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Chinese authorities confirm 17 people trapped in flooded mine

The incidents underscore continuing problems with occupational safety despite a government drive to improve standards.

17 May 2019 11:46 AM

Global inequality is 25 per cent higher due to climate change

Poorer countries – those that have contributed far less to climate change – tend to be situated in warmer regions.

07 May 2019 10:59 AM

Indonesia floods create havoc, 10 dead, many displaced

Some 12,000 people have been evacuated while many buildings, bridges and roads have been damaged by the severe weather, officials said.

28 Apr 2019 4:32 PM

51 dead as rainstorm lashes South Africa

South African authorities on Wednesday said that at least 51 people were killed, including two Zambian minors aged six and nine.

24 Apr 2019 8:18 PM

Death toll in Iran floods rises to 76

Seventy-six people have been killed in Iran by floods in recent weeks, according to a new toll published on Sunday.

14 Apr 2019 1:48 PM

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70 dead, thousands evacuated as more rain forecast in Iran

Iran moved to evacuate more towns and villages threatened by floods after forecasts for more rains in the southwest of the country.

06 Apr 2019 1:33 PM

Mozambique cyclone death toll climbs to 417: Government

The death toll in Mozambique has climbed to 417 after a cyclone devastated swathes of the southern African country.

23 Mar 2019 5:19 PM

Problems amount as aid agencies struggle to rescue Mozambique cyclone victims

Aid workers raced on Wednesday to help survivors and meet spiralling humanitarian needs in three southern African countries.

21 Mar 2019 12:16 PM

Mozambique, Zimbabwe cyclone deaths exceed 300 as UN boosts aid

The death toll from a cyclone in Mozambique and Zimbabwe rose to more than 300 as rescuers raced against the clock to help survivors.

20 Mar 2019 11:31 AM

Indonesia's Papua hit with floods; almost 77 casualties reported

At least 77 people have been killed by flash floods in Indonesia's eastern Papua province.

17 Mar 2019 8:59 AM

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To mitigate plight in face of nature’s fury

Natural disasters have become customary visitors to Tamil Nadu.

05 Dec 2018 12:05 AM

Storming through PTSD

Floods, cyclones, droughts and heat waves — our climate is changing and taking a toll on our lives.

15 Oct 2018 12:04 AM

Hong Kong begins massive clean-up after Typhoon Mangkhut chaos

The death toll in the Philippines, where the main island of Luzon was mauled with fierce winds and rain, rose to 65 overnight.

17 Sep 2018 1:06 PM

Dog saves life of master, family from landslip in Kerala

They soon heard a thunderous noise and ran out of their house, only to find to their horror their dwelling unit collapsing.

12 Aug 2018 7:17 PM

Man-made floods in Bengal; DVC should consult state govt, says Ritabrata Banerjee

“Man-made flood is happening. This needs to be stopped. State should be taken on board,” he said.

03 Aug 2018 5:52 AM

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Mamata Banerjee:DVC should regulate release of water to avert floods

Ms Banerjee also enquired about the progress of the Lower Damodar Basin project, having a budget of Rs 2,800 crore.

08 Jun 2018 6:44 AM

Study warns millions more will be at risk from floods in 20 years due to warming

More than half of the US must double their protection level if they want to avoid a dramatic increase in river flood risks.

12 Jan 2018 5:29 PM

Floods a cause for chaos in Chhattisgarh village

The situation of village Manjarkud, located about 80 km from Chhattisgarh's district Janjgir Champa and approx.

20 Nov 2017 1:18 AM

BMC chief points finger at ashtami for August 29 floods

Ajoy Mehta said that a decision has to be taken to find a solution for this problem.

07 Sep 2017 2:17 AM

City strays get a lifeline

It was not just Ganesh’s organisation, but also a number of other NGOs from the area who joined hands to help out the stray population of the city.

05 Sep 2017 12:24 AM

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