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Hydrometeorological hazards
Processes or phenomena of atmospheric, hydrological, or oceanographic nature that may cause loss of life, injury, or other impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods, and social disruptions.
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Tropical Cyclones
Severe storms characterized by low pressure and strong winds, known in different regions as hurricanes, typhoons, or cyclones.
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El Niño
A complex weather pattern resulting from variations in ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific, often associated with warmer ocean temperatures.
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La Niña
The cold phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) characterized by cooler ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific.
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Cyclone classification
Cyclones can be classified as Tropical Depression, Tropical Storm, or Typhoon based on wind speed, with Typhoons having maximum winds exceeding 118 kph.
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Thunderstorm
A weather condition that produces lightning, thunder, heavy rainfall, and possibly tornadoes, typically arising from warm moist air.
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Flash Flood
Rapid flooding of low-lying areas, caused by intense rainfall, often occurring within six hours of heavy rain or a storm.
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Flood
Inundation of normally dry land areas due to a temporary rise or overflow of a river, stream, or other water bodies.
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Storm Surge
Rise of seawater above normal sea level due to weather elements such as cyclonic winds and atmospheric pressure.
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Doppler Radar
A technology that emits and receives radio waves to monitor precipitation, storm movement, and velocity of particles in the atmosphere.
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Preparedness strategies
Actions taken before a disaster to reduce its impact, including establishing communication systems and educating communities about hazards.
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Response strategies
Immediate actions taken during a disaster, such as monitoring alerts, evacuating, and maintaining communication with emergency services.
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Rehabilitation strategies
Actions conducted after a disaster to support recovery, including medical assistance, property inspection, and coordination with local authorities.