Thailand's tourism seeks ways to minimise flood consequences
August 28, 2024 | 14:58
Thailand’s tourism operators have called for a long-term plan to manage floods and storms to prevent possible damage to tourism and the economy, following the floods in northern provinces and a deadly landslide in Phuket.
Vice President examines post-flood recovery in Son La
August 09, 2024 | 17:02
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on August 9 examined the fixing of flood consequences in the northern mountainous province of Son La and visited people affected by natural disasters in Muong Chanh commune of Mai Son district and Ban Lam commune of Thuan Chau district.
One dead, two missing in Indonesia's flood
June 24, 2024 | 16:59
One person was killed and two others went missing following a flood in Parigi Moutong regency, Central Sulawesi province in Indonesia, the country's national disaster management agency reported on June 23.
Indonesia flood death toll rises to 41
May 13, 2024 | 17:09
The number of people killed by flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano in western Indonesia over the weekend has risen to 41 with 17 more missing, West Sumatra disaster mitigation agency reported on May 13.
Thousands of Cambodian households affected by flooding
August 02, 2023 | 11:23
Around 4,000 households in the southern region of Cambodia have been affected by heavy flooding caused by prolonged rains over the past few days.
Phu Yen calls for assistance after storm
November 29, 2022 | 18:43
The total value of damage due to the influence of tropical depression from October 10 to 14 in Phu Yen province was about $1 million.
Thailand: flood relief spending to hit over 600 million USD
October 16, 2022 | 20:50
The Thai government plans to spend at least 23 billion THB (about 610 million USD) to help those affected by recent flooding.
Hand-over of flood-resilient houses to Quang Binh residents
December 28, 2021 | 11:40
Quang Binh and the UNDP have donated 39 newly-built storm and flood-resilient houses to needy households in Le Thuy district, Quang Binh.
London roads flood as storms roll in
July 26, 2021 | 14:00
Buses and cars were left stranded when roads across London flooded on Sunday, as repeated thunderstorms battered the British capital.
Modern technology complementing flood-resilient home creations
December 14, 2020 | 08:00
Many poor locals in five coastal provinces are being supported with storm- and flood-resilient homes that can protect them during disasters. However, these gifts are not simple dwellings, but scientifically designed and solidly built, as well as supervised during their construction through state-of-the-art technology.
Smart solutions to enhance urban flood resilience
December 09, 2020 | 17:16
Urban areas account for two-thirds of national GDP, and so integrated and climate-resilient urban development is the key to keeping Vietnam on the correct economic path.
Flood-proof homes saving the day for central coast families
December 07, 2020 | 10:08
With the country facing the sea in the east, half of Vietnam’s population of nearly 100 million in coastal provinces and cities are often attacked by natural disasters annually smashing down hundreds of thousands of houses. In the context that many poor households are dwelling in shabby shelters, there has been a strong need for safe homes.
SCG Group supports community in overcoming natural disaster damages
November 27, 2020 | 10:47
SCG has donated billions of dong and basic necessities to help the community overcome difficulties and rebuild their lives after recent floods.
USAID supports flood-affected people with disabilities in Thua Thien-Hue
November 24, 2020 | 09:30
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Action for the Community Development Centre (ACDC) on November 23 coordinated to provide relief aid for people with disabilities who have been affected by floods in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.
Resilient homes on flood plains giving hope to at-risk families
November 06, 2020 | 08:57
More than 3,200 storm- and flood-resilient houses have become a safe shelter for thousands of people in five central coastal provinces in the aftermath of historic flooding due to the impact of various storms and, most recently, typhoon Molave.
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