Australia PM tours flood-hit Victoria state; thousands evacuated
Crisis comes after Australia’s eastern states were hit by severe flooding in early 2022 as the country endures a third consecutive La Nina weather event, bringing heavy rains.
Japan urges evacuation in southern city ahead of ‘very dangerous’ typhoon
Japan’s weather agency classified the typhoon as a “violent” storm with wind speeds of up to 270km/h, and issued evacuation instructions for some 330,000 residents in Kagoshima
Japan’s weather agency classified the typhoon as a “violent” storm with wind speeds of up to 270km/h, and issued evacuation instructions for some 330,000 residents in Kagoshima
More rain lashes South Africa’s flood-ravaged east as death toll nears 400
The latest rains, which have left at least 40,000 people with no shelter, power or water this week, are expected to continue until early next week.
The latest rains, which have left at least 40,000 people with no shelter, power or water this week, are expected to continue until early next week.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa visits flood victims as death toll rises to 259
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged to help the victims of devastating east coast floods following heavy rains that washed out roads and disrupted shipping in one of Africa’s busiest ports.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged to help the victims of devastating east coast floods following heavy rains that washed out roads and disrupted shipping in one of Africa’s busiest ports.
45 people dead in South Africa floods, mudslides
Days of pounding rain flooded areas and shut roads across the city of Durban, while landslips suspended train services across KwaZulu-Natal province.
Days of pounding rain flooded areas and shut roads across the city of Durban, while landslips suspended train services across KwaZulu-Natal province.