Tag: disaster management
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Namibia government orders emergency action as Rundu sinkholes threaten communities and infrastructure
Rundu under threat: Government acts to curb sinkholes The Namibian government has taken decisive steps to address severe soil erosion and the growing risk of land collapse in Rundu’s Tutungeni area. The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development announced an emergency action plan after on-site assessments revealed widening sinkholes and deteriorating ground conditions that threaten…
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Heavy Snowfall Strands Tourists in Himachal’s Kullu-Manali: Roads Blocked and Power Cuts Persist
Overview: Snow Drives Crisis in Kullu-Manali A heavy snowfall sweeping through Himachal Pradesh has brought much-needed moisture to the region but also triggered a transportation and utility crisis in the popular Kullu-Manali corridor. As the state reported a surge in snowfall, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) noted that hundreds of roads were blocked, including…
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Jakarta Grapples with Floods: 16 Neighborhoods and 10 Roads Affected After Heavy Rains
Overview: Flooding Disrupts Daily Life in Jakarta Heavy rainfall on Sunday, January 18, 2026, has left parts of Jakarta grappling with significant flooding. The Jakarta regional disaster agency reported that 16 neighborhood units (RT/RW areas) and 10 roads were inundated, forcing residents to seek higher ground and disrupting transportation across multiple districts. Local authorities stressed…
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Jakarta Floods Hit 16 Neighborhood Units and 10 Roads, Prompting Emergency Response
Overview: Floods Disrupt Daily Life Across Jakarta Heavy rains swept through Jakarta on Sunday, January 18, 2026, triggering floods that affected 16 neighborhood units and 10 roads across the Indonesian capital. Local authorities, led by the Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), reported rising water levels in several districts and urged residents to exercise caution,…
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Floods Hit 16 Neighborhood Units and 10 Roads in Jakarta
Jakarta Faces Severe Flooding Amid Weekend Downpour Heavy rains on Sunday, January 18, 2026, triggered widespread flooding across Jakarta, impacting at least 16 neighborhood units (RTs) and 10 roads. Local authorities from the Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) confirmed the scale of the flooding and emphasized the need for caution as residents begin the…
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Australia Faces Deadly Bushfires as Heatwave Rages: Towns Ravaged, Thousands Affected
Overview of the Crisis A severe heatwave sweeping southeastern Australia has sparked a spate of bushfires that officials say rank among the worst in years. As Prime Minister visits affected towns, authorities report one confirmed fatality, hundreds of structures destroyed, and thousands of hectares scorched. The scale of the disaster has prompted urgent calls for…
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Fire-Driven Evacuations in Mossel Bay as Blaze Advances; Pearly Beach Calmer on Day 4
Overview: Fire Impact in Mossel Bay and Surrounding Areas A veld fire prompted rapid evacuations in Mossel Bay on Tuesday, impacting communities including Island View, Vakansieplaas, and Aalwyndal. As the blaze pushed closer to urban zones, residents faced the urgent need to leave their homes while firefighters and volunteers worked to create containment lines and…
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Marcos Calls for Discipline, Unity as Filipinos Welcome 2026
A Call for National Resolve In a nationally televised address that aimed to set the tone for the new year, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to greet 2026 with discipline, confidence, and a renewed sense of shared purpose. He framed the moment as an opportunity to bridge political divisions and to respond decisively to…
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Rundu Floods Highlight Years of Planning Failures
Rundu Floods Highlight Planning Failures The floods that recently swamped Rundu have exposed more than water damage; they have laid bare years of planning gaps that many residents say left neighborhoods vulnerable. As homes were damaged and families displaced, the conversation shifted from immediate relief to questions about how a growing town could be better…
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Somalia and UN Accelerate Drought Relief as Crisis Deepens
Somalia partners with the UN to speed up drought relief In Mogadishu, Somalia, authorities from the National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) joined high-level discussions with United Nations agencies to accelerate drought relief across vulnerable regions. The talks, held amid intensifying dry conditions and mounting humanitarian needs, aim to streamline aid coordination, boost funding, and improve…