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Water &
disasters
Be informed & be prepared
In recent decades, people throughout the world have become
increasingly alarmed over extreme weather events, which seem to be
growing in frequency and adverse impact. Cyclones, storm surges,
floods, droughts, avalanches, landslides or mudflows — all the
water-related hazards pose an enormous risk to the millions who live
in their path. Poor communities are particularly vulnerable: for
them, natural hazards can swiftly lead to human catastrophes. It is
now increasingly recognized that reducing this risk is a vital step
towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals,
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