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The Anambra State Government has expressed its preparedness to respond effectively to any flood related emergency by taking precautionary measures across the state to avert any disaster. The Commissioner for Environment, Dr Felix Odimegwu, made this known in an interview with journalists in Awka, on Saturday, adding that the ministry in collaboration with relevant agencies, has intensify the sensitisation of the people to this year’s rainfall and likely flooding. This is coming ahead of the three-day rainy weather conditions predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency starting from Saturday to Monday across Nigeria. Also, fears have gripped residents since last Monday when a heavy downpour caused severe flooding around Zik’s Avenue, Iweka Road, near the popular Ochanja Market in Onitsha, the commercial centre of the state, ravaged some shops and disrupted business activities in the area. The flood, triggered by several hours of non-stop rainfall and wor...

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolence and compassion to the President of the Republic of India, Droupadi Murmu, following the crash of an Air India plane which caused multiple casualties. In this message, His Majesty the King says that He was deeply saddened by the news of the Air India passenger plane crash in Ahmedabad, in which many people unfortunately lost their lives. On this sad occasion, the Sovereign expresses His heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to President Murmu, the grieving families and the people of India. The post HM the King Sends Condolence Message to Indian President Following Air India Crash appeared first on English - Morocco News .

As the rainy season approaches, the Kano State Government has launched a major flood prevention campaign with the flag-off of its annual drainage clearance exercise at the flood-prone Baban Gwari Roundabout in Kano metropolis. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, aims to mitigate the perennial threat of flooding in critical parts of the city. The exercise is part of the state's broader environmental management strategy to improve urban resilience and protect lives and infrastructure. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Hashim Muhammad Dahiru, said the Baban Gwari Roundabout was deliberately chosen for its symbolic and practical significance. 'This location has over the years become a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of poor refuse disposal and blocked waterways,' he said. 'It is not only a critical intersection in our city's road n...

What was supposed to be a happy and festive day for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans in the city turned out to be a complete horror show after a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives and left 33 injured. RCB's maiden IPL title win celebrations were marred by the unfortunate incident. Several are questioning the need for having such a big event within 18 hours after winning the tournament. While accountability is being demanded, former India pacer Madan Lal believes responsibility needs to be taken by RCB as well as they erred in judgement. While the news of the stampede garnered headlines, the RCB management proceeded with the celebrations inside the stadium. Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli gave short speeches before the event eventually wrapped. While RCB have made it clear that they cut short the celebrations upon finding about the stampede, the franchise continues to be questioned about the need for having such a big and lavis...

MAKKAH, – Jemaah haji Indonesia diprediksi akan menghadapi tantangan cuaca ekstrem saat menjalani puncak ibadah haji di Arafah, Muzdalifah, dan Mina (Armuzna). Kementerian Agama sebelumnya mengatakan suhu udara di Arab Saudi saat puncak haji 2025 bisa menembus 50 derajat Celsius. Kementerian Kesehatan (Kemenkes) pun mengingatkan akan bahaya serangan panas atau heat stroke yang mengintai jemaah. Menurut Kepala Pusat Kesehatan Haji Liliek Marhaendro Susilo, heat stroke merupakan kondisi kegawatdaruratan medis yang terjadi ketika tubuh tidak mampu lagi mengontrol suhunya akibat paparan panas berlebihan. Jika tidak ditangani segera, kondisi ini bisa merusak organ vital seperti otak, jantung, ginjal, dan otot serta berakibat fatal. “ Heat stroke terjadi ketika suhu udara tinggi dan tubuh tidak lagi mampu mengontrol suhunya sendiri sehingga menyebabkan suhu inti tubuh meningkat drastis mencapai di atas 40 derajat Celsius atau 104 derajat Fahrenheit,” uja...

Berikut ini adalah update hari kedua Tim SAR Gabungan mencari korban longsor di tambang batu galian C Gunung Kuda, Desa Cipanas, Kecamatan Dukupuntang, Kabupaten Cirebon, Jawa Barat pada Sabtu (31/5/2025). Seperti diketahui, longsor yang terjadi di Gunung Kuda mengakibatkan 17 orang meninggal dunia. Kepala Kantor SAR Bandung selaku SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC) Ade Dian Permana, mengakui bahwa tim gabungan menemukan tiga korban yang tertimbun. Ade Dian juga menjelaskan bahwa Tim SAR Gabungan mengerahkan dua excavator pada hari kedua pencarian korban longsong Gunung Kuda. "Di worksite A tim SAR gabungan melakukan pencarian menggunakan tiga excavator. Worksite B tidak hanya melakukan pencarian menggunakan tiga excavator tetapi juga pembersihan material longsor menggunakan dua unit wheel loader," kata Ade dalam keterangan tertulis pada Sabtu (31/5/2025) malam. Hingga memasuki sore hari, Tim Sar Gabungan menemukan tiga korban meninggal dunia yang tertimbun. ...