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    Tagged: Natural Disasters

    Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Burma urged to prepare for earthquakes, tsunamis

    The Myanmar Earthquake Committee has warned that the risk exists of a high-intensity earthquake on the Sagaing Fault that would trigger a tsunami along the Burmese coastline.

    Environment Lead Story News

    Mission to restore mangroves in Irrawaddy Delta

    Once perfected in Burma, the technology could help other large-scale restoration projects, said WIF’s Lyngdoh.

    Lead Story Magwe News Sagaing

    2 killed, 100,000 displaced by floods in Burma

    Water levels have risen steadily since unrelenting monsoon rain began in early July, driving some people to higher land or seek shelter in Buddhist monasteries, says official.

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    Kachin Lead Story News

    Flooding subsides in Hpakant

    “A day before, the flooding has been about a metre to two metres in the streets,” said a local resident.

    Arakan Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Indian ship delivers aid for cyclone victims

    The humanitarian aid included food, drinking water, clothes and medicine, according to a statement from the Indian embassy.

    Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Cyclone Mora damaged or destroyed 20,000 houses in Burma

    According to the ministry, the highest level of destruction was in Maungdaw, northwestern Arakan State.

    Arakan Chin Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Cyclone Mora batters Burma’s west coast

    Cyclone Mora wreaked havoc on Burma’s west coast in the early hours of this morning, leaving a trail of destruction across Arakan and Chin states.

    Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Be aware, but don’t fear earthquakes: Burma expert

    Earthquake committee says that although small-scale quakes are common in Burma, people should not worry too much about a devastating disaster.

    Irrawaddy Division Lead Story News

    4 killed as Cyclone Maarutha hits Irrawaddy Delta

    Four people have been killed and about 60 houses destroyed as storms caused by Cyclone Maarutha wreaked havoc in the Irrawaddy Delta.

    Arakan Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Responders at the ready as Cyclone Maarutha hits Burma

    Storm’s path runs between Thandwe and Sittwe. Locals and visitors are warned of high waves, landslides and mudslides, and some 13cm of rainfall by Tuesday.

    Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Tackle poverty to curb disaster toll, urges UN chief

    Ending extreme poverty is essential to save lives and limit damage from disasters, says UN chief Ban Ki-Moon.

    Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Number of damaged temples rises to 390

    According to the Department of Archaeology, the number of temples that suffered severe damage in Bagan has more than doubled from initial estimates.

    Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Worst could be yet to come, warns Thai seismologist

    A leading Thai seismologist says that the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Burma on Wednesday may have been just a foreshock of a stronger temblor.

    Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Burma moves to save Bagan temples

    Police and soldiers have been called in to help protect and rebuild centuries-old Buddhist pagodas in Bagan, a day after at least 187 of the brick temples were damaged in a powerful earthquake.

    Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Earthquake leaves at least three dead, scores of pagodas damaged

    A powerful earthquake shook central Burma on Wednesday, killing at least three people and damaging scores of centuries-old Buddhist pagodas around the ancient capital of Bagan.

    Education Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Disasters take toll on Burma’s schools

    When disasters destroy schools in Burma and elsewhere in the region, hundreds of thousands of children lose out, according to a new report by Save the Children.

    Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Earthquake hits Burma, no immediate reports of major damage

    The 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Burma and sent strong tremors through Burma, eastern India, Bangladesh and parts of Nepal.

    Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Months after floods, Magwe communities struggle to recover

    It has been eight months since floods wreaked havoc across Burma, but in Magwe Division many farmers are struggling to get back on their feet.

    International Lead Story News

    In SE Asian disasters, breast milk is best

    After each disaster in Southeast Asia, well-meaning groups donate infant formula, not realising the dangers it can pose to mothers and infants.

    VIDEO: Round the clock relief efforts video

    Aid Lead Story News Video

    VIDEO: Round the clock relief efforts

    In the Pegu Division town of Prome, a small band of fire fighters and volunteers work around the clock, evacuating flood stricken residents to safety.
    Meanwhile in Arakan State, aid is being dropped from the skies.

    Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Red Cross launches safety apps in Burma

    The new apps are designed to save lives by providing of natural-disaster warnings and first aid instructions.

    Earthquake victims scared to go home video

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    Earthquake victims scared to go home

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    Rising tides wreak havoc across countryside

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