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DISASTERSep 29Early birds for Wang Fuk Court buy-back get first pick of subsidised housesResidents who lost their homes in Hong Kong’s deadly Tai Po fire started choosing their replacement flats on Tuesday, with some calling on authorities to introduce stamp duty waivers to help ease their financial burden. After last November’s blaze at Wang Fuk Court, authorities rolled out a HK$7.8 billion (US$994 million) plan to buy back flats at the eight-block subsidised housing estate. Under the scheme, participants can use the cash compensation to buy a flat on the private open market or...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 29Catania airport reopens after three daysMt Etna's ash had put a halt to air trafficANSA [en]
DISASTERSep 29One year after deadly attack , Grand Blanc Mormon church begins rebuildingA Mormon church in Grand Blanc has begun rebuilding one year after a deadly attack, signifying recovery efforts following a significant violent incident.wnmufm.org · United States
DISASTERSep 29Loss of rainfall impacts maize, ragi crops in ShivamoggaAccording to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), the Malnad region received 959 mm of rain during the southwest monsoon (June 1 to September 29), against a normal of 1,550 mm, a deficit of 38%The Hindu
DISASTERSep 29Drought damages 84,656 hectares of coconut plantations in Karnataka; impact may last for three yearsAccording to the Horticulture Department officials, among all crops that have surveyed in past months, coconut has recorded the highest crop loss, followed by onion and other vegetablesThe Hindu
DISASTERSep 29APPCB moves to shut two Nellore prawn processing units for releasing untreated wastewaterThe Water Base Limited and Abaad Overseas were not running their effluent treatment plants, the pollution board’s chief engineer found; 10 more units across the State have show-cause noticesThe Hindu
DISASTERSep 29Death toll from floods in Thailand rises to 23Het dodental als gevolg van het noodweer in Thailand is opgelopen tot 23. In de hoofdstad Bangkok zijn zeker vier mensen om het leven gekomen. Het water in de overstroomde delen van Bangkok begon maandag langzaam te zakken, nadat het vrijwel het hele weekend had geregend. Volgens functionarissen van de Thaise hoofdstad zijn de omstandigheden voldoende verbeterd om het water sneller te kunnen afvoeren. Toch staan verschillende wijken en belangrijke wegen nog altijd onder water, meldt persbureau AP. Volgens het Bangkok Flood Control Center zijn dit weekend ongeveer 700.000 mensen in de hoofdstadNOS Buitenland
DISASTERSep 29Floods damaged crops on 13,000 acres in Andhra’s Srikakulam, says Agriculture DepartmentJoint Director of Agriculture says waterlogging has turned standing paddy black; drones will spray nutrients once the water recedesThe Hindu
DISASTERSep 29Powerful nor’easter uncovers 19th-century shipwreck on US islandA powerful nor’easter has exposed splintered wooden beams on a Nantucket beach, possibly from a 19th-century shipwreck. Experts will inspect the wreckage, which may be linked to the Warren Sawyer, a schooner lost off Nantucket in 1884.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERSep 29Central Tokyo records 34 consecutive days of rain; longest on recordCentral Tokyo on Tuesday registered 34 consecutive days of rain, marking the longest streak on record, according to the weather agency. The area has seen precipitation since Aug…Japan Today
DISASTERSep 29Man dies trapped in burning car on Sangadigunta-Ponnur Road in Guntur; son rescuedTadikonda Harikrishna, 56, and his son were returning from a dialysis appointment when the car’s doors locked, his relative says; the cause of the fire is yet to be establishedThe Hindu
DISASTERSep 29France's biggest fire since 1949, which burned 42,000 hectares this summer, officially extinguishedLe Monde [en]
DISASTERSep 29Kariba residents drag govt to court over ferry crisis after 97 die in Mbuya Nehanda disasternewzimbabwe.com · Zimbabwe
DISASTERSep 29Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood riskA warning has been issued that an increasing number of homes will become uninsurable due to flood risk. This highlights a growing concern regarding climate change impacts on property and the insurance market.aol.com · United States
DISASTERSep 29At least 40 rescued, 2 dead as boat capsizes after machete fight near Puerto RicoA machete fight aboard a makeshift migrant boat near Mona Island caused it to capsize, leaving survivors stranded in open waters for over 12 hours.Fox News World
DISASTERSep 29One Bangkok flood battle after another as Thai Airways races to clear baggage backlogStanding water ⁠in Thailand’s capital is expected ⁠to clear within three days if there is no additional rainfall, the government said on Tuesday, as flag carrier Thai Airways struggled to resume regular services following heavy rain and flooding. The ‌cabinet will discuss long-term plans to address flooding and recovery measures on Tuesday, government spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises told a news briefing. Bangkok was hit by around 320mm (12.6 inches) of rain over two to three days last week,...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 29Zimbabwe : Kariba Residents Drag Govt to Court Over Ferry Crisis After 97 Die in Mbuya Nehanda Disasterallafrica.com · Nigeria
DISASTERSep 29Storms are intensifying as temperatures rise . Which countries are most at risk ? Storms are reportedly intensifying due to rising temperatures, raising concerns about which countries face the greatest risk. This indicates a significant and widespread environmental threat.aol.co.uk · United Kingdom
DISASTERSep 29UH study finds elevated toxic metals in Maui residents months after 2023 wildfireshawaiinewsnow.com · United States
DISASTERSep 29Sea level rise is reshaping a California beach town and threatening a key rail lineRising sea levels are altering a California beach town and endangering a crucial rail line. This environmental threat poses significant challenges to infrastructure and coastal communities.bostonherald.com · United States
DISASTERSep 29Storms are intensifying as temperatures rise. Which countries are most at risk?From colour-blindness to women’s clothing, early warning systems must ensure no one is left behind.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERSep 29One dead, another injured while cleaning sewer in Santacruz; no safety gear provided: PolicePolice identified the deceased as Santosh Ganpat Kashte, 47, and the injured worker as Ajay Dhyanchand Thakur, 26The Hindu
DISASTERSep 29Bangkok flood disaster, Indonesian victim of fake cash scam: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Bangkok declares flood disaster across city as thousands flee from homes Entire Bangkok neighbourhoods were inundated on Saturday as the city government declared a flood disaster after the worst rains in years overwhelmed the Thai capital, submerging roads, cars and...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 29Why has Maharashtra declared drought in 265 talukas and what do farmers get? | ExplainedThe declaration comes as the monsoon nears its end, with a shortfall in rainfall. Only five districts have recorded rain at or above the average for the periodThe Hindu
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