natural disasters

Asean region hit by 22 disasters in a week, badly impacting Indonesia, Philippines

Indonesia’s National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure documented floods and wind-related disasters in various regions while in the Philippines, flooding and landslides have been reported in Southern Mindanao.

21 disaster-prone locations identified in seven states: Works Minister

The Works Ministry (KKR) has identified 21 locations across seven states that have been affected by natural disasters as of last Friday.

New Year’s Day Japan earthquake death toll reaches 48

The death toll in the aftermath of the quake on New Year's Day in Japan has risen to at least 48 people dead in Ishikawa Prefecture.

Govt plans to introduce special disaster management law

The government plans to introduce a special law to improve and enhance disaster management preparedness in the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

Southeast Asia braces for more droughts and haze – Ester Salimun 

The dry weather could result in prolonged droughts and haze affecting millions across the region as it did in 2015. Malaysia and the rest of Southeast Asia face heightened risks of haze, drought and water shortages with an El Niño phenomenon being declared this year.

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