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Myanmar ranked sixth in global disaster risk index for 2025
Myanmar ranked sixth in global disaster risk index for 2025
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
Myanmar’s vice president highlights the fire brigade’s role in disaster response after cyclones, storms and the Mandalay earthquake.Memorial park opens 15 years after Fukushima disaster
Memorial park opens 15 years after Fukushima disaster
SATURDAY, MAY 02, 2026
A memorial park dedicated to mourning the victims of the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster opened in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Saturday (May 2).Strong 7.5 quake hits north-east Japan, triggering tsunami alert
Strong 7.5 quake hits north-east Japan, triggering tsunami alert
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
A powerful 7.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s north-eastern coast on Monday, prompting a tsunami warning with waves of up to 3 metres forecast.Chiang Mai declares two wildfire disaster zones, steps up emergency aid
Chiang Mai declares two wildfire disaster zones, steps up emergency aid
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
Chiang Mai has declared wildfire disaster zones in Samoeng and Hot as officials step up emergency aid, damage surveys and recovery effortsInterior Ministry orders tougher PM2.5 curbs in 17 northern provinces
Interior Ministry orders tougher PM2.5 curbs in 17 northern provinces
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
The Interior Ministry has ordered governors in 17 northern provinces to intensify PM2.5 mitigation, enforce the law strictly and sustain action until conditions return to normal.Chiang Mai set for disaster declaration after 4 days of soaring PM2.5
Chiang Mai set for disaster declaration after 4 days of soaring PM2.5
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
Deputy Governor Siwakorn Buapong said Mueang Na in Chiang Dao has recorded PM2.5 above 125µg/m³ for four straight days, with a disaster declaration possible tomorrow.Chiang Rai earthquake detected, tremors felt across several districts
Chiang Rai earthquake detected, tremors felt across several districts
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026
A shallow earthquake struck Mae Suai district in Chiang Rai early this morning, with tremors reported in Mueang Chiang Rai, Phan and Mae Lao.Audit blames budget cuts and unsafe airport design in Jeju Air tragedy
Audit blames budget cuts and unsafe airport design in Jeju Air tragedy
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
A South Korean audit found long-running safety failures, budget cuts and non-compliant airport structures behind the deadly Jeju Air disaster.Philippines ferry tragedy: 15 dead, 28 missing as search continues
Philippines ferry tragedy: 15 dead, 28 missing as search continues
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
At least 15 people have died and 316 were rescued after a ferry accident in the southern Philippines, with search teams still looking for 28 missing passengers.A timeline of disasters and crises under Thailand’s two latest prime ministers
A timeline of disasters and crises under Thailand’s two latest prime ministers
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
A look back at significant disasters and crises during the terms of Thailand’s two most recent prime ministers, including floods, earthquakes, and construction accidents.