After sweeping across the Philippines’ main Luzon island, Trami left large areas submerged under floodwaters, making rescue and relief operations difficult as Manila braces for the impact of incoming storm Kong-rey. The storm hit the Philippines on Thursday, causing floods and landslides that have left 90 people dead as of Sunday, up from 46 deaths … Read more
MANILA: Rescuers in the northern Philippines raced on Saturday (Oct 26) to reach people still stranded in areas made inaccessible by flooding from Tropical Storm Trami, which has displaced nearly half a million people and killed at least 87. In the hard-hit Bicol region, residents trapped on the roofs and upper floors of their homes were … Read more
One of the first questions former president Donald Trump would ask if a state needed disaster aid while he was in office was, “Are they my people?” according to Stephanie Grisham, who served as the White House press secretary under Trump from 2019 to 2020 and is now supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign. As … Read more
On July 30, a landslide in the Vilangad area destroyed the Malayangad bridge and partially damaged four houses along the riverbank. Residents along the riverbanks were relocated. A local told ANI that more than 8 houses and 12 shops have been destroyed due to the calamity. Local said, “Several bridges have been destroyed due to … Read more
The eastern coastal provinces of Fujian and Zhejiang have prepared for the approaching typhoon by suspending air travel, ships and trains and closing outdoor scenic spots. The Fujian Meteorological Bureau activated a Level 1 emergency response – the most serious category – for typhoons and rainstorms on Thursday. It is expected to be the second-strongest … Read more
Efforts to deal with a global tech outage that caused chaos for travellers, hospitals and banks are underway, but it may not be the end of your computer woes: Phishing schemes trying to reel in businesses and individuals are now coming to light. Security specialists are warning to be aware of malicious actors purporting to be tech specialists offering help to recover … Read more
Retired high school teacher Anjali Teirra, aged 58, has lived in her three-bedroom house without homeowners insurance since 2019. She initially took out a policy for her home in the Tehachapi Mountains of southern California in late 2018, which cost her under $100 monthly in premiums. This was affordable and provided peace of mind, especially … Read more
Millions of people worldwide get no early warning when disaster is about to strike, according to a new survey. The World Risk Poll, conducted by the Gallup polling organization, found that in 2023, 70% of those surveyed received an early warning before a disaster, while 30%did not. In 2021, the number of those who received … 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
Manipur Congress party has requested the Centre to declare the recent hailstorm destruction as a natural disaster and provide a relief of Rs 200 crore to the affected people. Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Keisham Meghachandra in a letter to Prime minister Narendra Modi sought the attention of the Prime minister towards the recent … Read more
