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Historic snow storm challenges Middle East preparedness

CAIRO, 18 December 2013 – The worst snow storm in decades affected large parts of the Middle East and tested disaster preparedness and management in the region. ‘Alexa’ affected several states, including Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine and Syria, causing evacuations, blackouts, damage to thousands of homes, road closures, and livestock losses. Snow fell in…
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Local governments lead resilience in Jordan

SALT, 22 April 2015 – Municipalities are taking the lead in Jordan to help build resilience to disasters, in the wake of recurrent winter storms that have seen heavy snow, rainfall and high winds cause power cuts, road closures and flooded homes. Salt, the capital of the northwestern Balqa Governorate, is one of five municipalities following the path c…

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