The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of heavy rain that is likely to elevate the risk of flooding over the next few days. For the latest weather news, bookmark The South African website’s dedicated section for free-to-read content “Eastern South Africa is expected to experience increased rainfall over the next week, with numerical models predicting … Read more
KUALA KRAI: Continuous heavy rain has resulted in nearly 10 villages in low-lying areas such as Kuala Nal, Kuala Pertang, and Chenulang here to be flooded since 2pm on Tuesday (Nov 26). Kuala Krai Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) chief Nik Ahmad Afsham Nik Pa said that the water levels in several surrounding areas have … Read more
“The landslide area provides access to hot springs, so there’s a possibility that tourists were hit by it,” he told AFP on Tuesday. “We are still cleaning up the mud and debris from the landslide while anticipating the possibility of discovering more victims.” In a village in Deli Serdang district, where four people have been … Read more
SINGAPORE: The northern part of Singapore received about half of November’s average monthly rainfall on Friday (Nov 22), marking one of the highest daily rainfalls in over 45 years. Two flash floods occurred at Wan Tho Avenue, which is in the Potong Pasir area, and Yishun Avenue 7 in the afternoon, said national water agency PUB. “Both incidents … Read more
The Nigerian government has said it is taking proactive steps to safeguard its citizens from health risks linked to climate change, as the global climate crisis continues to strain health systems. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, made this commitment during the launch of Nigeria’s first-ever Climate Health Vulnerability And Adaptation … Read more
Global semiconductor manufacturers are monitoring supplies of high-purity quartz, a material critical to the industry, after Hurricane Helene halted production at two North Carolina mines that produce most of the world’s supply. South Korea’s Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix said they also do not expect repercussions. TSMC supplier Topco Scientific Co, which processes quartz, said … Read more
BANGKOK: Chiang Mai, Thailand’s northern city popular with tourists, was inundated by widespread flooding on Saturday (Oct 5) as its main river overflowed its banks following heavy seasonal rainfall. Authorities ordered some evacuations and said they were working to pump water out of residential areas and clear obstructions from waterways and drains to help water … Read more
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Sunday blamed climate change for Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact — which includes “historic flooding” from the Florida coast to the Appalachian Mountains and a death toll that rose to at least 88. During an appearance on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said that … Read more
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea that sought to restrain the CBI from filing charge sheet in connection with the drowning of three civil services aspirants due to flooding of a coaching centre’s basement in Old Rajinder Nagar here. The high court said there is no law where the court … Read more
The region is still reeling from a 7.5-magnitude quake at the start of the year, which toppled buildings, triggered tsunami waves and sparked a major fire. Floodwaters inundated emergency housing built for those who had lost their homes in the New Year’s Day quake, which killed at least 374 people, according to Ishikawa government figures. … Read more
