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.
MORE STORIES
Rising rivers force more Sydney flood evacuations as rain eases
Australia’s east coast has been hammered by three separate wild weather patterns in the past six weeks as devastating floods submerged entire towns.
Australia declares national emergency as thousands flee deadly floods
Government now has more powers to deploy aid and personnel; Prime Minister Scott Morrison says “Australia becoming harder country to live in’.
Government now has more powers to deploy aid and personnel; Prime Minister Scott Morrison says “Australia becoming harder country to live in’.
Australia flood toll rises to 20 as thousands evacuate Sydney
Flood warnings stretched across Australia’s east coast as tens of thousands of Sydney residents fled their homes as torrential rains pummelled the country’s largest city.
Flood warnings stretched across Australia’s east coast as tens of thousands of Sydney residents fled their homes as torrential rains pummelled the country’s largest city.
Major storm batters Europe, killing 9 and ripping roof off London O2 Arena
The storm caused mayhem across Britain, shutting the English Channel port of Dover, closing bridges linking England and Wales and halting most trains in and out of London.
The storm caused mayhem across Britain, shutting the English Channel port of Dover, closing bridges linking England and Wales and halting most trains in and out of London.
Explainer | Is it too late to save Earth from climate catastrophe?
The world is under unprecedented pressure to avert climate change catastrophe. What action China, the United States and other major polluters take after the 2021 COP26 summit in Glasgow could shape humanity’s fate.
The world is under unprecedented pressure to avert climate change catastrophe. What action China, the United States and other major polluters take after the 2021 COP26 summit in Glasgow could shape humanity’s fate.
Tropical Storm Henri makes landfall in Rhode Island
US President Joe Biden declared disasters in much of the eastern US region, opening the purse strings for federal recovery aid.
US President Joe Biden declared disasters in much of the eastern US region, opening the purse strings for federal recovery aid.
India monsoon death toll climbs to 159, dozens still missing
India’s west coast has been inundated by torrential rains since Thursday, with the country’s meteorological department warning of further downpours.
India’s west coast has been inundated by torrential rains since Thursday, with the country’s meteorological department warning of further downpours.
‘One in 100 year event’: evacuations ordered as Sydney faces more flooding
Authorities warned of potentially ‘life-threatening’ situation as the torrential rains pummelled the New South Wales state.
Authorities warned of potentially ‘life-threatening’ situation as the torrential rains pummelled the New South Wales state.
Sicily’s Mount Etna continues its spectacular explosions
Ash and small lava stones rained down on eight villages on Etna’s slopes on Sunday morning.
Ash and small lava stones rained down on eight villages on Etna’s slopes on Sunday morning.
Biden travels to Texas to survey damage from paralysing winter storm
The US president and first lady met the Republican governor, Houston mayor and visited a food bank and a health centre where Covid-19 vaccines are being distributed.
The US president and first lady met the Republican governor, Houston mayor and visited a food bank and a health centre where Covid-19 vaccines are being distributed.
Rainy season floods hit greater Jakarta, displacing thousands of people
In Indonesia’s capital, some homes were submerged under two metres of water and vehicles were swept away on the streets.
In Indonesia’s capital, some homes were submerged under two metres of water and vehicles were swept away on the streets.
Joe Biden approves Texas disaster declaration following deadly freeze
A winter storm in the southern US state killed at least two dozen people and caused widespread blackouts and water shortages.
A winter storm in the southern US state killed at least two dozen people and caused widespread blackouts and water shortages.
politico | Joe Biden to declare major disaster for Texas amid crippling freeze
The US president said he will travel to Texas as the state remains locked in the throes of a days-long freeze that has brought power and water systems to their knees and endangered millions.
The US president said he will travel to Texas as the state remains locked in the throes of a days-long freeze that has brought power and water systems to their knees and endangered millions.
Magnitude-5.9 earthquake jolts parts of Central and South Asia
Officials said they expect reports of losses in the remote mountainous areas might not reach them until Saturday.
Officials said they expect reports of losses in the remote mountainous areas might not reach them until Saturday.
Netherlands hit by first snowstorm in a decade as Europe shivers
Britain was also bracing for heavy snow from what Dutch meteorologists have called Storm Darcy, with winds of up to 90 kilometres (55 miles) an hour.
Britain was also bracing for heavy snow from what Dutch meteorologists have called Storm Darcy, with winds of up to 90 kilometres (55 miles) an hour.
