Thousands evacuated

As heavy rains continue to lash northeastern states, the flood situation in Manipur and Assam remains critical. Dozens have lost their lives in both the states and thousands have been moved to relief camps as floods damaged houses and…
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Spanish officials said Saturday they had evacuated more than 2,500 people from La Palma in the Canary Islands, where fire has destroyed 4,500 hectares (11,000 acres) of land. Around 300 firefighters on the ground are working to bring the…
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A wildfire in the eastern Canadian city of Halifax led to mandatory evacuation orders for thousands of homes, with officials saying residents are not allowed to return until advised by municipal authorities. Halifax Mayor Mike Savage said…
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At least seven people died as Cyclone Sitrang started ripping through areas of Bangladesh on Monday, including three family members, according to reports in the media. The deaths were caused by the collapse of a brick railing and trees. A…
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A powerful typhoon slammed ashore in southern Japan on Sunday as it pounded the region with strong winds and heavy rain, causing blackouts, paralyzing ground and air transportation and prompting the evacuation of thousands of people. The…
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Thousands of residents have been evacuated from Noida’s Emerald Court Society ahead of the much-anticipated demolition of the Supertech twin towers in the city near Delhi. Cops reached the spot on Sunday morning to make arrangements.…
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