At least 36 dead in Brazil cyclone, many still stranded

The death toll from a cyclone that unleashed torrential rain and flooding on southern Brazil rose to at least 36 Wednesday, authorities said, as the region braced for more violent weather
7 September 2023, 03:06 AM

Cyclone leaves 21 dead in southern Brazil

Torrential rain and winds caused by an extratropical cyclone have left at least 21 people dead in southern Brazil, officials said Tuesday, warning more flooding may be coming
6 September 2023, 02:54 AM

Water level decreasing in Jamuna, but sufferings continue

Flood situation has been improving in Sirajganj as the water level has started decreasing in Jamuna but the river is still flowing above the danger level, leaving many still waterlogged.
4 September 2023, 05:36 AM

Thousands without power after Typhoon Haikui batters Taiwan

Taiwan worked to restore power to more than 30,000 households after Typhoon Haikui barrelled into the east and south of the island, as cities and counties in the affected areas closed schools and businesses and domestic airlines cancelled flights
4 September 2023, 02:57 AM

Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Haikui heads for Taiwan

Nearly 3,000 people were evacuated from high-risk areas in eastern Taiwan ahead of Typhoon Haikui as authorities prepared Sunday for the first tropical storm to directly hit the island in four years
3 September 2023, 02:42 AM

Jamuna crosses danger level in Sirajganj

Jamuna’s water levels crossed the danger threshold in Sirajganj early yesterday, deteriorating the flood situation. It may cross danger levels at every point in the district, after which water will recede according to water development board.
31 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Madhumati river Erosion in Faridpur: Lone school on verge of collapse in Bajra

Bajra-Charpara Government Primary School in Bajra village of Faridpur’s Alfadanga upazila is the only institution that provides the children access to education in the area.
31 August 2023, 18:00 PM

11 dead, resources worth over Tk 400cr damaged in Bandarban floods: DC

Floods triggered by torrential rains in the hilly district of Bandarban killed 11 people and caused damage to property and other resources worth Tk 400.98 crore earlier this month, District Deputy Commissioner Shah Mujahid Uddin said today
31 August 2023, 16:32 PM

Flood in North: 20,000 farmers affected

Sudden flooding in the northern and northeastern regions over the last five days has inundated a large portion of arable lands, leaving thousands of farmers in dismay.
30 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Coastal Florida town battens down hatches as Hurricane Idalia looms

John Paul Nohelj has lived in Steinhatchee for two decades. For him, the northwest Florida town set among marshes and forests is paradise on Earth, and he won't leave -- despite being in the crosshairs of a churning hurricane
30 August 2023, 03:02 AM

Part of flood control dyke collapses in Lalmonirhat

About 100m of the 300-metre earthen flood control embankment along the Teestahas collapsed in Lalmonirhat's Aditmari upazila due to strong currents in the river
29 August 2023, 18:54 PM

Teesta rises 16cm overnight in Kurigram, flowing 23cm above danger level

The Teesta river's water level has risen by 16cm since last night, and the river was flowing 23cm above the danger level at 6:00am today at Kaunia point of the Teesta Barrage
29 August 2023, 09:15 AM

7.1-magnitude quake, aftershocks rattle Bali residents

A strong, deep 7.1-magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks rattled Bali and other Indonesian islands on Tuesday, the USGS reported, sending panicked tourists into the streets but causing no major damage
29 August 2023, 03:09 AM

Teesta water flowing above danger level in Kurigram

The flood situation in three upazilas -- Rajarhat, Ulipur and Chilmari -- of Kurigram remains unchanged as the water in the Teesta river has been flowing above the danger level today.
28 August 2023, 09:26 AM

Parts of port city go under water again

Waterlogging caused by overnight downpour has disrupted the lives of residents in Chattogram and forced the authorities to delay the HSC exams by an hour yesterday.
27 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Father, daughter die in Ctg landslide

When Sharifa Begum composed herself, there was not much she could say.
27 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Landslides in Khagrachhari snap Mahalchhari-Sindukchhari road link

Vehicular movement on Mahalchhari-Sindukchhari road remained suspended since this morning due to landslides at Pankhimura in Guimara upazila of Khagrachhari
27 August 2023, 15:19 PM

JS body recommends planting palm, coconut trees to prevent lightning strikes

The parliamentary standing committee on the planning ministry today recommended encouraging people to plant palm and coconut trees to prevent lightning strikes across the country
27 August 2023, 14:21 PM

Flood in north: Aman farmers fear heavy losses

Aman farmers are apprehending a huge loss this season if the flood situation does not improve in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram within days
27 August 2023, 07:37 AM

Father, seven-month-old daughter killed in Chattogram landslide

A man and his seven-month-old daughter were killed in a landslide triggered by incessant rain in Chattogram city this morning
27 August 2023, 04:51 AM