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Another ‘shocking’ heat record set in May
Published on 05/06/2024
» May marked the Earth’s 12th consecutive month of record-breaking temperatures, with more heat waves expected this summer.
Japan to create flood projection maps for Thailand, neighbours
Published on 26/05/2024
» Japan plans to create flood projection maps for Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia and Vietnam to help mitigate the damage caused by water-related disasters in the countries, according to Japanese land ministry officials.
Floods kill 43 in Indonesia's West Sumatra, 15 missing
Published on 13/05/2024
» TANAH DATAR: Flash floods and mud slides in Indonesia's West Sumatra province killed at least 43 people over the weekend while a search for 15 missing people continued, authorities said on Monday.
Indonesia floods, landslides kill 28, 4 missing
Published on 12/05/2024
» JAKARTA: Heavy rain brought floods and landslides to Indonesia's province of West Sumatra, killing at least 28, with four still missing, authorities said on Sunday.
Death toll from floods in northern Afghanistan rises to 315
Published on 12/05/2024
» KABUL: The Taliban-run ministry for refugees said on Sunday the death toll from flooding in northern Afghanistan was 315 with more than 1,600 people injured.
62 dead in flooding in northern Afghanistan
Published on 11/05/2024
» KABUL - The death toll from the devastating flash floods that swept through northern Afghanistan on Friday has climbed to 62 people, with the majority being women and children, an official said.
Global heat records set for 11th straight month
Published on 08/05/2024
» The world just experienced its hottest April on record, extending an 11-month streak in which every month set a temperature record, the European Union’s climate change monitoring service said on Wednesday.
Death toll from southern Brazil rainfall rises to 78, many still missing
Reuters, Published on 06/05/2024
» PORTO ALEGRE/CANOAS/SAO PAULO: The death toll from heavy rains that have caused flooding in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 78, local authorities said on Sunday, with more than 115,000 people displaced.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Paris with EU trade, Ukraine among hot button issues on table
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/05/2024
» Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in France on Sunday to begin a closely watched three-nation tour that will see him try to improve relations with Europe amid intensifying US rivalry, with trade and Ukraine high on the agenda.
Hong Kong gets a soaking
Published on 04/05/2024
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong took a weather roller-coaster ride on Saturday, with forecasters warning of a possible black rainstorm alert, but they eventually lowered their red warning to amber within hours as thunderstorms and flooding left hikers stranded, schools suspended, traffic disrupted and businesses closed.