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El Niño at a glance
A scientific introduction to the El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon, with special focus on implications for climate prediction and disaster preparedness. This 8-page brochure traces El Niño from its first observation and presents a detailed account of the noteworthy 1997-98 event. Issued in connection with World Water Day 2004.
Published by: WMO ; 2004
A scientific introduction to the El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon, with special focus on implications for climate prediction and disaster preparedness. This 8-page brochure traces El Niño from its first observation and presents a detailed account of the noteworthy 1997-98 event. Issued in connection with World Water Day 2004.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free), Hard copy (ill.)Tags: Climate ; Climate change ; Environment and landscape ; Tropical cyclone ; Flood ; El Niño-Southern Oscillation
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Water and disasters: be informed and be prepared
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR) - WMO, 2004 (WMO-No. 971)To reduce the risk due to water-related disasters, the watchword is to “be informed and be prepared”. Information must flow between global and local, between traditional and modern,
between the village and the boardroom, between scientists and decision makers. This booklet is an attempt in that direction, and it is hoped that national governments and all those concerned by the issue will find it useful and informative.
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Available online: http://www.whycos.org/hwrp/WWD2004/docs/WWD_En.pdf
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
Published by: WMO ; 2004To reduce the risk due to water-related disasters, the watchword is to “be informed and be prepared”. Information must flow between global and local, between traditional and modern,
between the village and the boardroom, between scientists and decision makers. This booklet is an attempt in that direction, and it is hoped that national governments and all those concerned by the issue will find it useful and informative.Collection(s) and Series: WMO- No. 971
Language(s): English; Other Languages: French
Format: Digital (Free), Hard copy (ill.)ISBN (or other code): 978-92-63-10971-2
Tags: Natural hazards ; Tropical cyclone ; Flood ; Landslide ; Avalanche ; Drought ; Climate change ; Water ; Disaster Risk Reduction Programme (DRR)
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Published by: OMM ; 2004
Language(s): French; Other Languages: English
Format: Hard copyTags: Tropical Cyclone Programme (TCP) ; Tropical cyclone
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L'eau et les catastrophes : être informé et préparé
Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM); Stratégie Internationale pour la Prévention des Catastrophes (SIPC) - OMM, 2004 (OMM-No. 971)Pour réduire le risque de catastrophes liées à l’eau, il faut avant tout être informé et préparé. L’information doit se transmettre du niveau mondial au niveau local, de la sphère traditionnelle au monde moderne, du village à la salle du conseil d’administration, des scientifiques aux décideurs. La présente brochure a été conçue dans cette optique, et nous espérons que les gouvernements et tous ceux qui s’intéressent à ces questions la trouveront utile et instructive.
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Available online: http://www.whycos.org/hwrp/WWD2004/docs/WWD_Fr.pdf
Organisation météorologique mondiale ; Stratégie Internationale pour la Prévention des Catastrophes
Published by: OMM ; 2004Pour réduire le risque de catastrophes liées à l’eau, il faut avant tout être informé et préparé. L’information doit se transmettre du niveau mondial au niveau local, de la sphère traditionnelle au monde moderne, du village à la salle du conseil d’administration, des scientifiques aux décideurs. La présente brochure a été conçue dans cette optique, et nous espérons que les gouvernements et tous ceux qui s’intéressent à ces questions la trouveront utile et instructive.
Collection(s) and Series: OMM- No. 971
Language(s): French; Other Languages: English
Format: Digital (Free), Hard copy (ill.)ISBN (or other code): 978-92-63-20971-9
Tags: Natural hazards ; Tropical cyclone ; Flood ; Landslide ; Avalanche ; Drought ; Climate change ; Water ; Disaster Risk Reduction Programme (DRR)
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Published by: WMO ; 2003
Language(s): English
Format: Hard copyTags: Tropical Cyclone Programme (TCP) ; Tropical cyclone ; Region I - Africa
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Tropical Meteorology Research Programme (TMRP) Report, 68. Proceedings of the fifth WMO International Workshop on Tropical Cyclones (IWTC-V)
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TCP, 42. Estimating the amount of rainfall associated with tropical cyclones using satellite techniques
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PCT, 42. Técnicas de satélite para estimar la cantidad de lluvia asociada a los ciclones tropicales
OMM, 1999 (OMM/DT (ES)-No. 975)
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Statement at the opening of the second Joint Session of the WMO
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Dominican Republic national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Dominican Republic, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as cyclone, flood, tsunami, earthquake and wild fire. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
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British Virgin Islands national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in British Virgin Islands, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as hurricane, earthquake, tsunami, land slide and flood. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
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Bermuda national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
Bermuda - government, 1994This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Bermuda, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as earthquake, flood, volcanic eruption, tornado, wildfire and hurricane. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
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Cook Islands national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Cook Islands, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as drought, tsunami and cyclone. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
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Bangladesh national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
Bangladesh - government, 1994This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Bangladesh, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as flood, storm, drought, and cyclone. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
The report provides an evaluation of Bangladesh’s progress, achievements and challenges in disaster risk reduction during the first half of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR), and highlights suggested activities and plans for the rest of ...
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Tropical cyclone operational plan for the South-West Indian Ocean
Describes the internationally coordinated systems and mutually agreed arrangements which have evolved in setting up an effective tropical cyclone warning scheme for the region.
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Tropical Meteorology Research Programme (TMRP) Report, 33. Topic chairman and rapporteur reports of the second WMO International Workshop on Tropical Cyclones (ITWC-II) : volume I, Topics 1-4
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Panel news : WMO/ ESCAP Panel on tropical cyclone
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Panel on tropical cyclones ; Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) - WMO, 1988
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Operational hydrology report (OHR), 30. Hydrological aspects of combined effects of storm surges and heavy rainfall on river flow
This report is concerned with the flood hydrology of the lower reaches of rivers where sea level can influence flood levels. It is the outcome of two reports, one on hydrological aspects of the combined effects of storm surge and heavy rainfall on river flow, and the other on the frequency of flooding in rivers subject to sea-storm surges and rainfall-induced floods. At the instigation of the Commission for Hydrology the reports were combined and further expanded to include guidance material on flood modelling in tidal areas and material on forecasting centres.
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Tropical Meteorology Research Programme (TMRP) Report, 21. Proceedings of the WMO International Workshop on Tropical Cyclones (IWTC)
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Tropical Meteorology Research Programme (TMRP) Report, 18. Topic chairman and rapporteur reports of WMO International Workshop on Tropical Cyclones (ITWC-II): volume III, Topics 6-9
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