Floods
Severe flooding in the central region of Vietnam has prompted the Ministry of National Defence to issue an urgent Official Dispatch No. 6840/CD-BQP, ordering military units to take immediate response measures and recovery efforts. The document requires military forces to maintain high alert, monitor flood developments, and swiftly deploy
Civilian evacuation
Tropical Storm Melissa, projected to become one of the ocean's "strongest storms ever," is currently moving through the Atlantic basin, heading towards Kingston, Jamaica. With sustained winds of around 165 mph and heavy rain affecting the island, mandatory evacuation orders have been issued by the Jamaican
Civilian evacuation
Despite the ongoing challenges, the World Health Organization reports progress in delivering humanitarian aid in Gaza, two weeks after the ceasefire agreement came into effect. WHO representative Rick Piperkorn emphasized the need to increase medical evacuations and facilitate access for food, shelter, and essential supplies. The organization is actively increasing
Cabinet officials
As Hurricane Melissa approaches, Jamaica is taking precautions to ensure the safety of its visitors and residents. With a slow-moving storm expected to bring heavy rainfall and life-threatening floods, the island's tourism industry is on high alert, with emergency protocols activated and water supply plans in place. The
Civilian evacuation
In a dramatic turn of events, the military in Madagascar seized control of the government on Tuesday, just a day after President Andry Rajoelina was evacuated to France amidst massive protests and a mutiny within the armed forces. Colonel Michael Randrianirina declared the army's takeover, citing the need
Civilian evacuation
Madagascar's president, Andry Rajoelina, has been evacuated from the country on a French military plane, marking a significant escalation of the ongoing crisis that has gripped the nation since 25 September. The unrest began as protests against widespread water and electricity cuts but has since grown into a
Civilian evacuation
Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina has been evacuated from the country by a French military plane as protests and a military mutiny threaten to topple his government. The evacuation followed an agreement with French President Emmanuel Macron, who stated that French authorities are not intervening in Madagascar's
Typhoons
Vietnam is bracing itself for the impact of Typhoon Bualoi, a powerful storm that has already devastated the neighboring Philippines, killing at least 10 people and causing widespread flooding. With winds of approximately 130 kilometers per hour (80 miles per hour), the storm is expected to make landfall in Vietnam
Floods
Research conducted by Institut Teknologi Nasional in Indonesia has highlighted the importance of considering geographical characteristics when planning for flood disaster evacuation. The study, published in the Indonesian Interdisciplinary Journal of Sharia Economics, focused on the Long Pahangai I and Long Pahangai II Villages in Mahakam Ulu Regency, where frequent
Typhoons
Super Typhoon Ragasa, also known as Nando, has made landfall in the Philippines and is wreaking havoc on the region. Equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane, the storm has caused widespread destruction and has prompted extensive emergency preparedness in multiple countries. With maximum sustained winds of 270 km/h, Ragasa
Typhoons
As one of this year's strongest typhoons, Super Typhoon Ragasa, slammed into the northern Philippines, thousands of people were evacuated from villages, schools, and offices were closed in the archipelago and neighboring Taiwan. The storm's powerful winds and heavy rains threatened to cause flooding and landslides
Typhoons
As Typhoon Ragasa looms, authorities in the Philippines have warned of catastrophic winds, heavy flooding, and power outages, forcing evacuations and cancellations of flights and ferries. The storm has also prompted warnings from Taiwan and Hong Kong, with the latter planning to halt all passenger flights for 36 hours. Scientists
