The biggest threat the nations telecommunications companies are grappling with ahead of summers disaster season is power outages bringing down the entire phone and internet system, emergency calls and all.
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Corruption woes wipe out P1.7 trillion wealth in stock market – SEC
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine stock market investors lost P1.7 trillion in just three weeks because of corruption behind anomalous flood control projects, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Francis Lim, chair of the SEC, recently told financial executives the billion-peso flood control project scandal had already shaken public confidence, impacting the country’s overall
Ominous warning for humanity as birds suddenly adopt ‘unsettling’ behavior…
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Will a Chinese firm’s Bali beach lift project alter the local landscape?
The Bali heat proved too much for Zhang Min, a 30-year-old tourist from Chengdu, one afternoon last month. She had made it to a cliff above one of the Indonesian holiday destinations most sought-after scenic spots, but was exhausted by the journey. The roads are really poor, Zhang said as her group stopped above the T. Rex-shaped headland a unique land mass that has made Kelingking one of the worlds most photographed beaches. Her group opted against hiking down a steep, sun-exposed trail.
Philrice testing rice farm pest control via drones
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is using drone technology to spray herbicides and manage weeds in rice plantations. According to PhilRice, researchers discovered that drones can effectively control weeds in wet direct-seeded rice, which could transform weed management into a modern farming practice. “This is especially useful for large rice fields
Rainwater harvesting: 5 tips to save water
Rainwater harvesting is an affordable and effective way to ensure a sustainable water supply in Africa.
Jerusalem public spaces lay barren as flowers die and go months without being replaced
In some areas, the colorful annuals have been replaced with pre-made carpets of living grass that need quite a bit of water and regular mowing.
Cyclone Shakhti intensifies over Arabian Sea near Gujarat coast
The cyclonic storm over the northeast Arabian Sea moved west-northwestwards with a speed of eight kmph during the last six hours, and lay centred at 2030 hrs IST on Friday, over the same region, nearly 300 km west of Dwarka, 330 km south-southwest of Karachi (Pakistan) and 360 km west of Porbandar.
Maharashtra weather update: IMD issues cyclone ‘Shakti’ warning in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar; heavy rains expected from….
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued cyclone ‘Shakti’ warning for some districts of Maharashtra, with high to moderate cyclone warning between October 3 and 7. According to the release, the warning covers Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. The wind speed, reaching 45-55 kmph and gusting to 65 kmph, is likely to prevail over the North Maharashtra coast between October 3 and 5. The wind speed may increase depending on the cyclone’s intensity. The Sea conditions are very rough, with rough seas expected along the northern Maharashtra coast until October 5. Fishermen are advised to avoid venturing into the sea.
Maharashtra weather update: IMD issues cyclone ‘Shakti’ warning in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar; heavy rains expected from….
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued cyclone ‘Shakti’ warning for some districts of Maharashtra, with high to moderate cyclone warning between October 3 and 7. According to the release, the warning covers Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. The wind speed, reaching 45-55 kmph and gusting to 65 kmph, is likely to prevail over the North Maharashtra coast between October 3 and 5. The wind speed may increase depending on the cyclone’s intensity. The Sea conditions are very rough, with rough seas expected along the northern Maharashtra coast until October 5. Fishermen are advised to avoid venturing into the sea.