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Remote sensing for natural disasters: Facts and figures

Sian Lewis explains how remote sensing can be used to manage natural disasters and highlights ongoing efforts and obstacles.

11 November 2009 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

High winds during cyclone Nargis in Myanmar, May 2008

Cyclones in the Indian Ocean: Facts and figures

Greg O'Hare explains the what, why, when and how of cyclones, and reviews their effects in South Asia.

8 October 2008 | EN | FR

Windspeed map of Cyclone Sidr

India's storming cyclone research

Bay of Bengal cyclones are often hugely destructive. India hopes to cut deaths in the region through improved storm prediction and research.

8 October 2008 | EN | FR | 中文

Flooding in Vietnam

Vietnam employs novel technology in flood battles

Vietnam is protecting flood prone areas with barriers that make use of innovative technology.

Source: IRIN

22 August 2008 | EN | 中文

A car and ox-cart on the streets of Jaipur, India.

Development versus climate change in India

India won't halt development to avoid greenhouse gas emissions but is taking steps to adapt to climate change that is already inevitable, reports T. V. Padma.

31 August 2006 | EN