A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people and injuring several others as violent shaking caused buildings and homes to collapse across parts of Flores Island. The earthquake struck off the northern coast of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara province, one of Indonesia’s regions highly exposed to seismic activity....
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, causing widespread destruction across several parts of the country, killing at least 111 people and leaving dozens injured. The powerful tremors damaged around 1,600 buildings, with at least 61 structures reported to have completely collapsed. The earthquake triggered scenes of panic as residents rushed out of homes...
India continues to grapple with one of the most severe phases of the southwest monsoon this season, as relentless rainfall has triggered floods, landslides, and flash floods across several states. The worsening weather conditions have claimed more than 100 lives in Kerala and Assam alone, while many others remain injured, displaced, or missing as rescue...
A powerful earthquake struck parts of Egypt, triggering panic among residents and prompting authorities to begin assessing the extent of damage and possible casualties. The tremors were felt across several regions, forcing many people to evacuate buildings as a precaution and gather in open areas. The sudden seismic activity created fear among residents, particularly in...
Kerala is facing a major flood situation after intense rainfall triggered widespread waterlogging, overflowing rivers, and landslides across several parts of the state. At least eight people have lost their lives, while several others remain missing as authorities continue rescue and relief operations in affected regions. The continuous downpour has disrupted normal life in many...
Southern Europe is facing one of its most destructive wildfire emergencies in recent years, with deadly blazes spreading rapidly across France, Greece, Spain and several neighbouring countries. Extreme temperatures, prolonged drought and powerful winds have combined to create dangerous fire conditions, overwhelming emergency responders and forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes. The crisis...
Japan is facing the aftermath of a powerful earthquake that has claimed at least 23 lives, while emergency responders continue extensive rescue operations to locate survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings and debris. Authorities have warned that the death toll could increase as search efforts continue across the worst-affected areas. The earthquake caused widespread destruction, severely...
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture, setting off a major emergency that was compounded by a suspected gas explosion at a shopping mall and leaving at least 13 people dead, several others missing and dozens injured. The earthquake hit the Kyushu region on Tuesday, causing widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure and...
Assam’s flood crisis has intensified, with the death toll rising to 47 and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warning that around 70 to 80 people may still be missing. The situation remains particularly serious in parts of Upper Assam, where widespread flooding, swollen rivers and relentless rescue operations have disrupted normal life and affected hundreds...
Chile has declared a state of emergency in parts of the country after intense and prolonged rainfall triggered widespread flooding, landslides and severe damage, leaving at least 10 people dead and affecting more than 1,000 homes. The extreme weather has created a major humanitarian and emergency response challenge, with authorities working to assess the full...