Thousands of Sri Lankan troops have launched a massive operation to rescue nearly a million people affected by floods in the central, north and eastern provinces. The flooding has killed at least 13 people, officials said. More than 28,000 troops, backed by transport helicopters and navy boats, are rescuing flood victims and delivering food, authorities [...]
Indonesia’s Mount Merapi volcano erupted again Friday, sending a plume about 1,500 meters (4,921 feet) above the mountaintop, an extreme weather chaser said. Read more at CNN. Also read Volcano erupts in Indonesia, forcing thousands to flee
Nearly 48 people died in the recent Vietnam flood. Another 23 people is missing. Central Vietnam has seen record rainfall this week, with some areas getting twice as much rain as is normal for this time of year.
Some 70,000 people have been left homeless by flooding triggered by heavy rains in the central African nation of Chad, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Sunday. Read more at CNN.
Christchurch’s 400,000 residents were warned to stay inside their homes as a major earthquake rattled the town. The earthquake measured 7.1 and the danger of continued aftershocks continue. In an effort to keep the peace and ensure public safety, the authorities have instituted a curfew. [ad#Google Adsense-2]
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