Post-earthquake ceasefires in Myanmar offer rare opportunity for disaster diplomacy
BANGKOK (AP) — Temporary ceasefires announced by warring groups in Myanmar in the wake of last week’s devastating 7.7 ...
Philippine Daily Inquirer17d
Pagasa: Zero to 1 tropical cyclone forecast in April
MANILA, Philippines – From zero to one tropical cyclone is expected to hit the country this April, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa ...
Mongabay19d
17 dead as Cyclone Jude wreaks havoc in East Africa
Cyclone Jude first made landfall in northern Madagascar on March 8, displacing thousands who had to stay in temporary shelters, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA ...
The Conversation22d
Cyclone Alfred to cost budget $1.2 billion, hit growth and push up inflation: Chalmers
Cyclone Alfred will cost the March 25 budget at least A$1.2 billion, hit growth and put pressure on inflation, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says. In a Tuesday speech previewing the budget, Chalmers ...
Voice of America25d
Cyclone Jude batters Malawi, Mozambique; no deaths reported
Tropical Cyclone Jude slammed into parts of southern Africa this week, causing no deaths but leaving widespread damage, especially in Malawi and Mozambique. Officials in the two countries said ...
Euronews27d
Video. Cyclone Jude hits Mozambique, posing high risk to children
The arrival of Cyclone Jude in Mozambique has raised serious concerns for children, as flooding increases the risk of waterborne diseases such as cholera, diarrhea, and malaria. Cyclone Jude ...
Sky27d
Cyclone Alfred: What we know about rare storm near Australian coast
Tropical Cyclone Alfred was expected to become the first cyclone to cross the east Australian coast near the Queensland state capital since 1974. Residents were told to brace themselves for the ...
Phys.org27d
Beloved beaches were washed offshore by Cyclone Alfred—but most of this sand will return
For many people, the most visible impact of Cyclone Alfred was the damage big waves and storm surge did to their local beaches. Beaches in southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales are ...
The Independent28d
Cyclone Alfred uncovers two shipwrecks over 100 years old in Australia
It was such an iconic photography subject, especially at sunrise,” she said. Cyclone Alfred caused widespread coastal erosion along Australia’s eastern seaboard, with maritime experts saying ...
Crikey28d
‘A serious wake-up call’: Cyclone Alfred exposes weaknesses in Australia’s vital infrastructure
Thousands of residents are mopping up in the wake of ex-Cyclone Alfred ... Significant money is already being spent on disaster prevention and preparedness. However, more is needed.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation29d
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is still unfolding. Here's what to look out for
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has brought destructive winds, localised flooding and significant rainfall to parts of south-east Queensland and northern NSW. Some parts of the east coast have received ...