Essay: Europe’s catastrophic flooding was forecast well in advance – what went so wrong?
In an article first published on The Conversation, HANNAH CLOKE is a professor of hydrology at University of Reading, says floods in Germany and surrounding commmunities this week show elements of flood warning systems need to be improved…
Australia issues new evacuation alerts as monster bushfires regenerate
Melbourne, AustraliaReuters Authorities issued new warnings and evacuation notices across south-east Australia on Thursday, as a return of hot weather fanned huge bushfires threatening several towns and communities. A disaster level notice in large parts of Victoria state, already in place for the past week, was extended by 48 hours and people in danger zones […]
Virtual reality helps scare residents to flee looming storms, research says
New York City, USThomson Reuters Foundation Virtual reality simulations work better than traditional alerts in motivating people to evacuate ahead of hurricanes, researchers said last week, part of efforts to improve alert methods as the risk of extreme weather increases. Typically utilising headsets for viewers to look into, dramatic simulations can create a heightened sense […]