Thousands evacuated from Tampa Bay area as massive storm surge expected alongside wind speed in excess of 100mph and accompanying tornadoes
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heavy rainfall
Kerala landslide death toll mounts to 276
About 225 persons are still reportedly missing
heavy rainfall
Death toll in Kerala landslide rises to 40; several more injured
The landslide followed torrential rains hitting several parts of Kerala since Monday
Bangladesh
Hundreds of thousands evacuated, several flights cancelled as cyclone ‘Remal’ hits Bangladesh coast, India’s West Bengal
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh has also suspended flights at Shah Amanat International Airport in southern port city of Chattogram
Extreme weather
At least 14 dead from storms in US
Meanwhile, the US is preparing for what government forecasters have called a potentially “extraordinary” 2024 Atlantic hurricane season beginning June 1
Devastating flood
Floods in Libya kill thousands, leave 10,000 missing
Mediterranean storm causes floods, wipes out quarter of Derna
BOTIM
BOTIM announces free money transfers to aid Morocco earthquake
This initiative aims to aid those looking to send money to loved ones, friends, family and those suffering following the 6.8 magnitude earthquake
Earthquake
Morocco earthquake death toll rises to over 2,100
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has thanked the UAE, Qatar, Spain and the UK for sending aid following the earthquake that struck the country
Hawaii
Hawaii’s worst natural disaster: Maui wildfire death toll nears 100
The casualty is feared to rise further as cadaver dogs sift through the ruins of Lahaina
Earthquake
Turkey announces new regulations for earthquake rebuild
The regulations were announced by the presidential decree published in Turkey’s Official Gazette on Friday
Duqm
Oman earthquake: 4.1-magnitude tremors hit Duqm region
The earthquake occurred around 7:55 AM near the town of Duqm
Earthquake
Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, Mbappe auction jerseys for earthquake-hit Turkey, Syria
The generosity of these football stars in raising funds for the Turkey-Syria earthquake victims
Earthquake
Qatar ships 10,000 World Cup mobile homes to Turkey-Syria victims
The portacabins will accommodate people left homeless due to the massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which hit Turkey and Syria last Monday
Earthquake
UAE opens largest medical centre for Turkey-Syria earthquake victims
The hospital has 50 beds and four ICU beds, and is located in an area measuring 40,000 square metres
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UAE telco e& offers free calls to earthquake-hit Syria and Turkey
e& formerly known as Etisalat, will offer unlimited free incoming and outgoing roaming calls to the two countries until February 16
Bad Weather
Saudi Arabia Jeddah storm worst ever, says meteorology centre
NCM also cautioned the possibility of the rainfall continuing on Friday as well, before it subsides
Earthquake
In pictures: Massive 6.8 earthquake rocks eastern Turkey
The death toll from the powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey rises to 31 as rescue workers race against time to find survivors under the rubble.