Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds
Glacier melt is a major contributor to rising sea levels, a threat to coastal settlements worldwide.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Israeli tanks push deeper into Rafah, forcing people to flee again
Heavy shelling and gunfire hit the tents of displaced families in the Al-Mawasi area, further to the west of the coastal enclave.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar
A powerful armed ethnic group bears down on junta positions in a coastal town on the country's border with Bangladesh.
Mon Jun 17 2024
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
Israel and Egypt trade blame over Gaza aid blocked at Rafah
The Rafah crossing between Egypt and southern Gaza has been a vital route for aid to the coastal territory.
Wed May 15 2024
Israel pushes back into northern Gaza, ups military pressure on Rafah
The bombardment has laid waste to the coastal enclave and caused a deep humanitarian crisis.
Mon May 13 2024
US says it shot down anti-ship cruise missile from Houthi-controlled areas
The Houthis complained that US aircraft were observed flying close to Yemeni airspace and coastal areas.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Residents in coastal areas of Terengganu advised to be prepared for third wave of flood
The State Secretary said this follows the tropical storm Jelawat in the Philippines which is expected also to affect the state.
Wed Dec 20 2023
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
A brief history of Gaza's 75 years of woe
Gaza is a coastal strip of land that lay on ancient trading and maritime routes along the Mediterranean shore.
Wed Oct 11 2023
State Elections: Forecast of thunderstorms, rain in six states - MetMalaysia
MetMalaysia said thunderstorms are predicted in one or two places in the coastal areas of Selangor and Negeri Sembilan tomorrow morning.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Stop politicising PSI project
Fajinah Jaafar said the site of the PSI project is far from where the coastal fishermen carry out their fishing activities.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Repatriation flights head for Greece as wildfires force tourists to flee
Fires burning on Rhodes forced the evacuation of 19,000 people over the weekend as an inferno reached coastal resorts on the island.
Mon Jul 24 2023
MetMalaysia: Strong winds and rough seas in certain coastal areas until July 26
The strong winds and choppy seas make it very dangerous for small boats, sea-going activities and sea sports, according to MetMalaysia.
Wed Jul 19 2023