Disasters and emergency response
Disasters
Myanmar: More than 60,000 affected by dam collapse
The collapse of part of a dam in Myanmar has unleashed giant waves of water and forced the mass evacuation of several villages and towns. Watch this report. ...
In Myanmar, Flood Warnings Come After the Floods
This year’s monsoon season has brought crippling floods to many parts of Southeast Asia. In some cases, poor dam construction, deforestation and a lack of emergency preparations have worsened the effects. Keep reading ...
Japan to install third weather radar in Mandalay
Japan is installing a third weather radar in Mandalay to track the movements and intensity of storms, according to the Ministry of Transport and Communications.Keep reading ...