The worst storm to make landfall in recorded history hit Tacloban and other Philippine cities, each of which had no more than 250,000 residents yet which had to face an emergency operations challenge daunting even for the world's largest mega-cities. Lily Song learns how Tacloban and other secondary cities can improve their ability to cope.
Natalia Gaerlan visits a poor community in northern-central Thailand that has taught itself resilience in the face of recurring flooding.
Bangkok's MRT deploys simple measures for effective flood risk control, however, with expansions planned, concern is emerging over its responses to climate change, earthquake risk and rising sea levels.
The greatest achievement of the Wadi Hanifah may be its potential to provide water for up to three million people.
Record rainfall in Yemen has not translated into relief from water shortages in the capital.
Rowan Fraser is an urban development and management specialist, focusing on urban resilience. He works in countries across Asia.
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