One decade after an earthquake killed almost 70,000 people, China’s investment in disaster preparedness means a similar tragedy is unlikely, said experts who urged other Asian nations to follow suit.
Category: Natural Disasters
Scientists to map quake-prone Asian region seeking to mitigate disaster
An international team of scientists is set to begin a four-year project this month that will map, image and monitor an earthquake-prone area that encompasses some of the most remote…
Burma urged to prepare for earthquakes, tsunamis
The Myanmar Earthquake Committee has warned that the risk exists of a high-intensity earthquake on the Sagaing Fault that would trigger a tsunami along the Burmese coastline.
Natural disasters costing Burma 3% of GDP
Burma’s government says past three years that the number of climate-induced disasters such as floods and cyclones has increased over the past three years.
Indian ship delivers aid for cyclone victims
The humanitarian aid included food, drinking water, clothes and medicine, according to a statement from the Indian embassy.
Cyclone Mora damaged or destroyed 20,000 houses in Burma
According to the ministry, the highest level of destruction was in Maungdaw, northwestern Arakan State.