News & Insights Across Asia
Over 3,600 aftershocks have been recorded following a magnitude-6.8 earthquake in Xizang’s Dingri County. Experts highlight the region’s active seismic zone and the need to monitor environmental impacts.
Indonesia is actively preparing for potential megathrust earthquakes that could trigger devastating tsunamis, with high-risk zones identified across major islands.
China’s Ministry of Water Resources has introduced a new mechanism to streamline the response to major flood and drought disasters, enhancing disaster management efficiency.
China has unveiled the world’s largest earthquake early warning network, deploying nearly 16,000 monitoring stations nationwide to enhance public safety and rapid response.
Over 156,800 residents have been relocated in Fujian Province as Typhoon Gaemi approaches, prompting suspension of ferry routes and flight cancellations. Authorities prioritize safety amid the approaching storm.
China issues its first red alert of the year as Typhoon Gaemi approaches, prompting East China to prepare for severe weather conditions with heavy rainstorms expected in Fujian Province.
Minister Li Guoying announces plans to improve China’s flood monitoring and forecasting, aiming to enhance timeliness and accuracy to better protect against flood-related disasters.
Severe floods in Brazil displace thousands, highlighting critical lessons in disaster preparedness and resilience for Asian nations facing similar challenges.
China’s Ministry of Water Resources intensifies flood control measures as heavy rains continue to lash southern regions, raising concerns over flooding in the Pearl River basin.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near Japan’s Honshu coast, prompting residents to seek shelter. In Ishikawa prefecture, locals captured moments of refuge as authorities assess the impact.
Typhoons Saola and Haikui are impacting China’s coastal regions with fierce winds and heavy rain, prompting evacuations and disrupting daily life as authorities respond to the escalating situation.
China renews its highest-level red alert as Super Typhoon Doksuri approaches, prompting emergency measures across eastern and southern provinces to protect residents from severe gales and heavy rain.
A magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck Fukushima Prefecture in northeastern Japan, injuring over 150 people. The quake rekindled memories of the 2011 disaster but caused no deaths or tsunami warnings.