Wagers on the Weather? Insurers Offer a Way for Businesses to Hedge Climate Risks

Parametric insurance, which lets businesses tie their policies directly to weather conditions such as wind speed and flood depth, has garnered interest amid tough conditions for insurance buyers. Source link

Some 100,000 people evacuated due to flooding in Pakistan’s Punjab province

Around 100,000 people have been evacuated from flooded villages in Pakistan’s Punjab province, emergency services said on Wednesday.  Issued on: 23/08/2023 – 10:28Modified: 23/08/2023 – 11:07 2 min Several hundred villages and thousands of acres of cropland in the central province were inundated when the Sutlej river burst its banks on Sunday. The head of … Read more

How to Prepare Your Phone and Other Tech for a Natural Disaster

Having your tech ready to go could save your life during floods, hurricanes and wildfires. Source link