Vehicle swept away, other cars, shops damaged by water surge in Langkawi
Police said continuous heavy rain and strong winds caused the phenomenon leading to an overflow into the Langkawi Cable Car parking area.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Missing Singaporean in Kota Tinggi found drowned
A Singaporean man, feared missing after being swept away by waves at The Westin Desaru Coast Beach, Kota Tinggi, has been found drowned.
Thu Dec 28 2023
Floods, five killed as southern India braces for Cyclone Michaung
In Chennai, floodwaters swept away cars and submerged a runway, triggering the shutdown of one of India's busiest airports.
Tue Dec 05 2023
SAR for missing teenagers continues today
The three teenagers went missing after being swept away by strong currents while bathing in the Batang Lassa River yesterday evening.
Mon Oct 16 2023
In Libya's devastated Derna, families still search for the missing
More than 4,000 bodies recovered so far with thousands still missing after a huge flood swept away whole neighbourhoods of Derna.
Tue Oct 03 2023
Death toll after landslides in Indian Himalayas rises to 57; 10 still missing
Structures were swept away under rocks and falling trees, roads had caved in, and power and the railway network disrupted.
Wed Aug 16 2023
Congo Red Cross halts search for hundreds of flood victims
Congo's South Kivu province, were devastated by flash floods that swept away entire homes and killed more than 460 people.
Wed May 24 2023
Mother traumatised seeing son almost swept away by strong currents in Chaah
A mother is still traumatised after witnessing her youngest son repeatedly fall due to the strong currents while wading through floodwaters to save himself last Wednesday.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Superbikers narrowly escape flood waters in Mersing
A high-powered motorcycle convoy faced anxious moments when they were almost swept away by strong currents while riding through the floods near Kampung Jemari, Mersing.
Wed Jan 25 2023
Climber swept away by strong currents found drowned
A man allegedly swept away by strong currents in Sungai Tanum on his way down from Gunung Tahan in Kuala Lipis yesterday was found drowned today.
Mon Jan 23 2023
Body of angler who went missing in Tasik Gubir found
The deceased, Muhammad Amirul, was found floating in mid-river 50 metres from where he was swept away by strong currents.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Devastated flood victims forced to remain at PPS while waiting for help
Taking shelter at the PPS for an extended period is the only option available for some evacuees whose homes that they have lived in for decades were swept away or damaged by the recent floods.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Houses swept away by floods, Kampung La residents forced to remain at PPS
Almost all of the 53 flood victims from 12 families in Kampung La are still being housed at the PPS after their houses were swept away or damaged by the floods.
Tue Dec 27 2022
Venezuelan rescuers search for missing as flood death toll grows
Rescuers searched for the more than 50 missing persons who were swept away by devastating floods following heavy rain.
Tue Oct 11 2022
South Africa mine dam wall collapses, killing 1 and injuring 40
Nine houses were swept away while 20 were completely damaged by flooding from the tailing dam.
Mon Sep 12 2022
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
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