Australia's flood crisis deepened Saturday with the weather bureau warning of a possible catastrophe in one region, as authorities continued to search for a woman swept away by the deluge.
The death toll from the devastating earthquake in the New Zealand city of Christchurch last February has been increased to 184, it was reported Saturday.
A major quake in Japan last March left many stranded when public transport came to a standstill. To better prepare for such a situation, Tokyo held a massive drill on Friday, focusing on commuters.
