Natural Disaster

Spain’s Worst Floods: Death Toll Rises, Residents Plead For Aid

02 Nov 2024

The flood crisis in Spain has intensified, with the death toll soaring to 205, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in the country’s history. In Valencia, where floodwaters have destroyed infrastructure, roads, and homes, authorities warned that more rain is likely, placing the region on an amber alert....

Kerala Landslides: Rescue Operations Continue As Death Toll Reaches 215

03 Aug 2024

As rescue operations in the landslide-hit areas of Wayanad, Kerala, enter the fifth day, rescuers have unearthed more bodies, bringing the death toll to 215. Despite the efforts, around 206 people are still reported missing, adding urgency to the ongoing search. The rescue operations face significant challenges due to massive...

Tragic Landslides In Wayanad: Heartbreaking Stories Of Loss And Survival

01 Aug 2024

The recent landslides in Wayanad have left a trail of destruction, claiming over 250 lives and leaving many more missing. Families are grappling with unimaginable loss, searching for their loved ones and trying to rebuild their lives. Survivors share their poignant stories, highlighting the resilience of those affected by this...

Heavy Rain In Uttarakhand: 10 Dead, Kedarnath Footpath Blocked

01 Aug 2024

Uttarakhand State Disaster Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman reported on Thursday that heavy rain in the area has resulted in the death of at least 10 people and caused damage to the concrete bridge along with the footbridge on the Kedarnath route. "All the routes of Chardham are open, only the...

Kerala Electricity Minister Orders Power Restoration In Landslide-Affected Areas

30 Jul 2024

Kerala Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty has instructed that power connections in the landslide-affected areas of Chooralmala and Mundakkai in Wayanad be restored promptly, according to a statement from the minister of electricity's office on Tuesday. Minister Krishnankutty has directed that power restoration efforts prioritise all areas except for seven transformers...

Along with Wayanad, Kozhikode bears brunt of landslide

30 Jul 2024

One person is reported missing following a landslide that struck the Vilangad area in Kozhikode district, Kerala, on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, the Wayanad district of the state is struggling with landslides caused by heavy rainfall. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is carrying out search and rescue operations. The landslide...

Union Island Devastated By Hurricane Beryl: Urgent Call For Aid

03 Jul 2024

After Hurricane Beryl hit Union Island, Katrina Coy on 2 July, a local shared a video message detailing the massive destruction. She reported that almost every building was damaged or destroyed, leaving most residents homeless. The hurricane caused extensive damage, flattening houses, blocking roads, and knocking down electricity poles. Sebastien...

Southern China: Five dead, 33 injured as Tornado hits Guangzhou

28 Apr 2024

Five individuals have lost their lives and 33 others sustained injuries in a tornado that struck Guangzhou, located in southern China, as reported by CNN, citing Chinese state media. The city, which is home to 19 million people, experienced tornadoes at a level-three intensity, two levels below the highest level...

Japan Earthquake: 48 dead, death toll on the rise

02 Jan 2024

The death toll from the New Year's Day earthquakes in Japan has climbed to 48, with additional injuries reported in Ishikawa, Niigata, Fukui, Toyama, and Gifu prefectures, according to NHK World. A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture on New Year's Day evening, causing the collapse of...

Cyclone Freddy rips through Africa’s Malawi, claiming 190 lives

15 Mar 2023

Tropical Cyclone Freddy tore through southern Malawi, killing at least 190 people, according to local officials on Tuesday. Survivors are still searching for loved ones in the worst-hit areas. In the nation, 37 individuals have been reported missing and at least 584 injuries. The cyclone is "weakening but will continue...

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