Thai household spending rises as fuel and travel costs bite
Housing costs ease slightly Housing was the second-largest expense at 5,117 baht a month, down 17 baht…
Nepal to drain four glacial lakes after deadly flooding disaster
Nepal will kick off a high-stakes effort to drain four glacial lakes perched high in the mountains, as…
Flood resilience work along Southland’s Mataura River progresses, mayor wants more
Nationwide, councils were legally required to manage flood risks in planning decisions, especially with more frequent adverse weather…
Bangkok declares flood disaster across all 50 districts after heavy rain
Almost continuous rain since Thursday afternoon has swelled Bangkok’s network of canals, sending murky water into surrounding homes,…
How Kiwi couple turned flood tragedy into cross-border business
After floodwater undermined their West Auckland home, Rishi Buggaveeti and Sonika Ravula used the disruption as a catalyst…
Riverland residents reflect on 1956, the year of South Australia’s largest flood event
John Peterson was in his first year of university when floodwaters hit his South Australian hometown of Kingston…
Letters to the Editor: Nepal flood and glacier collapse prompt climate change warning
We would also get a Fourth Amendment – the prohibition of illegal search and seizure – something those…
Wellington heavy rain: Overnight storm to bring fresh flood threat, strong winds
“And yes, there’s that possibility of flooding with the amount of rain that we are expecting.” Aucklanders are…
Auckland vigil for Nepal flood victims as five New Zealanders remain missing
Ethnic Communities Minister Mark Mitchell attended the vigil, which he described as an honour. Members of the community…
Central Hawke’s Bay community rallies to raise Omakere Hall after repeated flooding
“We are on borrowed time, to be honest. “Black mould has obviously got its teeth in, and it’s…
Nema defends $48k London consultancy report on New Zealand flood risks
Consultants noted that investing in risk reduction, in the long run, was far more cost-effective than paying for…
Groyne could be key to easing Wairoa flood risk, Crown manager says
Yule who was appointed as Crown manager in August 2024 to oversee the flood protection work of the…