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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Delay in the Census Blocks Update of Data on Population Living in Disaster-Prone Areas

The Brazilian government announced a crucial update for data guiding policies for those at risk from extreme climate events, but after two years, there's still no release date for the new information.

Mar 21 • 02:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Venstre Mayor Didn't Realize He Was Spraying Pesticides Over Vulnerable Drinking Water Areas... Until Politiken Called

A mayor from the Venstre party in Hjørring was unaware he was spraying pesticides in sensitive drinking water areas until contacted by Politiken.

Mar 19 • 20:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Baños and Patate on alert for active land movements: A displacement of 45 centimeters was recorded in the high area of Illuchi over one year

Tungurahua's provincial emergency committee has declared an alert due to significant land movement in Baños and Patate, areas vulnerable to landslides during the rainy season.

Mar 14 • 16:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Iris Marín, Defender of the People of Colombia: "There are areas of the country where criminal governance prevails"

Iris Marín highlights Colombia's historical debt to its vulnerable populations and underscores the political underrepresentation of women amidst increasing violence and criminal governance.

Mar 14 • 04:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Prioritize Public Health Doctors in Medically Vulnerable Areas Due to Decrease in Public Health Doctors

The South Korean government has announced measures to prioritize the allocation of public health doctors in medically vulnerable areas in response to a significant decrease in their numbers.

Mar 13 • 05:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

An episode filmed in Vilnius "hair's breadth from disaster": reminded how madness can begin on the streets

A near-miss incident involving a scooter rider and a car in Vilnius highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users like cyclists and pedestrians as the weather improves in urban areas.

Mar 12 • 15:52 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Sydney police are using drones to chase suspects 500km away. Is a vulnerable town being targeted?

The NSW police in Australia are using drones operated from Sydney to track and capture suspects in regional areas like Moree, raising concerns about the implications of this technology for vulnerable communities.

Mar 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Analysts warn: Russia is preparing a new offensive in Ukraine, two key strike points identified

Analysts suggest that Russia is planning a significant new offensive against Ukraine, focusing on specific vulnerable areas in the eastern sector.

Mar 7 • 18:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Juiz de Fora has 25% of the population living in risk areas, a survey shows

A report reveals that 25% of Juiz de Fora's population lives in areas vulnerable to natural disasters, ranking the city ninth nationwide for this issue.

Mar 6 • 22:25 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

15 Years After the Disaster, Reconstruction Budget Cut in Tohoku: 'There Are Still People Who Need Support'

The Japanese government is cutting reconstruction budgets for disaster-affected areas, but local officials are debating how to provide necessary support to continuing vulnerable populations.

Mar 6 • 05:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet renews yellow and orange alerts for PE; see affected cities

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has renewed yellow and orange alerts for heavy rain in Pernambuco, warning of potential flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas.

Mar 5 • 11:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Roraima leads national ranking of urban areas vulnerable to floods, says study

A recent study reveals that Roraima has the highest proportion of urban areas at risk of flooding in Brazil, with nearly half of its urbanized land sitting less than three meters above nearby water bodies.

Mar 5 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Unexpected increase in sea level beyond predictions shows new research

A new study reveals that sea levels in coastal areas are up to two meters higher than previously believed, raising serious concerns for millions living in vulnerable communities.

Mar 5 • 08:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain Alert: Inmet renews danger warnings for PE, see affected cities

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has renewed orange and yellow alerts for heavy rains in Pernambuco, Brazil, valid until midnight on the same day, warning of potential flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas.

Mar 3 • 13:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Talks about the limited-scale evacuation of Lithuanian citizens from the Middle East

Lithuania plans a limited evacuation of vulnerable citizens from conflict areas in the Middle East, particularly from the UAE.

Mar 3 • 11:51 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Conservatives silent on drinking water - but in a candidate test, Mona Juul is 'totally in agreement' on pesticide ban

The Conservative Party in Denmark has yet to publicly state its position on banning pesticide use in vulnerable drinking water areas, though indications suggest they may not completely reject the idea.

Mar 3 • 01:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Half of Residents in Medical Vulnerable Areas Take Over an Hour to Reach Hospitals for Severe Illnesses... Medical Innovation Committee Finalizes Agendas such as Strengthening Essential Healthcare

A recent survey reveals that half of the residents in medically vulnerable areas take over an hour to reach hospitals for serious illnesses, prompting the government to address healthcare disparities.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil identifies and marks 74 vulnerable sites to flooding and landslides

Guayaquil's municipality has identified 74 areas prone to flooding and landslides, implementing preventive measures with signage to inform the public.

Feb 24 • 20:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

More than 30 emergencies reported in various cantons of Guayas due to heavy rains

Intense rainfall in the province of Guayas has led to over 30 emergency incidents, including flooded streets and mudslides, particularly affecting the vulnerable areas of Durán.

Feb 23 • 17:15 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Four parties propose a ban on pesticides

Four Danish political parties have proposed a parliamentary decision to implement a nationwide ban on pesticide use in vulnerable groundwater areas due to concerns about the contamination of drinking water.

Feb 21 • 09:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Goiânia has 120 risk areas and more than 6,000 people in vulnerable locations, study points out; see neighborhoods

A technical survey revealed that Goiânia has 120 geo-hydrological risk areas, affecting approximately 6,464 people living in vulnerable conditions.

Feb 11 • 15:23 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Where will there be no classes? These states suspend school activities due to a measles outbreak

The increase in measles cases in Mexico has led the government to strengthen preventive measures, resulting in school suspensions in affected areas as they emphasize vaccination to protect vulnerable populations, especially children.

Feb 6 • 20:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

A Record Amount of Snow Fell in Japan. 30 Dead, Army Assists on the Ground

Japan has experienced unusually heavy snowfall resulting in 30 fatalities, with some areas buried under up to 4.5 meters of snow, prompting authorities to deploy the military for road clearing and support to vulnerable residents.

Feb 3 • 16:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

The Queen of Guayaquil Abby Riqueros Promotes a Sports Panel to Inspire Youth from Vulnerable Sectors

Abby Riqueros, the Queen of Guayaquil, is organizing a sports panel event aimed at inspiring over 100 adolescents from vulnerable areas in the city.

Feb 2 • 21:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain causes flooding in several neighborhoods of Belém

Heavy rainfall in Belém on Monday led to significant flooding across various neighborhoods, disrupting traffic and impacting residents in historically vulnerable areas.

Feb 2 • 20:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Dangerous weather in Poland. The Prime Minister summons a meeting of voivodes

Poland's Prime Minister Tusk has called for a meeting with local governors to assess the current dangerous weather situation and its impact on roads and vulnerable areas, emphasizing the need for coordinated governmental response due to unstable hydrological and meteorological conditions.

Dec 30 • 17:59 UTC

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