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
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
Flash floods in western Indonesia kill two, quake hits Philippines
Heavy downpours led to flash floods in Aceh Tenggara and Aceh Barat districts, according to Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, spokesperson of the Indonesian National Board of Disaster Managerment (BNPB).
Thu Apr 13 2017
1 killed, 2 missing as landslides hits western Indonesia
Heavy downpours were blamed for the disaster in Bulurejo village of Karanganyar district, Risky A, senior official at the provincial disaster management agency said.
Wed Nov 30 2016
10 killed, 3 missing as flashfloods, landslides hit W. Indonesia
The flashfloods occurred at about 1am Jakarta time in several areas at Garut district as water in two rivers overflowed due to heavy downpours.
Wed Sep 21 2016
Continuous rain: Musa urges floods vigilance in Kota Kinabalu
Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman has instructed all relevant agencies to be on the alert for possible floods following heavy downpours which continued to persist in Sabah.
Tue Oct 07 2014
Death toll in Brazil's flood-hit state rises to 17
Civil defense officials say the death toll in the floods and mudslides caused by heavy downpours in Espirito Santo, Brazil has risen to 17.
Wed Dec 25 2013
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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