Indonesia’s quake-proof structures
Footage has shown that there were several structures that were simply unable to resist the tremor, or were built without adhering to stringent quake-resistant standards.
Natural Disaster
Quake survivors appeal for supplies as rain hampers rescue
The calls for help came as authorities warned that debris from landslides needed to be cleared, with heavy rainfall expected in coming days.
Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant safe after strong quake
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) halted the No. 2 reactor's cooling system after some abnormalities were discovered byt operations were resumed by March 17.
Rohingyas, locals unite to prepare for monsoon in vulnerable camps
Rohingyas and local people in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh are racing to prepare for monsoon rains forecast to start as early as this week. IOM, the UN Migration Agency, has been…