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Hundreds evacuated in NZ’s South Island floods – state of emergency

August 18, 2022

RNZ News Hundreds of people in Nelson in Aotearoa New Zealand’s South Island spent the night out of their homes and a state of emergency was declared after the Maitai River burst its banks. Occupants of 233 homes near the Maitai River were evacuated and cordons put in place at Tasman and Nile Streets. Soldiers ... <a title="Hundreds evacuated in NZ’s South Island floods – state of emergency" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/08/18/hundreds-evacuated-in-nzs-south-island-floods-state-of-emergency/" aria-label="Read more about Hundreds evacuated in NZ’s South Island floods – state of emergency">Read more</a>

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Fiji’s AG blames Tongan tsunami warning delay on ‘agency liaison’

January 18, 2022

By Luke Nacei in Suva Fiji’s Department of Mineral Resources needs time to liaise with a number of agencies before emergency warnings or alerts are issued, says acting Prime Minister and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. He made the comment after being quizzed on the delay in issuing a tsunami warning in Fiji following the underwater volcanic ... <a title="Fiji’s AG blames Tongan tsunami warning delay on ‘agency liaison’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/01/18/fijis-ag-blames-tongan-tsunami-warning-delay-on-agency-liaison/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji’s AG blames Tongan tsunami warning delay on ‘agency liaison’">Read more</a>

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Sea level rise study in Marshall Islands paints a grim picture

October 31, 2021

RNZ Pacific A new study shows rising sea levels in the Marshall Islands will endanger 40 percent of buildings in the capital Majuro, with 96 percent of the city likely to flood frequently. The study, “Adapting to Rising Sea Levels in Marshall Islands”, is compiled by the Marshall Islands government and the World Bank. It ... <a title="Sea level rise study in Marshall Islands paints a grim picture" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/31/sea-level-rise-study-in-marshall-islands-paints-a-grim-picture/" aria-label="Read more about Sea level rise study in Marshall Islands paints a grim picture">Read more</a>

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Narrow window to halt climate change catastrophe, says Pacific Forum chief

August 13, 2021

RNZ Pacific The world is on the brink of a climate catastrophe, with just a narrow window for action to reverse global processes predicted to cause devastating effects in the Pacific and world-wide, says the leader of the 18-nation Pacific Islands Forum. Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna said a major UN scientific report released on Monday ... <a title="Narrow window to halt climate change catastrophe, says Pacific Forum chief" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/13/narrow-window-to-halt-climate-change-catastrophe-says-pacific-forum-chief/" aria-label="Read more about Narrow window to halt climate change catastrophe, says Pacific Forum chief">Read more</a>

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Infrawatch blames Philippine dam operators for Cagayan, Isabela floods

November 15, 2020

By Lian Buan in Manila The widespread flooding in Cagayan that gripped the Philippines this weekend is partly being blamed on the massive release of water from Magat Dam. Typhoon Ulysses (Vamco) made landfall late night Wednesday, November 11, and by Thursday, November 12, Magat Dam opened seven gates and discharged 6244 cubic meters of ... <a title="Infrawatch blames Philippine dam operators for Cagayan, Isabela floods" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/11/15/infrawatch-blames-philippine-dam-operators-for-cagayan-isabela-floods/" aria-label="Read more about Infrawatch blames Philippine dam operators for Cagayan, Isabela floods">Read more</a>

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Death toll from Papuan floods, mudslides rises to 89

March 20, 2019

Homes and bridges destroyed in Papua province by landslides triggered by torrential rainfall – the death toll is now 89. Video: Euronews Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk The death toll from flash floods and mudslides, triggered by days of torrential downpours in Indonesia’s easternmost Papua province, has risen to 89, with dozens of others missing, reports ... <a title="Death toll from Papuan floods, mudslides rises to 89" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/20/death-toll-from-papuan-floods-mudslides-rises-to-89/" aria-label="Read more about Death toll from Papuan floods, mudslides rises to 89">Read more</a>

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Typhoon Usman and nightmarish Christmas holiday times in Bicol

January 25, 2019

Flooding of ricefields and villager homes beside the causeway between Vinzons and Labo in Camarines Norte, Bicol region, during Typhoon Usman on 29 December 2018. Video: Café Pacific By David Robie It was nerve wracking, and at times really scary. The wind howled and bowled over grown trees, the rain fell in a continuous deluge, ... <a title="Typhoon Usman and nightmarish Christmas holiday times in Bicol" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/25/typhoon-usman-and-nightmarish-christmas-holiday-times-in-bicol/" aria-label="Read more about Typhoon Usman and nightmarish Christmas holiday times in Bicol">Read more</a>