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Rains trigger more landslides in northern Chin State, Myanmar

After five days of heavy rain, landslides struck northern Chin State yesterday, breaking down transportation in the area.   The landslides hit Hakha, the capital of Chin State, and some northern parts of Tiddim and Tonzang townships. Houses were damaged…

Typhoon Nida hits Hong Kong, bringing it to standstill

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Landslides displace 118 families in rural Bajura, Nepal

A landslide poses threat to houses in Rajali, Badimalika Municipality-9 of Bajura district, in July 2016. Photo: Prakash Singh As many as 118 families have been displaced in a week due to landslides triggered by incessant rainfall in Badimalika Municipality…

Tropical Storm Darby Batters Hawaii

Waves slam the coastline as Tropical Storm Darby bears down on Hawaii’s Big Island [NBC] Tropical Storm Darby has made landfall on the Big Island of Hawaii.   Winds are currently battering the islands with gusts of more than 80…

Severe floods kill scores, displace tens of thousands in China

Heavy rain in China has killed at least 154 people and forced tens of thousands from their homes, according to state media reported.   About 114 people were killed and 111 others missing in the northern province of Hebei after…

Severe Snow Storm Cuts Off Homes In Gan Gan and Gastre, Argentina

Three trucks of Civil Defense and CORFO yesterday tried to reach the homes of the affected families to deliver food, water, mattresses and blankets. Meanwhile today, progress in road work by opening roads, hoping to stop snow and increase the…