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Malaysian floods: 3 casualties and 36,000 displaced so far
- Feb, 28, 2023
- General Civil Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters
- Malaysia
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Heavy rainfall in Malaysia has caused 36,000 people to be evacuated in 266 relief centers and has claimed 3 lives so far. The annual monsoon season in Malaysia started in November and is expected t...
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A new study predicts that Mississippi Delta may drown for good
According to a new study, the marshes in the Mississippi Delta may permanently drown as a result of the global sea-level rise. The Mississippi River is the second longest river in North America (fo...
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Evaluating the impact of urban development on flood risk
According to a new study, urban development may cause severe issues when it comes to flooding risk. The study, recently published in Geophysical Research Letters, was conducted by scientists from t...
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Canada changes its building code to tackle climate change
Canada's building code is heading towards environmental sustainability. The new regulations will be implemented by 2025. The effects of climate change have been intensified in Canada and, therefore...
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Rain water exceeds dam in Indonesia: Extreme flooding and landslides
Heavy rains exceeded a dam causing disastrous flooding and triggering landslides in central Indonesia on January, 23, 2019. Heavy rains exceeded a dam causing disastrous flooding and triggering lands...
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