Myanmar Natural Disasters News Monitoring

3.6-magnitude quake rocks Myanmar on Friday

The department’s Earthquake Observation Division reported that the earthquake occurred at 2:30 p.m., with a magnitude of 3.6 and a depth of 10 kilometres. The epicentre was located at latitude 21.671° North and longitude 96.079° East, approximately 329 km …

General : ASEAN Summit: Dedicated Sessions Highlight Malaysia’s commitment To resolving Myanmar Crisis

By Noor Bakhtiar Ahmad KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s decision to host two back-to-back ASEAN meetings that focus solely on the protracted crisis in Myanmar ahead of the 46th ASEAN Summit next week underscores Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar …

Thailand to press for broader international engagement with Myanmar regime

Thailand will advocate for more international engagement with Myanmar at next week’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit May 25-27, the Thai foreign minister told media. This move is a part of the 10-member regional bloc’s push for …

Thailand to press for broader international engagement with Myanmar junta

By Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand will advocate more international engagement with Myanmar at an upcoming Southeast Asia leader summit next week, its foreign minister said, in a push for international cooperation to broaden a diplomatic effort …

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (May 24, 2025)

Malaysia: * Anwar urges PKR leaders, members to strengthen organisation, gear up for GE16 / Anwar calls for PKR unity after party elections * New PKR leadership aims to secure Anwar's second term as PM / Anwar defends Nurul Izzah's election …

Myanmar Domestic News Updates – May 22, 2025 Evening

Myanmar Domestic News Updates – May 22, 2025 Evening 📌📌 1. SAC-M says ASEAN Five-Point Consensus has effectively become obsolete May 22 The Special Advisory Council for Myanmar (SAC-M) has stated that the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar should now be …

Malaysia: Lead ASEAN To Forge Bloc-Wide Aviation Fuel Embargo On Myanmar Junta

(KUALA LUMPUR, May 22, 2025)—Malaysia must use next week’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and the ASEAN Troika meeting to spearhead coordinated and decisive regional measures to apply maximum pressure on the Myanmar military junta to …

Marcos to support Myanmar ceasefire call during ASEAN Summit — DFA

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is expected to express support for a ceasefire in Myanmar during the upcoming 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in line with ongoing efforts to address the country’s political and humanitarian crisis. …

As Grid Fails, Myanmar Junta Eyes Shelved China-Backed Myitsone Dam

Having failed to resolve Myanmar’s worsening electricity crisis since the 2021 coup, junta boss Min Aung Hlaing on Tuesday blamed the suspension of the China-backed Myitsone hydropower project for the country’s deepening power outages. The coup leader told …

Myanmar Authorities Drag Their Feet Over Rebuilding of Mosques, Churches

The junta faces accusations of dragging its feet over the rebuilding of Muslim and Christian places of worship after the devastating March 28 earthquake in Buddhist-majority Myanmar. So far the Religious Affairs Ministry has permitted only one of nearly …

Sri Lankan earthquake relief consignment delivered to Myanmar

May 22, Colombo (LNW): A consignment of humanitarian aid from Sri Lanka has arrived in Myanmar, marking a gesture of cross-border solidarity in response to the devastating earthquake that struck the country recently. The relief shipment, coordinated under …

Tourism earthquake relief event scheduled in Yangon

Advertisement poster of the Tourism Earthquake Relief Event. Organized by Myanmar Tourism Marketing (MTM), a Tourism Earthquake Relief Event featuring famous singers is scheduled on 24 May in Yangon, as a fundraising concert for quake victims. With …

Time ripe for talks between Myanmar junta and ousted government, Anwar says

eparate talks with Myanmar's junta leader and his key rivals have borne fruit, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said, setting the stage for the first time for direct contact between two sides embroiled in a protracted and devastating civil …

Resisting and rebuilding, one delicious Burmese Plate at a time

By: Petra Chase, Peak Associate Content warning: brief mention of genocide.  In Burma, April is a time for celebrating a new year. During the five-day festival called Thingyan, people pour and throw water on each other on every street, a symbolic cleansing …

Time ripe for talks between Myanmar junta and ousted government, Malaysia's Anwar says

By Panu Wongcha-um, Danial Azhar and Devjyot Ghoshal BANGKOK/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Separate talks with Myanmar's junta leader and his key rivals have borne fruit, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said, setting the stage for the first …

Heavy rain and strong winds forecast across Myanmar from May 23 to 30

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a weather warning for heavy rain and strong winds in various regions and states across Myanmar from May 23 to 30, due to atmospheric disturbances and a strengthening monsoon system. According to the …

Earthquake spurs office relocation queries

Bangkok tenants looking for building safety and proactive landlords, says CBRE Thailand PUBLISHED : 22 May 2025 at 03:30 Bangkok's office market in the first quarter of 2025 continued to face mounting pressure from new supply, resulting in higher …

Anwar hails ‘remarkable progress’ in Myanmar crisis, urges continued Asean engagement

PUTRAJAYA, May 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described recent developments concerning the Myanmar crisis as “remarkable progress”, citing positive engagement with all key parties involved. Anwar said Malaysia has been actively pushing …

Will Myanmar’s ancient temples be rebuilt after earthquake?

Above-Normal 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast Predicts 13 To 19 Named Storms, 6 To 10 Hurricanes

Trusted Leader In Hurricane Protection Solutions Says South Florida Homeowners Should Be Prepared Prior to Season Start June 1 WEST PALM BEACH,, FL, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Florida continues to recover from last year …

Arkansas Survivors Affected by the April 2-22 Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding Can Apply for Possible FEMA ...

LITTLE ROCK – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Arkansas homeowners and renters in 16 counties who sustained damage from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred April 2-22. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

Oklahoma Survivors Affected by the March Wildfires and Straight-line Winds Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

OKLAHOMA CITY – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Oklahoma homeowners and renters in seven counties who sustained damage from the wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred March 14-21. Financial assistance is available to …

South Texas Survivors Affected by the March 26-28 Severe Storms and Flooding Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

AUSTIN – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for South Texas homeowners and renters in four counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Nelson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Nelson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

1 Day Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the February severe storms and …

How To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following May Tornadoes in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA is supporting recovery efforts for multiple disasters in Kentucky, including a new major disaster that was just declared on May 23, for severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025. How To Apply for FEMA …

Express Restoration Now Offers Professional Equipment Rentals in Edmond, OK

Express Restoration Launches Equipment Rental Services in Edmond, OK EDMOND, OK, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Express Restoration is proud to announce the launch of its professional equipment rental services, now available to …

South Carolina Game Warden named Governor’s State Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

SCDNR’s Lance Corporal Mike Norris becomes the Palmetto State’s Top Cop for 2024 COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lance Corporal Gene “Mike” Norris III, a law enforcement officer (game warden) with the S.C. …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Texas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Texas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from March 26–28, 2025. The President’s action makes federal funding …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires on March 14-15, 2025. The President’ …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm and straight-line winds from March 18-19, 2025. Public Assistance federal …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 30 – April 8, 2025. Public …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Kansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm, straight-line winds, flooding and wildfires from March 14-19, 2025. Public …

McDowell County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center closed for Memorial Day, permanently closing Thursday, May 29

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday and is scheduled to close permanently Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. The McDowell County center offers the last in-person …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 14-15, 2025. The President’ …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Daviess County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Daviess County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

3 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie,  Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by  the February severe storms and …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Hart County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Hart County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster …

Another Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Jefferson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A second Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Jefferson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The …