Preventing disease outbreaks a challenge in the quake’s wake
Preventing possible outbreaks in the coming days will be challenging, as people are forced to live in the open amid growing chill, Krishna Bahadur Khatri, information officer at…
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Nepal’s government to provide free treatment to quake-injured
The Cabinet meeting also decided to provide Rs200,000 each to the family of those killed in the quake.
UN agencies launch joint emergency response to Jajarkot earthquake
UN Nepal stated that they had been providing temporary shelter, food, and non-food items as part of immediate response to the urgent needs of the affected people.
Grief grips Rawatgaun as earthquake devastates
A total of 31 people died in ward 1 of the municipality, while the total death toll of the district stood at 105, as of Nov 4, 2023.
Natural disasters prompt mass exodus from Nepal’s villages
According to the District Disaster Management Committee in Baglung, 28 wards of 10 local units are at high risk of different kinds of disasters, such as landslides and floods,…
Indonesia prepares El Niño cash aid for poor families
Under the new direct cash assistance scheme, each eligible family will receive Rp 200,000 (US$12.61) once a month in November and December.
Cyclone Hamoon crossing Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram coasts
The centre of Cyclone Hamoon is likely to make landfall around 9:00pm.
Flood warnings issued in Cambodia as more rainstorms on way
A total of 58,654 households – totalling 234,616 people – live in the affected areas.
Sakurajima island volcano erupts in Kagoshima; volcanic lightning observed
This is the second-highest eruption this year for the volcano, following the 3,600-metre eruption on Oct. 19.
Two therapeutic gardens in northern Singapore open in Yishun, Sembawang
The therapeutic gardens opened in Yishun Pond Park and Sembawang Park, each with unique features designed to meet the needs of different users, including seniors, outpatients and…