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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Natural Disasters

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Environment

Seismologists to Gather in Namibia for Major Conference

Seismologists from across Africa will convene in Namibia for the 4th General Assembly of the African Seismological Commission, hosted by the Mines and Energy Ministry next week. Geologist Mako Sitali highlighted that the event slated for February 24 to 28 will cover earthquake monitoring, seismic technology, and Namibia’s role in the international seismic monitoring system.  

today18 February, 2025 86

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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

today18 December, 2024 45

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1.5 million people evacuated in India as cyclone Dana makes landfall

  One and a half million people have been evacuated from India's Eastern coast as cyclone Dana made landfall on Friday. The storm is causing heavy rains and has disrupted air and road traffic. Though cyclones are not uncommon in waters surrounding India, experts say climate change is making them more severe, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.  

today25 October, 2024 53

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Business / Economics

Flood damage in KwaZulu-Natal exceeds 8 billion rand

South Africa’s Special Risk Insurance Association has engaged the government and other stakeholders in a bid to extend its cover to natural disasters, climate-related risks, and cyberattacks. The cost of damage from the June floods in KwaZulu-Natal was estimated at more than 1.3 billion rand, while the 2022 floods in the province caused damage estimated at seven billion rand to at least 826 companies. The association’s chairperson, Nolwandle Mgoqi, says […]

today1 October, 2024 50

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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 […]

today31 July, 2024 32

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Health / Medical

93 killed after landslides strike India tea estates

        By Aishwarya Kumar   Landslides in India triggered by pounding monsoon rains struck tea plantations and killed at least 93 people today, with at least 250 others rescued from mud and debris, officials said. The southern coastal state of Kerala has been battered by torrential downpours, with blocked roads into the disaster area in Wayanad district complicating relief efforts. "93 dead bodies have been found so […]

today30 July, 2024 29

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Flooding and landslides kill three in Vietnam’s north

      Flooding and landslides in northern Vietnam have killed three people, state media said Monday, after days of heavy rain that partially submerged thousands of homes. Images on state media showed water gushing down the steep roads of mountainous Ha Giang province, a popular spot for motorcycle tours, with vehicles overturned and abandoned in the floodwater. Residents in Ha Giang city stood on rooftops waiting for rescue. Around […]

today10 June, 2024 90