Earthquakes in Johor? Can earthquakes happen in Singapore, too?
In August and September 2025, a series of minor earthquakes occurred in Johor, Malaysia. On September 27, meanwhile, a 3.5-magnitude tremor was recorded off the waters of Batu…
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Post-storm floods devastate crops, homes across northern Vietnam
Thirteen people have been reported dead or missing, while seven others were injured. Localities are continuing to verify and update damage reports.
6.9 earthquake in Philippines’ Cebu: Aftershocks explained
As of 8 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has recorded 9,188 aftershocks, ranging between magnitude 1 and 5.1 on the Richter…
Floods hit 19 provinces in Thailand, leaving 22 dead, 369,000 affected
Each affected household is set to receive 9,000 baht in relief.
Ageing sewer pipes: Risk of caving in is extremely serious – The Yomiuri Shimbun
The challenge lies in securing the enormous amount of funds needed for repairs. Local governments face severe financial constraints and a shortage of staff. For them, the central…
Storms, floods lead Philippines disasters, but quick fixes prevail
Despite this clear pattern, an expert noted that the national debate remains stuck on expensive and controversial flood-control projects whose “benefits and transparency remain…
Pope Leo XIV prays for Cebu quake victims, expresses ‘closeness’ to Philippines
The Pope’s deep ties to the Philippines date back to his visits several times before he was elected supreme leader of the Catholic Church.
East Nepal settlements cut off as landslides bury key roads
Travellers stranded, fuel stations dry as landslide clearance hampered by continuous rainfall.
Most Philippine homes substandard, not ready for quakes: expert
Recent calamities have shown that most houses tend to collapse or at least sustain damage because homeowners hire only labourers, instead of licensed engineers or architects,…
Scores dead as rains batter Nepal’s east and south
The hill district of Ilam was the worst hit with at least 37 killed and seven missing.