A landslide tore through a mining company’s worker dormitory early Sunday morning in southwestern China, killing 19 people, authorities said. The disaster struck in a mountainous rural district of Sichuan province’s Leshan county, where rains have been falling constantly for weeks. Those killed were all apparently workers with the Jinkaiyuan mining company, according to state…
At Least 19 Killed in Southwest China Landslide Covering Mine Worker Dormitory
Dangerous Conditions Linger for New South Wales South Coast
Heavy rainfall and strong winds have battered Australia’s coastal areas in southern New South Wales and Sydney, with a severe weather warning remaining in place. The SES received 133 calls for help across parts of the state by Sunday morning including reports of downed trees and branches as well as requests to assist with leaking roofs and…
More Rain on the Way as Record-Breaking Queensland Flood Peaks
Historic flooding in Australia’s northwest Queensland has peaked but is likely to continue over coming days as emergency services prepare for recovery efforts after nearly 100 residents were evacuated. Major flood alerts remain active in Burketown, about 2,000 kilometres northwest of Brisbane, after water levels at the Albert River exceeded seven metres on Sunday, surpassing…
‘Spongiest’ City Auckland Still No Match for Floods
A barrage of floods in Australia and record-breaking rain in New Zealand are devastating usually resilient communities—and slugging insurers. The severity and frequency of devastation also call into question the design of cities meant to keep millions of citizens out of harm’s way. Global design firm Arup has used artificial intelligence tools to study eight major…
Uncontrolled Bushfire Danger Downgraded in Southwest Western Australia
A bushfire emergency warning for communities in the shire of Nannup in Western Australia’s southwest has been downgraded to a watch and act alert, with residents told it could still pose a threat to lives and homes. The Parks and Wildlife Service warning is in place for people in areas bounded by Cundinup-Kirup Road and…
Australian City Hit by Tremors From 7.6 Earthquake
Tremors have reverberated in Australia’s “Top End” following a 7.6 magnitude undersea earthquake near Indonesia’s Tanimbar Islands, east of Timor-Leste. The quake struck early on Jan. 10 with the epicentre located around 90 kilometres or 55.9 miles underwater. Residents in the capital city of the Northern Territory, Darwin, Australia reported “violent” shaking of their homes…
Flood in Australia’s North Concerns Ease, Ex-cyclone Weakens
Concerns over flooding have eased in the Top End with the intensity of former tropical cyclone Ellie at last subsiding over the southwestern Northern Territory. A series of earlier severe weather warnings for remote communities in the Simpson, Lasseter and Tanami districts were cancelled by authorities on Sunday morning. The region had been bracing for impact…
Relief Funding Boost for Australian States of New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania
The federal government has announced it will provide more than A$10 million (US$6.71 million) in additional funding to Emergency and Food Relief providers, in the wake of recent floods and cost of living pressures. “The Albanese Labor government is committed to helping those in need and ensuring there are appropriate services in place to support that,” Social…
Flood Relief Funding Boost for Australian States of New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania
The federal government has announced it will provide more than A$10 million (US$6.71 million) in additional funding to Emergency and Food Relief providers, in the wake of recent floods and cost of living pressures. “The Albanese Labor government is committed to helping those in need and ensuring there are appropriate services in place to support that,” Social…
No Disaster Aid for Homeowners Who Don’t Buy Flood Insurance, Suggests Feds Report
A federal government report suggests that homeowners who experience flooding but had declined to buy flood insurance should not receive aid from its program established to help the provinces and territories (PTs) respond to large-scale natural disasters. “Some PTs are moving toward refusing claims when someone is uninsured but flood insurance is available,” said the…
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