Eight Dead as Chiba Prefecture Battles Record Rainfall in Eastern Japan
A catastrophic deluge in Japan's Chiba Prefecture has claimed eight lives, with record rainfall nearly triple the region's monthly average falling in just twelve hours.
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Sungai Klang Capacity Boosted to 22 Per Cent as Major Dredging Project Advances
A large-scale river improvement initiative on Sungai Klang has lifted its water-carrying capacity to 22 per cent, down from less than five per cent, substantially lowering flood exposure in critical Selangor areas.
Selangor Tackles RM400,000 Pump House Vandalism Crisis Threatening Flood Control
Selangor faces escalating vandalism and theft at pump houses, draining up to RM400,000 in repair costs and threatening flood control operations. State authorities plan enhanced security measures and police coordination.
Melaka Commits RM25 Million to Restore Flood-Ravaged Infrastructure
Melaka has earmarked RM25 million to repair flood-damaged infrastructure across 100 locations, including roads and drainage systems, with repairs expected to complete by end of August.
Philippines Seeks Singapore's Flood Management Expertise to Combat Disaster Risks
The Philippines is evaluating Singapore's flood control innovations, including real-time data systems and water recycling technologies, to strengthen its disaster resilience amid frequent cyclones and monsoon rains.
Seoul and Eastern Provinces Battered by Heavy Rainfall; 10 National Parks Shuttered as Hundreds Report Property Damage
South Korea's Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Province endured intense overnight rainfall, triggering widespread flooding and forcing the closure of ten national parks. Nearly 200 millimetres of rain fell within ten hours, damaging around 540 properties, though authorities report no fatalities.
Seoul and Gangwon Battered by Torrential Rain; 10 National Parks Shut as Storms Persist
Intense overnight rainfall across South Korea's Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Province has inflicted widespread damage to homes and infrastructure, prompting the closure of major recreational facilities and triggering precautionary evacuations.