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Disastrous flooding wrecks tourism in southern Russia

Russian floods disrupt vacations for thousands of tourists

Disastrous flooding wrecks tourism in southern Russia

The flooding in Russia's south has brought not only devastation, but disrupted vacations for thousands of tourists.

Last-minute go-ahead for Stieglers Gorge hydro project in Tanzania

Ngeleja confirmed by Tanzania Government

Last-minute go-ahead for Stieglers Gorge hydro project in Tanzania

By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda

(eTn) - The Tanzanian government will remain under the spotlight over their planned assaults on the environment even after the cabinet reshuffle last Friday, which, among others, also saw Energy ...

Tourists trapped in Kruger National Park rescued

Visitors evacuated from flooded South African Park

Tourists trapped in Kruger National Park rescued

As many as 32 tourists who were trapped in South Africa's Kruger National Park after torrential rains and flooding have been rescued, park officials said Thursday.

Thailand's recent floods helped enhance Hua Hin's profile

THAILAND

Thailand's recent floods helped enhance Hua Hin's profile

By Luc Citrinot, eTN

HUA HIN, Thailand (eTN) - If Pattaya has not always had a very good image for travelers or even Thai locals, Hua Hin has, by contrast, always been considered as Thailand’s chic resort station ...

Bangkok floodwaters clearing out

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Bangkok floodwaters clearing out

LOS ANGELES, California – After several weeks of flooding throughout parts of the central region of Thailand, many areas are now clear of floodwaters.

Thailand to promote domestic tourism after severe flooding

Thai Tourism Recovery

Thailand to promote domestic tourism after severe flooding

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has designed a five-pronged strategy to rebuild domestic tourism after the severe flooding.

Thai authorities lose the battle against public opinion

BANGKOK FLOODING

Thai authorities lose the battle against public opinion

By Luc Citrinot, eTN

BANGKOK, Thailand (eTN) - Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport looks quieter these days.

Hong Kong extends ban on group tours to Bangkok

Serious flooding continued to threaten Thai capital

Hong Kong extends ban on group tours to Bangkok

Hong Kong has extended a ban on tour groups travelling to Bangkok as serious flooding continued to threaten the Thai capital.

Authorities declare Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport able to resist flooding

BANGKOK FLOODING

Authorities declare Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport able to resist flooding

By Luc Citrinot, eTN

BANGKOK, Thailand (eTN) - Following the closure of Don Muang Airport, public is getting concerned about the capability of the Airports Authority of Thailand (AOT) to keep Thailand's major air ...

Tourism Authority of Thailand issues flooding update

Heavy Seasonal Rains Causing Widespread Flooding

Tourism Authority of Thailand issues flooding update

1. Overview

Bangkok in a panicking mood

BANGKOK FLOOD

Bangkok in a panicking mood

By Luc Citrinot, eTN

BANGKOK/HUA HIN (eTN)- In just 24 hours Bangkok's mood has changed from anxiety to panic.

Don Muang airport under water

URGENT THAILAND FLOODING (UPDATE)

Don Muang airport under water

By Luc Citrinot, eTN

BANGKOK, Thailand (eTN) - With a breach in a floodwall located northwards in Pathum Thani, Don Muang district is now invaded by water, which could reach between 1 to 1.5 meters.

Bangkok tries to master floods

BANGKOK UNDER WATER THREAT

Bangkok tries to master floods

By Luc Citrinot, eTN

BANGKOK, Thailand (eTN) - With official communication from the government being very partial, if not nonexistent or contradictory, it has been difficult over the last three days to really know ...

Despite receding waters, Bangkok's fears are not over

THAILAND FLOODING (UPDATE OCT. 18, 2011, 9 AM)

Despite receding waters, Bangkok's fears are not over

By Luc Citrinot, eTN

BANGKOK, Thailand (eTN) - Fearing the worst for Bangkok over the last ten days, Thai government has sped up measures to protect the capital city from heavy flooding, which would have probably ...

Disaster management experts say UN contribution to Pakistan is peanuts

UN pledges USD356 million through Rapid Response Plan

Disaster management experts say UN contribution to Pakistan is peanuts

By Muhammad Asad, eTN Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (eTN) - The United Nations has launched its Rapid Response Plan in Pakistan on the appeal made by the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, but disaster management circles ...

Pakistan Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority announces red alert due to flooding

Prime Minister postpones UN address

Pakistan Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority announces red alert due to flooding

By Muhammad Asad, eTN Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (eTN) - Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of Pakistan Dr.

Floods displace 5.3 million people in Pakistan

Urgent Assistance Needed

Floods displace 5.3 million people in Pakistan

By Muhammad Asad, eTN Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (eTN) - In a second consecutive year, Pakistan has been hit by floods, and the latest government estimates put the number of people affected by the floods in Sindh Pakistan at ...

UN: Hurricane Irene killed two in Haiti, flooded farmland

Hurricane Irene Hits Haiti

UN: Hurricane Irene killed two in Haiti, flooded farmland

Hurricane Irene killed two people in Haiti, flooded houses, cut roads, unleashed landslides and devastated farm fields during its passage off the coast of the Caribbean country earlier this week, ...

Thai Airways steps up efforts to evacuate stranded tourists

Tourists Stranded By Floods In Thailand

Thai Airways steps up efforts to evacuate stranded tourists

Bangkok, Thailand - Thai Airways stepped up its efforts to evacuate stranded tourists Thursday after deadly flash floods swept through eight provinces in southern Thailand.

Destination news: Climate change becoming real in Uganda

Droughts And Floods

Destination news: Climate change becoming real in Uganda

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

UGANDA (eTN) - Recently-published studies revealed that over the past 50 years, the Eastern African region has experienced an average increase in temperatures by 1 degree Celsius, and suggestions ...

Flooding becomes a regular news item

Global Warning

Flooding becomes a regular news item

By eTN Staff Writer

(eTN) - Perhaps when we talk of global warming, we need to start referring to the severe weather conditions as a global warning. Lately, flooding has become a regular item in the news.

Flooding and mudslides claim more than 400 lives in Brazil

Many More Feared Dead

Flooding and mudslides claim more than 400 lives in Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO - Heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides have claimed the lives of at least 400 people in Brazil. Rain has been coming down nonstop in the country since January 1.

Flooding in South Africa kills 50

Hundreds Are Homeless

Flooding in South Africa kills 50

By Nkepile Mabuse

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - At least 50 people are known to be dead and hundreds are homeless in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province due to flooding.

Flooding in Australia strands 200,000

Towns Cut Off

Flooding in Australia strands 200,000

BRISBANE, Australia - Australia residents were stocking up on food or evacuating their homes as rising rivers inundated or isolated 22 towns in the state of Queensland, Australia.

Southern Thailand under water

FLOODING

Southern Thailand under water

By Luc CItrinot, eTN

BANGKOK (eTN) - Less than a week after uninterrupted rains turned large parts of Isaan provinces in Northeast Thailand into disaster areas with over 100 dead and thousands of people displaced, the ...

In Pakistan, UN secretary-general makes flood appeal

Flooding in Pakistan

In Pakistan, UN secretary-general makes flood appeal

By eTN Staff Writer

The $2 billion appeal for aid for Pakistani flood victims, the largest-ever launched by the United Nations and its partners for a natural disaster, is just 34 percent funded, and Secretary-General ...

Holiday makers in Japan rescued from resort

Flooding Strands Guests

Holiday makers in Japan rescued from resort

Police helicopters have been sent in to rescue around 300 stranded holiday makers at a Hokkaido resort and residents in northern Japan on Wednesday, August 25, 2010.

Milwaukee flooding forces flight cancellations

General Mitchell International Airport Closure

Milwaukee flooding forces flight cancellations

Due to flooding in the Milwaukee area and expected additional rain, all flights to and from General Mitchell International Airport have been cancelled through 12:00 pm. Central Daylight Time.

Flooding in Livingstone Zambia

Freak Of Weather

Flooding in Livingstone Zambia

By Gill Staden, eTN

This past week has seen some amazing floods in Livingstone. Lodges were swamped; homes inundated with muddy water. It was a freak of weather that caused two seasonal rivers to fill at the same ...

Roads bad in parts of Ngorongoro

Rain Affects Ground Travel In Tanzania

Roads bad in parts of Ngorongoro

By eTN Staff Writer

After the holiday period some information has filtered back from Arusha, that travelers to and beyond Ngorongoro complained of bad roads in the wider Ngorongoro area, in particular extending ...

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