Death toll from Philippines landslides, floods hits 133

2022-04-14T21:06+0200adaderana (en)

At least 133 people have been killed in landslides and floods caused by the first storm to hit the Philippines this year, which also displaced more than 200,000 residents, officials said Thursday. Most of the fatalities were from Baybay City in Leyte province, 599 kilometers south of Manila, where 86 bodies were retrieved from landslides.

La policía sudafricana dispersa a la multitud que pide ayuda tras las inundaciones | Sudáfrica

2022-04-14T20:19+0200notiulti (es)

policía en Sudáfrica han utilizado granadas de aturdimiento para dispersar a una multitud que pedía más y mejor ayuda oficial para las víctimas de las letales inundaciones de principios de esta semana. La manifestación del jueves bloqueó brevemente una importante carretera en la ciudad oriental de Durban, donde En los días recientes.

No red alert was issued ahead of South African floods that killed 300 people

2022-04-14T19:02+0200climatechangenews (en)

The heaviest rains in decades pummeled the KwaZulu-Natal province, killing more than 300 people and causing billions of rand worth of damages to properties and infrastructure. Torrential rainfall caused mudslides which trapped people under buildings, with officials describing the event as “one of....

Toll in South Africa's deadliest floods on record tops 300

2022-04-14T16:53+0200naharnet-ar (en)

The death toll from devastating floods in and around the South Africa n port city of Durban has risen to 306, the government said, after roads and hillsides were washed away as homes collapsed. The heaviest rains in 60 years pummeled Durban's municipality, known as eThekwini. According to an AFP tally.

South Africa Floods: Deadliest Storm On Record Kills More Than 300 People

2022-04-14T15:33+0200sunstkitts (en)

South Africa n president Cyril Ramaphosa speaks to grieving family members at the United Methodist Church of South Africa in Clermont, near Durban, on 13 April. Photograph: Phill Magakoe/AFP/Getty. Earlier the provincial health chief Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu had expressed concern about the huge death....

Death toll from Philippines landslides, floods hits 133

2022-04-14T14:56+0200saudigazette (en)

MANILA — At least 133 people have been killed in landslides and floods caused by the first storm to hit the Philippines this year, which also displaced more than 200,000 residents, officials said Thursday. Most of the fatalities were from Baybay City in Leyte province, 599 kilometers south of Manila, where 86 bodies were retrieved from landslides.

South Africa floods leave more than 300 dead, many missing

2022-04-14T14:26+0200saudigazette (en)

DURBAN — The death toll in the South Africa n province of KwaZulu-Natal has reached more than 300, after devastating floods wreaked havoc in the area. A state of disaster has been declared in the area, after some areas saw months worth of rain fall in one day. Officials have called it "one of the worst weather storms in the history of our country".

Toll in South Africa's deadliest floods on record tops 300

2022-04-14T14:11+0200tuko (en)

Pay attention: Become TUKO.co.ke ambassador – get a branded T-shirt, hoodie or water bottle at our TUKO Shop! The death toll from devastating floods in and around the South Africa n port city of Durban has risen to 306, the government said Wednesday, after roads and hillsides were washed away as homes collapsed.

Durban cleans up after record floods hit South Africa

2022-04-14T13:03+0200terradaily (en)

The South Africa n city of Durban city began the mammoth task of recovering from rains that have so far left 59 dead Wednesday, with hillsides washed away, homes collapsed, and dozens still missing. The heaviest rains in over 60 years forced sub-Saharan Africa's most important port to halt operations, as a main access road suffered heavy damage.

'Everything is gone': S.Africa's flood victims search for shelter

2022-04-14T13:03+0200terradaily (en)

Disoriented and in disbelief but alive, a crowd of people who watched their homes wash away amid devastating floods in South Africa 's coastal city of Durban queued to register for temporary shelter Wednesday. "Everything is gone," repeated Sinethemba Duka, 31, over and over, sporting a grey floppy....

‘Everything Is Gone’: South Africa’s Flood Victims Search For Shelter

2022-04-14T12:37+0200channelstv (en)

A volunteer from the Phoenix Crisis Centre distributes loaves of bread and canned food to those in need in Phoenix township following heavy rains, mudslides and winds north of Durban, on April 13, 2022. . (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP) Disoriented and in disbelief but alive, a crowd of people who....

Sudáfrica se prepara para más lluvias intensas después de que las inundaciones maten a cientos | Sudáfrica

2022-04-14T12:26+0200notiulti (es)

Sudáfrica se prepara para más lluvias intensas en los distritos afectados por aguaceros masivos y letales a principios de esta semana. Más de 300 personas han muerto por inundaciones en y alrededor de la ciudad costera oriental de Durban en los últimos días.

Kentucky Tornado Tears Apart Homes in Fern Creek, Louisville

2022-04-14T11:16+0200newsweek-USA (en)

Homes in Kentucky were left devastated on Wednesday when a tornado ripped through the community of Fern Creek, Louisville. Images of the destruction and aftermath of the severe weather have begun to circulate on social media. WLKY meteorologist Daniel Johnson shared a picture of a home without a roof on his Twitter page.

Zimbabwe: President Mourns SA Flood Victims

2022-04-14T10:45+0200allafrica (en)

Africa Moyo Deputy News Editor. President Mnangagwa yesterday sent a message of condolence to South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa following the death of over 300 people due to floods that hit KwaZulu-Natal province. In a statement last night, President Mnangagwa said he was deeply shocked and....

Local Knowledge Adds Value to Mapping Flood Risk in Informal Settlements

2022-04-14T09:40+0200allafrica (en)

The current flooding in South Africa 's coastal city of Durban is dire and reports indicate that hundreds of families have been directly affected and lives lost. Several months' worth of rainfall have fallen in a day or so, and the effects have been catastrophic. The problem of floods in Durban is not new.

Flood cleanups pose risk of cancer

2022-04-14T07:55+0200nationaltribune (en)

As the east coast of Australia mops up the impacts of heavy rain and flooding, Cancer Council Queensland warns of the increased risk of cancer caused by asbestos when cleaning up flood damage in businesses and homes. Malignant mesothelioma, a cancer of the tissue lining the cavities of the torso....

Mnangagwa mourns SA flood victims

2022-04-14T07:51+0200bulawayo24 (en)

President Mnangagwa yesterday sent a message of condolence to South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa following the death of over 300 people due to floods that hit KwaZulu-Natal province. In a statement last night, President Mnangagwa said he was deeply shocked and saddened by the loss of lives in....

Death toll in KwaZulu-Natal deadly floods tops 300

2022-04-14T07:43+0200eyewitness-news (en)

DURBAN - The death toll from devastating floods in and around Durban has risen to 306, the government said Wednesday, after roads and hillsides were washed away as homes collapsed. The heaviest rains in 60 years pummelled Durban's municipality, known as eThekwini. According to an AFP tally. The storm is the deadliest on record in South Africa .

'Everything is gone': S.Africa's flood victims search for shelter

2022-04-14T07:28+0200urdupoint (en)

Durban, South Africa , (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 14th Apr, 2022 ) :Disoriented and in disbelief but alive, a crowd of people who watched their homes wash away amid devastating floods in 's coastal city of Durban queued to register for temporary shelter Wednesday.

Death toll from Philippine floods tops 120

2022-04-14T07:19+0200dailyadvertiser (en)

The death toll from landslides and floods caused by the first storm to hit the Philippines this year has risen to 121, with more than 200,000 residents displaced, officials said on Thursday. Most of the fatalities were from Baybay City in Leyte province, 600 kilometres south of Manila, where 81 bodies were retrieved from landslides.

Death toll in South Africa’s deadliest floods on record tops 300

2022-04-14T07:13+0200newagebd (en)

Residents of Umlazi township stand over a bridge and watch containers that fell over at a container storage facility following heavy rains and winds in Durban, on April 12, 2022. -- AFP photo. The death toll from devastating floods in and around the South Africa n port city of Durban has risen to....

Death toll from Philippine floods tops 120

2022-04-14T06:49+0200bordermail (en)

The death toll from landslides and floods caused by the first storm to hit the Philippines this year has risen to 121, with more than 200,000 residents displaced, officials said on Thursday. Most of the fatalities were from Baybay City in Leyte province, 600 kilometres south of Manila, where 81 bodies were retrieved from landslides.

Death toll from Philippine floods tops 120

2022-04-14T06:48+0200yahoo-au (en)

The death toll from landslides and floods caused by the first storm to hit the Philippines this year has risen to 121, with more than 200,000 residents displaced, officials said on Thursday. Most of the fatalities were from Baybay City in Leyte province, 600 kilometres south of Manila, where 81 bodies were retrieved from landslides.

Floods in South Africa: the human toll continues to increase

2022-04-14T05:36+0200tellerreport (en)

With at least 306 dead, the toll continues to rise after heavy rains that lasted several days in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. On site to see the damage on Wednesday, the pre… Floods in South Africa : the human toll continues to increase. Flood damage in KwaZulu-Natal is extensive. PA. Text by: RFI Follow.

South Africa Floods Claim More Than 300 Lives Following Deadly Storm

2022-04-14T04:26+0200earth-org (en)

Devastating floods in South Africa have destroyed homes and forced the important port to suspend operations following one of the worst weather storms in the country’s history. The death toll in South African province of KwaZulu-Natal has reached over 300 following intense floods that have devastated in and around the port city of Durban.

Possible lightning strike at First Assembly of God in Amory, MS.

2022-04-14T04:20+0200wtva (en)

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Eastern Chickasaw County in northeastern Mississippi... Itawamba County in northeastern Mississippi... Southeastern Lee County in northeastern Mississippi... Monroe County in northeastern Mississippi... * Until 900 PM CDT.

Strong to severe thunderstorms likely by late afternoon and into the evening - WTVA

2022-04-14T03:41+0200google-top-stories (en)

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Eastern Chickasaw County in northeastern Mississippi... Itawamba County in northeastern Mississippi... Southeastern Lee County in northeastern Mississippi... Monroe County in northeastern Mississippi... * Until 900 PM CDT.

‘Everything is gone’: S.Africa’s flood victims search for shelter

2022-04-14T03:37+0200manilastandard-ph (en)

Disoriented and in disbelief but alive, a crowd of people who watched their homes wash away amid devastating floods in South Africa ’s coastal city of Durban queued to register for temporary shelter Wednesday. “Everything is gone,” repeated Sinethemba Duka, 31, over and over, sporting a grey floppy....

Toll in South Africa’s deadliest floods on record tops 300

2022-04-14T03:11+0200thesundaily (en)

DURBAN : The death toll from devastating floods in and around the South Africa n port city of Durban has risen to 306, the government said Wednesday, after roads and hillsides were washed away as homes collapsed. The heaviest rains in 60 years pummelled Durban's municipality, known as eThekwini. According to an AFP tally.

Durban floods: South Africa floods kill more than 250 25 mins

2022-04-14T02:23+0200myjoyonline (en)

The death toll in the South Africa n province of KwaZulu-Natal has reached more than 250, after devastating floods wreaked havoc in the area. Local authorities are calling for a state of disaster to be declared, after some areas saw months worth of rain fall in one day.

President mourns SA flood victims

2022-04-14T02:05+0200herald (en)

Africa Moyo- Deputy News Editor. President Mnangagwa yesterday sent a message of condolence to South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa following the death of over 300 people due to floods that hit KwaZulu-Natal province. In a statement last night, President Mnangagwa said he was deeply shocked and....

Middle Tennessee weather: NWS issued tornado watch, severe thunderstorm warning for Middle Tennessee

2022-04-14T01:25+0200tennessean (en)

This story is being offered for free. Please consider becoming a subscriber to help power our ongoing local coverage. Severe storms are possible across Middle Tennessee tonight through early Thursday morning, the National Weather Service said. The main threats are damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, large hail and flash flooding, the forecast showed.

Death toll from South Africa floods tops 300 News 23 min ago

2022-04-14T00:52+0200dailymonitor (en)

The death toll from devastating floods in and around the South Africa n port city of Durban has risen to 306, the government said Wednesday, after roads and hillsides were washed away as homes collapsed. The heaviest rains in 60 years pummelled Durban's municipality, known as eThekwini. According to an AFP tally.

Middle Tennessee weather: NWS issued tornado watch for Middle Tennessee

2022-04-14T00:40+0200tennessean (en)

This story is being offered for free. Please consider becoming a subscriber to help power our ongoing local coverage. Severe storms are possible across Middle Tennessee tonight through early Thursday morning, the National Weather Service said. The main threats are damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, large hail and flash flooding, the forecast showed.

Sudafrica: oltre 300 le vittime per piogge torrenziali

2022-04-13T22:31+0200ansa (it)

Salgono ad oltre 300 le vittime delle piogge torrenziali che si sono abbattute sul Sudafrica. "Questa sera siamo stati informati che il bilancio delle vittime dell'inondazione nella provincia sudorientale di KwaZulu-Natal è arrivato a 306 persone", ha affermato Nonala Ndlovu, portavoce del dipartimento provinciale della gestione dei disastri.

Toll Hits 253 in South Africa's Deadliest Floods on Record

2022-04-13T20:40+0200news18 (en)

Devastating floods left 253 dead in the South Africa n city of Durban, the provincial health chief said Wednesday after hillsides washed away, homes collapsed, and more people were still feared missing. The heaviest rains in 60 years pummelled Durban’s municipality, known as eThekwini.

Devastating floods kill 259 in South Africa city

2022-04-13T19:59+0200kuwaittimes (en)

DURBAN: Devastating floods killed 259 in the South Africa n city of Durban and surrounding areas, a senior government official said Wednesday, after hillsides were washed away, homes collapsed, and more people were still feared missing. The heaviest rains in 60 years pummeled Durban’s municipality, known as eThekwini.

Monster floods kill nearly 260 in South Africa

2022-04-13T19:37+0200tellerreport (en)

Devastating floods recently hit South Africa , the worst in the country's history It is a “disaster of enormous proportions” according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, on the move this Wednesday in Durban. The recent devastating floods in South Africa, the worst in the country's history, have claimed....

Death toll hits 259 in one of SA's deadliest floods on record

2022-04-13T19:34+0200enca (en)

"It is here, and our disaster management capability needs to be at a higher level," said the president. Earlier the provincial health chief Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu had expressed their "biggest worry" about the huge toll telling eNCA that "mortuaries are under a bit of pressure, however we are coping".

Toll hits 259 in South Africa's deadliest floods on record

2022-04-13T19:28+0200khaleejtimes (en)

Devastating floods killed 259 in and around the South Africa n city of Durban, a senior government official said Wednesday, after hillsides were washed away, homes collapsed, and more people were still feared missing. The heaviest rains in 60 years pummelled Durban’s municipality, known as eThekwini.

Toll hits 259 in South Africa's deadliest floods on record

2022-04-13T19:17+0200BangkokPost (en)

DURBAN, South Africa : Devastating floods killed 259 in the South African city of Durban and surrounding areas, a senior government official said Wednesday, after hillsides were washed away, homes collapsed, and more people were still feared missing. The heaviest rains in 60 years pummelled Durban's municipality, known as eThekwini.

Death toll hits 259 in South Africa’s deadliest flood

2022-04-13T18:23+0200newagebd (en)

Residents salvage the remains of what use to be the United Methodist Church of South Africa in Clermont, near Durban, on April 13, 2022, following heavy rains that left four children dead in the area. Residents on April 13, 2022 started sifting through the remains of shattered homes after floods and....

South Africa floods: deadliest storm on record kills over 250 people

2022-04-13T18:23+0200guardian (en)

A crack in the road following heavy rains and winds in Durban, South Africa , on 12 April. Photograph: Phill Magakoe/AFP/Getty Images. Devastating floods have killed 259 people in the South African city of Durban and surrounding areas, a senior government official said on Wednesday, after hillsides....

Toll hits 259 in South Africa"s deadliest floods on record

2022-04-13T17:52+0200gmanews (en)

DURBAN, South Africa Devastating floods killed 259 in the South African city of Durban and surrounding areas, a senior government official said Wednesday, after hillsides were washed away, homes collapsed, and more people were still feared missing. The heaviest rains in 60 years pummeled Durban's municipality, known as eThekwini.

Flood: Ramaphosa pledges support as death toll hits 259

2022-04-13T17:47+0200punchng (en)

South Africa n President, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Wednesday, pledged support for the victims of the recent flood in the coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, following heavy rain that killed – now 259 people, displaced dozens, swept away roads and disrupted shipping, in what the president referred to as ”catastrophe of enormous proportions”.

South Africa floods kill more than 250

2022-04-13T17:27+0200clubofmozambique (en)

The death toll in the South Africa n province of KwaZulu-Natal has reached more than 250, after devastating floods wreaked havoc in the area. Local authorities are calling for a state of disaster to be declared, after some areas saw months worth of rain fall in one day.

South Africa's devastating floods leave 253 people dead

2022-04-13T17:06+0200RTERadio (en)

A damaged structure following a mudslide at the United Methodist Church of South Africa in Clermont, near Durban. Devastating floods left 253 dead in the South African city of Durban, the provincial health chief said today, after hillsides washed away, homes collapsed, and more people were still feared missing.

Flood: Ramaphosa pledges support as death toll hits 253

2022-04-13T17:01+0200punchng (en)

South Africa n President, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Wednesday, pledged support for the victims of the recent flood in the coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, following heavy rain that killed – now 253 people, displaced dozens, swept away roads and disrupted shipping, in what the president referred to as ”catastrophe of enormous proportions”.

253 dead as South Africa sees deadliest floods ever

2022-04-13T16:58+0200naveenbharat (en)

Durban, South Africa : Devastating flooding left 253 dead in the South African city of Durban, the provincial health chief said Wednesday, after hills were washed away, houses collapsed and fears continued that more people were missing. The heaviest rains in 60 years have hit the Durban community known as eThekwini.

253 Dead As South Africa Sees Deadliest Floods On Record

2022-04-13T16:48+0200ndtvnews (en)

Durban, South Africa : Devastating floods left 253 dead in the South African city of Durban, the provincial health chief said Wednesday, after hillsides washed away, homes collapsed, and more people were still feared missing. The heaviest rains in 60 years pummelled Durban's municipality, known as eThekwini.

Toll hits 253 in South Africa’s deadliest floods on record – timesofmalta.com

2022-04-13T16:24+0200unravelmalta (en)

Devastating floods left 253 dead in the South Africa n city of Durban, the provincial health chief said Wednesday, after hillsides washed away, homes collapsed, and more people were still feared missing. The heaviest rains in 60 years pummelled Durban’s municipality, known as eThekwini.

Toll hits 253 in South Africa's deadliest floods on record

2022-04-13T16:16+0200timesofmalta (en)

Devastating floods left 253 dead in the South Africa n city of Durban, the provincial health chief said Wednesday, after hillsides washed away, homes collapsed, and more people were still feared missing. The heaviest rains in 60 years pummelled Durban's municipality, known as eThekwini.

Deadly floods and mudslides in South Africa

2022-04-13T15:32+0200dailysabah (en)

Residents salvage the remains of what used to be the United Methodist Church of South Africa in Claremont, near Durban, South Africa, April 13, 2022, following heavy rains that left four children dead in the area. A view of shipping containers washed away after heavy rains caused flooding, in Durban, South Africa, April 12, 2022.

Celebs react to destruction caused by KZN floods

2022-04-13T13:03+0200dailymaverick (en)

The aftermath of the Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) floods have had devastating effects on residents around the province due to the heavy rainfall in the past few days. But whilst people are slowly beginning to pick up the pieces – and brace for another wet weekend ahead – others are pointing fingers at authorities.

News24.com | Scores dead as stormy weather continues to lash KwaZulu-Natal

2022-04-13T08:35+0200news24 (en)

By late on Tuesday evening, the heavy downpours and flooding prompted KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala to convene a special provincial Cabinet meeting. It followed visits to various disaster-hit areas. Zikalala was also briefed on the situation in the province.

Almeno 45 persone sono morte a causa di intense alluvioni nell’area di Durban, nel Sudafrica orientale

2022-04-13T08:22+0200ilpost (it)

Almeno 45 persone sono morte e alcune decine risultano disperse a causa delle intense alluvioni che in questi giorni si sono verificate nell’area di Durban, nel Sudafrica orientale. Le piogge torrenziali hanno provocato frane e inondazioni che hanno danneggiato il porto della città, ponti e strade, ma anche numerosi edifici e mezzi di trasporto.

California Could Shrink Water Use in Cities by 30% or More

2022-04-12T22:49+0200governing (en)

California went through an extreme drought from 2012 to 2016 and is now in the third year of a drought that ranks among the worst on record. Across the West, research has shown that droughts are becoming more intense with the heating of the planet caused by the burning of fossil fuels. The state's total urban water use is estimated at 6.

California could shrink water use in cities by 30% or more, study finds

2022-04-12T22:15+0200sandiegouniontribune (en)

Green lawns, old appliances and leaky pipes all consume significant amounts of California’s water, and researchers have calculated in a new study that the state could reduce water use by more than 30% in cities and suburbs by investing in measures to use water more efficiently.

California could shrink water use in cities by 30% or more,…

2022-04-12T19:39+0200vervetimes (en)

Green lawns, old appliances and leaky pipes all consume significant amounts of California’s water, and researchers have calculated in a new study that the state could reduce water use by more than 30% in cities and suburbs by investing in measures to use water more efficiently.

California could shrink water use in cities by 30% or more,…

2022-04-12T19:33+0200samacharcentral (en)

Green lawns, old appliances and leaky pipes all consume significant amounts of California’s water, and researchers have calculated in a new study that the state could reduce water use by more than 30% in cities and suburbs by investing in measures to use water more efficiently.

California could shrink water use in cities by 30% or more, study finds

2022-04-12T17:46+0200eagletribune (en)

LOS ANGELES — Green lawns, old appliances and leaky pipes all consume significant amounts of California's water, and researchers have calculated in a new study that the state could reduce water use by more than 30% in cities and suburbs by investing in measures to use water more efficiently.

Defra protects 80,600 homes in the South East from flooding

2022-04-12T16:18+0200kentonline (en)

Environment Agency reports on flood protection measures for Yalding, Hythe, Folkestone and other areas in Kent. Communities across Kent are better protected against the possibility of flooding now than they were six years ago. That is the conclusion of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural....

2019 KZN Easter floods: 85 deaths, R650m in damage over five days

2022-04-12T13:47+0200thesouthafrican (en)

This picture taken on April 24, 2019 shows crosses placed on debris after a house of a school care taker was destroyed by a mudslide killing eight people during torrential rains and flash floods in Chatsworth, south of Durban. – The death toll from floods and mudslides that crushed homes in the....

Víctima de inundación del norte de Nueva Gales del Sur ‘en estado de shock’ cuando un adolescente generoso le entrega las llaves de su automóvil

2022-04-11T23:34+0200notiulti (es)

Una víctima de la inundación rompió en llanto después de que un joven de 17 años le entregó las llaves de su automóvil en el norte de Nueva Gales del Sur. Dylan Simpson perdió su alojamiento de alquiler y su automóvil en las inundaciones que inundaron su propiedad en Kingscliff durante febrero y ha estado navegando en el sofá desde entonces.

News24.com | SA faces 'chicken-price tsunami', warn importers

2022-04-11T19:20+0200news24 (en)

South Africa should scrap all trade-related tariffs on chicken, introduce a three-year moratorium on new duties and remove value-added tax on the protein to ease pressure on food costs, according to a group that represents importers and exporters of poultry, beef and pork.

Philippines flood kills 24

2022-04-11T17:20+0200tellerreport (en)

More than 13,000 people have fled to emergency shelters At least 24 people have died in floods and landslides in the central and southern Philippines following heavy rains from a tropical storm, authorities said Monday. Leyte province hard hit More than 13,000 people fled to emergency shelters as....

ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update Week 14 (4 - 10 April 2022)

2022-04-11T12:41+0200reliefWeb (en)

REGIONAL SUMMARY: For the fourteenth week of 2022, a total of 22 disasters (14 floods, 1 landslide, 3 storms, and 4 wind-related) affected the region. Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand have reportedly been affected. Prolonged heavy rainfall and overflowing of the rivers have caused flooding....

WEEKLY DISASTER UPDATE 4 – 10 April 2022

2022-04-11T09:47+0200ahacentre (en)

REGIONAL SUMMARY: For the fourteenth week of 2022, a total of 22 disasters (14 floods, 1 landslide, 3 storms, and 4 wind-related) affected the region. Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand have reportedly been affected. Prolonged heavy rainfall and overflowing of the rivers have caused flooding....

‘Water isn’t endless’: the controversial plan to extend irrigated agriculture in NT’s tropical savannah

2022-04-10T19:48+0200guardian (en)

“This is about free water,” says Kirsty Howey of the Northern Territory Environment Centre. “Free water for irrigators. And they’re going to get it.” Water – how it is managed, who controls it and how much they get – is at the centre of a controversy over plans to massively expand agricultural....

B.C. says highways are prepared for spring runoff

2022-04-10T16:08+0200crestonvalleyadvance (en)

As B.C. continues to repair the damage caused by November’s historic flooding, the province says they’re prepared for any possible flooding related to spring runoff. Often referred to as freshet, B.C.’s snowpack starts to melt as temperatures warm. Several factors, including snowpack levels, weather....

In six months, the rainy season in Ecuador has already killed 57 people

2022-04-10T03:33+0200tellerreport (en)

According to the national risk management service, the rainy season is expected to intensify further this month Ecuador is currently facing a particularly deadly rainy season. Intense and destructive rains for six months in this South American country have already killed 57 people and injured 110,....

Nebraska's explosive wildfire part of larger pattern that is expected to worsen

2022-04-09T20:07+0200journalstar (en)

In early December, a fast-moving fire left a smoldering mess in Denton, Montana, where 25 homes and numerous businesses and other buildings burned. Also in December, a freak storm fueled a fire that burned more than 120,000 acres in Kansas, killing hundreds of cattle (that storm generated record December tornadoes in Nebraska and Iowa).

Over 6,000 families evacuate in Davao Region, Northern Mindanao due to flooding

2022-04-09T05:54+0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

BUKIDNON, Philippines – Days of heavy rain and threats of flood and landslides forced over 6,000 families to evacuate to safer grounds in two regions in Mindanao alone as the state weather bureau raised the alert level and warned of more rainfall in 20 provinces in the country’s second island.

Over 6,000 families evacuate in Davao Region, Northern Mindanao due to flooding

2022-04-09T04:22+0200rappler (en)

BUKIDNON, Philippines – Days of heavy rain and threats of flood and landslides forced over 6,000 families to evacuate to safer grounds in two regions in Mindanao alone as the state weather bureau raised the alert level and warned of more rainfall in 20 provinces in the country’s second island.

Aussie pilots get threats after online disinformation

2022-04-08T19:29+0200omanobserver-om (en)

SYDNEY: An Australian aviation company says it has received more than 100 threats following an online conspiracy theory that its pilots unleashed a flooding disaster by cloud seeding. Conspiracy theorists spread the false claims after weeks of torrential rains led to deadly east coast floods over....

Australian flood rumors spark threats against pilots 2022-04-09 REACHING OUT: In their responses to messages, the aviation firm found that some who complained ’needed a shoulder to cry on’ and someone to hear their story An Australian aviation company said that it has received more than 100 threats....

2022-04-08T18:27+0200taipeitimes (en)

An Australian aviation company said that it has received more than 100 threats following an online conspiracy theory that its pilots unleashed a flooding disaster by cloud seeding. People spread the claims after weeks of torrential rains led to deadly east coast floods over the past two months, engulfing homes and sweeping vehicles from roads.

Lightning Strikes Home, Rivers Flood, Roads Closed In Somerset County

2022-04-08T18:17+0200patch (en)

Hillsborough Police said it was a minor accident involving a tractor-trailer and SUV that was blocking the northbound lanes between Hillsborough Rd and the Service Road. There were minor injuries associated with the crash with one person taken to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital-New Brunswick. Roads. As of Friday at 7:30 a.

Pilots threatened on flood fake news

2022-04-08T13:41+0200manilastandard-ph (en)

Sydney—An Australian aviation company says it has received more than 100 threats following an online conspiracy theory that its pilots unleashed a flooding disaster by cloud seeding. Conspiracy theorists spread the false claims after weeks of torrential rains led to deadly east coast floods over the....

Pilots threatened after online conspiracy blames them for deadly floods As floods swept away homes and cars in Australia, online rumors claimed an aviation company documenting the damage was dropping chemicals to "activate rain." 1M ago

2022-04-08T12:55+0200CBSnews (en)

Sydney An Australian aviation company says it has received more than 100 threats following an online conspiracy theory that its pilots unleashed a flooding disaster by after weeks of torrential rains led to deadly east coast floods over the past two months, engulfing homes and sweeping cars from the roads.

La coraggiosa ragazza britannica, 15 anni, è stata costretta a cercare aiuto per 90 minuti dopo aver visto papà e fratello, 9 anni, morire in una frana.

2022-04-08T10:45+0200notizieglobali (it)

Un’adolescente britannica ha dovuto camminare per 90 minuti per ottenere aiuto dopo aver assistito alla morte di suo padre e suo fratello in una frana. La ragazza stava facendo una passeggiata nel bush nelle Blue Mountains, nel New South Wales. La ragazza traumatizzata si è allontanata dalla scena....

Torrential rains hit Australia as conspiracy theorists blame aviation company for floods

2022-04-08T09:43+0200thejournal (en)

AN AUSTRALIAN AVIATION company says it has received more than 100 threats following an online conspiracy theory that its pilots unleashed a flooding disaster by cloud seeding. Conspiracy theorists spread the false claims after weeks of torrential rains led to deadly east coast floods over the past....

Australian flood disinformation sparks threats to pilots

2022-04-08T08:21+0200japantoday (en)

An Australian aviation company says it has received more than 100 threats following an online conspiracy theory that its pilots unleashed a flooding disaster by cloud seeding. Conspiracy theorists spread the false claims after weeks of torrential rains led to deadly east coast floods over the past....

Study shows natural disasters heighten depression risk ...

2022-04-08T08:05+0200thetimes-za (en)

People exposed to a disaster in their communities are likely to experience depression in the long-term with black Africans, women, those who are illiterate and the poor at greatest risk, a University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) study suggests. Findings from a decade-long study of more than 17,000 South....

Australian flood disinformation sparks threats to pilots

2022-04-08T07:48+0200thesundaily (en)

SYDNEY : An Australian aviation company says it has received more than 100 threats following an online conspiracy theory that its pilots unleashed a flooding disaster by cloud seeding. Conspiracy theorists spread the false claims after weeks of torrential rains led to deadly east coast floods over....

Australia: Pilots face threats after false claims they caused flooding

2022-04-08T07:48+0200straitstimesSG (en)

SYDNEY (AFP) - An Australian aviation company says it has received more than 100 threats following an online conspiracy theory that its pilots unleashed a flooding disaster by cloud seeding. Conspiracy theorists spread the false claims after weeks of torrential rains led to deadly east coast floods....

Australian Flood Disinformation Sparks Threats To Pilots

2022-04-08T07:38+0200ibtimes (en)

An Australian aviation company says it has received more than 100 threats following an online conspiracy theory that its pilots unleashed a flooding disaster by cloud seeding. Conspiracy theorists spread the false claims after weeks of torrential rains led to deadly east coast floods over the past....

Australian flood disinformation sparks threats to pilots

2022-04-08T07:36+0200brecorder (en)

SYDNEY: An Australian aviation company says it has received more than 100 threats following an online conspiracy theory that its pilots unleashed a flooding disaster by cloud seeding. Conspiracy theorists spread the false claims after weeks of torrential rains led to deadly east coast floods over....

Australian flood disinformation sparks threats to pilots

2022-04-08T07:24+0200terradaily (en)

An Australian aviation company says it has received more than 100 threats following an online conspiracy theory that its pilots unleashed a flooding disaster by cloud seeding. Conspiracy theorists spread the false claims after weeks of torrential rains led to deadly east coast floods over the past....

Australian flood disinformation sparks threats to pilots

2022-04-08T06:59+0200digitaljournal (en)

An Australian aviation company says it has received more than 100 threats following an online conspiracy theory that its pilots unleashed a flooding disaster by cloud seeding. Conspiracy theorists spread the false claims after weeks of torrential rains led to deadly east coast floods over the past....

Australian flood disinformation sparks threats to pilots

2022-04-08T06:51+0200yahoo-sg (en)

An Australian aviation company says it has received more than 100 threats following an online conspiracy theory that its pilots unleashed a flooding disaster by cloud seeding. Conspiracy theorists spread the false claims after weeks of torrential rains led to deadly east coast floods over the past....

Australian flood disinformation sparks threats to pilots

2022-04-08T06:48+0200tuko (en)

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08/04/2022 Australian flood disinformation sparks threats to pilots

2022-04-08T06:48+0200rfi-en (en)

Conspiracy theorists spread the false claims after weeks of torrential rains led to deadly east coast floods over the past two months, engulfing homes and sweeping cars from the roads. Posts shared online alleged aerial survey pilots from Handel Aviation caused a second deluge in the flood-ravaged....