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The Renaissance artist Michelangelo had carried out human dissections, which may have led him to include women with breast cancer in some of his pieces

NYC emergency officials have begun using drones for the first time as a weather warning system.

Experts meet in Patna to discuss new initiative that could “future‐proof” one million smallholders.

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For the first time, maps have been prepared by a consortium consisting of IWMI, the Disaster Management Centre of the Ministry of Disaster Management (MoDM) and the UN’s space based information service for disaster management and emergency response (UN-SPIDER).

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A new initiative launched in Uttar Pradesh could revolutionize flood management while at the same time boost groundwater stocks for dry season irrigation.

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New mobile connected device can transform data collection say experts.

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Experts meet in Delhi to discuss a new initiative to "future-proof" livelihoods of one million smallholder farmers in South Asia

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IWMI is supporting the Government of Pakistan for flood damage assessment and aiding recovery efforts, following the extreme flooding events across the country.

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World's smallest nations, which contribute the least to climate change, are disproportionately affected by its harmful impacts. This trend is expected to intensify in the future.

An intense monsoon season in Pakistan means the country’s food system faces the challenge of both extreme floods and extended droughts.

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Holistic, integrated planning across sectors is vital to ensure disaster response is timely and effective.

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Bridging gaps between research, policy and implementation can make cities flood-resilient.

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Adapting to more frequent climate disasters calls for enhanced planning and collaboration.

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IWMI, hosting the workshop, highlighted the importance of flood forecasting and early warning systems in mitigating flood impacts, considering the growing global trend of intensified heavy rainfall events due to climate change.

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IWMI convened experts in climate change, water resources, and disaster risk reduction to discuss flood prediction and early warning in Nigeria.

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IWMI researcher says study measuring the burden of living in flood-prone areas addresses a gap in research in quantifying the broader health impacts of floods.

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IWMI is collaborating on the development of financial solutions for post-extreme climatic events.

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IWMI researchers comment on the importance of preserving Colombo's wetland ecosystem as the city becomes more vulnerable to flooding.

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The first nor’easter of the season barreled across the east coast, bringing heavy rain and high winds. Cars were stuck on flooded roads in Massachusetts as some homes in New Jersey lost power on Tuesday. Photo: Peter Pereira/Associated Press

Flooding in western Europe after days of heavy rain caused houses to collapse. With around 170 people reported dead and many more missing, officials said the German government and Parliament would work on an aid package to alleviate the suffering. Photo: Torsten Silz/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images

Farmers associated with as many as 16 farmer outfits from the States Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand would be participating

So far, 10,500 people – 2,500 from Remuna and 8,000 from Balasore Sadar -- have been evacuated to safety, the CM said

Many unapproved FDC formulations contain banned, restricted, or never approved drugs

Two weeks after the worst floods in Spain’s modern history, its national weather service issued an alert for torrential rains in the same area

People in 12 villages downstream vacated, shifted to relief camps. Spillway discharge of flood waters begins at Jurala as Almatti, Narayanpur let out water

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The Committee's report on the performance audit of schemes for flood control and forecasting underscores the need for urgent action to ensure timely and effective flood management

CM Chandrababu Naidu said moral and financial support for victims of natural calamities would instill confidence among them

A global survey maps how willing, and equipped clinicians are in using artificial intelligence to support their work 

The funds are to be utilised for the implementation and monitoring of an environmental and social management framework for flood protection work in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram districts

World Bank, ADB express satisfaction over the plan, being taken up after a gap of five years, at enhanced rates due to cost overrun caused by the delay

Three persons reported missing as rising waters affect 16.25 lakh people across 29 districts

At least seven districts of Arunachal Pradesh cut off due to landslides; eight persons, including two children, killed in rain-induced landslides and floods in Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura

Due to heavy rains, the district administration has declared a holiday for all educational institutions

Weather has cleared in many areas on Saturday, allowing cleanup work in most areas

Volunteers went to Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences for the first coordinated clean-up organised by regional authorities

Scientists attribute the extreme weather to climate change, highlighting the role of rising sea temperatures and changes in jet stream patterns

Villarreal's home match against Rayo Vallecano was also suspended after the devastating flash floods in eastern Spain

Civic agencies have been directed to prepare for rain over the next four days. A total of 1,194 pumps and 524 jet-rodding and 158 super-sucker machines have been readied for use in the city, he says

The root causes are encroachments into water bodies, choking of waterways, reckless construction, and lack of a hydrological plan

New findings could help researchers and governments decide which trees to prioritise for protection

Flash floods in Spain devastate communities, leaving thousands displaced and authorities scrambling to provide relief and assistance.