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China to open reservoir gates in effort to combat Southeast Asia drought

China to open reservoir gates in effort to combat Southeast Asia drought

China has announced plans to release water into the Mekong River from one of its dams located in Yunnan province starting from March 15 in order to help Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries that are suffering from prolonged drought.
Natural disasters "have cost $7 trillion"

Natural disasters "have cost $7 trillion"

At least four people killed in flooding in south Germany

At least four people killed in flooding in south Germany

Vietnamese race against the clock to save what they can from flood

Vietnamese race against the clock to save what they can from flood

Many houses and schools in central Ha Tinh Province have been submerged.
November 1, 2016 | 12:39 am PT
Thousands in central Vietnam swamped in the aftermath of floods

Thousands in central Vietnam swamped in the aftermath of floods

Flash floods and overflowing rivers continue to bring misery to the central region with Binh Dinh Province bearing the brunt.
December 18, 2016 | 08:35 pm PT
Vietnam to launch first homebuilt radar satellites into space

Vietnam to launch first homebuilt radar satellites into space

The two satellites will enable more accurate prediction of natural disasters, especially in the context of climate change.
December 19, 2016 | 01:33 am PT
Pollution eats Vietnam's growth

Pollution eats Vietnam's growth

Experts have advised the government to dump cheap and dirty industries.
December 25, 2016 | 07:06 pm PT
Floods ravage Peru, killing at least 62

Floods ravage Peru, killing at least 62

Torrential rainfall has sparked a state of emergency in parts of Peru.
March 17, 2017 | 06:59 pm PT
7 dead or missing after Vietnamese ship sinks in tropical storm

7 dead or missing after Vietnamese ship sinks in tropical storm

Rescue workers have been unable to locate where the 5,100-ton ship went down.
July 17, 2017 | 12:12 am PT
Flash floods kill 18, isolate towns in Northern Vietnam

Flash floods kill 18, isolate towns in Northern Vietnam

Heavy rains and resulting flash floods have caused damages totaling $31 million.
August 5, 2017 | 01:06 am PT
312 dead as mudslides, flooding sweep through Sierra Leone capital

312 dead as mudslides, flooding sweep through Sierra Leone capital

The country's president has appealed for unity from a nation still struggling with the legacy of Ebola and a long civil war.
August 14, 2017 | 05:09 pm PT
Crews rescue hundreds from homes and cars as Harvey floods Houston

Crews rescue hundreds from homes and cars as Harvey floods Houston

Harvey came ashore late Friday as the most powerful hurricane to hit Texas in more than 50 years and has killed at least two people.
August 27, 2017 | 05:26 pm PT
Vietnam braces for typhoon Khanun after floods kill 72

Vietnam braces for typhoon Khanun after floods kill 72

Last week's floods were the worst that hit the country in years, with thousands of homes submerged.
October 15, 2017 | 08:23 pm PT
Typhoon Damrey kills 106 in Vietnam, reservoirs brimming

Typhoon Damrey kills 106 in Vietnam, reservoirs brimming

As residents of central Vietnam are cleaning up after Damrey, more flooding looms with water being released from 49 reservoirs.
November 8, 2017 | 07:28 am PT
363 dead, missing in Vietnam this year amid poor weather forecasting: PM

363 dead, missing in Vietnam this year amid poor weather forecasting: PM

Inaccurate forecasts and inadequate preparations have been blamed for huge damages from disasters in Vietnam.
November 18, 2017 | 01:51 am PT
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