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Kills 95 in Tibet

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Dingri County, Tibet, near the Nepal border, killed at least 95 people, injured 130, and caused widespread building damage on Tuesday, prompting large-scale rescue efforts amid freezing temperatures.

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Tibet Earthquake Kills 53, Tremors Felt Across Borders

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Tingri, Tibet, near Mount Everest, killed at least 53 people, injured 62, and damaged over 1000 houses, prompting rescue efforts and evacuations; tremors were felt in Nepal and northern India.

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7.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Tibet Kills 126

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in Shigatse, Tibet, on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people, injuring 130, and causing widespread building collapses due to poor construction; rescue and medical personnel have been deployed.

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Orange Secretly Used Starlink After Cyclone Devastated Mayotte

After Cyclone Chido devastated Mayotte, Orange secretly used Starlink satellites to restore internet access, contradicting its public criticism of the French government's use of the same technology to aid the island's recovery; this came after Orange spent 10 days restoring 75% coverage.

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Arbor Day Foundation to Plant 10 Million Trees After Devastating 2024 Hurricane Season

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, concluding November 30th, resulted in at least 375 deaths and an estimated $500 billion in damages across the US; the Arbor Day Foundation will plant 10 million trees in six hard-hit states over four years.

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