Cars, shops in JB damaged by fallen tree during flash floods caused by heavy rain
A heavy rainstorm and strong winds in Johor Bahru on Feb 14 led to flash floods and a tree falling on a street near the city ...
Japan has figured out how to build resilient housing in disaster-prone places — here's what the US can learn
Japan has spent decades making its buildings more resilient to earthquakes. Similar changes could be difficult for the US to implement.
朝日新聞社3d
JMA to release forecasts for rain that could cause severe flooding
The Japan Meteorological Agency will start releasing forecast information about linear rainbands, called “senjo kosuitai,” from June that could give the public major flooding warnings. “ ...
Japan weather bureau says no signs of El Nino, La Nina
Japan's weather bureau said on Monday there were no clear indications of El Nino or La Nina events, although La Nina characteristics were becoming evident.
devdiscourse6d
Weather Bureau Highlights La Nina Tendencies Amidst Uncertain Patterns
Japan's weather bureau reported no clear signs of El Nino or La Nina phenomena currently, although some La Nina characteristics are emerging. The bureau predicts a 60% probability of normal weather ...
BusinessGhana3d
Japan, UNESCO sign agreement to combat water-related disasters
The government of Japan and UNESCO have signed a $750,000 project that is aimed at combating Ghana's increasing water-related ...