July in Review

July in Review

The following are some of major events that have been dominating the global headlines in the month of July:   Iraqi forces recapture Mosul from Islamic State After an offensive that lasted almost two years, the Iraqi security forces announced in early July that...
Case Study – Dry season and wildfires across California

Case Study – Dry season and wildfires across California

Several massive wildfires ravaged across California throughout July with structural damages and evacuations being some of the consequences. The fires have been causing a state of emergency in areas all over California as they have spread quickly, in an unpredictable...
Case Study – Severe flooding and mudslides in southern Japan

Case Study – Severe flooding and mudslides in southern Japan

In early July, Southern Japan experienced one of its deadliest natural disasters when large swathes of the region were hit by flooding and landslides. While it is not unusual for Japan to experience such calamity during the typhoon season, the scale of damage brought...
Case Study – Storm and flooding in Western Cape

Case Study – Storm and flooding in Western Cape

Between 6-8 June, much of South Africa’s Western Cape province, including Cape Town, was hit by a powerful storm which resulted in casualties and severe disruptions. The South African Weather Service reported it as the worst winter storm in 30 years as mudslides,...