Month: May 2019

NOAA Predicts Near-normal 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season

24/05/2019

El Nino and warmer-than-average Atlantic help shape this season’s intensity The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA’s  (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Climate Prediction Center is predicting that a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season is most likely this year. This outlook forecasts a 40% chance of a near-normal season, a 30% chance of an above-normal season and a 30% … More NOAA Predicts Near-normal 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season

UK Gov – Environment Minister Launches Major Hull Flood Alleviation Scheme

17/05/2019

Construction of one of the biggest flood defence schemes in the country was officially launched by the Environment Minister in Hull Thursday 16 May 2019 Dr Thérèse Coffey visited the city to mark the start of work on the Environment Agency’s Humber: Hull Frontage Flood Defence Improvements. The £42 million investment in the city will … More UK Gov – Environment Minister Launches Major Hull Flood Alleviation Scheme

ACAPS Publish a New Analysis on the Impact of Cyclone Fani in India

07/05/2019

ACAPS, (the non-profit, non-governmental independent information provider) have today published a new Analysis on the impact Cyclone Fani is having in India. On 3 May, Cyclone Fani made landfall near Puri District, bringing heavy rain to Odisha and neighbouring states, winds reaching a maximum sustained wind speed of approximately 240 km/h, and a powerful storm … More ACAPS Publish a New Analysis on the Impact of Cyclone Fani in India

Coral Reef Barriers Provide Flood Protection for More Than 18,000 People and $1.8 Billion Worth of Coastal Infrastructure and Economic Activity Annually

03/05/2019

Today, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released the findings of a new, in-depth study titled “Rigorously Valuing the Role of U.S. Coral Reefs in Coastal Hazard Risk Reduction,” – funded in part by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Office of Insular Affairs – demonstrating annual benefits of coral reefs including a flood-protection barrier for more than 18,000 coastal … More Coral Reef Barriers Provide Flood Protection for More Than 18,000 People and $1.8 Billion Worth of Coastal Infrastructure and Economic Activity Annually