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Ampang, Malaysia landslide: two rescued, three feared buried alive

Three people are feared buried alive, while two more were rescued in a landslide incident in Taman Bukit Permai 2, Ampang in which 15 homes and 10 cars were affected. Selangor Fire and Rescue Depar...

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Novel methods for underground construction

Lateral thinking and technology transfer are set to revolutionise the construction of transportation and utilities tunnels, underpasses, car parks and other underground structures. Patrick Lane-Nott,...

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India, Chamarajanagar: at least three fatalities after landslide

Rescue operations at the White Stone quarry near Madahalli of Gundlupet taluk in Chamarajanagar district, where a landslide occurred on Friday, revealed three deaths.   On Saturday, the body of Ha...

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New York-New Jersey: Gateway rail tunnel work may start in 2023

The Gateway rail tunnel, a project of $12.3 billion, linking New York City and New Jersey has reached a major preconstruction milestone with the completion of geotechnical studies necessary for the e...

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Brazil landslides and storm (update): death toll rises to 186 one week on

The death toll from flash floods and landslides that hit the Brazilian city of Petropolis has risen to 186, authorities said, one week after torrential rains lashed the tourist town. More than 850 pe...

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Landslide monitoring and warning systems to be installed in Mandi, India

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) here yesterday for the installation of landslide mon...

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Qatar: Excavation works begin for one of the country’s largest drainage tunnels

Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' has announced the commencement of excavation works of the main drainage tunnel within the Drainage Tunnel Project in Al Wakra and Al Wukair, which will extend for ove...

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Indian Railways: the longest tunnel is completed

The main tunnel of T-49, which is the longest tunnel of Indian Railways, between Sumber and Arpinchala station of Katra-Banihal section of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project was co...

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Ethiopia: a controversial hydroelectric dam, built on the Blue Nile River, starts generating power

A hydroelectric dam, built on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia, will officially begin generating power on Sunday as the construction project reaches 80% completion. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Da...

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Brazil, Petrópolis: deadly landslides, at least 100 fatalities

Almost 100 people have died in landslides and flash flooding in the Brazilian city of Petrópolis, officials say. The city is located in the mountains north of Rio de Janeiro and was hit by torrential...

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