Tag: infrastructure resilience
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Two Major Himalayan Earthquakes Possible, Study Warns
Warning from a four-year study: two major Himalayan earthquakes? A new four-year study has raised alarms about the seismic future of the Himalayan region, a zone long associated with powerful earthquakes. The researchers warn that the region could experience not one but two major quakes in the foreseeable future, with magnitudes potentially reaching 8.8. If…
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Tree Pruning From Kebon Jeruk to Tebet Aims to Ready Jakarta for the Rainy Season
Jakarta Prepares for the Rainy Season with Strategic Tree Pruning As the rainy season approaches, maintenance crews in Jakarta are taking proactive steps to reduce weather-related risks. The Jakarta Province City Parks and Forests Service (Distamhut) has initiated a coordinated tree pruning program stretching from Kebon Jeruk to Tebet. The effort, conducted in five districts…
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Power Outage Disrupts Victoria’s Triple Zero System Overnight
Overview: A Night of Disrupted Emergency Calls A power outage overnight impacted Victoria’s essential Triple Zero emergency call system, triggering an official investigation as authorities work to determine the cause. The incident, which affected the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system at around 12:30am, raised concerns about emergency response times and the resilience of critical infrastructure.…