M.E.Reza

Bracing For Monsoonal Floods.

Even though Malaysia is comparatively safe being outside the "Pacific Rim of Fire" and away from threats of earthquakes, typhoons, and volcanic eruptions, the country still had its share of extreme climatic events mainly freaky thunderstorms and monsoonal... Read >

When Relief Operations Overwhelmed.

The principal challenge in any emergency following a natural disaster comprises providing immediate relief support to the worst affected populations. In practically all of the cases, the vulnerable groups disproportionately affected by natural disasters ... Read >

Speeding-Up Mitigation Measures.

Reflecting upon the recent International Day for Disaster Reduction (14th October 2009), one cannot help feeling overwhelmed by the enormity of the challenges and tasks involved. It's an ongoing race against greater losses from natural disasters. Econom... Read >

ASEAN’s Evolution in Disaster Management.

A new milestone has been reached by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the evolution of disaster management for the region. Recently, the Philippines' Senate ratified the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (... Read >

Flash Floods Nature's Vengeance.

It's befitting that the issue of disaster management was highlighted at the recent 35th UNESCO general conference in Paris since it served as one ideal platform to remind the world community of the challenges which natural disasters posed and the conseque... Read >

Flash Floods Nature's Vengeance.

In the nature of things, sometimes reaction follow only when disaster strikes, i.e. when it is too late. As disasters leave their mortal impact, and after so many innocent people lost their lives, there will be finger-pointing and clamor for blood. Such ... Read >

Urban Risks Flash Floods.

Disasters in their aftermath bring forth rising criticism leveled at those responsible for not only managing risks and disaster prevention, but also to the establishment accountable for urban planning. When disasters are deadly, with significant number o... Read >

Disaster Response Contingency Planning

Inherent within disaster management is developing response, and an essential element of response is contingency planning. Generally, contingency planning is defined as 'an anticipatory emergency preparation to be followed in an anticipated or eventual d... Read >

Natural Disasters Contingency Planning

We have recurring natural disasters, seasonal in their patterns, just like the floods in the monsoon season. That's when things could wrong with damages to structures, property, and even loss of life. With natural disasters intensifying to greater scale... Read >

Weather Disasters Gaining Momentum

Abnormal warming of the eastern Pacific Ocean creates havoc in weather patterns across the Asia-Pacific region. The Climate Prediction Centre in the United States warned that these strange warming creates settings favourable for El Nino conditions to mate... Read >

Weather Catastrophes Increasing Dramatically

Weather catastrophes are increasing dramatically, compounded by growing figure of serious incidents amidst multiplying population densities resulting in greater number of populace affected and property destroyed. Extreme weather events have been attribute... Read >

Extreme Weather Disasters Intensifying

The impact of climate change on urban areas is reflected in the increased number and intensity of extreme weather events such as heavy rainstorms, typhoons, and hurricanes. The increasing intensity of weather related disasters is becoming more noticeable... Read >

Urban Risks in Disaster Management

The December 2006 massive floods in Malaysia presumably for the foremost significant occasion brought to the forefront urban risks issues since sizeable segments of affected districts were urban areas. Since then till now there have been a number of flash... Read >

Urban Risks in Disaster Management

Urban Risks in Disaster Management Urban Risk issues in Malaysia rose to prominence following the December 2006 major floods. Since then till now there have been a number of flash floods and landslides including those in Kuala Lumpur which caused much di... Read >