Floods
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Floods displace 122,000 people in Malaysia
Nov 30, 2024Massive floods brought on by unrelenting rains have displaced over 122,000 people from their homes in Malaysia’s northern states, according to disaster officials on Saturday. The amount exceeded the 118,000 people who were displaced during one... -
Sri Lanka children are missing in floods; a likely cyclone approaches India
Nov 28, 2024As rescue crews in neighbouring Sri Lanka looked for eight persons who had gone missing in floodwaters, heavy rains battered southern India on Wednesday, with coastal areas anticipating a probable cyclonic storm. A frequent and lethal... -
Floods cause loss of Taka 2,327cr in fisheries, livestock sector
Nov 28, 2024The August floods had a significant impact on the nation’s cattle and fisheries industries, with a total loss of Taka 2,327 crore. “The devastating floods during the month of August caused a huge loss in agriculture... -
Spanish region says 93 missing after devastating floods
Nov 8, 2024Some 93 people are listed as missing after devastating floods ravaged southeastern Spain over a week ago, killing more than 200, regional judicial authorities in Valencia said on Wednesday. Valencia’s superior court of justice had on... -
Climate change worsened deadly Nepal floods, scientists say
Oct 17, 2024Scientists reported on Thursday that over 240 people lost their lives to floods in Nepal last month, which were exacerbated by climate change, growing urbanisation, and deforestation. As a result of intense monsoon rains that swollen... -
Chad floods killed 503, 1.7 million affected: UN
Sep 22, 2024According to the United Nations’ most recent assessment of the disaster, severe flooding in Chad since July has killed 503 people and affected about 1.7 million people. This information was released on Saturday. According to the... -
Japan orders evacuations as heavy rains trigger floods in quake-hit region
Sep 22, 2024Tens of thousands of people were ordered to leave the Ishikawa earthquake-affected area on Saturday by Japanese authorities due to “unprecedented” rainfall that caused landslides and flooding. As of 11:00 am (0200 GMT), twelve rivers in... -
30, dead, 400000 displaced in Nigeria floods: rescuers
Sep 12, 2024At least 30 people have died and 400,000 more have been forced from their homes in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, as a result of severe floods, the emergency services reported on Wednesday. “The death toll is thirty,”... -
More than 560,000 affected by ‘unprecedented’ Yemen floods: UN
Sep 6, 2024562,000 people have been impacted by severe flooding and strong windstorms in Yemen in recent weeks, according to a Thursday statement from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), which is pleading for $13.3 million in donations... -
Australians warned to prepare for fires, cyclones, floods during high-risk season
Sep 3, 2024Australia has been advised to get ready for the impending high-risk weather season, which could bring with it storms, flooding, fires, and cyclones. As the country moves into the warmer months of the year, Minister for...
