Death toll in Philippine floods rises to five
Manila, Feb 11 (IANS) The death toll in flash floods caused by unrelenting rain in Palawan province in the southwestern Philippines climbed to five, local authorities said on Tuesday. Jerry Alili, chief of the Palawan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, said rescuers found two bodies who went missing after floodwaters swept away their […]
Thousands flee homes as Australia battles massive floods
Canberra, Feb 2 (IANS) A woman has died while thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes after torrential rainfall caused flooding in northern Queensland, authorities said, adding that waters will continue to rise and warned of a “dangerous and life-threatening” situation. More than 1,000mm (39 inches) of rain has fallen on parts […]
