Environment

Sri Lanka Rules Out Tsunami Threat From Earthquake In Indian Ocean

COLOMBO, Dec 31 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka ruled out yesterday, a tsunami threat from the earthquake that took place in…

Maldives To Launch Nationwide Mosquito-Control Campaign

MALE, Dec 27 (NNN-PSM) – The Maldivian government will launch a nationwide programme, to control mosquito populations, following the recent…

Over 100,000 Properties Without Power In Australia’s Queensland After Severe Storms

SYDNEY, Dec 26 (NNN-AAP) – More than 100,000 properties were left without power last night, in Australia’s eastern state of…

At Least 20 Killed In Landslide In Eastern DR Congo

KINSHASA, Dec 26 (NNN-IRIN) – At least 20 people were killed in a landslide, caused by heavy rains Sunday, in…

Floods Force Evacuation Of Over 9,000 In Malaysia, One Death

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Floodings have displaced 9,967 people in Malaysia, as of yesterday, following continuous heavy rains.…

23 Flights Cancelled At Sydney Airport On Christmas Day: Reports

SYDNEY, Dec 25 (NNN-AAP) – At least 23 flights in and out of Australia’s Sydney Airport were cancelled today, following…

Vietnam Earns Over 41 Million USD From Selling Forest Carbon Credits

HANOI, Dec 25 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam has earned more than 41 million U.S. dollars from selling forest carbon credits, as…

Thousands Of Residents In Eastern Australia Without Power After Wild Storms

SYDNEY, Dec 24 (NNN-AAP) – Thousands of residents in Australia’s eastern state of Queensland were without power today, after wild…

Fire Ravaged Parts Of Metropolitan Park In Chilean Capital

SANTIAGO, Dec 24 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – A fire has ravaged parts of the Metropolitan Park of Santiago, known as the…

Cape Town Wildfire Contained As Evacuated Residents Allowed To Return Home

CAPE TOWN, Dec 24 (NNN-BUANEWS) – South African firefighters have managed to contain a four-day massive wildfire near Cape Town,…