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Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath

Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath

Queensland Premier Steven Miles told the Australian Broadcasting Corp that 64,000 people were without power on Friday due to the storm.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Tropical cyclone expected to lash Australia's Queensland from Thursday

Tropical cyclone expected to lash Australia's Queensland from Thursday

The latest storm warnings come roughly a month after tropical Cyclone Jasper caused widespread damage across the region.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Cyclone brings floods, crocodile sightings in Australia's northeast

Cyclone brings floods, crocodile sightings in Australia's northeast

More than 14,000 properties regionwide have lost power.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Thousands urged to higher ground as Australia battles floods

Thousands urged to higher ground as Australia battles floods

The flooding came with heavy rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, leaving tens of thousands without power and forcing evacuations.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Flights cancelled, businesses shut in Hong Kong, Guangdong as Typhoon Saola nears

Flights cancelled, businesses shut in Hong Kong, Guangdong as Typhoon Saola nears

Three tropical cyclones have formed in the northwest Pacific Ocean and South China Sea.
Fri Sep 01 2023
Storm Freddy kills more than 100 on return to Mozambique, Malawi

Storm Freddy kills more than 100 on return to Mozambique, Malawi

Freddy is one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the southern hemisphere and could be the longest-lasting tropical cyclone, WMO said.
Tue Mar 14 2023
As cyclone nears, Mauritius and Madagascar brace for floods, storm surge

As cyclone nears, Mauritius and Madagascar brace for floods, storm surge

Mauritius grounded flights and shut its stock exchange as tropical cyclone Freddy approached the island in the Indian Ocean, while emergency teams braced for heavy rains, floods and landslides.
Tue Feb 21 2023
Australia declares La Nina for second straight year

Australia declares La Nina for second straight year

La Nina is typically associated with greater rainfall, more tropical cyclones and cooler-than-average temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
Tue Nov 23 2021
Cyclone Kompasu strikes Philippines, kills 9

Cyclone Kompasu strikes Philippines, kills 9

Nearly 1,600 people were evacuated due to floods and landslides caused by heavy rain from tropical cyclone Kompasu.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Cyclone Shaheen approaches Oman, flights delayed

Cyclone Shaheen approaches Oman, flights delayed

Authorities delay flights to and from the capital, Muscat, and urge residents to evacuate coastal areas.
Sun Oct 03 2021
More cyclones than usual forecast for east Asia by September

More cyclones than usual forecast for east Asia by September

Rising air and sea surface temperatures help fuel stronger storms, with the potential for faster wind speeds and heavier rain.
Fri Jun 04 2021
Tropical Cyclone Seroja death toll in Indonesia rises to 128

Tropical Cyclone Seroja death toll in Indonesia rises to 128

The extreme weather had resulted in the destruction of over 2,000 houses and public amenities, uprooting of trees as well as causing power and communications outages.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Tropical cyclone kills at least 97 in Indonesia, East Timor

Tropical cyclone kills at least 97 in Indonesia, East Timor

Hundreds of houses and other facilities such as a solar power plant were damaged.
Mon Apr 05 2021
Cyclone kills 19 in Indonesia's Java

Cyclone kills 19 in Indonesia's Java

Thousands of homes were flooded due to the tropical cyclone that hit the Indonesian island of Java late Wednesday.
Wed Nov 29 2017
Malaysia skyline to return to normal by October

Malaysia skyline to return to normal by October

Malaysia can expect to be free from the trans-boundary haze by early next month as the effect from tropical Cyclone Dujuan, originating from the Philippines is forecasted to dissipate early next week.
Sat Sep 26 2015
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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

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