Increase in deaths from storms
The spokesman for the NCDM notes an increase in the number of people killed and injured during natural disasters last year.
Tag: natural disasters
United Nations refugee compact: What you need to know
The UN General Assembly is set to endorse the Global Compact on Refugees, a week after a similar accord for migrants.
185 people killed, missing in Vietnam floods in 10 months
Natural disasters left 185 people dead or missing, and 134 injured in Vietnam.
Authorities must prepare for flooding: Hun Sen
PM appeals to prepare for flooding and rescue villagers when natural disasters occur.
Maritime security: Cambodia’s take
Cambodia perceives regional maritime security cooperation as a means to promote mutual understanding and build trust.
Cambodia pledges to fight terrorism threat
Cambodia vows to improve collaboration to enhance counter-terrorism cooperation.
Natural disasters take a toll on Cambodia
A report from the National Committee for Disaster Management shows that natural disasters have killed at least 103 people, injured 120 more and affected 2,000 families, while also damaging thousands of houses, crops and infrastructure…
Natural disaster death toll tops 70
At least 70 people died and more than 100 people were injured due to natural disasters in the first nine months of this year.
Hopes dim for quake survivors
Emergency workers search by floodlight in smashed buildings for survivors of Mexico’s deadliest earthquake in 32 years.
Insurance for the poor
In wealthy countries nearly half of the costs of natural disasters are covered by insurance, but in the poorest countries it is less than 5 percent.
