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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