Bangkok’s AI forecasts downpours 3 hours early
By utilising AI Nowcast system, Bangkok can analyse weather data and enhance the performance of its existing radar stations.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Three dead, three missing after downpours in Spain cause widespread floods
Record rainfall caused heavy flooding in central Spain, shutting roads, subway lines and high-speed train connections.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Heavy rains, floods inundate China; Hunan province sees record rain, thousands evacuated
Several provinces warned to expect torrential rain and flash floods over next two days as unrelenting downpours wreak havoc on the country.
Mon Aug 28 2023
Rescuers retrieve eight bodies from flooded South Korea underpass
The death toll from days of torrential downpours that have pounded the country rising to 37.
Mon Jul 17 2023
Brazil downpours leave at least 50 dead as rescue ship arrives
At least 38 people remain missing, while more than 3,000 have been forced to flee their homes, according to a statement.
Fri Feb 24 2023
Death toll from Brazil downpours rises to 46; more rain forecast
Almost 2,500 people are still displaced or homeless, the Sao Paulo state government said in a statement, adding that rescue work is ongoing.
Wed Feb 22 2023
Kedah latest state to be hit by floods
Kedah is the latest state to be hit by floods with Karangan sub-district near Kulim being affected after two hours of heavy downpours since 2 pm today.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Pas concerned over possible low voter turnout due to weather - Tuan Ibrahim
Pas has expressed concern about the possibility of a low voter turnout in the GE15 in the event of morning downpours on polling day this Saturday.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Sydney set to smash rainfall records as Australia braces for more floods
More heavy downpours are expected to fall over the next three days in Australia's east.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Flash floods hit 22 areas in Melaka, two relief centres opened
29 people from nine families affected by flash floods in Alor Gajah have been placed at two flood relief shelters after heavy downpours.
Sun Sep 18 2022
One in 100 year event: Rainfall yesterday equaled average monthly rainfall
The heavy downpours that lasted over 24 hours that began late Friday (Dec 17) night was equal to the average rainfall for a month, which is a one in 100-year weather event.
Sun Dec 19 2021
Floods in Selangor caused by highest recorded rainfall in the state - MB
Continuous downpours since 10 am yesterday in Selangor - the highest rainfall ever recorded - have resulted in extensive flooding throughout the state yesterday.
Sat Dec 18 2021
Flash floods in Kota Tinggi; 34 evacuated
A temporary evacuation centre (PPS) was opened at the Kampung Baru Sungai Mas hall in Penawar near Kota Tinggi, following continuous downpours for more than two hours in the area this afternoon.
Fri Nov 05 2021
Ida's record rain floods New York-area homes, subways; at least 44 dead
Roadways were transformed into river-like torrents in minutes as the downpours struck on Wednesday night.
Fri Sep 03 2021
Heavy rains cripple Indian cities; at least 35 killed
India is in the midst of its annual rainy season but the downpours over the past few days have been particularly heavy.
Mon Jul 19 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024