Natural disaster

Natural disaster

Waterlogging in New Market / DSCC issues show cause notices to 4 officials

Dhaka South City Corporation has issued show-cause notices to four officials for failing to solve the waterlogging problem in the capital's New Market and surrounding areas within 24 hours of the end of Thursday night's heavy rain

12h ago

Earthquake rattles New Zealand's South Island

A strong earthquake shook New Zealand's South Island on Wednesday, startling people but resulting in no reports of injury or damage

4d ago

4.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Tangail, nearby areas

The earthquake was felt at 12:49pm, an official of Bangladesh Meteorological Department told The Daily Star

1w ago

Death toll from Libya floods rises to 11,300 in Derna: UN

The death toll from the catastrophic flooding in Libya's eastern city of Derna has climbed to 11,300, the United Nations said in an update on Saturday

1w ago

UN launches $71 million urgent appeal for Libya flood victims

The United Nations is urgently seeking more than $71 million to assist those most in need after deadly flash floods swept Libya over the weekend.

1w ago

Bangladesh sends humanitarian aid to flood-hit Libya

Bangladesh has sent emergency relief goods as humanitarian assistance to flood victims in Libya

1w ago

6 Bangladeshis die in Libya floods

At least six Bangladeshis died in Libya after Storm Daniel and subsequent flood hit the North African country’s eastern part recently, the Bangladesh embassy in Tripoli said in a Facebook post today

1w ago

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Philippine Islands region

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck the Philippine islands region today

1w ago

California firefighters use AI to battle wildfires

When a wildfire erupted in the middle of a recent California night, it could have been a disaster

1w ago

Rescues underway in flood-hit Greek towns as toll rises to 11

Firefighters backed by the army were rescuing hundreds of people Saturday in villages in central Greece blocked off by floods, as the toll rose to 11 dead

2w ago

Rescue teams comb for survivors as Morocco quake kills over 1,000

Morocco's deadliest earthquake in decades has killed more than 1,000 people, authorities said Saturday, as troops and emergency services scrambled to reach remote mountain villages where casualties are still feared trapped

2w ago

Morocco earthquake: No Bangladeshis harmed

Says Bangladesh Embassy in Rabat

2w ago

4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Sylhet

A 4.4-magnitude earthquake jolted Sylhet and its adjoining areas this afternoon

2w ago

Almost 50 people missing after deadly Brazil cyclone

Brazilian rescue workers were on Friday searching for almost 50 people still missing after a devastating cyclone unleashed torrential rain and flooding in the south of the country

2w ago

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

2w ago

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

2w ago

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.

2w ago

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

2w ago