LOS ANGELES – A multi-day coastal flood advisory has kicked in across Southern California beaches as near-record high tides threaten to submerge low-lying shoreline areas. Forecasters caution that the extreme morning tides will precede a broader weather shift expected to bring cooler temperatures and heavy rain chances by the end of the week. What we… Read More
By Dr.G.R.Balakrishnan The financial assistance will support maintenance dredging along the Hooghly River, including the 232-km navigational channel leading to the Kolkata Dock System (KDS) and the 125-km stretch serving Haldia Dock Complex (HDC). Persistent siltation makes extensive dredging essential to maintain navigable depths and ensure safe vessel movement. The Centre has supported SMPA’s dredging… Read More
Imported sand made it possible to hold the 2026 resort season, but the first storm washed a significant portion of it into the sea, the ecologist noted, expressing hope that all the imported sand will be washed away over time. Social media users suggested that authorities may refill the beaches on the coast before the… Read More
By Luke Whittaker It’s a silty situation, but someone has to do it. Vital dredge work to remove silt and maintain safe navigation of local waterways is nearing the midway point this week, with work crews set to remove more than 100,000 cubic yards — enough to fill more than 30 Olympic-sized swimming pools —… Read More
A total of 460 locations in Terengganu have been identified as flood-prone ahead of the Northeast Monsoon (MTL), which is expected to begin this Tuesday. Terengganu Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) director Ir Osman Abdullah said Kuala Terengganu recorded the highest number of locations at risk, with 97, followed by Dungun (72), Hulu Terengganu… Read More
