The last extreme El Nino, in 1997-98, resulted in the hottest year on record.

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The Centre on Sunday announced an assistance of Rs 915-crore for reconstruction of areas affected by cyclone Phailin and subsequent floods in Odisha, and rehabilitation of victims.

NDMA urged concerned officials to submit detailed note on preparation, operations carried out and post cyclone restoration

The Odisha government's exemplary handling of the severe cyclonic storm Phailin has earned it accolades from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

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Natural disasters, led by Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and flooding in Europe, cost a total of $125 billion (92bn euros) in 2013, German reinsurance giant Munich Re estimated on Tuesday.

A powerful cyclone packing expected winds of more than 200 kilometres an hour was threatening Australia’s west coast today, forcing towns into lockdown and shutting iron ore operations.

At least 2.1 lakh houses in 18 districts of Odisha have been completely destroyed by cyclone Phailin and resultant floods that ravaged parts of the state in October this year.

Climate change would cast an adverse impact on water and energy resources and governments need to address these issues.