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DISASTEROct 3Two killed, one injured in two-vehicle Jalan Dudong road crashBy DayakDaily Team SIBU, Oct 3: Two people were killed while another sustained minor injuries in a road accident involving a Perodua Bezza and a Mitsubishi Triton along Jalan Dudong, Kanowit-Julau, here today. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received a distress call at 4.15pm and arrived at the scene seven minutes […]dayakdaily · malaysia
DISASTEROct 3Off-duty ambulanceman dies in tragic Kowloon Peak rappelling accidentA tragic outdoor recreation activity turned fatal on Friday after a 51-year-old off-duty ambulance principal supervisor fell to his death while rappelling on Kowloon Peak. The victim, surnamed Wong, plunged down a cliff after one of the ropes reportedly snapped.thestandard_hk · hong kong
DISASTEROct 2Off-duty senior ambulanceman dies after abseiling fall on Kowloon PeakAn off-duty senior ambulanceman has died after falling from a cliff while abseiling in Hong Kong. The Fire Services Department said on Friday that it had received a report at 2.33pm that a man had fallen from Kowloon Peak in Wong Tai Sin while abseiling. Rescuers and a government helicopter searched the area and found an unconscious man at a nearby cliff. Another man with minor injuries was found on a nearby trail. The department mobilised its mountain and high-angle rescue teams during the...South China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 2Sea off Thai island turns greenThe water off Thailand's Ko Lan island has turned a vibrant shade of green thanks to a plankton bloom.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTEROct 2Horror during meditation: a driver rammed a Buddhist temple, ran over five people, and three were trapped under the carAn electric vehicle crashed into the Guanyin Shrine in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown. Security cameras recorded the shocking accident and the desperate rescue efforts.Clarín
DISASTEROct 2Violent 'sudestada' floods Bangkok airport: more than 10,000 suitcases stranded and a request for help from military personnelClarín
DISASTEROct 2TEPCO begins inserting robot arm to retrieve Fukushima nuclear fuel debrisTokyo Electric Power Co Holdings Inc began work Friday to insert a remote-controlled robotic arm into the containment vessel of the No. 2 reactor at the crippled Fukushima…Japan Today
DISASTEROct 23 pollution threats deadlier than climate change in AsiaThe article discusses three pollution threats in Asia that are considered deadlier than climate change, highlighting significant environmental and public health concerns in the region.christianpost.com · United States
DISASTEROct 22 new islands appear near Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano after eruptionTwo new islands have appeared off Anak Krakatoa, potentially the first in nearly a century to emerge within the caldera left by Krakatoa’s catastrophic 1883 eruption. The formations, discovered following a 25-hour eruption in early September, sit hundreds of metres off opposite sides of Anak Krakatoa – one to the northwest and the other to the southeast – almost on a straight line through the volcano’s crater, according to Indonesia’s Geological Agency. The agency places one about 760 metres...South China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 1Thailand PM Threatens to Remove Officials Over Flood CrisisThe Prime Minister of Thailand has threatened to remove officials in response to a flood crisis, indicating political pressure and accountability measures during a significant event.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
DISASTEROct 1Thailand Floods : Death Toll Hits 24 Across 31 Provinceschiangraitimes.com · Thailand
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 1Chiang Rai Issues Alert : Arsenic Levels Surge 28x in Sai Riverchiangraitimes.com · Thailand
DISASTEROct 1Expressway from Chiba across Tokyo Bay closed due to multivehicle accidentTwo people in a truck died on Thursday after a multivehicle accident on the expressway that crosses Tokyo Bay connecting Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures, authorities said. The accident…Japan Today
DISASTEROct 1Hong Kong power outages hit Ho Man Tin, disrupting 1,000 households and hotelTwo power outages hit Hong Kong’s Ho Man Tin, the first lasting more than four hours overnight into Thursday, disrupting hotel operations and about 1,000 households. CLP Power, which supplies electricity to Kowloon and the New Territories, said equipment near Waterloo Road in Kowloon first malfunctioned at 11.18pm on Wednesday, affecting about 1,000 customers. “After CLP Power’s engineering personnel conducted an emergency repair and deployed some mobile electricity generators at the scene, the...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 30Why Have Indonesia’s Fires Gotten So Bad?This could be their worst-ever year.Foreign Policy
DISASTERSep 30Family of 4 in hospital after fire at Sha Tin public housing estateA family of four was sent to hospital on Wednesday morning after a fire broke out at a public housing estate in Sha Tin, prompting the evacuation of around 140 residents. Police received a report at 6.48am as thick smoke poured from a mid-rise flat in Yan Chuen House at Shui Chuen O Estate. The family tried to put out the fire, which started at their TV stand, but failed to do so, and subsequently escaped, police said. Firefighters arrived and extinguished the fire at around 7.10am. All four...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 29After the Flood , Can China , Nepal , and India Move From Earth Observation to Regional Preparedness ? Following a flood, China, Nepal, and India are considering how to transition from earth observation to regional preparedness. This addresses post-disaster recovery and future disaster mitigation efforts among several nations.thediplomat.com · China
DISASTERSep 29Cyclist likely bitten by several dogs and died from throat injuries, source saysA young cyclist who died after a suspected canine attack in Hong Kong earlier this month was likely bitten on the neck by several dogs, but government forensic pathologists fear it may ultimately be impossible to determine which exact animals were involved, the South China Morning Post has learned. The SCMP has learned that the victim was Fairview Park resident Eva Chu, who was found on Pok Wai South Road near Nam Sang Wai at 12.42am on September 20. CCTV footage showed that three dogs chased...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 29Tokyo records longest rainy streak on record with 34 consecutive daysTokyo has recorded 34 consecutive days of rain, marking the longest such streak on record, according to Japan's weather agency.EuroNews [en]
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 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 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 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 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
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