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[UPDATED] Floods, landslides in Jakarta kill 48

Update January 3, 2020 The death toll from Jakarta flood has risen to 48. Fatalities caused due to landslides, hypothermia, drowning, and electrocution. Floods occurred throughout the Indonesian capital of Jakarta and its metropolitan area and the heavy rainfall caused Ciliwung and Cisadane river to overflow. According to the Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) around 409,000 people have been affected by the floods, with over 366,000 of them in Bekasi City. List of Fatalities Bogor Regency - 11 East Jakarta - 7 Lebak Regency - 7 Depok City - 3 Bekasi City -3 Others from Bogor City, Tengarang, South Tangerang, Bekasi Regency, Central and West Jakarta. Banjir di Bekasi. ©2020 Merdeka.com/Iqbal Nugroho Update January 2, 2020 Severe flooding and landslides in Jakarta has claimed lives of 21 people and forced thousands of people to flee their homes. Around 11 fatalities are reported from Bogor regency. There are around 3,535 people at temp

Global disasters caused $140bn economic losses in 2019

January 1, 2020: Total economic losses from natural and man-made catastrophes fell to around USD 140 billion in 2019 from USD 176 billion last year,  Swiss Reinsurance Institute said. Global insured losses are estimated to be around USD 56 billion, down from USD 93 billion in 2018 and below the annual average (USD 75 billion) of the previous 10 years.  Related Post:  5 quick tips before purchasing flood insurance Globally, more than 11 000 people have died or gone missing in disaster events in 2019 . Climate change is leading to more frequent and more severe secondary peril events, which manifest in different ways: more local flooding, torrential rains, prolonged drought, severe wildfires and other extreme weather events.  The Swiss Re Group is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. Are you prepared for the next natural disaster in your area ? Na

Tropical Cyclone Sarai causes minor damage in Tonga

January 1, 2020: Tropical Cyclone Sarai caused minor damage on Tonga 's main island, Tongatapu, with flooding in areas with poor drainage and damages to the trees. According to Mafua Maka, Director of National Emergency Management Office (NEMO), Tropical Cyclone Sarai damaged the banana and hoppa trees and causes the falling of  power lines, particularly around Hihifo.  Tropical Cyclone Sarai has now been downgraded to a low pressure system as it moves Southeast. The Fua'amotu Tropical Cyclone Warning Center was officially deactivated at 12pm today. At 10 am morning today, Tropical Cyclone Sarai was located about 380km East-Southeast of Pangai, Ha’apai, 400km South-east of Neiafu, Vava’u, 430km East of ‘Ohonua, ‘Eua, 450km East of Nuku’alofa and about 600-700km Southeast of the Niuas. However, a strong wind warning remains in-force for the Niuas, Vava’u, Ha’apai, Tongatapu, ‘Eua, Tele-ki-Tonga and Tokelau land areas and coastal waters. Main Post: Recent Nat

Recent Natural Disasters List January 1, 2020 — Flooding in Jakarta kills 9

Recent Natural Disasters 2020: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Major Natural Disasters Today Flooding in Jakarta, Indonesia -Indonesia's capital Jakarta has been hit by its deadliest flooding in yeas due to heavy rainfall on New Year's Eve, claiming lives of nine people and causing thousands to evacuate. -According to the Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency (BNPB), most of the deaths were due to hypothermia, though one was a teenager who was electrocuted by a power line. Click for detail report on Jakarta flooding Recent Earthquakes Magnitude 3.9 light earthquake in Albania (@ 7 km depth) with epicenter located 12 km SE of Korçë. 17:55 UTC (local time: 18:55; 2020-01-01 @ epicenter) Magnitude 3.1 weak earthquake in Bosnia and Herzegovina (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter 5 km