http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on tropical cyclones and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/news/ Drought is the deadliest disaster in Africa, but deaths have been going down, a conference hears.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/news/deaths-from-drought-in-africa-are-down-data-reveal.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:26:29 GMTRapidly growing cities in Asia could benefit from a toolkit of indicators that assesses their readiness to face climate change impacts.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/news/ten-asian-cities-leading-the-way-in-climate-proofing-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:58:03 GMTEast African droughts may be easier to predict thanks to a study linking seasonal rainfall patterns with Pacific Ocean temperature changes.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/news/study-links-african-drought-to-pacific-sea-temperature.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:42:00 GMTBritish and South African researchers say the ability of global climate models to predict regional events like monsoons is often limited.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/news/global-climate-models-need-regional-sensitivity-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:35:03 GMTA global research initiative to study the Earth's changing environment and its impact on society is due to be launched later this month.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/news/global-alliance-to-study-planetary-changes-revealed.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:54:48 GMTTechnology and scientific research can help communities in the developing world build resilience to disasters.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/policy-briefs/building-resilience-to-disasters-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMTThe World Meteorological Organization is offering improved access to data for decision-makers in developing countries.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/news/wmo-weather-information-system-improves-access-to-data.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:18:51 GMTMore must be done to prevent damage of ocean data buoys that costs money, vital data — and lives, say Sidney Thurston and M. Ravichandran.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/opinions/time-to-stop-losing-ocean-data-to-vandalism-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMTTropical cyclone damage costs are set to increase dramatically because of climate change, and population and economic growth, says a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/news/damage-from-tropical-cyclones-set-to-soar-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:21:22 GMTSouth-East Asia has suffered from neglecting planning for disasters. Governments must heed the warnings and act now, argues Crispin Maslog.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/opinions/asia-pacific-analysis-be-proactive-on-disaster-planning-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:10:54 GMTPacific islanders are at much higher risk of ciguatera fish toxins than previously thought, and the number of sufferers is increasing.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/news/global-warming-may-raise-risk-of-pacific-fish-poisoning-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:56:36 GMTCutting methane and soot emissions could quickly tackle climate change while boosting crops and health, says a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/news/emissions-cuts-also-offer-quick-health-and-crop-benefits.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:30:08 GMTDeveloping countries could prepare better for extreme weather events if they used more than one weather model, say scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/news/latest-models-could-give-asia-ten-day-flood-warnings-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:08:12 GMTThai researchers have suggested a series of measures, including a huge expressway for water, to prevent future flooding in Bangkok.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/news/super-floodway-mooted-for-thai-floods.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:29:29 GMTSouth Asia's atmospheric brown cloud, caused by aerosol emissions, is leading to more destructive cyclones.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/news/air-pollution-causing-stronger-cyclones-study-finds.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:31:19 GMTNew rice varieties, including those resistant to flooding, are producing higher yields for farmers across South-East Asia, says a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/news/rice-research-pays-off-in-south-east-asia.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:43:10 GMTThe Megha-Tropiques Indo-French satellite will enhance understanding of tropical weather phenomena.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/news/indo-french-satellite-to-boost-climate-insight.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:48:34 GMTThe success of Twitter typhoon alerts has inspired a more responsive online weather communication strategy in the Philippines.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/news/twitter-typhoon-alerts-inspire-new-call-centres-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:31:02 GMTThe World Risk Report 2011 uses a novel index that shows Afghanistan and some African countries to be most vulnerable to hazards.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/news/afghanistan-tops-disaster-risk-league.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:42:00 GMTThe El Niño climate cycle has been linked to almost 30 per cent of civil conflicts in tropical countries in recent history.http://www.scidev.net/en/tropical-cyclones-1/news/el-ni-o-linked-to-civil-conflict-in-tropical-countries.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_tropicalcyclones1Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:58:03 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/