The country pointed to measures to deliver necessities by land, air and sea that aid groups say are not nearly sufficient to meet the need.
Tag: Disasters and Emergencies
How World Central Kitchen Built a Jetty to Get Aid Into Gaza
Workers with World Central Kitchen were still finishing a jetty made from the rubble of bombed buildings when a ship arrived carrying the first aid into the enclave by sea in nearly two decades.
Germany Reaches a Budget With Promises on Ukraine
The government avoided extra borrowing for 2024, but must make cuts in programs to address climate change.
U.N. Cuts Appeal for Aid Despite Deepening Crises
With pledges already lagging badly for this year, the global organization said that it had been forced to pare down its request for 2024 to focus on only the most life-threatening cases.
Seychelles Declares State of Emergency After Blast at Explosives Depot
Seychelles declared a state of emergency after the explosion, which came on the heels of deadly flooding in the country.
5th National Climate Assessment Lays Out Climate Threats and Solutions
A major government assessment lays out both the far-reaching perils of global warming and the cost-effective fixes that are available today.
Days After Hurricane Otis, a Desperate Search for Food and Water in Mexico
Days after the storm, the death toll rose to 39 and residents were navigating broken glass, searching for water and food, and trying to find loved ones. Many said the government was not doing enough.
Hurricane Otis Makes Landfall Near Acapulco as ‘Catastrophic’ Category 5
Forecasters warn of a “nightmare scenario” of destructive winds, flooding and mudslides in the Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Deadly India Flood Shows Danger Lurking in Melting Glaciers
A glacial lake’s overflow swept away more than 100 people in the Himalayan state of Sikkim in India. Climate change is aggravating the threat of such phenomena.
Naci Gorur, Famous in Turkey for Earthquake Warnings, Wishes More People Listened
Naci Gorur, a geologist, has become a household name in Turkey for imploring the country to prepare for quakes he has predicted. He has been disappointed by the response and is deeply worried about Istanbul.