Disaster Relief

Floods displace hundreds in northern Namibia

Heavy rains in northern Namibia are causing severe flooding in the Ohangwena and Oshana regions. The floodwaters, partly coming from southern Angola, have forced hundreds of residents to flee their homes. Oshana Regional Governor Elia Irimari confirmed that more than 900 people from parts of Oshakati town have been relocated to a center in Enya. However, the area is becoming overcrowded. "The water level is still rising. The relocation centre […]

14 April, 2025 39

World

Rescue efforts continue to pull out 8 men trapped in Indian tunnel

Clock is ticking for the eight men trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India as rescue efforts continue for the fourth day. At least eleven state and federal agencies are involved - and have roped in advanced SONAR and drone systems to locate the men. Ishan Garg tells us more.

26 February, 2025 45

World

Millions affected by extreme weather across United States

Powerful storms have battered vast swathes of America's southeast, causing multiple fatalities and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes without power. US President Donald Trump has approved a request for disaster relief funding. But more extreme weather is expected in the days ahead. Benji Hyer reports.

18 February, 2025 33

Namibia

Relief Efforts Underway for Flood Victims in Otjomuise

The Office of the Prime Minister, in partnership with the City of Windhoek's Disaster Risk Management Team, has delivered food parcels to more than 280 households in 8de Laan, Otjomuise, following Saturday's heavy flooding. The team is also supplying tents and arranging for the relocation of affected residents to a safer area in Goreangab, designated by the City of Windhoek. Maxmus Halwoodi, the OPM Public Relations Officer, provided the update. […]

7 January, 2025 58

World

US Congress strikes deal to prevent shutdown

United States lawmakers have struck a bipartisan deal to keep the government functioning by pushing a funding deadline to March. The year-end package — the last major legislation Congress will clear this year — includes a bill to restrict American investment in China, and more than $100 billion in emergency aid for natural disasters. Benji Hyer reports. v

18 December, 2024 33

Environment

India landslide toll hits 150 as rain hampers rescue work

By Aishwarya Kumar Relentless downpours and howling winds hampered Wednesday's search for survivors of landslides that struck Indian tea plantations and killed at least 150 people, most believed to be labourers and their families. Days of torrential monsoon rains have battered the southern coastal state of Kerala, with blocked roads into the Wayanad district disaster area complicating relief efforts. With the only bridge connecting the […]

31 July, 2024 27

Africa

More than half of Zimbabwean population needs food aid

Zimbabwe’s cabinet has revealed that more than half of the nation’s population of about 15 million people will immediately need food aid until March next year, as the country reels from the impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon that’s already slashed corn output and led to a national state of disaster being declared. Bloomberg reports that the southern African nation’s rural areas are the most affected with 6 million […]

16 May, 2024 14

Environment

UN assessment teams deployed to flood affected areas in Afghanistan

Rescue efforts continue in Afghanistan following deadly flash floods in three northeastern provinces this past weekend. The Resident Representative of the UN Development Programme, Stephen Rodriques, told UN News that 180 deaths were confirmed and nearly 9,000 homes have been damaged. The UN has deployed just over 20 teams to the region to conduct a joint assessment alongside partners and the de-facto authorities.

14 May, 2024 49

Africa

Kenyan schools reopen after devastating floods

Schools in Kenya have reopened after flooding in the country killed more than 250 people. Kenya and other parts of East Africa have been battered by torrential rains, claiming lives and destroying property. Human Rights Watch says that Kenyan authorities have not responded adequately to flash floods resulting from heavy rains. The floods have left at least over 200, 000 people displaced, destroyed infrastructure, and livelihoods across the country; and […]

14 May, 2024 65