Natural disaster

Natural disaster

Tears, prayers as Asia mourns tsunami dead 20 years on

On December 26, 2004, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia's western tip generated a series of massive waves

3w ago

Cyclone death toll in Mayotte rises to 39

The death toll from cyclone Chido in the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte has reached 39, according to the latest count from the island's prefect

3w ago

Tsunami warning as USGS reports magnitude 7.3 quake off Vanuatu

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Tuesday off the coast of the Pacific island state of Vanuatu

1m ago

Three killed as Cyclone Fengal pummels India's south

Cyclone Fengal made landfall late Saturday with sustained winds of 70-80 kilometres an hour (43-50 miles per hour).

1m ago

Mild earthquake jolts Rangpur, surrounding areas

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake shook Rangpur and its surrounding areas this afternoon

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Cyclone Dana lashes Odisha

The severe cyclonic storm Dana early today slammed into Bhitarkanika and Dhamra coasts of the eastern Indian state of Odisha where authorities evacuated a million people to safety, shut schools, and suspended flight and train operations.

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Cyclone Dana not a threat to Bangladesh: BMD

However, strong winds have caused 4-5 houses to collapse in Latachapali union of Kolapara upazila under Patuakhali district, says disaster management and relief secretary

2m ago

Cyclone Dana: Launch services on Bhola-Chandpur routes suspended

The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended launch services from Chandpur to all routes, as well as six internal routes in Bhola, due to the impact of Cyclone Dana

2m ago

Tears, prayers as Asia mourns tsunami dead 20 years on

On December 26, 2004, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia's western tip generated a series of massive waves

3w ago

Cyclone death toll in Mayotte rises to 39

The death toll from cyclone Chido in the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte has reached 39, according to the latest count from the island's prefect

3w ago

Tsunami warning as USGS reports magnitude 7.3 quake off Vanuatu

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Tuesday off the coast of the Pacific island state of Vanuatu

1m ago

Three killed as Cyclone Fengal pummels India's south

Cyclone Fengal made landfall late Saturday with sustained winds of 70-80 kilometres an hour (43-50 miles per hour).

1m ago

Mild earthquake jolts Rangpur, surrounding areas

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake shook Rangpur and its surrounding areas this afternoon

1m ago

Cyclone Dana lashes Odisha

The severe cyclonic storm Dana early today slammed into Bhitarkanika and Dhamra coasts of the eastern Indian state of Odisha where authorities evacuated a million people to safety, shut schools, and suspended flight and train operations.

2m ago

Cyclone Dana not a threat to Bangladesh: BMD

However, strong winds have caused 4-5 houses to collapse in Latachapali union of Kolapara upazila under Patuakhali district, says disaster management and relief secretary

2m ago

Cyclone Dana: Launch services on Bhola-Chandpur routes suspended

The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended launch services from Chandpur to all routes, as well as six internal routes in Bhola, due to the impact of Cyclone Dana

2m ago

Cyclone 'Dana' likely to lash Odisha-West Bengal at midnight

The severe cyclone 'Dana', formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining area, is likely to move north-northwestwards further and may cross north Odisha-West Bengal coast of India between Puri and Sagar Island around midnight today, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said in its special weather bulletin this evening

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Cyclone Dana: Launch movement on internal routes suspended in Barishal

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) authorities suspended movement of vessels on the internal routes in Barishal due to inclement weather caused by Cyclone Dana..The movement of vessels was suspended around 11:00am due to rain and gusty winds, said Abdur Razzak, a river por

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