Massive cleanup efforts underway in Vietnam’s typhoon-hit provinces
Widespread destruction includes uprooted trees, damaged signboards and toppled electric poles. Many homes have had their roofs torn off, and local streets remain littered with…
International support pours in for relief in Typhoon Yagi’s aftermath in Vietnam
Australia, Japan, the US, and the ASEAN inter-governmental organisation for disaster relief have confirmed their assistance.
Unbearably hot weather continues as Seoul hit by latest tropical night on record
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration's forecast, temperatures in Seoul may rise above 30 degrees Celsius into late September. The nation's capital also saw its…
Four more sub-districts in Thailand’s Mae Sai, Chiang Rai brace for flooding
More misery to come for residents of parts of Chiang Rai as the after-effects of storm Yagi cause waterways to overflow.
Mekong overflows in Laos’ Luang Prabang, further flooding expected
Provincial authorities said on Wednesday that the Mekong River and its tributaries, namely the Bak, Khan, Ou, Xeim and Xaeng rivers, are continuing to rise and have reached the…
Vietnam asks China to refrain from releasing water on Red River’s upstream, amid severe flooding
In an initial response, China confirmed that two of its hydropower plants upstream will not release water.
20,000 youth unite for post-typhoon reconstruction in Hainan
Super Typhoon Yagi ravaged Hainan province on Friday, September 6, causing significant damage to facilities at universities in Haikou and disrupting daily activities for teachers…
46 confirmed dead and 22 still missing in Vietnam following typhoon Yagi
The victims were mostly from Cao Bang, Lao Cai, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, and Hai Duong provinces.
Hainan mobilises for post-disaster recovery, reconstruction
The entire Hainan province is uniting efforts to accelerate post-disaster recovery and reconstruction following the impact of Super Typhoon Yagi.
Osaka police encouraged to use heat protection products after heat stroke cases among officers
There were previously no existing regulations regarding the use of heat protection products.