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12May 2024

FLASH FLOODS KILL MORE THAN 300 PEOPLE IN AFGHANISTAN

Why in the news? Flash floods from unusually heavy seasonal rains in Afghanistan have killed more than 300 people and destroyed over 1,000 houses, the UN food agency said on Saturday Key points: The World Food Program is providing fortified biscuits to survivors of recent floods in Afghanistan, particularly in Baghlan province. Badakhshan, Baghlan, Ghor, …

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28Apr 2024

OVER 140 HECTARES GUTTED IN UTTARAKHAND FOREST FIRES

Why in the news? Air Force deploys helicopter as flames threaten a base near Nainital due to forest fire in Nainital . source:TH Forest Fires in Uttarakhand : Extent of Damage-Over 142 hectares of forest land gutted by massive fires sweeping through Uttarakhand’s mountainous terrain. Reports of 23 fresh forest fires on Saturday, adding to …

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19Apr 2024

VOLCANO ERUPTION PROMPTS INDONESIA EVACUATION, HEIGHTENS TSUNAMI RISK.

Why in the news? Indonesia evacuates thousands as Mount Ruang erupts, raising tsunami threat, highlighting region’s vulnerability to volcanic activity. source:seattle About the Volcanic Activity and Evacuation Efforts: Mount Ruang in Indonesia erupted five times, prompting urgent evacuation measures. The eruptions resulted in a towering ash column and raised the alert level to the highest …

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