Brazil flooding will take weeks to subside, experts warn
The floods have devastated dozens of towns inland from Porto Alegre, where the downtown area remains under water.
Thu May 16 2024
Hundreds plucked from flooded homes; Ukraine dismisses counteroffensive reports
The region's governor said some 600 square kilometres were under water caused by the collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam.
Fri Jun 09 2023
From furnace to flood: World's hottest city in Pakistan now under water
More than 40,000 people are living in temporary shelters, mostly in crowded schools with limited access to food.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Fires then floods: Argentina province under water months after blazes
Argentina's province of Corrientes has been hit by widespread floods, leaving cattle fields under water and inundating roadways.
Wed Apr 20 2022
Lot in Canadian village for sale with small catch: It's under water
The vacant lot on Brock Street in the village of Shrewsbury, Ontario, about 65 miles (105 km) east of Detroit, has no actual address.
Mon Jul 05 2021
Venice under water as downpours and wind take city by surprise
Brugnaro called for more rapid and reactive protocols in the operation of Mose in order to face sudden weather changes.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Residents break fast in floodwaters in Penang
The torrential downpour which began at 6 pm resulted in at least eight areas coming under water and police had to close several roads which were flooded as well.
Tue May 12 2020
Flooding and landslides kill more than 30 in Nepal
Ten more people were missing and the number of dead looked set to climb as large parts of the country were under water, officials said.
Sat Aug 12 2017
Kota Kinabalu under water due to persistent rains
Persistent rains over the last four days have inundated several low-lying areas in Kota Kinabalu with waters as deep as 1.5 meters.
Tue Oct 07 2014
Australia, Malaysia outline next stage of MH370 search
Australia has chosen a Dutch firm to help it map the Indian Ocean floor as the search for missing flight MH370 heads deeper under water.
Tue Jun 10 2014
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