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Weather disasters increase five-fold in 50 years: WMO report

Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | The number of weather-related disasters has increased by five times over the past 50 years, the latest report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday. However, thanks to improved early warning systems and disaster management, the number of deaths from these hazards has been …

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Kwania pupils study under trees after storm

Kwania, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT |  The fate of lower class pupils at Aninolal primary school in Inomo Sub County in Kwania district hangs in balance following heavy rains, which blew off the roof of their classes last year. Aninolal primary school has a total enrollment of 1010 pupils. On November …

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