Death toll in Spain's floods rises to 158, among Europe's worst storm disasters
The tragedy is Spain's worst flood-related disaster in modern history, and meteorologists say.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Spanish floods kill 95 as year of rain falls in a day in Valencia
Meteorologists said a year's worth of rain had fallen in eight hours in parts of Valencia, causing pile-ups on highways.
Thu Oct 31 2024
More flood victims in Kedah and Johor this morning
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has forecast widespread thunderstorms throughout the day in Kedah.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Thunderstorms in almost all states until 5pm today
The Meteorological Department issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds in nearly all states until 5 pm today.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc on infrastructure, factories in Vietnam
Vietnam's meteorological agency warns of ongoing flood and landslide risks from the strongest storm to hit the country in decades.
Mon Sep 09 2024
South African scientists unveil fragment of motorcycle-sized meteorite
Friction with the atmosphere created a spectacular fireball and caused it to break up in flight, said a professor.
Wed Sep 04 2024
20 polling centres open at 8am today for Nenggiri state by-election
According to the Meteorological Department, fine weather is forecast for the morning, and this condition is expected to continue until 6 pm when the polling stations will close.
Sat Aug 17 2024
Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of risks from mudslides and floods after record-breaking rainfall over last two days in some cities.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Japan's PM cancels Central Asia, Mongolia trip after earthquake risk warning
The meteorological agency warned of a higher probability of a huge earthquake in the Nankai trough.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, no immediate signs of damage
The earthquake occurred off Miyazaki prefecture, triggering tsunami advisories, Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Taiwan issues land, sea alerts for Typhoon Gaemi
Taiwan's meteorological agency has issued sea and land alerts for Typhoon Gaemi, which is expected to make landfall in Yilan County.
Tue Jul 23 2024
Volcanic eruption sparks emergency measures in Iceland
A volcano erupted Monday night on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said.
Tue Dec 19 2023
World to hit 1.4C of warming in record hot 2023
Next year could be worse, the scientists said, as El Nino's impacts are likely to peak this winter and drive higher temperatures in 2024.
Fri Dec 01 2023
El Nino to last until April 2024, pushing record temperatures
The phenomenon is already spurring calamities across the globe, pushing up temperatures in a year already on track to be warmest on record.
Sat Nov 11 2023
World prepares for El Nino as records fall
As impacts worsen with climate change, is the world prepared?
Fri Sep 29 2023
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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