Indonesia’s Lewotobi volcano belches colossal ash tower
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted on Monday and Tuesday, killing nine people and forcing the relocation of residents from a 7-kilometre (4.3-mile) exclusion zone.
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China’s first large quake research facility goes into operation
The facility can provide extreme research methods for engineering projects to withstand natural disasters and reduce disaster risks, and offer technical support to ensure the…
Harvard study shows Filipinos better prepared for disasters
Harvard Humanitarian Initiative however noted that the current score was still not enough for a country that was one of the most disaster-prone in the world.
Rain wreaks havoc again in China’s Hainan province
Multiple cities and counties experienced sustained heavy rainfall on Monday of between 150 to 200 millimeters, triggering road closures and class suspensions in many areas.
Thailand ranks among the top 4 countries most at risk of flooding
The majority of those vulnerable to flooding—about 1.36 billion people—live in South and East Asia, with 329 million in China and 225 million in India, making up more than…
At least nine killed as volcano erupts on Indonesia’s Flores island
This eruption follows a series of eruptions of different volcanoes in the archipelago which sits on the "Pacific Ring of Fire," an area of high seismic activity atop multiple…
Australia delivers new round of humanitarian support to Laos
The supplies, valued at US$224,000, include essential relief items such as 468 hygiene kits, 2,016 kitchen kits, 3,400 blankets, 3,200 mosquito nets, and 2,250 sleeping mats,…
Hearing women’s voices, meeting women’s needs in times of disaster in Japan
Taking women’s perspectives into account has become increasingly important in operating evacuation centers during times of disaster.
Storm Trami’s death toll at 90 in Philippines; storm Kong-rey enters east of Luzon
A total of 158 areas have so far been declared under a state of calamity.
Over 458 flood-affected families in Nepal’s Saptari left without promised aid
Despite receiving a relief fund of Rs6.87 million from UNICEF, intended to provide Rs15,000 per family, local authorities returned the money after struggling to establish a…