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Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Free leptospirosis meds, anti-tetanus vaccines for flood-affected residents

Summary: The Davao City Health Office (CHO) is providing free medicines for leptospirosis and anti-tetanus shots to residents affected by floods. Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon, CHO Officer-In-Charge, announced the availability of these medications during a media forum, emphasizing their dispatch during emergencies. He highlighted the proactive response of health district staff, ensuring that evacuation centers are equipped with prophylaxis for leptospirosis. Additionally, tetanus toxoid, dressings, and antibiotics are available for flood-related injuries. Ababon emphasized that these services and medications are provided free of charge. He advised seeking a doctor's guidance for the dosage of prophylaxis medicine, as well as the administration of antibiotics due to potential allergies. Despite recording 17 cases of leptospirosis in the first two weeks of the month, no related deaths were reported. This initiative aims to safeguard the health of flood-affected residents in Davao City......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, May 5

KABUL -- At least 14 people have been confirmed dead due to a new round of heavy rains and flash floods in the western Herat and northern Sari Pul provinces of Afghanistan as well as adjoining areas over the past couple of days, officials said Sunday. Heavy rains and flash floods killed seven people in Herat province over the past couple of days, provincial director for the disaster management authority Musa Ash.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

95 areas in Davao Region still grapple with flooding

Ninety-five areas in the Davao Region continue to grapple with flooding, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). Davao del Norte has the highest number of flooded areas, with 64 barangays affected, followed by Davao Oriental with 22, and Davao de Oro with nine. The region has also experienced over 50 landslides, with Davao de Oro leading with 44 incidents and eight in Davao Oriental. Tragically, a significant landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro resulted in nine confirmed deaths, one critical injury, and four individuals still under search and rescue operations. Davao City also recorded casualties due to heavy rains. The adverse weather conditions have affected thousands of individuals and displaced over 4,000 families in evacuation centers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has provided assistance to the affected families. The heavy rainfall is attributed to a weather system known as a shear line, causing widespread impact in the Visayas and Mindanao areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Classes suspended in Davao City, three Davao provinces amid heavy rain

Classes in all levels are suspended in Davao City, Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro, and Davao Oriental today, January 16, following heavy rains and bad weather conditions brought by the shear line weather......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

3 weather systems to bring rains – Pagasa

Three weather systems may bring rains over parts of the country today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Cloudy skies, isolated rain showers expected in many parts of PH today – Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines – Sunday’s weather forecast nationwide predicts cloudy skies, isolated rain showers, and possible thunderstorms. The conditions are influenced by the shear line, northwest monsoon, or “amihan,” particularly impacting the central and eastern parts of the Visayas and Mindanao. “Rain is expected in many parts pf the country due to the shear line or.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Completion of flood control projects stalls

Completion of flood control projects stalls.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated News6 hr. 2 min. ago

Kenya skips reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100

Kenya skips reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100

Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Drainage up for flood-free relocation site

Drainage up for flood-free relocation site.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Flood control structure erected in Brgy. Casab-ahan

A flood control structure built along Gandara River in Brgy. Casab-ahan has already been completed according to the Department of Public Works and Highways Samar First District Engineering Office......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Residents of floating village in Agusan Sur surviving on relief aid after flood

TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 24 February) – Residents of La Flora, a floating village in this town, continue to grapple with the aftermath of the devastating flood that struck the province on January 31. Roselyn Santin, a mother of four, expressed on Friday that their survival hinges solely on relief aid provided by […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Speaker endorses release of P150 million to Davao flood victims

Speaker Martin Romualdez has endorsed the immediate release of P150 million in financial aid, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development, to the flood victims in Davao region......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Davao lawmakers thank President Marcos, Romualdez for aiding flood victims

Lawmakers from Davao have thanked President Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez for continuously sending aid to flood victims in the region, including the endorsement of P150 million in cash aid and 51,000 food packs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Speaker endorses P150 million aid for Davao flood victims

Upto P150 million in financial assistance has been endorsed by Speaker Martin Romualdez for flood victims in Davao region......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Increasing flood resilience across the Wairarapa

Flood resilience across the Wairarapa will be increased thanks to the Government's commitment of more than $8 million across five projects."Today, I am visiting the Wairarapa as part of the Government's 100-day plan to meet with community representatives affected by the 2023 severe weather events to understand what can be done to speed up and simplify recovery efforts," Emergency Management an.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

River Crossing

Despite the strong current, a family dares to cross the Tubod River in Iligan City on Sunday morning (21 January 2024) shortly after attending a procession for the Santo Niño. Two of them are holding statues of Sto. Niño. The bridge in this area was damaged in a flood in March 2022 but still passable for pedestrians, and was completely washed away by another flood November last year. MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Mud After the Flood

Firefighters wash away mud on the road in NHA Bangkal on Friday, January 19, 2024, a day after a flood that swamped a residential area in Bangkal, Davao City on Thursday evening. MindaNews photo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

DSWD chief visits flood-hit Davao Oriental

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian visits Caraga town in Davao Oriental on Saturday (February 3) where he led the distribution of family food packs to some 512 residents hit by torrential rains and flooding incidents that have been affecting the province lately. Aside from relief distribution, Secretary Gatchalian inspected some […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024