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4th April, 2013
Toll climbs to 59 in deadly Argentina flooding
Flood waters reached two meters (seven feet) in some places, turning city roadways into raging rivers.
Flood waters reached two meters (seven feet) in some places, turning city roadways into raging rivers.
9th January, 2013
Drought forces farmers to feed cacti to livestock
High temperatures and a severe drought take their toll on farming communities in north-eastern Brazil.
High temperatures and a severe drought take their toll on farming communities in north-eastern Brazil.
14th December, 2012
Winter rain in Pakistan
Photos from various cities that received winter rain simultaneously on December 13, 2012. – Text and photos by Agencies…
Photos from various cities that received winter rain simultaneously on December 13, 2012. – Text and photos by Agencies…
9th November, 2012
Indonesia flash flood kills 11, seven missing
Eleven adults in the village on Indonesia's Sulawesi island were killed in Thursday's flood and seven people were missing, including four children and a six-month-old baby.
Eleven adults in the village on Indonesia's Sulawesi island were killed in Thursday's flood and seven people were missing, including four children and a six-month-old baby.
17th September, 2012
Torrential rains, floods kill 262 in Pakistan: NDMA
According to a report by the National Disaster Management Authority, 262 people have been killed and 815 injured due to torrential rains and floods this year.
According to a report by the National Disaster Management Authority, 262 people have been killed and 815 injured due to torrential rains and floods this year.
10th September, 2012
Rain batters Punjab; 18 lives lost
Torrential rain pounded several cities in the country, especially in southern Punjab and adjoining areas of Balochistan, claiming at least 20 lives.
Torrential rain pounded several cities in the country, especially in southern Punjab and adjoining areas of Balochistan, claiming at least 20 lives.
9th September, 2012
Rain related incidents leave at least 20 dead
At least 20 people were killed in separate incidents on Sunday as rains continued to wreak havoc across different parts of the country.
At least 20 people were killed in separate incidents on Sunday as rains continued to wreak havoc across different parts of the country.
25th August, 2012
There will be rain
Tropical Storm Isaac strengthened slightly as it spun toward the Dominican Republic and vulnerable Haiti, threatening to bring punishing rains but unlikely to gain enough…
Tropical Storm Isaac strengthened slightly as it spun toward the Dominican Republic and vulnerable Haiti, threatening to bring punishing rains but unlikely to gain enough…
23rd August, 2012
Finding a way through mud and water
Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain have killed at least 26 people and destroyed hundreds of houses in northern Pakistan, officials said. –…
Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain have killed at least 26 people and destroyed hundreds of houses in northern Pakistan, officials said. –…
9th August, 2012
Drought tightens grip on top US farm states: Climatologists
Extreme drought doubled its grip on the top US corn- and soybean-producing states in the past week, a report by climate experts showed on Thursday.
Extreme drought doubled its grip on the top US corn- and soybean-producing states in the past week, a report by climate experts showed on Thursday.
9th August, 2012
Manila ravaged by floods
Widespread flooding paralyzed the Philippine capital and many other areas on Wednesday as rescue efforts focused on the large number of distressed residents who are…
Widespread flooding paralyzed the Philippine capital and many other areas on Wednesday as rescue efforts focused on the large number of distressed residents who are…
7th August, 2012
200,000 evacuated as typhoon threatens Shanghai
Authorities in Zhejiang were also rushing to get people out the path of the typhoon, with 130,000 residents evacuated as officials fear the storm could be the worst since 2005.
Authorities in Zhejiang were also rushing to get people out the path of the typhoon, with 130,000 residents evacuated as officials fear the storm could be the worst since 2005.
22nd June, 2012
England-West Indies 3rd ODI washed out
The result had little bearing on the series which England were leading 2-0.
The result had little bearing on the series which England were leading 2-0.
30th May, 2012
Indian engineer challenges Duckworth-Lewis method
An Indian engineer will find out on Thursday whether his challenge to the D/L method has been successful.
An Indian engineer will find out on Thursday whether his challenge to the D/L method has been successful.
13th May, 2012
40 die in Chinese hailstorm
Eighteen others remained missing while 87 had been sent to hospital, the Min county government said in a statement on its website.
Eighteen others remained missing while 87 had been sent to hospital, the Min county government said in a statement on its website.
29th March, 2012
Climate change to drive weather disasters: UN experts
PARIS: Climate change is amplifying risks from drought, floods, storm and rising seas, threatening all countries but small island states, poor nations and arid regions…
PARIS: Climate change is amplifying risks from drought, floods, storm and rising seas, threatening all countries but small island states, poor nations and arid regions…
10th November, 2011
South Korean star Rain adjusting well to army life
SEOUL: Fans wept as he was drafted into the army last month but South Korean pop sensation Rain is apparently adjusting well to military life.…
SEOUL: Fans wept as he was drafted into the army last month but South Korean pop sensation Rain is apparently adjusting well to military life.…
11th October, 2011
Korean pop star Rain reports for military service
SEOUL: South Korean pop star Rain entered a boot camp Tuesday to begin mandatory military service, bidding farewell to weeping fans. “Thank you for coming……
SEOUL: South Korean pop star Rain entered a boot camp Tuesday to begin mandatory military service, bidding farewell to weeping fans. “Thank you for coming……
29th September, 2011
In the wake of Typhoon Nesat
Massive flooding hit the Philippine capital on Tuesday as typhoon winds and rains isolated the historic old city where residents waded in waist-deep waters, dodging…
Massive flooding hit the Philippine capital on Tuesday as typhoon winds and rains isolated the historic old city where residents waded in waist-deep waters, dodging…
15th September, 2011
Criminal negligence or what?
The rain had been playing havoc in Karachi for the past few days as it always does, with people stuck up in traffic for hours,…
The rain had been playing havoc in Karachi for the past few days as it always does, with people stuck up in traffic for hours,…
