Thousands evacuated as Mt. Kanlaon in Philippines erupts anew
Amid report of heavy ashfall in many localities, Phivolcs warns more explosive eruptions may occur.
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A year on, students in Nepal’s Karnali still study in quake-damaged classrooms
After the classrooms were damaged, a temporary hut was built to continue classes. But strong winds damaged the hut a few months ago, and students were left with no alternative but…
Plight of pregnant woman in Kelantan reflects devastation of Malaysian floods
The intensity of the monsoon deluge at its peak on Nov 30 saw more than 142,000 people from more than 42,000 families being evacuated to 713 temporary shelters in nine of 11…
‘So strong and brave’: Videos of resilient, compassionate Malaysians amid floods go viral online
These stories are set against the backdrop of widespread flooding, which has affected more than 150,000 people across Malaysia and killed seven people.
Cyclone Fengal induced mudslide: Bodies of all 7 victims recovered in India’s Tiruvannamalai
The town was battered by continuous torrential downpour resulting in mudslide which occurred on Sunday evening when a boulder from the Annamalai hill accompanied by soil rolled…
‘Every life is valuable’: Malaysian fisherman rescues humans, strays and pets left behind
Despite the heavy rain, the 30-year-old said he did not want to take any chances. He decided to approach the vehicle in his boat as waters had risen to waist level.
Agricultural losses from floods estimated at US$3.6m, says Malaysia’s agriculture minister
Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu stated that the damages, which include rice, vegetables, and fisheries, may increase once the assessment is fully completed.
Thai PM Paetongtarn denies ignoring southern flood victims
She said she could not travel to the deep South to oversee flood mitigation herself because she had to attend mobile Cabinet meetings in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, and those…
136,000+ families in 7 southern provinces in Thailand hit by heavy flooding
In its latest update at 11am on Thursday, the department said 1,884 villages in 50 districts of Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and Satun…
Malaysia warns of worst flooding in a decade as monsoon season hits; 63,000 in shelters
The warning came after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament on the morning of Nov 28 that 37,000 people – 80 per cent of them in Kelantan – had been displaced due to…