Death toll from Philippines landslide jumps to 68
Manila, Philippines Reuters The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has climbed to 68 as officials said on Monday the window of finding more survivors is closing. Search and rescue operations continue following a landslide in the village of Masara, Maco, Davao de Oro, Philippines, on 8th February, 2024. PICTURE: Reuters/Mark Navales/ […]
At least 15 killed, 19 missing in ferry sinking in Indonesia
Jakarta, IndonesiaReuters Indonesian authorities were searching for missing passengers on Monday after a ferry sank off Sulawesi island, killing at least 15, the national search and rescue agency said. Of 40 passengers on board, 19 were still missing, while six survived, the agency said in a statement. The cause of the sinking, which occurred at […]
Updated: Crews searching for Titanic submersible detect sounds – US Coast Guard
Updated: 3:20pm (AEST) Reuters Canadian aircraft detected underwater noises in the North Atlantic in the search for a tourist submersible that vanished while on a voyage to the wreck of the Titanic , the US Coast Guard said. The discovery on Tuesday led search teams to relocate their underwater robotic search operations “in an attempt […]
Anguish and scuffles as rescuers struggle to reach quake victims in Turkey and Syria
Antakya/Adana, Turkey Reuters Rescue workers in quake-devastated Turkey and northern Syria struggled on Tuesday to reach some of the worst-hit areas, held back by destroyed roads, poor weather and a lack of resources and heavy equipment and confronted by angry survivors. Turkish authorities say more than 12,000 search and rescue personnel and 9,000 troops are […]
Drones, helicopters search for missing after Italian glacier collapse
Canazei, Italy Reuters Helicopter crews and drones searched on Monday for around 15 people missing in the Italian Alps after part of a mountain glacier collapsed, killing at least six people and injuring eight. Much of Italy has been baking in an early-summer heatwave and experts said the disaster was linked to climate change that […]
South African military deployed to flood-ravaged province
Umbumbulu, South Africa Reuters Thousands of South African soldiers will help with relief efforts in KwaZulu-Natal province, where more than 440 people have died in floods and mudslides and dozens more are missing. A week after the torrential rains began, the South African National Defence Force said on Monday it had been instructed to activate […]
Dozens still missing as South Africa floods death toll rises to 443
Ethekwini, South Africa Reuters Rescuers searched for dozens of people still missing in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province on Sunday after heavy rains in recent days triggered floods and mudslides that have killed more than 440 people. The floods have left thousands homeless, knocked out power and water services and disrupted operations at one of Africa’s […]
Rescue boat with hundreds of migrants on board asks EU to find it a port
Rome, Italy Reuters A charity group asked the European Union on Tuesday to find a port where it can dock to disembark hundreds of migrants it has rescued in the central Mediterranean over recent days. Some 572 people, including 183 minors, are currently onboard the Ocean Viking vessel, the SOS Mediterranee organisation said after it […]
Rescuers resume search for 24 missing in Japan landslides
Tokyo, Japan Reuters Rescuers in Japan waded through mud, rock and splintered wood in search of 24 people still missing on Tuesday after heavy rain triggered massive landslides in the seaside city of Atami three days ago, killing four people. Police, fire fighters and military personnel resumed rescue operation, suspended for the night on Monday, […]