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2024-10-20 15:39
National determination, collaborative plans essential for disaster risk reduction
TEHRAN –Reducing the risks posed by natural disasters and climate change requires national determination and collaborative plans, Alireza Raeisi, an official with the health ministry, has said.
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2024-10-11 15:11
IFRC: Sanctions has significantly hindered Iran’s capacity to address natural disasters
TEHRAN –The imposition of unilateral sanctions by the United States on Iran has significantly hindered the country’s capacity to address humanitarian emergencies effectively, according to the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC).
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2024-02-14 16:17
Second national risk reduction forum held
TEHRAN –The second national risk reduction forum was held in Tehran on Tuesday to highlight the role of preparedness in dealing with natural disasters.
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2024-02-09 11:54
Launching smart crisis management systems on agenda
TEHRAN - Designing and launching comprehensive systems with various layers of data for smart management of natural disasters are on the agenda, Hossein Zafari, an official with the Crisis Management Organization, has said.
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2024-01-06 15:06
IRCS assists over 2,600 people in a week
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has provided aid for 2,607 individuals encountering accidents during the last week ended on January 5.
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2023-10-08 15:22
Some 250 natural disasters strike Iran annually
TEHRAN - Approximately 250 natural disasters hit the country every year, Jafar Miadfar, head of Iran’s Emergency Organization, has said.
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2022-09-10 18:07
Iran has potential to broadly deal with natural disasters: UN coordinator
TEHRAN – Stefan Priesner, the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Iran, has said the country has the potential to broadly deal with natural disasters and the United Nations is willing to document these valuable experiences.
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2022-07-04 17:25
Over 700 quakes take place in a month
TEHRAN – A total of 713 earthquakes have been recorded across the country over the past calendar month (May 21-June 22), according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2022-03-29 15:22
All rural houses to be reinforced against natural disasters
TEHRAN – By the end of the Iranian calendar year 1410 (March 2032), all houses in villages across the country will be reinforced to resist natural disasters, mainly floods and earthquakes.
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2022-03-28 10:49
Earthquakes rattle Iran 8,630 times in a year
TEHRAN – A total of 8,630 earthquakes have been recorded across the country over the past calendar year, which ended on March 20, according to the Seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2022-02-02 20:00
IRCS, WFP to strengthen response to natural disasters
TEHRAN – A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the World Food Program (WFP) to expand cooperation on responding to natural disasters.
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2022-01-07 22:53
Historical sites struggle with flood disasters in southern Iran
TEHRAN – Flash floods have inflicted serious damage to several historical sites and buildings across Hormozgan province in southern Iran.
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2021-11-27 17:41
Earthquake drill to be held nationwide
TEHRAN – The 23rd earthquake drill, aiming at preparing for unexpected natural disasters and practicing personal protective actions, will be performed at schools across the country on Monday, IRNA reported.