Tag: Natural Disasters
Thai diners whet their appetites at flood cafe
A tropical storm and heavy monsoon rains have caused flooding in 33 Thai provinces, inundating more than 300,000 households
Thai flood victims ‘start from zero’ after killer storm
The capital Bangkok is on alert, with floodwater expected to reach the city late next week
Bangkok on alert as 70,000 homes flooded in Thailand
Tropical storm Dianmu has caused flooding in 30 provinces, with the kingdom's central region the worst hit
Super typhoon threatens Philippines, Taiwan
The Philippine weather bureau warned of "destructive" winds in Santa Ana town, where about 35,000 people live
Indonesia warns early rainy season may trigger more natural disasters
Disasters linked to the weather conditions could include hail, lightning and tornadoes
Pope Francis urges solidarity with Haiti after devastating earthquake
The pope prayed for the people of Haiti from the window overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer
Chinese Christians barred from providing relief to flood victims, says report
Christian groups and individuals have been mobilizing to help in rescue and relief operations following the devastating floods
Catholic church groups join efforts to help flood victims in India
In Maharashtra, 149 people have died mainly in landslides and other monsoon related accidents, while another 64 are still missing
Philippine Coast guard evacuates thousands as days of torrential rain floods...
Thousands are fleeing flooded communities in the Philippine capital, Manila, after days of torrential rain.
Natural disaster risks lurk as Olympic Games draw near
The consequences of a disaster during the Games, which start on Friday, would be compounded by the coronavirus pandemic
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