insert_link World Hurricane Hone leaves thousands without power in Hawaii Emergency services in Hawaii are surveying the damage left by a powerful hurricane over the weekend. Thousands of homes and businesses lost power in the US state, with Hurricane Hone weakening into a tropical storm on Sunday night local time. As our correspondent Sally Patterson reports. todayAugust 27, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Bus accident on Otavi-Otjiwarongo road results in multiple casualties An accident between an Intercape bus and an Iveco passenger bus took place early on Tuesday 6 August, 2024 between Otavi and Otjiwarongo, resulting in multiple casualties. Emergency services were deployed by the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund. The accident site, located 50km from Otavi towards Otjiwarongo, was attended by four ambulances. By 3:10 am, the fire department had arrived at the scene and successfully extricated a person who was entrapped […] todayAugust 6, 2024 496
insert_link South Africa George Municipality in the Western Cape, South Africa, says disaster management services are on standby The George Municipality in the Western Cape, South Africa, says disaster management services are on standby to attend to any emergencies. This as more heavy rainfall with possible flash flooding is expected in the municipality today. Courtnay and Hope Streets in the George Central Business District are currently flooded. The municipality’s spokesperson, Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe, says motorists are warned to drive with caution: ENG NtobekoonHeavyRains todayApril 9, 2024 22
insert_link Environment California faces “life threatening” floods The US state of California is facing heavy rain and snowfall, with authorities issuing flood warnings authorities are describing as "life-threatening". Around 94% of the population - 37 million people - are now under flood alerts, while some communities have been told to evacuate. Nancy Ward is California's Director of Emergency Service. todayFebruary 5, 2024 18
insert_link World Trapped Indian tunnel workers face prolonged rescue Forty workers have been trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India for more than a week now. Rescue operations have hit one snag after another and now officials say it could still be another 4 to 5 days before the trapped workers can be safely rescued. todayNovember 20, 2023 12