[2025-12-04 08:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Texas Lawmakers Criticized Kerr Leaders for Rejecting State Flood Money. Other Communities Did the Same.

Snippet: Three weeks after flash floods in Texas’ Hill Country killed more than 100 people, state lawmakers chastised Kerr County leaders for rejecting money a year earlier to create a warning system that could have alerted residents to rapidly rising water.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/kerr-county-state-grants-flood-warning-system

[2025-12-04 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: In the eye of Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s worst natural disaster in the form of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ plunged the country into chaos this week, with a death toll in excess of 450 persons, while displacing nearly half a million people as the Government directed all resources towards providing relief and minimising the impact of the disaster.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/04/features/907685/in-the-eye-of-ditwah/

[2025-12-04 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Met Department has not issued any report of cyclone in advance - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Despite opposition MPs claiming that they had been informed in advance of a severe cyclone or disaster, the Meteorology Department has not issued any such report, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/04/local/907771/met-department-has-not-issued-any-report-of-cyclone-in-advance-minister/

[2025-12-04 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Maximum relief for flood affected ensured - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government has taken steps to provide maximum relief to the people affected by the natural disasters, not just circulars, Rural Development, Social Security and Social Empowerment Minister Dr. Upali Pannilage informed Parliament.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/04/local/907759/maximum-relief-for-flood-affected-ensured-minister/

[2025-12-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pakistani PM stands firmly by SL - DailyNews

Snippet: In recent days, several world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have conveyed their sympathy to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake regarding the severe hardships faced by the people of Sri Lanka due to the destructive floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/04/local/907658/pakistani-pm-stands-firmly-by-sl/

[2025-12-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Disaster education a must - DailyNews

Snippet: It is still early days after the tragedy caused by the fury of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ and relief operations are still underway. A few parts of the island are still cut off, with even highly trained Security Forces personnel struggling to reach them. But eventually, the Government will begin the process of rebuilding.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/04/editorial/907682/disaster-education-a-must/

[2025-12-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Asgiri Vihara donates Rs. 5 Mn for flood relief - DailyNews

Snippet: A financial contribution of five million rupees was donated yesterday (3) by the Asgiri Maha Vihara to the welfare Fund established by the Sri Dalada Maligawa to provide relief to people displaced by natural disasters.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/04/local/907818/asgiri-vihara-donates-rs-5-mn-for-flood-relief/

[2025-12-04 03:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong orders scaffold netting to be removed at 200 sites in wake of inferno

Snippet: Police have arrested six men from company responsible for fire alarm system at Wang Fuk Court for allegedly making false declarations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3335110/hong-kong-orders-scaffold-netting-be-removed-200-sites-wake-inferno

[2025-12-04 03:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Property firm ISS insists it has ‘admin role’, but Hong Kong watchdog disagrees

Snippet: Property Management Services Authority vows to rigorously follow up on any suspected breaches in wake of deadly Wang Fuk Court fire

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3335109/property-manager-hong-kong-fire-case-defends-admin-role-watchdog-disagrees

[2025-12-04 02:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing slams ‘external hostile forces’ for exploiting deadly fire in Hong Kong

Snippet: Office for Safeguarding National Security condemns ‘small clique of external hostile forces’ for ‘stirring up trouble and taking advantage of the chaos’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3335107/beijing-slams-external-hostile-forces-exploiting-deadly-fire-hong-kong

[2025-12-04 02:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Indonesia flood crisis: Delayed disaster status draws anger

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/indonesia-flood-crisis-delayed-disaster-status-draws-anger/video-75002357

[2025-12-03 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Has Hong Kong fire triggered 'national security' crackdown?

Snippet: Tensions are running high in Hong Kong over last week's massive apartment fire in the city's Tai Po district. The blaze killed at least 156 people, with the death toll expected to grow as authorities continue to comb through the burned-out buildings.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/has-hong-kong-fire-triggered-national-security-crackdown/a-74989401

[2025-12-03 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fire sprinklers, smoke detectors can help offset risk in Hong Kong: experts

Snippet: Video clip purportedly from Wang Fuk Court shows man trying to sound alarm using glass-panel fire alarm call point but without success

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3335092/fire-sprinklers-smoke-detectors-can-help-offset-risk-hong-kong-experts

[2025-12-03 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong insurers identify 8,700 policies owned by Tai Po fire victims

Snippet: Residents of Wang Fuk Court hold 7,600 active life and 1,100 property policies provided by some 30 insurers, Insurance Authority CEO says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3335091/hong-kong-insurers-identify-8700-life-and-property-policies-owned-tai-po-fire-victims

[2025-12-03 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Hong Kong apartment fire toll hits 159, infant among dead

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/hong-kong-fire-updates-december-3-2025/

[2025-12-03 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ministry of Industries launches data collection for Cyclone Ditwah-affected industries - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Industries has initiated a system to gather information on industries impacted by Cyclone Ditwah. Industrialists affected by the cyclone are urged to submit their details to the system as soon as possible.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/uncategorized/907664/ministry-of-industries-launches-data-collection-for-cyclone-ditwah-affected-industries/

[2025-12-03 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bangladesh sends essential medicines and relief aid to Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka received a humanitarian relief consignment from Bangladesh today (03) to support ongoing recovery efforts in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907588/bangladesh-sends-urgent-humanitarian-aid-to-sri-lanka-following-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Filipino helper on her second day of work when Tai Po fire hit; escapes with baby

Snippet: Rhodora Alcaraz, who is still in intensive care, has been hailed as a hero among Filipino workers in Hong Kong and by her own country

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3335081/filipino-helper-her-second-day-work-when-tai-po-fire-hit-escapes-baby

[2025-12-03 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rivals push insurance reforms, easier fire claims in Hong Kong election race

Snippet: Insurance sector hopefuls Chan Pui-leung and Simon Lam make appeals as discussions on post-fire recovery efforts dominate election forums

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3335073/rivals-push-insurance-reforms-easier-fire-claims-hong-kong-poll-race

[2025-12-03 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: UAE strengthens Sri Lanka’s cyclone recovery with new aid consignment - DailyNews

Snippet: The United Arab Emirates dispatched another humanitarian relief consignment to Sri Lanka today (03) as part of its ongoing support for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907578/uae-strengthens-sri-lankas-cyclone-recovery-with-new-aid-consignment/

[2025-12-03 21:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Residents of sole block spared in Hong Kong fire return home to collect essentials

Snippet: Residents gather valuables, warm clothes, personal documents, home appliances and pets in brief, emotional return to Wang Fuk Court tower

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3335071/residents-sole-block-spared-hong-kong-fire-return-home-collect-essentials

[2025-12-03 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Rising waters caused by nature? Calumpit blames anomalous flood control projects

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/moveph/rising-waters-calumpit-anomalous-flood-control-projects/

[2025-12-03 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Experts at odds over independent inquiry into deadly Hong Kong blaze

Snippet: Independent probe may yield faster results but has no legal power to compel and protect witnesses unlike commission of inquiry, they say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3335039/experts-odds-over-independent-inquiry-deadly-hong-kong-blaze

[2025-12-03 18:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s tragedy in Tai Po: searching the ashes for answers

Snippet: As Hong Kong reels from the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court, here’s a visual guide to what we know

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3335007/hong-kongs-tragedy-tai-po-searching-ashes-answers

[2025-12-03 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Authorities dispel rumours Hong Kong fire survivors housed in unfinished flats

Snippet: Housing Department issues clarification after social media user claimed residents were moving into flats with unfinished floors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3335033/authorities-dispel-rumours-hong-kong-fire-survivors-housed-unfinished-flats

[2025-12-03 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cyclone Ditwah: 22 Districts declared national disaster areas - DailyNews

Snippet: A gazette extraordinary has officially declared 22 districts in Sri Lanka as “National Disaster Affected Areas.”

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907508/cyclone-ditwah-22-districts-declared-national-disaster-areas/

[2025-12-03 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia’s cyclone tragedy exposes lethal cost of forest destruction

Snippet: Green groups say plantations and mines have degraded Sumatra’s land, amplifying a disaster that killed more than 700 and displaced thousands

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3334963/indonesias-cyclone-tragedy-exposes-lethal-cost-forest-destruction

[2025-12-03 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Saudi king, crown prince express condolences to Sri Lanka over Cyclone Ditwah victims - DailyNews

Snippet: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have expressed their condolences to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake over the loss of lives caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907455/saudi-king-crown-prince-express-condolences-to-sri-lanka-over-cyclone-ditwah-victims/

[2025-12-03 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pakistan PM condoles Sri Lanka, sends humanitarian help - DailyNews

Snippet: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of life and property caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907444/pakistan-pm-condoles-sri-lanka-sends-humanitarian-help/

[2025-12-03 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: CEB issues safety alert on restoring power in flood-affected homes - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has urged the public not to switch on electricity supply in homes affected by recent flooding until proper safety checks are completed.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907438/ceb-issues-safety-alert-on-restoring-power-in-flood-affected-homes/

[2025-12-03 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s first reusable rocket Zhuque-3 fails recovery, leaving US in the lead

Snippet: Designer LandSpace says it is investigating after lower stage of the rocket appeared to catch fire before crashing near the recovery site

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3335004/chinas-first-reusable-rocket-zhuque-3-makes-maiden-voyage-recovery-attempt-fails

[2025-12-03 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Those towering infernos - DailyNews

Snippet: Since it is too hard to write about the tragic events in this country due to a particularly ferocious natural disaster, this writer turns his attention to Hong Kong. The apartment complex that caught fire in Hong Kong two weeks ago is not one of a kind in that that part of the world.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/features/906805/those-towering-infernos/

[2025-12-03 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Flood-hit Kaduwela–Battaramulla road open to traffic again - DailyNews

Snippet: The Kaduwela–Battaramulla road, which had been temporarily closed due to flooding, was reopened to traffic this morning, police said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907370/flood-hit-kaduwela-battaramulla-road-open-to-traffic-again/

[2025-12-03 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the Philippines’ anti-flood control corruption movement could be receding

Snippet: Analysts warn the government’s anti-corruption drive could stall if public mobilisation continues to thin

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3334979/fatigue-derailing-philippines-fight-against-flood-control-corruption-scandal

[2025-12-03 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Over 275,000 children affected following Cyclone in Sri Lanka - UNICEF - DailyNews

Snippet: UNICEF Sri Lanka yesterday said that initial estimates suggest that over 275,000 children are among the 1.4 million people affected, although disrupted communications and blocked access routes imply the actual number may be even higher. Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ has left children across Sri Lanka facing an escalating humanitarian crisis. After making landfall on the East Coast early on November 28, the storm caused widespread floods and devastating landslides.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907249/over-275000-children-affected-following-cyclone-in-sri-lanka-unicef/

[2025-12-03 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President Putin, King Charles condole over flood destructions - DailyNews

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin while expressing condolences over the deaths and injuries caused by cyclone ‘Ditwah’ in Sri Lanka yesterday said that Russia will stand by Sri Lanka during this time of natural calamity.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907243/president-putin-king-charles-condole-over-flood-destructions/

[2025-12-03 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Under the tree: Tales of survival in Hong Kong's Tai Po Fire

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/tales-survival-hong-kong-fire-november-2025/

[2025-12-03 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brief return to fire-hit Hong Kong estate for some residents – as it happened

Snippet: Authorities also say scaffolding mesh on about 200 buildings across the city must be taken down within three days

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3334969/residents-block-return-fire-ravaged-hong-kong-estate-collect-personal-items

[2025-12-03 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | ‘Market is rotten’: Hong Kong fire exposes greedy building renovation business

Snippet: Skyrocketing costs and stock of old estates turn an industry rife with bid-rigging and collusive conduct into a gold mine, experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3334964/whole-market-rotten-hong-kong-fire-exposes-greedy-building-renovation-business

[2025-12-03 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Independent probe into fire and Legco poll go-ahead important steps forward

Snippet: Judge-led review committee will enable systematic reforms while new lawmakers will work with government to follow up on the necessary changes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3334917/independent-probe-fire-and-legco-poll-go-ahead-important-steps-forward

[2025-12-03 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The road ahead - DailyNews

Snippet: The cyclonic disaster claimed a heavy toll of lives and destruction to property, including the collapse of bridges, damage to culverts, and other serious damage caused to infrastructure and both public and private property. Most people were caught off their guard, as the cyclone descended without warning. Hence, the need for the authorities to emphasise the need for disaster preparedness to the public.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/editorial/906802/the-road-ahead/

[2025-12-03 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Urgent relief for disaster affected - DailyNews

Snippet: In an effort to restore normalcy to the lives impacted by the ‘Ditwah’ cyclone, the Government allocated Rs 25,000 to each family yesterday for the clean up of their damaged homes.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907178/urgent-relief-for-disaster-affected/

[2025-12-03 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India’s humanitarian assistance continues with Operation Sagar Bandhu - DailyNews

Snippet: India continues to deepen its humanitarian support to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, with medical, rescue and relief deployments expanding countrywide as communities grapple with the severe impact of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907107/indias-humanitarian-assistance-continues-with-operation-sagar-bandhu/

[2025-12-03 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cargills ‘Heart for the Nation’ programme supports flood-affected communities - DailyNews

Snippet: Cargills has once again extended its support to the people of Sri Lanka in a time of national hardship, stepping forward to assist families affected by the recent floods through its ‘Heart for the Nation’ programme.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/business/906714/cargills-heart-for-the-nation-programme-supports-flood-affected-communities/

[2025-12-03 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: US Special Envoy condoles with President - DailyNews

Snippet: United States Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs Sergio Gor spoke on Monday with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and expressed condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones due to cyclone ‘Ditwah’.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907119/us-special-envoy-condoles-with-president/

[2025-12-03 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rescue without borders - DailyNews

Snippet: Many areas of Sri Lanka were devastated by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’. The violent wind and relentless rain caused major flooding, provoking landslides. Entire villages were cut off and major towns went under the raging waters. Main roads and highways became inaccessible. Thousands of citizens were rendered homeless by the landslides and floods which preyed on them like a frensied predator.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/features/906831/rescue-without-borders/

[2025-12-03 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kindness in the storm - DailyNews

Snippet: When the days grow darker, our leadership must shine as strong as possible. As this article is being written, Sri Lanka faces a terrible weather crisis that has resulted in deaths and displacement. Our prayers must be directed at these families, especially the children who must be terrified. “SOS Children’s Villages believes that every child deserves a childhood free from fear, filled with opportunity and shaped by hope,” says National Director, SOS Children’s Villages, Divakar Ratnadurai.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/features/906857/kindness-in-the-storm/

[2025-12-03 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pakistan joins relief efforts - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government and the people of Pakistan donated ration items to the flood affected people through the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya temple. Chief Incumbent of the temple Ven. Kirinde Assaji Thera and High Commissioner Major General (Retd) Faheem Ul Aziz were present.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907110/pakistan-joins-relief-efforts/

[2025-12-03 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Maldivian telethon raises over MVR 11.6 million to aid Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: A special telethon organized by Maldivian media has raised more than MVR 11.6 million to support neighbouring Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/world/907280/maldivian-telethon-raises-over-mvr-11-6-million-to-aid-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pakistan says India delayed aid flight to Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: A diplomatic dispute erupted on Tuesday after Pakistan accused India of delaying clearance for a special relief aircraft carrying aid to flood-hit Sri Lanka, while India strongly denied the allegation, saying the overflight request was approved on humanitarian grounds within hours.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907252/pakistan-says-india-delayed-aid-flight-to-sri-lanka/