7 d. ago Sri Lanka Deploys Troops As Floodwaters Rise, Death Toll Hits 69

This week's weather-related toll is the second highest in Sri Lanka's history since June 2003 when 254 people were killed by flooding The post Sri Lanka Deploys Troops As Floodwaters Rise, Death Toll Hits 69 appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago UPDATE: Death toll rises to 128 as dozens still missing in Hong Kong fire

“We still cannot find them. So we are going to different hospitals to ask if they have good news,” the 38-year-old told AFP in tears.

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7 d. ago Hong Kong Tower Fire Death Toll Rises To 128 As Officials Blame Faulty Alarms

At least 128 people have been confirmed dead following the devastating fire that tore through the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex in Hong Kong, officials said on Friday. Authorities also revealed that fire alarms in the building were not functioning properly, compounding what has become the city’s deadliest blaze in more than six decades. Speaking […]

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8 d. ago UPDATE: Death toll rises to 44; 279 still missing in Hong Kong fire

The fire, which erupted on Wednesday, continued to send flames and thick smoke through the 32-storey Wang Fuk Court towers.

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2 w. ago Death Toll In Indonesia Landslide Rises To 11 As 12 Still Missing

At least 11 people have been confirmed dead following a devastating landslide that struck three villages in Central Java province, Indonesia, after days of heavy rainfall. Authorities said 12 others remained missing as rescue operations intensified. The landslide occurred on Thursday, burying several houses and damaging others amid torrential downpours that have battered the region. […]

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3 w. ago Death Toll In Malaysia Migrant Shipwreck Rises To At Least 21

Officials said the boat was carrying about 70 migrants, many believed to be from Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya community, trying to reach Malaysia, when it capsized near Thailand's Tarutao island four days ago. The post Death Toll In Malaysia Migrant Shipwreck Rises To At Least 21 appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 w. ago Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi Ravages Vietnam, Philippines As Death Toll Rises

Vietnamese authorities were still assessing the damage on Friday morning, but the environment ministry reported five dead, and 57 houses collapsed in Gia Lai and neighbouring Dak Lak. The post Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi Ravages Vietnam, Philippines As Death Toll Rises appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 w. ago Five dead in Vietnam as Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll nears 200 in Philippines

The storm had earlier swept through the Philippines, killing at least 188 people.

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last month Central Philippines: Death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi rises to 66

At least 66 people have died and 26 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi caused severe flooding in the central Philippines, officials said. 

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