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Satellite image showing the eastern coast of Spain, including Valencia, a flooded area, and labeled cities, with a mix of land, clouds, and ocean.

31 October 2024

Devastating rainfall hits Spain in yet another flood-related disaster

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24 October 2024

Burkina Faso and Togo learning exchange on flood forecasting and early warning systems

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14 October 2024

Youth-led projects build flood resilience in South Africa and Colombia

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06 September 2024

The role of digital technologies in disaster risk reduction

A tall structure with a large radar dome painted to resemble a red and white soccer ball is labeled "Radar Meteorológico da Beira" against a cloudy sky.

Mozambique takes strides towards Early Warnings for All

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Empowering Pacific Island countries to advance their hydrological and water resources capacities

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New project will strengthen early warnings for floods and flash floods in Southwest Indian Ocean

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The VFDM Project makes the Volta Basin more resilient to climatic hazards

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Above-normal rainfall forecast for Greater Horn of Africa for June to September

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