Afghan Police Arrested Seven On Charge Of Deforestation In Western Badghis Province

KABUL, Nov 30 (NNN-BNA) – Afghan police arrested seven individuals on the charge of cutting trees and deforestation in the western Badghis province, provincial police spokesman, Sediq Sediqi said, today. All the seven people were busy cutting pistachio trees in Bala Murghab district on Friday night, when police arrested them…

Indian States On High Alert In Wake Of Cyclone Ditwah

NEW DELHI, Nov 30 (NNN-PTI) – Authorities, yesterday, issued a red alert in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry, as cyclonic storm Ditwah brought heavy rains, officials said. With Cyclone Ditwah steadily advancing towards the coastal areas in these states, authorities have stepped up preparedness on…

Flood Death Toll In Southern Thailand Hits 145

BANGKOK, Nov 29 (NNN-TNA) – The death toll from severe flooding in southern Thailand has hit 145, authorities said yesterday, as water levels begin to recede and rescue operations continue. During a press briefing, government spokesperson, Siripong Angkasakulkiat, said that, fatalities have been reported across eight southern provinces, with Songkhla…

Latest: Flash Floods, Landslides Leave 174 Dead, 79 Missing In Indonesia

JAKARTA, Nov 29 (NNN-ANTARA) – The number of fatalities from floods and landslides that struck Indonesia’s Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra, has risen to 174, with 79 people still missing and 12 others injured, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), said, yesterday. BNPB Chief, Suharyanto, said, during a press…

Sri Lanka Issues Red Alert As Deep Depression Intensifies Into Cyclone

COLOMBO, Nov 28 (NNN-LNW) – Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology, yesterday, issued a red alert for both land and surrounding sea areas, as the deep depression that had formed near the Sri Lankan coast in the Bay of Bengal, has intensified into a cyclone, now named “Ditwah.” Officials warned that,…

Death Toll From Southern Thailand Floods Reaches 33

BANGKOK, Nov 27 (NNN-TNA) – Authorities said yesterday that, the death toll from flooding in southern Thailand has reached 33, as continuous heavy monsoon rains triggered widespread inundation. During a press briefing, government spokesperson, Siripong Angkasakulkiat, said, fatalities have been confirmed in seven southern provinces, with Nakhon Si Thammarat recording…

13 Dead As Floods, Landslides Hit North Sumatra

JAKARTA, Nov 26 (NNN-ANTARA ) – 13 people died, after floods and landslides struck seven regencies and cities in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province, the Provincial Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) said, today. Sri Wahyuni Pancasilawati, head of emergency handling, equipment and logistics, at BPBD North Sumatra, said, the deaths include nine…

Thailand Declares State Of Emergency In Southern Province Due To Floods

BANGKOK, Nov 26 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, declared a state of emergency in Songkhla province yesterday, as severe flooding ravaged the southern region. The announcement came, as the government established a specialised command centre to coordinate rescue operations, in response to unprecedented rainfall and flooding, which has…

5.1-Magnitude Quake Hit South Of Java

JAKARTA, Nov 24 (NNN-ANTARA) – An earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted south of Java, Indonesia, at 2040 GMT yesterday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, said. The epicentre, with a depth of 10 kilometres, was initially determined to be at 9.38 degrees south latitude, and 111.87 degrees…

Latest: Death Toll From Central Vietnam Flooding Climbs To 90

HANOI, Nov 23 (NNN-VNA) – The death toll from flooding and landslides in Vietnam’s central region rose to 90 as of today, local daily Thanh Nien reported, citing the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority. Twelve people remained missing, according to the report. Torrential rains and flooding have damaged 1,154…
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