Cyclone rains in Brazil's south kill 22, leave cities completely flooded
Dozens of homes had their roofs damaged by a hailstorm and hundreds of people are without contact in Rio Grande do Sul.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Hurricane Ian barrels north from Cuba, with Florida in its crosshairs
Violent wind gusts shattered windows and ripped metal roofs off homes and buildings throughout the region.
Wed Sep 28 2022
Storm damages nearly 80 houses in Dungun, Kemaman
Ab Razak said the estimated cost of damage to residents' homes, which mostly involved roofs, stood at RM70,000 so far.
Tue Aug 16 2022
Strong winds, heavy rain blow away roofs of Johor Jaya flats, 50 families affected
Strong winds and heavy rain this afternoon caused significant damage to Flat Rosmerah in Taman Johor Jaya, affecting about 50 families.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Strong winds blow off roofs of four houses
The outer walls of two of the semi-detached village homes were also damaged in the incident.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Storm damages three houses, knocks down trees in Gemencheh
The incident also caused the roofs of houses to be blown away by strong winds, Gemenceh Fire and Rescue Station chief said.
Tue May 10 2022
'Weather bomb' submerges Australian towns, strands people on roofs
The Brisbane River neared its expected peak early in the day with around 15,000 homes there impacted by rising waters.
Mon Feb 28 2022
Hailstorm damages 40 houses in Kampung Kebun Bunga
The heavy rain was also accompanied by a small whirlwind which caused dozens of roofs of the villagers' houses to be blown away.
Fri Jan 28 2022
Flood turns Pahang into an ocean of "teh tarik"
The massive floods that hit the state since last Sunday have submerged most of the settlements with water rising above the building roofs.
Sat Jan 09 2021
Over 80 houses in Kuala Besut damaged by storm
Asbi said the state government would also provide its assistance to repair the roofs of the affected houses.
Thu Oct 29 2020
MRT Sri Raya: Frustrated residents now want PM Najib to intervene
The houses have been experiencing cracks, leaking roofs and flash floods and the owners have brought up their case to the Shah Alam High Court three years ago, but were told to settle it out of court.
Fri May 12 2017
Thousands flee as typhoon smashes into Philippines
Typhoon Sarika smashed into the main Philippine island of Luzon early Sunday, ripping off roofs, toppling power lines and forcing more than 12,000 people to flee.
Sun Oct 16 2016
Rains kill 36 in northwest Pakistan: officials
At least 36 people were killed and 27 injured after heavy rain across northwest Pakistan caused the roofs of dozens of homes to collapse.
Sun Apr 03 2016
Heavy rain, strong winds wreak havoc in Tawau
In the 3am incident, roofs of seven houses were either damaged or blown away while a Sabah Electricity transformer and electric cable pole were damaged by fire.
Mon Sep 14 2015
Green roofs can be good for people, too
Green roofs are the hottest things in new construction. It's a global phenomenon.
Thu Apr 30 2015
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
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