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Porosity can reduce city flood effects
Oped, Published on 02/07/2025
» The rainy season, which officially began in May, combined with the La Niña effect, brings unusually heavy rains that leave several areas inundated. Worse, the climate change impact intensifies weather turbulences with intense, localised rainfall -- known as "rain bombs" or cloudbursts -- that may cause severe floods in areas with a poor drainage system.
Cold winds sweep Beijing, closing key sites, disrupting travel
Published on 12/04/2025
» BEIJING - China's capital hunkered down on Saturday as rare typhoon-like gales swept northern regions, forcing the closure of historic sites and disrupting travel while bringing late snowfalls and hailstone showers in some areas.
Summer storm, small hailstones in northern Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 25/04/2019
» Some areas in northern Bangkok were pounded by a summer storm, strong winds and sometimes small hailstones on Thursday.
N. Ireland 2-0 Ukraine in Euro 2016 shocker
AFP, Published on 17/06/2016
» LYON - Northern Ireland shocked Ukraine 2-0 in Euro 2016 Group C on Thursday thanks to goals from Gareth McAuley and Niall McGinn to keep alive their hopes of reaching the knockout phase at Euro 2016.
Storms again lash North, Northeast [Video]
Published on 29/04/2016
» Seasonal thunderstorms and hail continued to batter the North and Northeast over the past 24 hours, with blustery winds toppling more than 30 utility poles and damaging numerous houses in hard-hit Bung Kan province.
Poison in our meals
News, Published on 23/08/2014
» How shocking to read “Q mark veggies found unsafe” (BP, Aug 19), which indicated an apparent lack of concern from the National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards. Let’s use a better name for these unsafe chemicals and pesticides. Most recognise the good old “skull and crossbones” name of poison.
Postbag: Swastika stupidity
News, Published on 21/08/2014
» Re: Swastika of shame (PostBag, Aug 20).
Hail storms hit northern Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/02/2013
» After heavy rain turns to ice, houses & cars damaged & electricity cut in Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai area. Locals take refuge in temples.
Flood-zone home prices?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/12/2011
» Flood area property values likely to drop. Flood safe areas (Srinakarin, Bang Na, Rama IX) & condos more attractive.