Originally published January 2017 The Government of Zimbabwe has been under fire from the international community because of the lack of relevant democratic institutions, a result of the Mugabe regime’s attempt to hold on to power. Assistance for development or even sustainable DRR activities cannot be counted on. Given […]
NMHS Modernization, and the Level of a Nation’s El Nino Readiness A key actor in an “El Niño ready nation” is a country’s hydrological and meteorological service (NMHS). In countries affected by El Niño, the role of the NMHSs is very important as they are expected to provide […]
Modernization in Parts (Basic Needs) Aside from the unique needs of each specific country to cope with its hydro-meteorological hazards, their National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), generally speaking, are likely to have common (similar) basic needs to fulfill their core operational responsibilities to their societies. El Niño […]
Tijuana is getting ready for the so-called “Godzilla” El Niño expected this winter. TIJUANA, August 27, 2015 By Jean Guerrero By Katie Schoolov Leticia Barajas, a resident of Mineral de Santa Fe, stands near her home with her son, Aug. 27, 2015. Thousands of houses in Tijuana have […]