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Uruguay floods forced nearly 2,000 people to displace

Published on: October 30, 2023
17:51

Montevideo, Oct 30 (Prensa Latina) Nearly 2,000 people remained displaced on Monday due to flooding from the overflowing Uruguay and Cuareim Rivers that have been affecting the Artigas, Salto, and Paysandú departments, the National Emergency System (SINAE) reported.

Deaths increase due to flash floods in northern India

Published on: October 6, 2023
13:48

New Delhi, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The death toll from flash floods in the Indian state of Sikkim, caused by the bursting of a glacial mass of the Lhonak Lake and its consequent overflowing of the Teesta River, increased to 19 on Friday.

UN to review situation in Pakistan a year after floods

Published on: September 27, 2023
08:41

United Nations, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Organization will review the situation in Pakistan and the aid achieved one year after the catastrophic floods that affected 33 million people.

UN launches 71M dollars humanitarian appeal for Libya

Published on: September 14, 2023
17:02

United Nations, Sep 14 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations (UN) on Thursday launched a humanitarian appeal for USD million for immediate assistances following the catastrophic floods in Libya.

Italy to send assistance to Libya after floods

Published on: September 13, 2023
14:28

Rome, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) In response to a request from the Libyan authorities, after the passage of Hurricane Daniel, Italy sent experts and equipment to aid in rescue work, help the victims and support national recovery.

EU to send assistance to flood-hit Libya

Published on: September 13, 2023
13:17

Brussels, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) The European Union (EU) on Wednesday announced it was sending assistance to Libya after flooding caused by the storm Daniel.

Communist Party of China allocates fund for disaster relief

Published on: August 2, 2023
11:14

Beijing, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) The Communist Party of China (CPC) allocated 44 million yuan (6.17 million dollars) to deal with disasters in the northern region of Tianjin-Hebei-Beijing, local media reported on Wednesday.

Heavy rains due to typhoon Doksuri continue in northern China

Published on: July 31, 2023
11:44

Beijing, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) The rains associated with Typhoon Doksuri keep northern China on high alert with the province of Hebei and this capital among the most affected regions.

China issues alert for extreme weather

Published on: July 14, 2023
12:08

Beijing, Jul 14 (Prensa Latina) China renewed the blue alert in several provinces due to the arrival of new thunderstorms, heavy rains and hails, a situation already experienced in some regions.

At least 15 dead and four missing due to floods in China

Published on: July 5, 2023
10:06

Beijing, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) China confirmed the death of 15 people and four others missing in the municipality of Chongqing (southwest), due to the endless rains and its consequent geological disasters that have overwhelmed the demarcation for days.

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