In most natural disasters, points out Graham Mackay of Oxfam, by day four the aid agencies expect to have set up distribution systems for food, water and temporary shelter.

牛津饥荒救济委员会的Graham Mackay指出，大部分的自然灾害发生四天后，援助机构就可以建立起救援物资分配体系，分配食物、水、临时住所。

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Power cuts related to disasters may disrupt water treatment and supply plants, thereby increasing the risk for waterborne diseases.

因灾害所造成的电力中断，会造成饮用水和补给供应的中断，从而增加了由饮水途径传播疾病的机会。

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As Uzzle walked amid Woodstock's many potential disasters-rain, drugs, food and water shortages-he felt something of an Aquarian spirit in the air.

尤兹利见识到了伍德·斯托克可能会面临的重重艰难——降水、毒品、饮食短缺——感觉到的却是弥漫在周围的水瓶座创造气息。

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The World Meteorological Organization says 90 percent of all natural disasters are related to weather, water and climate events.

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This is the first high-level UN event dedicated to the issue of water and disasters, and it seeks to raise awareness, share best practices and experiences, and discuss future global actions on water and disasters.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

The panel discussion brought together High-level expert officials from both Member States and international bodies, with broad experience in addressing water and disasters, to share experiences and lessons on how to prepare for large-scale water disasters, including droughts.

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The Assembly then began an interactive panel on water, climate change and disasters, which was moderated by Jorge Jurado, National Secretary for Water, Minister and Presidential Cabinet Member of Ecuador.

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