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RIO DE JANEIRO: Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead, rescue services in Minas Gerais state said yesterday (Jan 12).

Monday 13 January 2025 11:59 AM

Whole streets burn as fires rage around Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES: Rampaging wildfires around Los Angeles have killed at least two people, officials said yesterday (Jan 8) as terrifying blazes leveled whole streets, torching cars and houses in minutes.

Thursday 9 January 2025 09:56 AM

Southern alert sounds over more expected rain misery

BANGKOK: The Operation Centre for Flood and Landslide Victims has warned authorities and residents to prepare for new downpours in the southern region, already battered by widespread flooding.

Wednesday 11 December 2024 10:24 AM

Flooding eases in Hat Yai but parts of southern Thailand still under water

HAT YAI: The economic hub of Thailand’s South, Hat Yai, is slowly getting back to normal, while flooding elsewhere in the southern provinces remains serious after the region was inundated by downpours that triggered deluges this past weekend (Nov 30-Dec 1).

Monday 2 December 2024 09:00 AM

Floods ravage four southern provinces

YALA: The four southern provinces of Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat are being hit by heavy rain and severe floods that have ravaged houses and forced schools and roads to close.

Thursday 28 November 2024 10:00 AM

Woman killed as motorbike slips on wet road

PHUKET: A 43-year-old woman died after the motorbike she was riding pillion on slid on a wet road in Wichit earlier today (Nov 25), causing her to hit her head on the road.

Monday 25 November 2024 04:13 PM

Spain races to save victims as flash floods kill 95

SEDAVI: Spain braced for a heavier human toll yesterday (Oct 30) after 95 people died in flash floods that launched muddy waters through towns, tossed cars and wreaked transport havoc.

Thursday 31 October 2024 10:40 AM

ONWR chief inspects flood-preparedness in Phuket

PHUKET: Surasee Kittimonthon, Secretary-General of the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR), has assured that all relevant agencies are prepared to issue timely warnings to the public in high-risk flood areas and disseminate information to ensure public safety.

Sunday 27 October 2024 10:11 AM

Tropical storm leaves towns submerged, 40 dead in Philippines

MANILA: Philippine rescue workers battled floodwaters today (Oct 25) to reach residents still trapped on the roofs of their homes as Tropical Storm Trami moved out to sea after killing at least 40 people.

Friday 25 October 2024 01:42 PM

Phuket residents killed by flash flood in Nakhon Sri Thammarat

PHUKET: Two Phuket residents on holiday were swept away by a flash flood while visiting a waterfall in Nakhon Sri Thammarat on Friday afternoon (Oct 11).

Sunday 13 October 2024 09:53 AM

At least 11 dead in Florida but Hurricane Milton not as bad as feared

FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA: At least 11 people died as Hurricane Milton sent tornadoes spinning across Florida, officials said yesterday (Oct 10) as the state grappled with flooding, power outages and other woes from a milder than expected storm that many had feared would be catastrophic.

Friday 11 October 2024 12:22 PM

Phuket reservoirs hit capacity

PHUKET: The water level at Phuket’s Bang Neow Dum reservoir in Srisoonthorn has reached 103% of capacity, while the water levels at the island’s two other main reservoirs ‒ Bang Wad in Kathu and Klong Kta in Chalong ‒ are also nearly full.

Thursday 10 October 2024 01:52 PM

South on alert as heavy rain poses flood risk

BANGKOK: People in the South are being warned to brace for torrential rains that started yesterday (Oct 9) and will continue until Saturday, potentially triggering flash floods.

Thursday 10 October 2024 10:30 AM

Hurricane Milton roars towards storm-battered Florida

TREASURE ISLAND: Hurricane Milton exploded in strength yesterday (Oct 7) to become a potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm bound for Florida, threatening the US state with a second ferocious hurricane in as many weeks.

Tuesday 8 October 2024 12:28 PM

Heavy rain in Phuket causes flooding, partial landslide

PHUKET: Heavy rain across certain areas of Phuket caused flooding and a partial landslide that stopped traffic for several hours today (Oct 6).

Sunday 6 October 2024 05:12 PM

Chiang Mai flood crisis worsens

CHIANG MAI: Severe flooding ravaged Chiang Mai as the water in the Ping River rose to a record 5.3 metres today (Oct 5), while two more elephants swept away from a popular animal sanctuary were found dead in Mae Taeng district.

Saturday 5 October 2024 03:15 PM

Storm warning for most parts of Thailand this week

BANGKOK: Authorities are warning of thunderstorms and high winds in all provinces in the North, the Northeast and the Central Plain – including Bangkok – along with the southern province of Chumphon until Thursday (Oct 3).

Monday 30 September 2024 07:57 AM

Floods continue to ravage the North

CHIANG RAI: The flood situation in Chiang Rai remains critical as some areas in the province have been hit by more flash floods and landslides, inundating several villages and blocking a main road connecting the province with Chiang Mai.

Tuesday 24 September 2024 10:43 AM

Rare dolphin found washed ashore at Kata Noi Beach