Tag: Floods
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Jakarta Heavy Rain Today: BMKG Alert & Flood Updates
Overview: Very Heavy Rain Warning for Jakarta Jakarta faces a day of potentially disruptive weather as BMKG, the national meteorology agency, warns of very heavy rain across the capital. The alert, issued in the morning briefings, urges residents to stay indoors during downpours, secure outdoor items, and stay updated through official channels. While heavy rain…
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Today’s Top 3 News: Jakarta Faces Very Heavy Rain Alert and More
Jakarta Faces a Very Heavy Rain Alert In a briefing issued on Friday, January 23, 2026, BMKG (the Indonesian meteorology, climatology, and geophysics agency) issued an alert for Jakarta advising residents to prepare for very heavy rainfall. The weather service warned of intensifying downpours that could lead to localized flooding and rain-related hazards in several…
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Indonesia Takes Action Against Mining Firms After Floods Devastate World’s Rarest Ape
Introduction: A Crisis at the Batang Toru The November 2024 floods and landslides in Indonesia’s Batang Toru ecosystem sent shockwaves through conservation and policy circles. The disaster, which researchers say wiped out up to 11% of the world’s Tapanuli orangutan population, highlighted the fragile balance between development and biodiversity in one of Southeast Asia’s most…
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Helicopter Rescue: Surging Floods Force Vehicle Salvage on Victoria’s Surf Coast
Harsh Weather Sparks Dramatic Salvage Operation Coastline communities along Victoria’s Surf Coast were shaken by a record-breaking downpour that overwhelmed rivers feeding into the sea. In the aftermath, emergency services launched a dramatic salvage operation to recover more than a dozen wrecked vehicles swept away by the swollen rivers and washed out to sea. The…
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Helicopter Recovery of Flooded Cars on Great Ocean Road
Overview of the Operation Emergency services carried out a dramatic salvage along Victoria’s Surf Coast after a record-breaking downpour caused rivers near Wye River and Lorne to breach their banks. More than a dozen vehicles were washed into the sea, and a coordinated effort involving a helicopter and ground crews was launched to recover the…
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Helicopter Salvage: Cars Rescued from Sea Along Great Ocean Road
Overview of the Salvage Operation Emergency services carried out a dramatic recovery along Victoria’s Surf Coast after a record rainfall overwhelmed rivers around Wye River and Lorne. More than a dozen vehicles were swept from roads and onto the surf, where strong tides and churning seas posed significant challenges for both the salvagers and the…
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Mozambique Catholic Diocese of Quelimane Shifts Youth Pastoral Year Opening Amid Severe Rains
Context: Weather Disrupts Plans for Youth Ministry In a development that underscores how climate events can disrupt community life, the Catholic Diocese of Quelimane in Mozambique announced a venue change for the opening of its annual Youth Pastoral Year. The decision comes amid a period of heavy rains that have wreaked havoc on infrastructure across…
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Search Underway as Floodwaters Sweep Across NZ, One Missing
Rescue crews respond to Mahurangi River incident Heavy rain pummelled much of New Zealand, and emergency responders were dispatched in the early hours after a vehicle and its occupant were swept into floodwaters while attempting to cross a ford on the Mahurangi River, north of Auckland. Warkworth’s chief fire officer Nick McLean said crews were…
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Person Missing as Floodwaters Survive Storms in North Auckland region
Heavy rains spark flood warnings across North Auckland Bracing gusts and relentless downpours have battered much of New Zealand, triggering flood warnings and forcing residents to seek higher ground. In the north of Auckland, a river crossing turned deadly as floodwaters surged, washing a vehicle and its occupant away. Emergency services were dispatched early this…
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What Actually Works to Prepare for Floods: Practical Steps for NSW Residents
Facing Repeat Flood Threats: Practical Prep That Keeps People Safe With weekend storms driving widespread flooding across New South Wales, residents are again reminded that proactive preparation saves lives. The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) reported responding to more than 1,600 incidents across the state, underscoring how quickly flood conditions can escalate. As Victoria and…