Tag #Disaster Relief

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French Prime Minister to Visit Cyclone-Devastated Mayotte

After facing criticism for a delayed response to Cyclone Chido's devastation in Mayotte, Prime Minister François Bayrou will visit the archipelago on December 29th and 30th with several ministers to assess the damage and coordinate aid, following President Macron's earlier visit and emergency measur...

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2004 Boxing Day Tsunami: Death Toll, Aid Response, and Lasting Impacts

The 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, triggered by a major earthquake in the Indian Ocean, caused over 230,000 deaths across southern Asia, prompting a significant Australian aid response and influencing regional political dynamics while underscoring the need for improved tsunami warning systems.

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2004 Tsunami's Lasting Impact on Thailand's Phang Nga Province

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off Sumatra, devastated Thailand's Phang Nga province on December 26, 2004, killing at least 5,400 and leaving 3,000 missing, forcing residents like Neungduangjai Sritrakarn to rebuild their lives amidst persistent trauma and ong...

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Maui Fire Relief Program Supports Families Hosting Displaced Loved Ones

The August 2023 Maui fires destroyed 1,898 homes, killing at least 102 and displacing 12,000; a unique disaster-relief program in Hawaii gave stipends to families hosting displaced loved ones, supporting 672 people in 253 households.

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Turkish Parliament to Debate Key Bills This Week

The Turkish Parliament will this week debate bills concerning civil servants' rights, health insurance, and tax payment extensions for earthquake-affected areas, following the passage of the 2025 budget.

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Mayotte Hospitals Overwhelmed After Cyclone

Hospitals in Mayotte are overwhelmed a week after a cyclone caused 35 confirmed deaths (with expectations of a higher number), over 1500 injuries, and widespread destruction, leaving the island's healthcare system struggling to cope.

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West Coast Battered by Atmospheric River Storms; One Dead, Wharf Collapses

A series of powerful atmospheric river storms are battering the West Coast, causing at least one death, one missing person, and the collapse of a 200-foot section of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf in California; more storms are expected.

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Record Floods in China Spur National Climate Adaptation Plan

In July 2024, record-breaking floods in China, including a major breach in Dongting Hu lake's flood defenses requiring 100,000 cubic meters of rock to repair and forcing 7,000 evacuations, prompted a national adaptation plan to address the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related disaste...

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Cyclone Chido: 94 Dead, Thousands Affected in Mozambique

Cyclone Chido killed 94 people and injured 768 in Mozambique, affecting over 622,000 after making landfall on December 15th, causing widespread damage to schools and infrastructure in Cabo Delgado, Niassa, and Nampula provinces.

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France Pledges Over €20 Million in Aid to Mayotte After Cyclone Chido

In response to Cyclone Chido's devastation in Mayotte, French departments and institutions have donated over €20 million to the Fondation de France, exceeding previous disaster relief fundraising efforts, with the majority coming from individual donors.

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Vanuatu Hit by Second Earthquake After Deadly 7.3 Magnitude Quake

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, on Sunday, causing no tsunami alert, following a 7.3 magnitude quake on Tuesday that killed at least 16 and injured over 200. Australia deployed military flights delivering 9.5 tonnes of aid and evacuating 568 people, while Port Vi...

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Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Exposing Deep-Seated Tensions

Cyclone Chido, the strongest in nearly a century, devastated Mayotte, leaving at least 35 dead (though likely far more), thousands without essential services, and exposing deep-seated tensions between residents and the French government.

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