BEIJING: Gempa bumi bermagnited 7.3 melanda Kepulauan Tonga pada jam 8.18 malam ini waktu Beijing, menurut Pusat Rangkaian Gempa Bumi China (CENC).
Pusat gempa dipantau pada 20.30 darjah selatan dan 173.75 darjah barat.
Gempa itu berlaku pada kedalaman 10 kilometer, lapor Xinhua memetik kenyataan dikeluarkan oleh CENC. – BERNAMA-XINHUA
KUCHING (March 30): A downpour that occurred at 5pm today led to a flash flood an hour later at Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg near the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH).
The parking lot near the lobby of SGH’s in-patient block was also flooded as the water level gradually rose.
Vehicle owners parked at the area were notified to relocate their vehicles.
The flash flood, however, quickly subsided.
A weather update issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) this afternoon forecasted heavy rain and thunderstorms in Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Pusa, Bintulu, Beluru, Telang Usan, Marudi and Limbang.
BANGKOK, 30 Mac: Thailand menegaskan bahawa negara itu selamat untuk dikunjungi oleh pelancong selepas gempa bumi dahsyat melanda rantau ini, dengan menteri pelancongannya berkata bahawa tiada pelancong yang tercedera dan tiada lokasi pelancongan yang terjejas, lapor agensi berita Jerman (dpa).
Dalam satu hantaran di X, beliau berkata bahawa “perjalanan, hotel, dan acara akan berjalan seperti biasa.
“Pemeriksaan keselamatan sedang dijalankan. Polis pelancong memantau lokasi utama. Tiada pembatalan perjalanan.”
Lapangan terbang antarabangsa, termasuk di Bangkok dan di pulau peranginan popular Phuket, juga telah kembali beroperasi seperti biasa, menurut kenyataan daripada pihak pengendali.
Sebelum ini, terminal dan landasan telah diperiksa bagi memastikan tiada kerosakan.
Sektor pelancongan menyumbang 12 peratus kepada Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK) Thailand dan menggaji lebih daripada 20 peratus daripada jumlah tenaga kerja negara itu, menurut ucapan gabenor bank pusat tahun lalu.
Gempa bumi yang melanda Myanmar mengakibatkan 17 kematian di Bangkok setakat ini.
Sekurang-kurangnya 83 orang dilaporkan masih hilang manakala 32 lagi cedera, menurut pihak berkuasa.-TVS
BANGKOK: Thai police on Sunday arrested four Chinese nationals for unlawfully entering the site of an under construction building that collapsed after a powerful earthquake in Chatuchak District here, in an attempt to retrieve documents.
Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, Pol. Maj. Gen. Napasilp Phulsawat, revealed that the four men allegedly entered the restricted zone without authorisation and removed 37 files from the rear of the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) construction site.
"After receiving reports from the public regarding individuals removing documents from the site, authorities launched an investigation.
"Police apprehended one Chinese national near the disaster zone, who identified himself as the project director overseeing the building's construction," he said in a statement issued on Sunday.
The under construction 30-storey SAO building collapsed after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday.
Napasilp said all documents had been taken into police custody for examination, and investigators would consult engineers to analyse the seized materials for evidence related to the collapse.
He added that initial questioning revealed that the men — employees of a joint venture company involved in the project — possessed valid visas, work permits, and passports, confirming their legal employment.
On Friday, Bangkok's Governor declared the area a disaster zone, prohibiting access to unauthorised personnel under the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act.
The Chatuchak District Office is preparing a formal complaint to charge the individuals under the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act.
Police will summon all four suspects for further legal proceedings once the case is officially filed. Under the Act, unauthorised entry into a restricted disaster area carries a penalty of up to three months' imprisonment, a fine of up to 6,000 Baht, or both.
Authorities have urged the public to avoid entering the disaster zone, as warning signs and restrictions have been clearly posted. Anyone needing access must obtain prior authorisation from the Bangkok Governor. – BERNAMA