Rain pelts Beijing, northern China for fourth day, killing at least 11
Rivers swollen to dangerous levels, prompting Beijing to use a flood storage reservoir for the first time since it was built 25 years ago.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Glacier lakes swollen by global warming threaten millions
More than nine million people across so-called High Mountain Asia live in the path of potential glacial lake outburst floods.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Floods in Germany claim 81 victims, more than 1,000 missing
Entire communities lay in ruins after swollen rivers swept through towns and villages in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate.
Fri Jul 16 2021
At least 44 dead, dozens missing as floods sweep through western Europe
At least 42 people have died in Germany and dozens were missing on swollen rivers swept through towns and villages.
Fri Jul 16 2021
Ships, boats need to be extra careful on swollen Sungai Rajang
SRB chairman, Murni Suhaili, said they must also be careful of floating logs or wood debris, strong currents and low visibility.
Tue Sep 08 2020
Chinese state media report bloated battery in Apple's iPhone 8
A fresh case of Apple Inc's new iPhone popping open due to a swollen battery has been reported in state media in China.
Sat Oct 07 2017
Boy drowns after falling into swollen ditch
An eight-year-old boy drowned after falling into a swollen ditch in Jalan Lembaga Elektrik at 3.45pm Friday.
Sat Jun 03 2017
Situation in flood-hit Kelantan worsens slightly, evacuees now 1,284
Zainuddin anticipates the evacuation of more people in the afternoon, especially from Pasir Mas and Tumpat, when the water from the upper reaches of swollen rivers came downstream.
Mon Jan 02 2017
Possible flash flood warned in lower southern Thailand
Southern provinces in Thailand are on alert for flash flood after torrential rain triggered minor flood and swollen rivers.
Fri Dec 02 2016
Are you constantly sad, upset? #letstalkaboutit
Mental illness is not something that we can see. It is not a swollen knee, not hair loss, not cancer. So should you feel like you need help, you need to #reachout.
Wed Oct 12 2016
'Pregnant' male politicians lead Japan housework drive
A trio of male Japanese politicians has gamely strapped on "pregnancy vests" that simulate swollen bellies in a campaign for men to pick up the slack.
Mon Oct 03 2016
Housewife positive for diphtheria, first case among adults this year - Health DG
The victim began receiving treatment at the Rembau Health Clinic last Wednesday after she had a fever and complained of swollen tonsils.
Sun Jul 17 2016
'Super blood moon' shines bright in North America
Skygazers were treated to a rare astronomical event when a swollen "supermoon" and lunar eclipse combined for the first time in decades.
Mon Sep 28 2015
Toddler hospitalised after abuse by step-grandmother
A four-year-old girl suffered multiple injuries on her body and face including a swollen left eye, believed to be abused.
Mon Aug 03 2015
Teenage boy first casualty of Perlis floods
Muhammad Izwan Ahmad, 15, had slipped and fallen into the swollen pond at about 3.30pm.
Fri Dec 26 2014