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‘We still carry the tsunami with us’: Aceh thrives 20 years after disaster, but scars remain

On Dec 26, 2004, giant ocean waves devastated the Indonesian province of Aceh, killing more than 160,000 people. The Straits Times revisits the disaster zone 20 years on to see…

  • Published: December 26, 202410:38 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Death certificates issued for Singaporean couple still missing after Taiwan quake in April

The pair were last captured on surveillance cameras getting off a bus on April 3 at around 7.20am near the Shakadang Trail in Hualien’s Taroko National Park. Nearly 40 minutes…

  • Published: December 26, 202410:07 am
  • Author Lok Jian Wen
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Responders evacuate tourists from flood-hit hotels, villas in Bali

Authorities broke out inflatable rubber boats to help visitors either evacuate or leave their hotels in flood-hit areas in the island province, which has seen frequent flooding in…

  • Published: December 24, 20249:24 am
  • Author Ni Komang Erviani
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Harsh life as Japan’s Noto quake evacuees face worsening chronic illnesses and physical, mental stress

Ishikawa prefecture has been working to prevent disaster-related deaths. However, there are over 200 additional people who died after the earthquake and whose families are still…

  • Published: December 17, 20249:37 am
  • Author Makoto Akino
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Philippines’ Kanlaon Volcano emits ash anew

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that Mt. Kanlaon remained at alert level 3 (intensified unrest). It recorded 12 volcanic earthquakes…

  • Published: December 17, 20249:36 am
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Kanlaon Volcano blast: Philippine health department warns public of potential health hazards

Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa encouraged affected residents to practice health measures such as wearing N95 masks or any readily available masks, eye protection like goggles,…

  • Published: December 11, 20249:18 am
  • Author Dianne Sampang
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Thousands evacuated as Mt. Kanlaon in Philippines erupts anew

Amid report of heavy ashfall in many localities, Phivolcs warns more explosive eruptions may occur.

  • Published: December 10, 202410:00 am
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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…

  • Published: December 9, 20249:57 am
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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…

  • Published: December 5, 20248:53 am
  • Author Azril Annuar
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‘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.

  • Published: December 3, 20249:54 am
  • Author Vihanya Rakshika

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