snoop1130 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 People clean their flooded homes in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Noru in San Mateo, Rizal province on September 26, 2022. AFP/Jam Sta Rosa MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines ranked first on the list of global disaster risk hotspots based on the latest World Risk Index report, which measures a country’s exposure and vulnerability to natural hazards. The study, prepared by Germany-based Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft and the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV) at Ruhr University Bochum, showed that the Philippines logged an index score of 46.82. The Philippines was also one of the countries identified vulnerable to disasters caused by extreme natural events, which include earthquakes, storms or flooding. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/climate-and-environment/2022/10/04/2214234/philippines-tops-global-disaster-risk-index -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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