Malaysia will be in lockdown from March 18 to March 31, 2020, to deal with the Covid-19 situation. Officially it's a Movement Control Order (MCO) but it's effectively a lockdown like some other countries. Malaysians can read the details on local news so I am … [Read more...] about Malaysia Covid-19 lockdown – Thank you, stay safe, good luck
Natural disasters (tag)
Natural disasters, emergency management and relief efforts. Earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, floods, typhoons, wildfires, epidemics and other natural hazards.
Nepal Earthquake
The death toll following the earthquake in Nepal has risen to over 4300 and still rising. United Nations says that eight million people have been affected, and over a million need food aid. I'm not a religious person, pray if you wish (no sarcasm meant) but … [Read more...] about Nepal Earthquake
Earthquake & tsunami strike Japan
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Japan this afternoon and triggered a tsunami up to 10 metres high. Video shows the three-metres wave hitting Sendai in the east coast. The death toll stands at 26 at the time of writing, with many feared missing. … [Read more...] about Earthquake & tsunami strike Japan
Record snow in Gangwon, South Korea
South Korea's Gangwon Province was blanketed by more than a metre of snow earlier this week, the heaviest snowfall in the northeastern province in a century. … [Read more...] about Record snow in Gangwon, South Korea
Indonesia’s Mount Bromo volcanic eruption
Indonesia's Mount Bromo, a famous tourist spot which I had the opportunity to visit last year, has erupted. Photos via Chinanews [Cn] on December 24... … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Mount Bromo volcanic eruption
Yuna Kim thanks Haiti donors with UNICEF
Video of South Korean figure skater Yuna Kim thanking donors who have supported relief efforts in Haiti. She's a goodwill ambassador of UNICEF. Haiti earthquake 2010 A massive earthquake struck Haiti in January 2010. Death toll estimates range from … [Read more...] about Yuna Kim thanks Haiti donors with UNICEF
Guatemala sinkhole & Tropical Storm Agatha
A giant sinkhole appeared in Guatemala City on May 30... A sinkhole is a natural depression in the surface topography caused by the removal of soil or bedrock, often both, by water [via wiki]. And it seems like Guatemala's topography is particularly … [Read more...] about Guatemala sinkhole & Tropical Storm Agatha
Taiwan badly hit by Typhoon Morakot
Taiwan suffered their worst flood in 50 years after being struck by Typhoon Morakot last week. At least 65 are confirmed dead, with hundreds still missing. Kaohsiung County was the worst hit area; a deadly mudslide buried Hsiaolin Village and nearby … [Read more...] about Taiwan badly hit by Typhoon Morakot
Massive earthquake hits Sichuan, China
An earthquake measuring 7.8 on Richter scale struck China's Sichuan Province on Monday (May 12) at 2.28pm China Standard Time. The death toll is 11,921 at the time of writing (about 16 hours after the quake). The number is rising by the hour with many still … [Read more...] about Massive earthquake hits Sichuan, China
Myanmar: before and after Cyclone Nargis
A comparison of satellite images of Myanmar's Hainggyi Island before and after Cyclone Nargis on May 2. The top image was taken in late 2004, while the bottom one on May 5, 2008. It's total destruction. The cyclone made landfall in Myanmar on May 2, … [Read more...] about Myanmar: before and after Cyclone Nargis