Emergency
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New Zealand braces for second major storm in two weeks
The country's meteorological service issued severe weather warnings for the upper North Island and warned of landslides, flooding and wind…
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Warning lifted as cyclone shifts away from New Caledonia
The bureau lifted a general warning on Tuesday, while the Civil Defence agency said around 70,000 people were without electricity.
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Local Matupit Islanders Work with IOM to Come Up With Strategies for Disaster Resilience
Matupit Island in East New Britain province has been rendered a dangerous place to live in. The Island is located…
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Hundreds flee after three strong quakes strike Philippines
Three quakes ranging in magnitude from 5.0 to 5.9 struck Batangas province, about 90 kms (55 miles) south of Manila,…
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Peru’s president says flood recovery may cost up to $9 billion
The recovery process would merit a wider fiscal deficit target, he said, but would not require the country to access…
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New Zealand begins clean-up as Cyclone Debbie floodwaters peak
Residents rowed boats along main roads and muddy water covered the airport's runway...
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Heavy Rains and Storms
Keep a close watch of your local weather service office for weather warnings...
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Displaced People Sepik settlers in Bulolo Plan to Sue Provincial and National Governments
People of Sepik origin, displaced by violence seven years ago, plan to sue the provincial and National Governments over…
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Boroko Residents Raise Concerns Over Drainage and Flooding During Rainy Weather
Port Moresby residents living in Boroko have raised concerns of heavy flooding after a recent construction of residential apartments.…
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Volcanic explosion on Mount Etna injures 10 people
Italian officials said six people had to be taken to hospital, but none were in a serious condition.
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