The Foreign Office issued new guidance for travellers as it said ‘all airports are shut’ amid ‘armageddon’ hurricane damage. Officials said no one would be flying ‘until further notice’ as Hurricane Beryl hit the Caribbean – causing widespread damage and killing at least seven people. Local people and travellers have been put into shelters as … Read more
Yangon: Nearly 2,000 households in northern Myanmar’s Kachin State have been evacuated as the Ayeyarwady River overflowed above the danger mark due to heavy rains, according to the Kachin state government on Monday. There have been no reported fatalities and ongoing rescue operations, a member from the Kachin stated government, reported Xinhua news agency. The … Read more
Gangtok: The evacuation of more than 1,200 tourists stranded in Sikkim’s Mangan district might begin on Monday if the weather permits, as it could not take place during the day due to unfavourable conditions, an official said. If there are favourable weather conditions, the evacuation process will take place through air or road, Chungthang’s Sub-Divisional … Read more
China has warned of flood risks near the Bei River, a southern tributary of the Pearl River, over the next 30 days as authorities prepare for emergencies and evacuation. Heavy showers, known as “dragon boat rain”, often hit southern China around the time of the Dragon Boat Festival, which typically falls in mid-June. But this … Read more
