Early warning systems critical as world marks Tsunami Awareness Day

As the world marked World Tsunami Awareness Day on Wednesday, UN Secretary General António Guterres emphasised the critical importance of early warning systems, particularly as recent disasters like the devasting floods in Spain demonstrate the increasing impact of extreme weather.

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Early warning systems critical as world marks Tsunami Awareness Day

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