Metroville – The Economics of Safety: Protecting $40 Billion in Assets with Flood Barriers
Beneath urban skylines, a hidden threat looms: flooding. Costing global properties over $40 billion annually, strategic flood barriers become vital, cutting risks by 90% and boosting property values by 20%. This story is about transforming urban vulnerabilities into resilient strongholds.
West-Australia starts the new year with a flood
Western Australia is facing a “once in a century” flooding event caused by a severe weather system named Ellie, which brought heavy rain to the area. The flooding is being described as the worst in the state’s history. Military helicopters are being used to airlift people from communities that have become cut off by the floods. The water has covered vast areas, with some flood waters stretching for 50 kilometers. The event once again highlights the importance of being prepared for such natural disasters, not just for the present but also for the future.
Century flood devastates Pakistan
Devastating floods in Pakistan have left over one million homes destroyed and over 1,100 dead, but what is even more alarming is the potential for food shortages caused by the loss of cropland. With global climate negotiations at a standstill, will developing nations continue to bear the brunt of the consequences or will something change?
4th Quarter Asia Weather Recap (2021) – How Has Asia’s Condition Been?
The year end is approaching, and there’s no question that 2021 has been a tough one to Asia not only owing to COVID-19 outbreak, but due to dangerous floods as well.
TYPHOON STORIES PART 4: The Devastating Aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Molave in Vietnam’s Critical Infrastructure
Tropical cyclone Molave caused quite a ruckus in central Vietnam, bringing horrifying downpours and floods. What were the aftereffects?