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Myanmar's earthquake death toll rises to 2,056, national mourning declared
Yangon, March 31: The death toll from 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 2,056, with approximately 3,900 people injured and nearly 270 reported missing, according to the country's State Administration Council Information Team on Monday.
Japanese team deployed to Myanmar to assess earthquake impact
Tokyo, March 31: Japan has dispatched an expert assessment team to Myanmar following the devastating earthquake that struck the country on Friday, measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale.
36 aftershocks hit Myanmar after deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake
Mandalay, March 31: Myanmar's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology reported that 36 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 2.8 to 7.5, have occurred as of Monday morning.
7.0-magnitude quake hits Tonga
Suva, March 31: A 7.0-magnitude earthquake jolted 79 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga, at 1:18 local time on Monday, the US Geological Survey said.
Death toll rises to 1,644 following powerful earthquake in Myanmar
Yangon, March 29: A total of 1,644 people died and 3,408 were injured, and 139 remained missing due to the powerful earthquake in Myanmar, said the Information Team of the State Administration Council on Saturday.
10 people killed in powerful earthquake in Myanmar
Yangon, March 28: At least 10 people were killed when a mosque collapsed in Mandalay after a strong earthquake hit Myanmar on Friday, according to local media outlet Khit Thit.
7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, tremors felt across Thailand
Naypyidaw, March 28: A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday with an aftershock of 6.4 magnitude just 12 minutes later.
South Korea: Death toll hits 26 as firefighters battle to contain worst-ever wildfires
Seoul, March 27: Firefighters using helicopters were struggling to contain the nation's worst-ever wildfires on Thursday that have ravaged South Korea's southeastern province of North Gyeongsang, with the death toll from the blazes reaching 26 and injuries being reported to another 30 people.
South Korea battles multiple wildfires in southeastern region amid strong dry winds
Seoul, March 23: South Korea was battling to contain multiple wildfires raging across the southeastern region on Sunday, with strong and dry winds hindering efforts to bring the blaze under control, authorities said.
South Korea: Yoon offers condolences for wildfire victims
Seoul, March 23: South Korean Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol offered his condolences on Sunday for firefighters and government officials who were killed while battling wildfires.
South Korea: Four killed as wildfires ravage southeastern region
Seoul, March 23: At least four people were killed, six people were injured and some 1,500 people were evacuated as wildfires fueled by strong winds have scorched areas of the South Korea's southeastern region, disaster authorities said on Sunday.
Unseasonal rain cause huge crop loss in Telangana
Hyderabad, March 23: Unseasonal rain along with strong winds have caused widespread damage to crops in Telangana and the affected farmers are looking to the government for compensation.
Light to moderate rain predicted in TN for two days
Chennai, March 23: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast light to moderate rainfall across many parts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days.
India sends 10 tons of assistance to inundated Botswana
Gaborone, March 23: Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said that India sent the first tranche of assistance in Botswana in the wake of floods.
Himachal CM meets Amit Shah, seeks release of compensation for losses due to floods in 2023
New Delhi, March 22: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah here on Saturday.
Himachal CM meets Amit Shah, seeks funds for 2023 calamity
New Delhi, March 22: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Saturday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah here and sought the release of the compensation for losses incurred in the state during the monsoon of 2023.
South Korea: Evacuation order widens as firefighting efforts continue against Sancheong wildfire
Changwon, March 22: More villages were placed under an evacuation order Saturday as strong winds impeded firefighting operations against a wildfire that broke out in the southeastern county of Sancheong, officials said.
IMD issues thunderstorm warning for parts of Telangana
Hyderabad, March 21: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds and hailstorms in six districts of Telangana for the next three days.
Indonesia's Mt Lewotobi erupts, alert level at highest as ash reaches 8,000 metres
Jakarta, March 21: Mount Lewotobi, located in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province, erupted, prompting the Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation to raise the alert status to the highest level.
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts
Jakarta, March 21: The Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia erupted three times on Friday, sending an ash column 8,000 metres high and prompting authorities to expand the danger zone around the volcano.
Three earthquakes shake Indonesia, one death reported in North Sumatra
Jakarta, March 18: Three earthquakes struck Indonesia on Tuesday, with a 5.5-magnitude tremor hitting North Sumatra province in the morning, and two earlier quakes in Maluku and East Nusa Tenggara, the country's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency reported.
Cyclone Jude leaves 14 dead, thousands of families displaced in Mozambique
Maputo, March 15: The passage of Tropical Cyclone Jude through northern Mozambique has claimed 14 lives and affected over 100,000 residents across several provinces, according to a preliminary report released by the Mozambican government.
Guatemala's Volcano of Fire endangers 30,000 people
San Jose, March 11: Guatemala's active Volcan de Fuego (Volcano of Fire) poses an imminent threat to at least 30,000 people, the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred) warned.
Cyclone Alfred aftermath: Floods continue in Australia's Queensland, New South Wales
Sydney, March 10: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continued to impact Australia's states of Queensland and New South Wales (NSW) on Monday with floods and heavy rainfalls, but meteorological authorities forecast the situation will gradually ease from today.
Australia's East Coast braces for Alfred, a rare cyclone threatening Brisbane.
Brisbane, March 6: People along Australia's eastern coast are preparing for the arrival of a slow-moving storm, which marks the most southerly tropical cyclone to threaten the area in over 50 years.
Australian state issues emergency evacuation warnings ahead of cyclone landfall
Sydney, March 6: Australia's New South Wales (NSW) State Emergency Service issued emergency evacuation warnings on Thursday as tropical cyclone Alfred edges closer to the country's east coast.
Rain helps contain wildfire in Japan's Iwate
Tokyo, March 5: Steady rainfall on Wednesday has helped contain the spread of a week-long wildfire in Ofunato City of Japan's Iwate Prefecture, local media reported.
Australian states prepare for tropical cyclone Alfred in full swing
Sydney, March 5: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Wednesday the government was delivering 250,000 sandbags to the state of Queensland from the national supply while the Australian Defense Force has been put on standby as severe tropical cyclone Alfred approaches.
4.1 magnitude earthquake shakes east Manipur, no casualties reported
Imphal, March 5: A mild quake, measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale, shook eastern Manipur's mountainous Kamjong district and adjoining areas on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Severe flooding in Jakarta, surrounding cities after heavy rain
Jakarta, March 4: Severe flooding hit most areas in Jakarta and its satellite cities on Tuesday after heavy rain poured over the region, leaving thousands of houses submerged and hundreds of residents affected.
Australia: Queensland and NSW residents brace for Tropical Cyclone Alfred, once in 50 years
Sydney, March 4: Communities across southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales (NSW) are preparing for the first tropical cyclone to make direct landfall, forecast to be on Thursday, in the region since two other similar rare cyclones hit the part of the two Australian states in 1974.
Maldives shuts govt offices as record rainfall triggers severe flooding
Male, March 2: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu ordered the closure of government offices and institutions on Sunday in response to severe flooding caused by the highest daily accumulated rainfall in the country's history, PSM News, media reported.
3.7-magnitude quake hits Mizoram, no casualties reported
Aizawl, March 2: A mild quake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale, jolted western Mizoram's mountainous Mamit district and adjoining areas on Sunday, officials said.
Himachal Pradesh roads affected by heavy snowfall, rainfall: Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi
Shimla, March 1: : Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday said that heavy snowfall and rainfall over the last two days have disrupted road connectivity in Himachal Pradesh. Negi said that while the weather conditions have had certain benefits, they have also caused damage in several areas.
Himachal Pradesh: Kullu DC provides update on snowfall aftermath, restoration efforts
Kullu, March 1: Kullu Deputy Commissioner Torul S. Raveesh on Saturday gave an update on the situation in Kullu district, where the weather has cleared after a period of heavy snowfall.
Heavy snowfall hits Himachal Pradesh; Lahaul & Spiti severely affected
Shimla, March 1: Heavy snowfall has severely affected areas in Lahaul and Spiti areas with roads blocked and vehicles covered under thick layers of snow.
Himachal Pradesh: Flash floods and landslides cause chaos in Kullu
Kullu, March 1: Many vehicles were swept away or trapped in sludge following flash floods triggered by incessant torrential rain in lower areas of the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. The rain has also triggered landslides in several parts.
Snow, rainfall disrupts life in Himachal: 583 roads blocked; power and water supply affected
Shimla, March 1: Due to snowfall and rain in Himachal Pradesh, a total of 583 roads in the State including 5 National Highways have been blocked as per the State Disaster Management Authority.
Heavy snowfall, rain relief to Himachal Pradesh: Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi
Shimla, February 28: The north Indian hill state of Himachal Pradesh, which has been experiencing a prolonged dry spell, is finally witnessing a change in weather. Over the past few days, the dry spell has come to an end as snowfall has covered the higher reaches, while the lower regions have received rainfall.
Himachal rains: Many roads blocked in Kullu, National Highway from Jalori shut
Kullu, February 28: Torrential rains have caused flooding and landslides in lower areas in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district. In several areas of the district, roads have been blocked, and vehicles have been trapped or swept away in flash floods.