Helicopters and rubber boats were deployed as rescuers raced against time to save residents from flooding in south China’s Guangdong province following heavy rainfall. In the city of Shaoguan in the north of the province, where large areas are flooded and landslides have been reported, rescuers were sent to relocate trapped residents and transport food … Read more
SINGAPORE: Certain sections of the trails at Telok Blangah Hill Park will be closed to visitors over the next two years for repair works. This was caused by heavy and prolonged rain on Feb 28, 2023, which resulted in a slope failure at the park’s elevated Forest Walk, said the National Parks Board (NParks) in response to … Read more
TOPSHOT – Cars are stranded on a flooded street in Dubai following heavy rains on April 18, 2024. Dubai’s giant highways were clogged by flooding and its major airport was in chaos as the Middle East financial centre remained gridlocked on April 18, a day after the heaviest rains on record. Giuseppe Cacace | Afp … Read more
Passengers queue at a flight connection desk at the Dubai International Airport in Dubai on April 17, 2024. Afp | Getty Images The CEO of Dubai Airports said Friday that he expects services to return “close to normality” within 24 hours after the major transit hub was hit by unprecedented flooding. The United Arab Emirates … Read more
THE Met Office has warned of a wet weekend with Brits set to shiver through chilly nights as temperatures plunge to 0°C. Forecasters said Friday will see a breezy and mostly cloudy start with patchy rain or showers. 4 The Met Office has warned of a wet weekend to comeCredit: EPA 4 Moving into the … Read more
Cloud seeding has been named by some media reports as a possible contributor to record-setting rain and flooding in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Here’s a closer look at what cloud seeding is, how it’s used and whether it could have made the flooding worse. What is cloud seeding? It’s the process of making tiny drops … Read more
People wade through submerged street after heavy rain in United Arab Emirates on April 16, 2024. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images DUBAI — One of the world’s busiest airports temporarily halted operations as the United Arab Emirates experienced its heaviest rainfall on record. The downpour prompted flight cancellations and delays at Dubai’s international airport, … Read more
THUNDERSTORMS, heavy rain and hail will hit today with strong winds lashing Brits, the Met Office has warned. The mercury will plunge today as blustery showers spread across the UK. 3 A huge wave crashes into the sea wall at Brighton last weekCredit: EPA 3 Slippery conditions on the M60 near ManchesterCredit: Zenpix 3 Rain … Read more
Place the chicken breasts and stock in a large saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon, then chop into pieces and set aside. Add the shallots, garlic, ginger, chilli, curry paste, fish sauce, sugar … Read more
BRITS are braced for thunderstorms and hail to hit today with the Met Office warning of heavy rain and blustery winds. Wet and windy conditions could be on the cards after a warm spell for many across the country in the past few days. 4 Motorists battling wet conditions on the M60 in Manchester on … Read more
