Army rescues 172 tunnel workers trapped in avalanche
The workers were trapped when an avalanche struck the workshop area of Megha Engineering and Industry Limited, and cut off the workers from the main construction area.
Natural Disaster
Death toll from LPA-induced rains, floods hits 17
Agricultural damage, so far, was pegged at P252.6 million and infrastructural damage at P165.7 million.
1,000 people displaced by flooding in Butuan City
As of 2 pm on Jan 10, the CDRRMO counted 1,237 individuals who were temporarily sheltered in six evacuation centers, mostly in public schools, while rescue operations continued.
Pakistan exceeds target, raises more than $9bn for flood recovery
PM Shehbaz said that apart from the aid Pakistan received for flood rehabilitation, the state had “responded courageously” to the disaster.
5.8 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Pakistan
A day earlier, an earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale hit Lahore and other cities of Punjab around 3:04pm local time.
Batang Kali landslide: We will not shirk responsibility, says campsite operator
The landslide, which occurred in the wee hours of Dec 16, left 26 dead with seven victims yet to be found.
Many Malaysians ignoring off-limits rules to nature reserves despite monsoon risks
Recreational activities have been temporarily banned in all permanent forest reserves in the state due to the current northeast monsoon season.
World Bank approves $1.692 billion for rehabilitation in flood-hit Sindh
Pakistan was lashed by unprecedented monsoon rains over the summer that put a third of the country underwater, damaged two million homes, and killed more than 1,700 people.
Thai navy confirms 6 sailors dead after ship sinks
The victims were found about 60km from the sunken vessel, according to the navy, which said 23 people were still missing. Some were without life vests.
Life limps back to normalcy in flood-hit Sindh
As many areas are cleared now, the survivors await the promised financial aid for the reconstruction of their houses lost to floods.