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UN says nearly 200,000 affected by flash floods in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Flash floods caused by seasonal rains have affected about 191,800 people in Somalia since May and July, causing a humanitarian crisis in the regions affected, the UN humanitarian agency said on Thursday.
North Korea on flood alert as heavy rain kills 16 in South
SEOUL (AFP): Days of heavy rain could cause flooding or landslides across North Korea, officials warned, as the South said Thursday (Aug 6) that 16 people had died in the downpours lashing the peninsula.
Two rescue workers killed in South Korea floods after boats capsize - Yonhap
SEOUL (Reuters) - Two rescue workers were killed and five were missing in South Korea on Thursday after their boats overturned in floodwaters, Yonhap news agency reported, as heavy rain across the Korean peninsula threatened to bring new floods and landslides.
5,000 CCTV cameras to be operational in KL next year, says FT Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Some 5,000 multifunction surveillance cameras (CCTV) will be keeping close watch over Kuala Lumpur once they are operational next year, says Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
Coronavirus complicates South Korea flood response as hundreds gather in shelters
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean officials are working to keep more than a thousand people displaced by flooding safe and healthy with anti-coronavirus measures in place at crowded shelters as the government weighed declaring disaster zones on Wednesday.
Tech helps cashmere herders, hazelnut farmers fight soil erosion in Asia
When her husband suddenly died, Nakimo set up a small shop in Bhutan’s southern Chukha district to provide for her family of seven, then began growing hazelnut trees, which not only boosted her income, but also helped preserve the soil on her land.
Tropical storm Isaias hits New York City, tri-state area
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Powerful winds and rains battered New York City and its surrounding areas on Tuesday as tropical storm Isaias hit the tri-state region.
Flood mitigation works ongoing in parts of Selangor
SELANGOR Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari assures residents that flood mitigation plans are in place to tackle the problem in the state.
At least 13 killed in landslides
SEOUL: South Korea’s longest spell of monsoon rain in seven years triggered floods that have forced more than 1,000 people to flee their homes and killed at least 13 people in landslides and swept-away cars, authorities said.
India: Heavy rain batters Mumbai disrupting rail and road traffic; Covid-19 cases reach 1,855,745
MUMBAI Aug 4 (Reuters): Authorities in the Indian city of Mumbai issued a red alert on Tuesday and warned people not to venture out after heavy overnight rain in the financial hub brought flooding and travel chaos.
