insert_link World LA fires: 0% contained in unprecedented disaster Fire officials in Los Angeles say they still have no part of the 27,000 acre wildfires under control. More than 2000 properties and buildings have been destroyed and around 180,000 people have been told to evacuate. The city's mayor says high winds and droughts have created the "perfect storm". Ira Spitzer is in LA and has been surveying the damage. today10 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Nelson Mandela Bay residents evacuated due to heavy rains and floods Severe flooding following heavy rain overnight has resulted in scores of Eastern Cape residents, particularly in Gqeberha and Kariega, being evacuated. A level six warning of heavy rain was issued yesterday. Gift of the Givers’ operations manager, Ali Sablay, told the SABC they are currently in contact with the local disaster management teams who are identifying and trying to evacuate more residents in different areas. Meanwhile, more heavy rain is […] today22 October, 2024
