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Heavy rainfall is expected to impact several regions in the Philippines, with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) identifying 9,369 barangays as vulnerable to landslides and floods. A total of 3,009 barangays have been classified as "very highly susceptible" to geohazards, with Central Luzon
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As the Philippines braces for heavy rains due to Tropical Storm Dante, Tropical Depression Emong, and the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) has issued a report highlighting the risk of flash floods and landslides in various provinces and regions
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As the southwest monsoon continues to affect millions of Filipinos, President Ferdinand Marcos' administration has suspended preparations for the fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona) to focus on helping affected communities. Amid reports of government agencies posting Sona-related materials while many parts of Luzon were submerged in floodwaters,
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Research conducted by Universitas Internasional Batam in collaboration with other organizations has shed light on the importance of community-based disaster management in mitigating the impact of floods and landslides on road networks. The study found that natural disasters in the form of floods and erosion pose significant challenges for governments
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Torrential rains that began last week have triggered flash floods and landslides across South Korea, displacing thousands and destroying homes and farmland. The downpours intensified over the weekend, with some areas seeing record-breaking hourly rainfall. More than 14,000 people have been evacuated, and damage has been reported in 15
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Union home minister Amit Shah has directed the formation of a multi-sectoral central team to study and address the increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters in Himachal Pradesh. The team, comprising experts from various government institutions, will assess the damages and provide recommendations to mitigate the impact of future
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Prolonged flash floods and heavy rain have wreaked havoc in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab, resulting in the deaths of 22 people and injuring 11 others since June 25. The Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMA) in both provinces have reported a series of devastating incidents, including landslides, nullah inundation, and
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Communities and local government units (LGUs) in Luzon are being advised to stay on high alert for possible rain-induced landslides, flash floods, flooding, and debris flows as a low-pressure area (LPA) strengthens the southwest monsoon or habagat. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has posted a Geohazard Advisory 1, warning
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As heavy to very heavy rain is forecasted in some areas from July 1-5, 2025, the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) has identified numerous risk areas across four regions, with a special focus on the Mekong River's continued rise. Dr. Surasee Kittimondol, Secretary-General of ONWR, has revealed
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Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday caused landslides and flash floods, blocking 129 roads, including the Chandigarh-Shimla highway and the Kalka-Shimla heritage railway line. The weather department has issued a red alert for Monday, warning of no respite from the heavy rain. The landslides caused significant disruptions, with the
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Heavy rainfall triggered landslides, traffic disruptions, and three fatalities in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, taking the death toll since the onset of monsoon in the state to 20. The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) reported that one person each drowned in Una and Bilaspur districts, while another died after falling
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Heavy rains in the past 24 hours have heightened concerns of fresh flooding and landslides in the Mundakkai-Chooralmala region of Wayanad, coinciding with the first anniversary of devastating landslides that claimed over 200 lives. Local residents reported hearing a massive sound on Wednesday morning, accompanied by a strong odor of
