Etiket: floods
Ten dead in Bangladesh floods, two million people cut off from outside world | Abroad
It is the worst flooding in two decades. Floodwater from northeast India has breached a major dam of the Borak River shared by both countries. As a result, at least…
Pakistan fears floods due to heat wave | Abroad
The Pakistani authorities have put the rescue services on alert. After all, the country warns of flooding, possibly from glacial lakes, in the northern areas of the country. Temperatures in…
Well-timed strike immediately floods Schiphol on the first day of holiday, with rows of passengers up to the curb
Anyone who had to be in departure hall 2 could already stand in line outside Schiphol.Statue Joris van Gennip If you, as KLM ground staff, want attention for grievances about…
South Africa declares state of emergency and deploys army after floods, at least 443 dead
South Africa has deployed its military to help victims of the flood disaster in the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal. At least 443 people have died as a result of the…
Death toll from floods in South Africa towards 450 | Abroad
Heavy rainfall over the previous weekend and the following days caused extensive damage to homes, roads and bridges in KwaZulu-Natal. The port city of Durban, with 3.5 million inhabitants, and…
Death toll in South Africa floods moves towards 450 | Abroad
The floods were caused by unusually heavy rainfall and mainly affected the region around the eastern port city of Durban, where several landslides occurred. At least 443 people have been…
Death toll from floods in South Africa rises to more than 300 | Abroad
The port city of Durban and the surrounding area have been particularly affected. This is the heaviest rainfall in more than 60 years. In some places, nearly half of what…
At least 259 dead in floods on South Africa’s east coast
Floods on South Africa’s east coast have killed at least 259 people this week. That is what representatives of the regional authorities told news agencies AFP and Reuters on Wednesday.…
Dike elevation Lob van Gennep final | 1Limburg
Minister Mark Harbers of Infrastructure and Water Management (VVD) has made a final decision about the Lob van Gennep. He opted for raising the dikes over a distance of 11…
Australia’s east coast floods lead to emergency declaration
Australia will declare east coast a national emergency after devastating floods on Wednesday, local media reported Reuters† Weeks of rain made it very difficult for authorities to get food and…