Climate, Weather, Climate change, Water, Warning system, Flood
EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS SAVING LIVES AND LIVELIHOODS IN BANGLADESH
Generating and disseminating flood early warnings to communities, makes people in the hard –to-reach areas aware of the anticipated floods in their vicinity- it is important as it allows them enough time to take precautions to protect their livelihoods and save lives. ...
EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS SAVING LIVES AND LIVELIHOODS IN BANGLADESH
Generating and disseminating flood early warnings to communities, makes people in the hard –to-reach areas aware of the anticipated floods in their vicinity- it is important as it allows ...
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