Millions without power as cyclone Remal pounds Bangladesh and India
Many coastal towns were left in the dark as fallen trees and broken lines disrupted supply, power ministry officials said.
Mon May 27 2024
Cyclone Michaung hits India's south after 13 killed in floods, rain
Tall waves crashed into southern coastal towns over the last two days as the cyclone approached, submerging entire villages.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Cyclone Michaung makes landfall in India's south; nine killed earlier in floods, rain
Torrential rains sent tall waves crashing into coastal towns, submerging roads and killing at least nine people, including a child.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Australia bushfire threatens township on World Heritage-listed Fraser island
Residents of a coastal township on Australia's World Heritage-listed Fraser Island were told to evacuate on Sunday as a bushfire approached.
Sun Dec 06 2020
Black box from crashed Myanmar army plane retrieved
The Chinese-made Y-8-200F transport plane disappeared on June 7, while flying at 18,000 feet on a weekly flight from several southern coastal towns to Myanmar's largest city, Yangon.
Sun Jun 18 2017
Storm leaves Philippines after killing 27
A giant storm left the Philippines Tuesday after killing at least 27 people and devastating remote coastal towns, but the government won praise for unprecedented preparations.
Tue Dec 09 2014