Natural disaster
Rivers rise again as rain batters flood-hit south Brazil
River levels rose again Sunday as strong rains lashed waterlogged southern Brazil, where flooding has killed 145 people and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes
More than 300 dead in Afghanistan flash floods: WFP
More than 300 people were killed in flash floods that ripped through multiple Afghan provinces, the UN's World Food Programme said Saturday, as authorities declared a state of emergency and rushed to rescue the injured
12 boats capsize due to nor'wester
At least 12 boats capsized near Moheshkhali, Banshkhali, and Anwara at the Bay of Bengal due to a nor'wester today
Mother, son die as house collapses during storm
A nine-month pregnant woman and her five-year-old son died as their house collapsed on them during a storm at Hazipara Ghonar Bari in Karimganj upazila of Kishoreganj last night
Death toll climbs to 66 in Brazil flooding, 101 missing
The death toll from heavy rains that have inundated Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 66, local authorities said on Sunday.
Sudden Hailstorm in Moulvibazar: Over 100 houses destroyed
Over a hundred houses were completely or partially destroyed in a sudden hailstorm in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar early yesterday.
Sweltering heat to continue for few more days
With this season’s highest temperature recorded yesterday, people across the country are bearing the brunt of searing heat and this situation may continue for a few days more.
Extreme heat sears the nation
The scorching heat continues to disrupt lives across the country, forcing the authorities to close down all schools and colleges till April 27.
At least 76 RMG workers injured in Cumilla
At least 76 garment workers were injured when they tried to rush to exit the factory building in Chauddagram of Cumilla after a 5.6 tremor jolted the country this morning
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolts Dhaka, other parts of Bangladesh
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Bangladesh this morning.
Pratapnagar’s climate woes never end
Upon reaching the Harishkhali village in Pratapnagar union, an area on the forefront of climate impacts in the country,the first thing noticed was a red flag, hoisted by the launch terminal, fluttering against the southernbreeze.
Magnitude 6.5 quake strikes north of Papua New Guinea
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, with one witness saying the ground swayed "like you are on a boat"
Cyclone likely to brew over Bay of Bengal this week
There is a possibility of another cyclonic circulation leading to formation of a low pressure over Andaman Sea and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal around November 27, which is likely to intensify into a depression on November 29
Midhili damages Aman paddy in Gazipur: farmers
Heavy rains due to cyclone Midhili have damaged Aman paddy in Gazipur, said farmers
5 killed as Cyclone Midhili crosses coast
At least five people were killed as cyclone Midhili crossed the country today, inundating low-lying areas in many parts of several southern districts
One killed as Cyclone Midhili batters Sandwip
A man was killed as a branch of a tree fell on him in front of his house at Moghdhora village in Sandwip upazila of Chattogram as Cyclone Midhili lashed Bangladesh coasts this evening
Cyclone Midhili crossing Mongla-Payra coast
The periphery of cyclonic storm “Midhili” has started crossing the Mongla-Payra coast near Khepupara
Mongla, Payra ports advised to hoist cautionary signal no 7
The cyclonic storm is expected to cross coast in the evening; heavy rainfall to continue
