![Can we afford to lose any more languages? Can we afford to lose any more languages?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51692343598_humanity.jpg)
Can we afford to lose any more languages?
The very regions richest in languages are the ones most at risk of climate-induced language loss.
Sat Aug 19 2023
![After Maui wildfires kill 96, search for the missing continues After Maui wildfires kill 96, search for the missing continues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692012672_maui.jpg)
After Maui wildfires kill 96, search for the missing continues
The death toll made the blaze Hawaii's worst natural disaster, surpassing a tsunami that killed 61 people in 1960.
Mon Aug 14 2023
![For most people, climate change isn't out of sight, out of mind, study finds For most people, climate change isn't out of sight, out of mind, study finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51667189674_ClimateChange.jpg)
For most people, climate change isn't out of sight, out of mind, study finds
Do we feel less concerned by a natural disaster when it occurs far from home?
Sat May 13 2023
![At least 24 dead in Chile as wildfires spread, driving many to flee for safety At least 24 dead in Chile as wildfires spread, driving many to flee for safety](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675648975_CHILE.jpg)
At least 24 dead in Chile as wildfires spread, driving many to flee for safety
Firefighters battled dozens of raging wildfires in Chile, seeking to gain control of one of the country's worst natural disasters.
Mon Feb 06 2023
![Armageddon to Mahsa Amini: The phrases that defined 2022 Armageddon to Mahsa Amini: The phrases that defined 2022](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71672214626_LebanonIran.jpg)
Armageddon to Mahsa Amini: The phrases that defined 2022
A year of extraordinary upheaval, from the war in Ukraine to catastrophic natural disasters.
Wed Dec 28 2022
![Flooding caused overall losses of RM6.1 billion last year - DOSM Flooding caused overall losses of RM6.1 billion last year - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668669808_banjirsepang.jpg)
Flooding caused overall losses of RM6.1 billion last year - DOSM
Climate changes has caused the pattern of natural disasters to change and caused erratic flooding late last year and early this year.
Thu Nov 24 2022
![Banjir Baling: Gunung Inas tidak berada dalam kawasan berisiko - Takiyuddin Banjir Baling: Gunung Inas tidak berada dalam kawasan berisiko - Takiyuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51657178104_DatukSeriTakiyuddi.jpg)
Banjir Baling: Gunung Inas tidak berada dalam kawasan berisiko - Takiyuddin
Tragedi banjir dan kepala air yang berlaku pada Isnin lepas sesuatu yang tidak dijangka atau 'natural disaster'.
Thu Jul 07 2022
![MAFI to launch agrofood insurance and takaful scheme in Q2 2022 MAFI to launch agrofood insurance and takaful scheme in Q2 2022](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61644486629_TBRONALDKIANDEE.jpg)
MAFI to launch agrofood insurance and takaful scheme in Q2 2022
The agrofood insurance and takaful scheme, which among others provides income protection to farmers whose crops are damaged due to natural disasters or diseases, will be launched in Q2 2022.
Thu Feb 10 2022
![KKMM to use satellites to improve communication during disasters - Zahidi KKMM to use satellites to improve communication during disasters - Zahidi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/71440512269_telecomunicationtow.jpg)
KKMM to use satellites to improve communication during disasters - Zahidi
Zahidi said the use of satellite technology could help to manage natural disaster situations such as sending early warnings to the public.
Thu Jan 13 2022
![Conditions of bodies, strict COVID-19 SOPs among challenges faced by Fire and Rescue personnel Conditions of bodies, strict COVID-19 SOPs among challenges faced by Fire and Rescue personnel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641799954_Mayat.jpg)
Conditions of bodies, strict COVID-19 SOPs among challenges faced by Fire and Rescue personnel
Fire and rescue personnel play a vital role in the search and rescue (SAR) operations in the event of a natural disaster, an accident or a boat capsized tragedy.
Mon Jan 10 2022
![Penang gov't sets up disaster management unit Penang gov't sets up disaster management unit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641472828_ChowKonYeow.jpg)
Penang gov't sets up disaster management unit
The Penang state government has set up a disaster management unit in the state to manage any incidents of natural disasters in the future.
Thu Jan 06 2022
![Flood management masterplan template for Malaysia Flood management masterplan template for Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51641158427_banjir.jpg)
Flood management masterplan template for Malaysia
Malaysia's existing guideline for disaster resilient urban planning must be updated with the latest urban development designs and standards.
Tue Jan 04 2022
![Flood situation remains unchanged in most states this morning Flood situation remains unchanged in most states this morning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51640065291_banjirNegeriSembi.jpg)
Flood situation remains unchanged in most states this morning
Despite the improvement in the weather, the flood situation in most states affected by the natural disaster since Saturday remains unchanged.
Tue Dec 21 2021
![Over 21,000 evacuated by noon as floods worsen Over 21,000 evacuated by noon as floods worsen](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639897113_TujuhkawasandiMu.jpg)
Over 21,000 evacuated by noon as floods worsen
As of noon today, things were not looking good at all for the affected people in the seven flood-hit states, with Perak being the latest to succumb to the natural disaster.
Sun Dec 19 2021
![Flash floods sweep through northern Turkey in new natural disaster Flash floods sweep through northern Turkey in new natural disaster](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81628826683_FloodsTurkeyIsta.jpg)
Flash floods sweep through northern Turkey in new natural disaster
Seventeen people were killed in flash floods in Turkey's Black Sea region that sent water and debris cascading through streets.
Fri Aug 13 2021