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Magnitude 6.9 quake hits Papua New Guinea: USGS

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit northern Papua New Guinea on Sunday morning, the United States Geological Survey said

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Over 20 dead in Papua New Guinea floods, landslides

Flooding, landslides and torrential rains have killed at least 23 people in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region, where homes have been damaged and roads washed away

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Magnitude 5.4 quake hits Bosnia-Montenegro border region

A magnitude 5.4 quake struck the border region between Montenegro and Bosnia early Thursday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said

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More than 30 killed in heavy rain in Pakistan

More than 30 people have died in rain-related incidents in Pakistan during days of heavy downpours, with thousands of schools closed, officials said Sunday

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Protect our homes, croplands from erosion

Residents of Andharmanik and Jaynagar areas under Manikganj Municipality yesterday organised a human chain demanding that the authorities concerned take steps to protect their homesteads and croplands from Kaliganga river erosion.

3.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Pabna

An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale struck Pabna today at 8:07 pm, according to BMD

'Time has stopped': grieving father relives Turkish quake

The photo of Mesut Hancer holding his dead daughter's hand protruding from the debris, her body crushed and his gaze lost, epitomised the anguish of Turkey's devastating earthquake

Govt to raise $15b for climate action: environment minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury yesterday said the government will try to raise $15 billion over five years for climate change-related activities

Who are giving us earthquake data?

BMD ill-equipped, still relies on manual system with no seismologist or geologist involved

Climate Change: ‘Over 130m at risk in Bangladesh’

A workshop organised by Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (Bela) in Rangpur highlighted the alarming impact of climate change on public health and the economy in Bangladesh.

Cyclone Michaung turns into severe cyclonic storm

Cyclonic storm "Michaung" over west-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas moved northwestwards further and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and lay over the same area at 6:00am today, said a bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)

Eight dead as cyclone batters India's southeast coast

At least eight people were killed as storms lashed India's southeast coast, police said Tuesday, with Cyclone Michaung expected to make landfall within hours

India shuts schools, offices, evacuates thousands as Cyclone Michaung nears

Authorities in southern India on Monday closed schools and offices, halted flights and evacuated coastal areas ahead of a severe cyclonic storm expected to make landfall in the next 24 hours, causing torrential rains

Depression over Bay intensifies into cyclonic storm Michaung

The deep depression over the southwest Bay and adjoining area has intensified into cyclonic storm Michaung

One dead after magnitude 7.6 quake rocks southern Philippines

At least one person was killed and two were injured after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake shook the southern Philippines late Saturday and triggered tsunami warnings that were later lifted

Earthquake: Least prepared as spectre of the big one looms

Frequent earthquakes are a sign that a mega shock may be in the offing, but the densely-populated capital seems to be the least prepared for such an event, experts say.

Earthquake: Cracks appear on Comilla University halls

Resident engineer says no structural damage

7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines

Tsunami feared in Philippines and Japan

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