Pakistan evacuates half a million people stranded by floods
‘This is the biggest rescue operation in Punjab’s history.’
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‘This is the biggest rescue operation in Punjab’s history.’
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Many homes were washed away and many people lost their cattle.
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Three transboundary rivers in the east of the country have swollen to exceptionally high levels.
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The Department of Health (DoH) logged 15,161 dengue cases from 20 July to 2 August — two percent higher compared to the 14,909 cases recorded from 6 July to 19…
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A low-pressure area and the southwest monsoon, or habagat, are expected to bring heavy rain to parts of Luzon on Wednesday, according to the Philippine…
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Chikungunya could be a potential future pandemic threat.
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US health authorities have suspended the license for the Ixchiq vaccine against the chikungunya virus following reports of "serious adverse events", the drug's…
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BAR DALORI (AFP) — In the middle of the night, by the glow of their mobile phones, rescuers and villagers dug through the concrete remains of flattened houses…
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Most were killed in flash floods and collapsing houses.
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A large makeshift kitchen where there were more than 100 pilgrims was completely washed away.
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The Philippine Ports Authority is upgrading the ports for other than cargo and passengers.
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‘A lot of water flowed down the mountain to the river.’
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The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) management said it immediately responded to the flooding that affected parts of the expressway due to continuous rains…
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‘The Department of Agriculture is ensuring that appropriate interventions are available.’
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The Office of the Vice President (OVP) began distributing relief items Wednesday to families affected by typhoon “Crising” and the enhanced southwest monsoon…
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A state of calamity declaration would fast-track access to emergency funds and support rapid repairs and rehabilitation of affected areas.
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When the heavens open up over the metropolis it’s not just a drizzle, it’s a full-blown urban baptism.
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‘Such death tolls are usually seen in August, but this year the impact has been markedly different.’
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