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Typhoon Shanshan brings torrential rains, travel turmoil across Japan

Typhoon Shanshan brings torrential rains, travel turmoil across Japan

The storm was expected to approach the central and eastern regions, which includes Tokyo, around the weekend, the weather agency said.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport

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
Storm Beryl kills three, knocks out power for 2.7 million in Texas

Storm Beryl kills three, knocks out power for 2.7 million in Texas

Tropical Storm Beryl brought howling winds and torrential rain, flooding highways, closing oil ports, canceling more than 1,300 flights.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Landslides kill 12 on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, 18 missing

Landslides kill 12 on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, 18 missing

Torrential rain caused a landslide in an illegal gold mine over the weekend in Indonesia's Sulawesi island, officials said.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Death toll from floods in Indonesia's West Sumatra rises to 50

Death toll from floods in Indonesia's West Sumatra rises to 50

Torrential rain triggered flash floods, landslides and cold lava flow.
Tue May 14 2024
Kenya flood toll rises to 181 as homes and roads are destroyed

Kenya flood toll rises to 181 as homes and roads are destroyed

Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes, roads, bridges and other infrastructure across the region.
Thu May 02 2024
Thousands homeless after DR Congo's worst floods in sixty years

Thousands homeless after DR Congo's worst floods in sixty years

Torrential rains swelled the Congo river to its highest level and forced around 500,000 people to flee the rising waters.
Fri Feb 16 2024
Cyclone Michaung makes landfall in India's south; nine killed earlier in floods, rain

Cyclone Michaung makes landfall in India's south; nine killed earlier in floods, rain

Torrential rains sent tall waves crashing into coastal towns, submerging roads and killing at least nine people, including a child.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Dominican Republic rains kill at least 21, displace thousands

Dominican Republic rains kill at least 21, displace thousands

Over 13,000 people in the Caribbean country had to move to more secure areas after torrential rains flooded homes, and caused power outages.
Mon Nov 20 2023
MetMalaysia issues continuous torrential rain warning for four states

MetMalaysia issues continuous torrential rain warning for four states

MetMalaysia said continuous rain was expected in several areas in Kelantan and throughout Terengganu from Nov 16 to 18.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Hurricane Idalia lashes Florida, then weakens and turns fury on Georgia

Hurricane Idalia lashes Florida, then weakens and turns fury on Georgia

Hurricane Idalia plowed into Florida's Gulf Coast with howling winds, torrential rains and pounding surf.
Thu Aug 31 2023
Heavy rains, floods inundate China; Hunan province sees record rain, thousands evacuated

Heavy rains, floods inundate China; Hunan province sees record rain, thousands evacuated

Several provinces warned to expect torrential rain and flash floods over next two days as unrelenting downpours wreak havoc on the country.
Mon Aug 28 2023
Torrential rain, floods kill 22 across northern India

Torrential rain, floods kill 22 across northern India

Authorities have asked people not to venture out of their homes unless necessary as torrential rain has caused landslides and flash floods.
Mon Jul 10 2023
Most of Guam without power, water after Typhoon Mawar exits

Most of Guam without power, water after Typhoon Mawar exits

A typhoon packing ferocious winds and torrential rains battered the island but caused no reported fatalities or major injuries.
Fri May 26 2023
Schools shut as torrential rains hit southeastern Spain

Schools shut as torrential rains hit southeastern Spain

Heavy rainfall was expected to continue throughout in the worst-hit areas amid a spate of high-alert flood warnings from the government.
Wed May 24 2023
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

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

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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