♦ World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed every year on November 5. This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015.

♦ The assembly chose November 5 as a Tsunami awareness day as it holds deep historical significance, inspired by the Japanese story of the “Inamura-no-hi”, or the “burning of the rice sheaves” incident. 

♦ 2024 theme: 'Fighting Inequality for a Resilient Future.'