‘Dim-sum’ among nine new names for this year’s typhoons: Hong Kong Observatory
The observatory said earlier that four to seven typhoons may hit Hong Kong this year.
Bangkok warned of major flood risk by early 2030s
Experts agree that Bangkok will need more than engineering infrastructure. Flood prevention will also depend on integrated urban planning, better governance, and cooperation among…
An unusually rainy spring, a drier monsoon ahead: What’s happening to Nepal’s weather?
Experts cite local and global climate drivers, including El Niño and a weakening Atlantic circulation, behind Nepal’s increasingly erratic rainfall.
China provides emergency aid to DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak
Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian made the announcement at a regular press briefing, stating that the assistance is part of China's support for African nations in fighting the…
Malaysia braces for hotter cities, heavier storms
They say rising temperatures, combined with rapid development and climate change, are intensifying thunderstorms, increasing the risk of flash floods in cities.
Thailand to quarantine Democratic Republic of Congo arrivals even without symptoms
Thailand will require travellers from or through the Democratic Republic of the Congo to enter quarantine for at least 21 days, even if they show no symptoms of illness, under…
Maintain cleanliness amid rodent-borne disease concerns: Brunei health ministry
The ministry encouraged the public to seek professional pest control services if signs of infestation are detected.
38 Filipinos on Hantavirus-hit cruise ship face 42-day quarantine
Although all Filipino seafarers tested negative for the rodent-borne disease, they would still need to undergo quarantine as part of health protocols.
