Flooding hits Great Lakes as storms sweep region
Roads had been submerged and houses surrounded by water in Michigan and Wisconsin as storms introduced flooding and twister injury. Drivers had been additionally trapped in rising water in Milwaukee.…
Hawaii faces another Kona storm 2 weeks after its worst flooding in 20 years
A potent, multi-day Kona storm is lashing Hawaii with its first rounds of heavy rain, renewing a serious flood risk because the state continues to be recovering from devastating floods…
DOST launches Handa, data-driven early disaster awareness and preparedness platform WATCH: Science Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. introduces Handa, a digital tool developed by the Department of Science and Technology through Phivolcs, following a directive from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to create a central platform for early disaster awareness and preparation. The newly launched site features near real-time hazard tracking, risk assessment, location-based alerts, and AI-powered tools. It also allows users to report incidents such as flooding, fires, road accidents, and other on-the-ground emergencies to support faster coordination among agencies and stakeholders. Rollout to local government units and user trainings are planned. | Video by Jia Erikah Fajardo/Rappler
DOST launches Handa, data-driven early disaster awareness and preparedness platform WATCH: Science Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. introduces Handa, a digital tool developed by the Department of Science and Technology through…
Homes destroyed in Hawaii as catastrophic flash flooding hits Oahu
Homes on Hawaii’s Oahu island have been destroyed and cities have been lower off by catastrophic flash floods as the second important storm in per week kilos the state. It’s…