Dam partially collapses in Norway amid extreme flooding
OSLO: A dam at a Norwegian power plant partially collapsed on Wednesday, after extensive flooding caused by storm “Hans”, said Xinhua. The dam in Braskereidfoss, about 150 km northeast of the capital Oslo, spans Norway’s longest river, the Glomma. An unexpected deluge caused by a technical malfunction on Wednesday morning prevented the dam’s floodgates from […]
Extreme heat wave: Malaysian contingent to 25th World Scout Jamboree in Seoul safe
PUTRAJAYA: All 499 members of the Malaysian contingent to the 25th World Scout Jamboree, being held from Aug 1 to 12 in Seoul, South Korea are reported to be safe following the extreme heat wave in Saemangeum. The Foreign Ministry via the Malaysian Embassy in Seoul confirmed the matter through a statement today. “According to […]
Climate change makes july hottest month on earth in 2023
NEW YORK: More than 6.5 billion people – or four out of every five people on Earth – sweated through a day in July, when climate change had the most significant impact, according to new research. Global average temperatures and extreme heat soared to records in July 2023, according to Anadolu Agency citing report by […]
Lawas MP calls for massive efforts to prevent haze incidents
LAWAS: Lawas MP Datuk Henry Sum Agong has stressed the need for massive efforts to prevent future haze incidents in the region. He said proper cooperation from all parties, including government agencies and the public, was crucial in tackling the issue. “Incidents such as open fire burning, especially during hot and dry weather conditions, should […]
5 dead as Italy hit by extreme weather
ROME: Italy was split in two Tuesday between record heat and wildfires in the southern regions and violent storms in the north, as extreme weather killed at least five people and wounded several, Anadolu Agency (AA) quoted the authorities. Sixteen cities were put on red alert because of extraordinarily high temperatures, as an exceptional heat […]
Extreme weather continues to sweep across US
LOS ANGELES: The United States continues to experience extreme weather conditions as severe thunderstorms, critical fires and excessive heat waves sweep across the country. Strong thunderstorms are expected across the western High Plains on Thursday with damaging wind gusts, large hail and a few tornadoes. This threat will extend into the Central and South Plains, […]
Haj pilgrims advised to prepare for hot weather
BY KAMARUL IRWAN ALIAS MADINAH: Haj pilgrims visiting Madinah are reminded to be physically and mentally ready to face the hot weather here. Madinah operations director Ashrof Shamsuddin said the temperature here currently reaches 40 degrees Celsius during the day and 26 degrees Celsius at night. He also said the weather in Saudi Arabia is […]
Extend electricity bill discount to Dec
THE government is urged to consider extending the current discount on electricity bill to at least December this year. Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau said the current discount given to customer’s bill shows the hallmark of a caring government, an initiative introduced by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who is very […]
DOE ready to deal with open burning issues
PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Environment (DOE) has prepared several measures mainly to address the opening burning issue that among others causes air quality deterioration as well as local haze that can jeopardise public health. It said during the Southwest Monsoon, usually from May to September, there is an occurrence of thunderstorms and heavy rains but […]
Govt, public should be prepared for El Nino, says expert
KUALA LUMPUR: Early preparations to face the strong El Nino, expected to occur next month, should be made immediately by involving the country’s two main stakeholders, namely the government and the people, to minimize the impact of the phenomenon. Environmental expert Associate Professor Dr Haliza Abdul Rahman said that although Malaysia had experienced the phenomenon […]
