Tag: flood
Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 618
More than two million people -- nearly 10 percent of the population -- have been affected by last week's floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, the worst on the island this century.
Our November floods prove that we need stronger sustainability governance
If Malaysia wants its economy and society to be stable in the long term, it needs to treat sustainability as a strategic goal, not just a catchphrase.
Death toll from Indonesia flash floods rises to 19
Torrential rain since late Tuesday triggered floods and landslides in seven districts across Bali, National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Abdul Muhari said in a statement.
Pakistan monsoon death toll rises to 225 in 48 hours
The meteorological department has issued a heavy rain alert for Pakistan's northwest for the next few hours, urging people to take "precautionary measures".
Floods, mass power cuts as wild weather bashes eastern Australia
Gusts and torrential rain have blacked out more than a quarter of a million properties and swamped parts of Australia's east coast, officials said Sunday, with one driver confirmed dead and a dozen troops injured in the wild weather.
11 dead, nine missing in Morocco flooding
Interior ministry spokesman Rachid Khalfi said authorities recorded an initial "toll of 11 deaths" after "heavy thunderstorms" that hit "17 prefectures and provinces in the kingdom".
Flash floods across China kill at least 20, dozens missing
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged "all-out rescue and relief efforts" to find those still missing.
Flood watch as Beryl sweeps across US
Beryl could bring flash flooding "from the lower and mid Mississippi Valley to the Great Lakes" through Wednesday as it sweeps across swathes of the United States.
Educating for flood resilience and preparedness
The management of floods within communities requires the assessment of the threats in the area comprehensively and from there to develop mitigation plans.
Indonesia flood death toll rises to 41 with 17 missing
Hours of heavy rain caused large volcanic rocks to roll down one of Indonesia's most active volcanos into two districts on Sumatra island Saturday evening, while flooding inundated roads, homes and mosques.
