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Indonesia Quake Death Toll Hits 47 as Rescuers Race to Find Survivors
The death toll from a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia has climbed to 47, with 50 others injured as rescuers continue searching collapsed buildings and debris for survivors amid landslides and disrupted communications. A rescue team searches for victims in the ruins of the Laurensius Say Port in Maumere, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara…
NiMet Warns Of Flash Floods As Rainfall Is Forecast In 22 States
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast rainfall across 22 states, warning residents in Kano, Cross River and other affected areas to prepare for possible flash flooding as heavy downpours continue. (FILES) A photo shows a church and other buildings submerged along the East-West highway severed by flooding, bringing to a halt the movement of…
Heavy Rains Kill At Least 13 In Philippines
At least 13 people have died after days of heavy rain in the Philippines, with rainfall already 47 percent above the monthly average in one affected area. Rescuers sift through rubble as they search for survivors after a rain-drenched mountainside collapsed on several houses in Baguio City, north of Manila, on August 10, 2026. Floods,…
PHOTO STORY: Tiny ‘Coffee Frog’ Discovered In Costa Rica
A tiny greenish nocturnal frog that thrives in coffee plantations has been discovered in Costa Rica’s central Pacific region, where researchers say the unusual amphibian has adapted to the plantation environment. View of a “Rana de las nacientes” (Isthmohyla nacientes), a newly discovered frog species, in San Jose, Costa Rica, on August 6, 2026. A…
India Monsoon Death Toll Tops 100 As Floods, Landslides Batter Regions
More than 100 people have died in India since July as monsoon-triggered floods and landslides continue to devastate several parts of the country. Scientists say climate change is making the annual monsoon increasingly erratic, unpredictable and more deadly across South Asia. Floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across…
FG Launches Preliminary Assessment For Multipurpose Dam In Plateau
The Federal Government has commenced a preliminary assessment for the construction of a multipurpose dam in a Plateau State community, with the project expected to improve water supply, irrigation and other essential services for residents in Kanke and neighbouring local government areas. The Federal Government has commenced preliminary assessment for the proposed construction of a…
Environment Cleanup Coordinator Zabbey Seeks Renewed UN Support For Ogoni Cleanup
HYPREP Project Coordinator Nenibarini Zabbey described the Ogoni Cleanup Programme as a model for restoring oil-polluted communities and called for renewed United Nations support to speed up environmental remediation, livelihood restoration, and sustainable development efforts in the area. A file photo of officials on duty somewhere in Ogoniland in Rivers State. Photo: Twitter- @FMEnvng The…
Anambra Prohibits Asphalt Laying During Rainy Season
The directive, issued by the Anambra State Ministry of Works, comes amid concerns about how heavy rains affect freshly laid roads. Anambra is located in South-East Nigeria The Anambra State Government has announced stricter quality control measures for road construction across the state, including an immediate ban on asphalt laying during the rainy season, in…
Red Cross Activates Response Mechanism to Address Flooding in Kebbi
It stated that trainees were given river water gauges to help them track water levels and issue early warnings to communities ahead of potential floods. Kebbi State is in North-West, Nigeria. The Nigerian Red Cross Society has trained no fewer than 72 members of Flood Rapid Response Teams across six flood-prone local government areas in…
Southern Mexico Hit By 7.3 Quake, Triggering Tsunami Alert
The Mexican seismological service recorded over 30 aftershocks with up to a 6.8 magnitude. Municipal brigade members remain outside the Guatemala City municipal building following an evacuation in Guatemala City on July 17, 2026, after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico and parts of Central America. (Photo by Johan ORDÓÑEZ / AFP) Southern Mexico and…
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