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Water wars looming
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 16/01/2020
» The sustainability of the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) plan is at risk of being stymied by drought and water conflicts, water experts warn.
Tsunami hits without warning in Indonesia, killing over 220
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/12/2018
» CARITA BEACH, Indonesia: Witnesses say a deadly tsunami that killed at least 222 people along Indonesia's Sunda Strait came with no warning.
Bali's Mt Agung "could erupt at any time"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/09/2017
» Nearly 135,000 people on the Indonesian island of Bali have left their homes after warnings the Mount Agung volcano could erupt at any time, officials said late on Thursday.
Doksuri hits North, Northeast with heavy rain, flooding (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/09/2017
» Flash floods and runoff, triggered by storm Doksuri, swept through many northern and northeastern provinces on Friday night and Saturday morning, causing widespread damage to houses, public utilities and farmland.
Dhammakaya: What does a bank failure look like?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/03/2017
» 26 years to repay depositors at Klong Chan Credit Union, brought down by embezzled religious donations to Dhammakaya Temple.
Govt warns farmers of water shortage
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/03/2017
» More than four million rai of off-season rice is being grown in excess of water supply, raising fears of a water shortage in the lead up to the height of the summer next month, according to officials.
Drought set 'to worsen', hospitals under strain (Updated Tues.)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/02/2016
» The severe drought is expected to worsen between March and April, as five hospitals in the North and Northeast already report severe water shortages.
Fiji storm: Death toll 29, massive reconstruction required (Updated Tuesday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/02/2016
» Officials hope the death toll from super-storm Winston, now at 29, is nearly final. Aerial surveys indicate a massive reconstruction effort will be needed.
5-month water supply in Central Plains as abandoned mines eyed to store water
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/01/2016
» Reservoirs in the Central Plain hold about five-months' supply for general consumption, including Bangkok. Meanwhile disused mines are being prepared for water storage.
Death toll at 16 as Koppu continues to cause heavy rain (Updated Tues.)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/10/2015
» As of Tuesday morning, Koppu is no longer a typhoon, but the slow-moving storm is still dropping heavy rain, over 500ml in some places. The death toll has risen to at least 16.