The importance of weather, climate, and water1 information is rising because of the need to serve more elaborate societal needs, minimize growing economic losses, and help countries adapt to climate change. Weather, climate, and water affect societies and economies through extreme events, such as tropical cyclones, floods, high winds, storm surges, and prolonged droughts, and through high-impact weather and climate events that affect demand for electricity...
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2013/09/12
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81113
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2013/09/19
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Disclosed
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Weather and climate resilience : effective preparedness through national meteorological and hydrological services
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centre for research on the epidemiology