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
Floods, mudslides kill two people in northwestern China city
Two houses in a village have been washed away, and infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and power supply facilities has been damaged.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Ecuador landslide kills at least 7 in the Andes, 23 hurt
One stadium was completely buried after the mudslide, while another venue used for sports and music events collapsed.
Tue Mar 28 2023
China coal mine death toll at six, 47 missing as rescue resumes
Three hundred rescue workers were using heavy machinery and rescue dogs in their search for the miners.
Fri Feb 24 2023
Four dead, 49 missing in China mine collapse
A mudslide has disrupted rescue operations at a coal mine collapse in China's Inner Mongolia region that killed at least four people.
Thu Feb 23 2023
Southern China hit by severe rains, floods as 'dragon boat water' peaks
Vast tracts of southern China were pounded by severe storms, triggering flooding in cities and mudslides in rural areas.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Victims of deadly rain buried in Rio de Janeiro as death toll climbs to 140
Attempts to find survivors and removal of victims bodies continued on the fifth day of the disaster but were interrupted by the rain again.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Brazil's Bolsonaro says Petropolis mudslide destruction looks like war zone
Floods and landslides leave at least 130 dead, 218 missing in Brazil.
Sat Feb 19 2022
Mudslides and floods kill at least 117 in Brazil's Petropolis
More than 700 people had to leave their homes and take shelter in local schools and other makeshift accommodation.
Fri Feb 18 2022
Death toll rises to at least 20 in western Venezuela floods
More than 1,200 houses had been destroyed and 17 people remained missing as rescue workers search the wreckage, the state governor said.
Thu Aug 26 2021
Yan floods: RM1 mln allocated to restore water supply - Exco
A total of RM1 million has been allocated for the restoration of water supply to communities around Yan district that have been affected by the floods caused by mudslides from Gunung Jerai on Aug 18.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Hurricane Grace unleashes severe flooding in Mexico, killing eight
Hurricane Grace pummeled Mexico with torrential rain, causing severe flooding and mudslides becoming one of the most powerful storms.
Sun Aug 22 2021
19 missing after mudslide sweeps away homes in Japan
A powerful mudslide carrying a deluge of black water and debris crashed into rows of houses in a town west of Tokyo.
Sat Jul 03 2021
Hurricane Enrique to weaken on Monday, Mexico at risk of flash floods
NHC says this would likely produce life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides over portions of southwestern Mexico.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Continuous rain causes floods in several districts in Sarawak
Rain had triggered a mudslide along Jalan Padawan between Kampung Peraya and Kampung Patos.
Wed Jan 13 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