Heavy Rainfall
Sudan appeal for aid after Darfur landslide wrecks havoc, killing over 1,000
A devastating landslide has struck the western Darfur region of Sudan, killing over 1,000 people and destroying an entire village in the Marrah Mountains area of Central Darfur. The disaster occurred on Sunday, following days of heavy rainfall, and has left the region reeling. According to the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A), the rebel group that […]
Singapore Celebrates Success on 60th Anniversary Amid Challenges
As Singapore celebrates its 60th anniversary, the city-state is reflecting on its remarkable development since separating from Malaysia in 1965. With a population of just over six million people, Singapore has become one of the wealthiest countries per capita in the world, attracting workers from across the globe with its advanced economy and high standard […]
Heavy Rains Leave 30 Dead in China’s Capital Beijing
At least 30 people have been killed by severe rainfall and flooding in Beijing as heavy rains drench the Chinese capital. The deaths occurred in Beijing’s mountainous northern districts, with 28 killed in Miyun and two in Yanqing, according to the official Xinhua state news agency. “The latest round of heavy rainstorms has left 30 […]
Typhoon Wipha Brings Flooding to Vietnam and Philippines
Vietnam is bracing for the impact of Typhoon Wipha, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall and flooding to the northern coast of the country. The typhoon is forecast to make landfall in Hung Yen and Ninh Binh provinces, located south of the capital, Hanoi, with wind speeds of up to 102 kph (63 mph). […]