UN supports South, Southeast Asian nations responding to flooding, landslides: spokesperson
United Nations, Dec 5 (IANS) The United Nations continues to support the governments of some South and Southeast Asian nations in responding to the catastrophic flooding and landslides that have reportedly killed over 1,500 people and impacted nearly 11 million people, a UN spokesperson said. In Sri Lanka, the United Nations and its partners continue […]
Flash floods, landslides leave 174 dead, 79 missing in Indonesia
Jakarta, Nov 28 (IANS) The number of fatalities from floods and landslides that struck Indonesia’s Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra has risen to 174, with 79 people still missing and 12 others injured, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Friday. BNPB Chief Suharyanto said during a press briefing that North Sumatra has […]
Heavy rains kill at least 11 in southeast Brazil
Rio de Janerio, Jan 13 (IANS) Heavy rains in southeastern Brazil have claimed the lives of at least 11 people, including nine who were killed in landslides in the valley region of Minas Gerais state during Sunday morning, said local authorities. According to the state fire department, landslides killed nine people and left one missing […]
