Buyers in Africa are increasing purchases to ensure they have ample supplies amid rising cases of the novel coronavirus in the continent, said an exporter based at Kakinada in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. Also helping prices, the Indian Rupee traded close to a more than three-month high against the U.S. dollar. … [Read more...] about Asia Rice-Thai rates hit 4-month low, Vietnam jumps as heavy rains persist
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Heavy downpours cause serious damage in Lai Chau
In an effort to minimise the loss of life and property, two hydroelectric plants in Lai Chau province announced plans to discharge flooding whilst warning relevant agencies about taking preventive measures aimed at ensuring the safety of residents in low-land areas. According to latest statistics released by the provincial Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue, torrential rain between July 10 and July 12 caused landslides in major transport routes in Sin Ho and Tam Duong districts, as well as serious damage to subsidiary crops throughout the region with losses estimated at more than VND3 billion. … [Read more...] about Heavy downpours cause serious damage in Lai Chau
Most localities of country face torrential rain, thunderstorm
It is expected that the weather condition under newly- formed low pressure trough and powerful operation of the southwest monsoon would spread out territorial waters from Binh Dinh to Ca Mau, from Ca Mau to Kien Giang and the Gulf of Thailand, in the mainland of the South- Central, Central Highlands and Southern regions which may lead to risk of cyclone, hail and gusty winds. … [Read more...] about Most localities of country face torrential rain, thunderstorm
Japan rescuers battle to reach thousands trapped by floods
The rains also lashed central Japan, with local official Ryoichi Miyamae telling AFP that nearly 4,000 people were cut off, mainly trapped in the cities of Gero and the tourist magnet of Takayama by the overflowing Hida River. … [Read more...] about Japan rescuers battle to reach thousands trapped by floods
HCM City aims to reduce water pollution by 90 per cent
The city has in recent years spent trillions of Vietnamese đồng to clean up its highly polluted canal network. Most canals are covered in rubbish and their water is often black and foul, making them look like sewers rather than canals. … [Read more...] about HCM City aims to reduce water pollution by 90 per cent
