-
-
-
Over 75,000 people affected by floods
Over 75,000 people belonging to 22,823 have been affected by flash floods and heavy winds in the Northern Province after days of heavy rains. Out of those affected, over 11,000 people were evacuated to 35 safe locations as their homes were inundated due to continuous rains. The Disaster Management Centre said that one death has…
-
Indonesian tsunami death toll hits 429 with 128 missing and thousands homeless while torrential rain hampers rescue efforts
429 people confirmed dead, 128 still missing and 16,000 displaced after tsunami hit Indonesia on Saturday Searches are continuing but officials admit that it is unlikely anyone else will be found alive amid the rubble Torrential rain is hampering search efforts and hindering ambulances which are trying to remove dead bodies Christians in the majority-Muslim…
-
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off eastern coast of Russia
The 7.4 earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia early Friday. (USGS) A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia early Friday local time, initially sparking warnings of a tsunami. The United States Geological Survey said the quake was about five miles deep and struck before 5 a.m. local time about 50 miles west…
-
-
Flooding rain, severe storms to aim for southeastern US, including areas buried under snow
While the storm moving into the eastern United States will be warmer when compared to last weekend’s storm, it may create trouble in the South in the form of flooding as rain and thunderstorms into the weekend. Wet stretch ahead for southeastern US In areas where there is little or no snow on the ground,…
-
-
In Yemen, 20 million people are at risk of famine as fighting continues
The world’s worst humanitarian crisis spiraled in Yemen after a Saudi-led coalition launched an offensive to support the government against Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in March 2015. Around 20 million Yemenis are food insecure, UN agencies said on Saturday, adding the conflict ravaging the impoverished country was the key driver behind rising hunger levels. “As many…
-
Tsunami warning for Vanuatu and New Caledonia after 7.6 magnitude earthquake
Authorities order the ‘immediate evacuation’ of people to refuge areas, saying tsunami waves could reach up to three metres The quake struck at a shallow 10km deep Photograph: Theo Rouby/AP A tsunami warning has been issued for the Pacific island of New Caledonia, after a shallow 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s coast, prompting warnings…
