Disaster

Mexico maintains a watchful eye on the erupting volcano

News Hour Correspondent - May 24, 2023

On Tuesday, a volcano southeast of Mexico City ejected more gas and ash into the sky, as authorities kept their warning level at one notch below red alert. Dozens of shelters have been...
Canada wildfire fight turns corner after rain

News Hour Correspondent - May 23, 2023

A weeks-long struggle against wildfires in western Canada reached a “turning point” on Monday, with intermittent rainfall reported over hotspots and more precipitation on the way, officials said. The Alberta wildfires have displaced...
In Myanmar, the death toll from Cyclone Mocha has surpassed 140

News Hour Correspondent - May 21, 2023

As of Friday afternoon, the death toll from Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar had topped 140, according to the Information Team of Myanmar’s State Administration Council (SAC). According to the information team, 97 deaths...
Cool rain to make ‘big difference’ in Canada wildfire fight

Mridha Shihab Mahmud - May 21, 2023

A chilly rain is on its way, the first in weeks, and Canadian officials believe it will make a “big difference” in Alberta, the western province battling flames following a hot, dry start...
Half world’s largest lakes and reservoirs drying up

News Hour Correspondent - May 20, 2023

According to a new study, more than half of the world’s greatest lakes and reservoirs are disappearing, threatening humanity’s future water security, with climate change and unsustainable usage to blame. “Lakes are in...
US provides $250,000 to assist Mocha relief

News Hour Correspondent - May 17, 2023

The United States (US) will contribute $250,000 to Cyclone Mocha emergency assistance operations in the storm’s most devastated areas. “The people of the United States stand with the people of Bangladesh and the...
Massive evacuation campaign underway as deadly cyclone approaches Cox’s Bazar

Mridha Shihab Mahmud - May 13, 2023

The country initiated an intensive evacuation campaign today, aiming to relocate half a million people to safety as the Met Office increased its warning signal for Cox’s Bazar and other districts as the...
‘Mocha’ likely to make landfall in Cox’s Bazar-Myanmar’s north coast by Sunday evening

News Hour Correspondent - May 13, 2023

In a special warning issued today, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) stated that the extremely severe cyclonic storm Mocha, which is currently centered over east central Bay and the surrounding area, is expected...
Deep depression upgraded to cyclonic storm Mocha

News Hour Correspondent - May 11, 2023

According to a special meteorological report issued on Thursday, the deep depression over Southeast Bay and the surrounding area moved north-northwestwards and strengthened into cyclonic storm Mocha over the same area. “The deep...
Colombia urges evacuation near volcano

News Hour Correspondent - Apr 30, 2023

Authorities in Colombia suggested on Saturday that settlements near a rumbling, renowned volcano be evacuated in preparation for an eruption. The Disaster Risk Management Office said it was preparing to evacuate villages within...