Heatwaves in Europe

 In August 2003, a 10-day heatwave across Europe was thought to be the warmest for up to 500 years.

The heatwave led to more than 20,000 deaths across Europe, including 15,000 in France and 2,193 in Britain.

The heat is on again in 2018.

Where are the areas affected?

What cause heatwaves?

How are the people affected?

Why is there a need to reduce carbon emissions?




https://www.straitstimes.com/world/too-hot-to-handle-heatwaves-cause-death-and-destruction-in-northern-hemisphere

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Dam failure causing flooding in Laos

A dam collapsed in Laos causing widespread flooding and hundreds are missing
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/hundreds-missing-in-laos-after-hydropower-dam-collapses-10558270

When did the flooding occur?
Where are the areas affected?
What was the cause of the flood?
Who are affected?
Why is there a need to build a dam?
How could this have been mitigated?

Updated 27 July:


https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/dead-cows-destroyed-homes-laos-dam-collapse-10565250
 
 
 
 

Laos dam collapse

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Sustainable development and climate change mitigation

How can we maintain a sustainable development with minimal impact on climate change?

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More weather woes in Japan and Vietnam


Heat wave in Japan in July 2018




The temperature in a city north of Tokyo reached 41.1 degrees Celsius (°C) on July 23,  the highest ever recorded in Japan.

The heatwave had killed at least 15 people and forced the hospitalisation of over 12,000 others in the first two weeks of July.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/japan-heatwave-kills-at-least-15-12-000-rushed-to-hospital-10552728

What is a heat wave?
When does heat wave affect Japan? Why?
Who are affected by the heat wave?

Where are the areas affected?
What are the impacts of the heat wave?
How can the impacts be reduced? (mitigation measures)



Flash flood in Vietnam

What is a monsoon?
Why does the monsoon bring heavy rain?

Where are the areas affected?
What are the impacts of the heavy rain?
When does Monson wind affect these countries?
How can the damage and loss of lives be minimised? (mitigation measures)


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Typhoon struck Taiwan and Okinawa, Japan

Typhoon Maria brought torrential rain and powerful winds to Taiwan 11 July.
Downpours of up to 100 mm  hit some areas overnight and strong winds were still expected as the storm moved northwest.
People were told to avoid the coast where waves as high as nine metres were recorded.
Trees felled overnight and blocking some roads in the mountains north of capital Taipei.
Close to 3,500 people were evacuated across the island from areas prone to floods and landslides, with more than 2,000 soldiers mobilised.
About 43,000 households lost power at the typhoon's peak.
The storm also affected hundreds of flights.

Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/taiwan-avoids-serious-damage-as-typhoon-maria-weakens--10518974


 
Where are the areas affected by Typhoon Maria?
Why do these areas frequently experience Typhoon?
What are the impacts of the Typhoon?
Who are the ones affected by the typhoon?
When does typhoon normally develop?
How are the people prepared for typhoon to minimise the damage and loss of lives?


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Weather woes in Thailand and Japan


Most of you would have read about the boys and coach trapped in a cave due to heavy rain and flood for two weeks.


The heavy rain brought by the monsoon has also lead to another disaster. The Phoenix, a boat which ferry tourists to the islands in Phuket for snorkelling,  had 105 people on board  and went down in bad weather on Thursday 5 July evening.
https://www.thestartv.com/v/death-toll-from-thai-tourist-boat-sinking-climbs-to-41

Death toll went up to 44 last reported on 14 July.



In Japan, heavy rain has lead to landslides and flooding resulting in loss of lives, displacement of the people from their homes.

 

What is a monsoon?
Why does the monsoon bring heavy rain?

Where are the areas affected?
What are the impacts of the heavy rain?
When does Monson wind affect these countries?
How can the damage and loss of lives be minimised? (mitigation measures)

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