natural disaster

The Ethiopian famine of 1984 was far from a straightforward natural disaster.

The office also said that it did not consider the situation at the river to fit the definition of a natural disaster under federal law.

In the aftermath of the natural disaster, people latched onto these strandings as an omen of the disaster.

"In Australia, more than one in 10 houses in Australia are situated in flood zones. Flooding from intense rainfall and overflowing rivers is the most common and costliest natural disaster," said Associate Professor Shi.

Department of Agriculture operates natural disaster relief programs for eligible farmers that aim to help repair damage to farmlands, provide financial assistance or offer emergency loans, depending on their situation.