Preliminary inspections of Johor state govt assets reveal no structural damage so far, says exco

Continuous monitoring, updated fault mapping, early warning systems necessary to enhance preparedness, protect infrastructure, says JMG

MFTC in Taipei remains in close contact with Malaysian citizens to monitor safety, well-being

Over 5,500 residents evaciated, nearly 250 international flights cancelled ahead of typhoon's approach

Locals left stunned, reeling at unexpected severity, question why authorities did not alert them

Floodwaters, mud surged down mountain, crashing into village, sweeping away houses, roads.

MOSCOW, July 30 — A state of emergency has been declared in the Russian city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy after a powerful earthquake, with all services now on high alert, Mayor Yevgeny Belyaev said on Wednesday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

MOSCOW, July 30 — A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula triggered four-metre tsunami waves and sparked evacuation orders in Hawaii and across the Pacific on Wednesday.

YANGON, July 29 — Approximately 2,267 people from 461 households were evacuated in four townships of eastern Myanmar's Shan state due to flooding, according to the Myanmar Fire Services Department today, Xinhua reported.

MANILA, July 26 — At least 30 Filipinos are now known to have died in the southwest monsoon enhanced by three tropical cyclones that triggered flash floods and landslides in the Philippines since last week, Xinhua reported, quoting a Philippine government agency today.

MANILA, July 24 — Heavy rain threatened to trigger more severe floods and landslides in the Philippines as the country experiences three tropical storms within days, worsening a disaster that has already left 12 people dead and over 2.7 million people displaced, reported Xinhua.

BANGKOK, July 7 — The Thai government has placed 33 provinces on high alert this week, bracing for flash floods and landslides amid forecasts of continued heavy rainfall.

AUSTIN, July 7 — At least 43 people, including 15 children, have been confirmed dead following flash floods in central Texas, the United States (US) authorities said on Saturday as rescuers continued a frantic search for campers, vacationers, and residents who were still missing.

HANOI, June 14 — Typhoon Wutip has caused severe flooding in central Vietnam, leaving three people dead, according to Xinhua, citing a Vietnam News Agency report today.

SYDNEY, May 24 — The body of a man was found in a car trapped in floodwaters in Australia's southeast on Friday, raising the death toll to four, after three days of incessant rain cut off entire towns, swept away livestock and destroyed homes.

JAKARTA, May 20 — Southeast Asia experienced 44 serious disaster events last week, including floods, landslides, and strong winds in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand, according to the Asean Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — A family outing at Sungai Lepoh in Hulu Langat turned perilous yesterday when a sudden water surge stranded 18 people, including seven children.

JAKARTA, May 6 — Southeast Asia was hit by 18 disaster events last week, including volcanic eruptions, floods, and severe storms, affecting thousands of people, said the Asean Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre).

SHAH ALAM, April 25 — To mitigate floods, the state government has ordered local authorities to expedite cleanup and drainage system upgrades while they wait for large-scale federal flood prevention projects to be completed.

PUTRAJAYA, April 23 — No Malaysians were affected by the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Istanbul, Turkey, earlier today, the Foreign Ministry said.