Natural Disaster
- India
Tremors in parts of Maharashtra’s Nanded and Parbhani; no casualty
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Tremors were felt in parts of Maharashtra’s Nanded and Parbhani districts on Thursday morning, officials said. There was no report of any casualty or loss of property, they said. Also…
- India
Arunachal Pradesh hit by two earthquakes within two hours
West Kameng: Two earthquakes were reported in Arunachal Pradesh in the early hours of Thursday, according to the National Center for Seismology. The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 3.7, occurred at…
- World
Nearly 400 remain missing in Hawaii after deadly wildfires
Honolulu: Nearly 400 people remain unaccounted for following the devastating wildfires in Hawaii’s Maui Island which have claimed at least 115 lives since its eruption on August 8. The “validated list”, curated…
- World
Flash floods in Afghanistan claim lives of 26 people
Kabul: The death toll in overnight flash floods in Afghanistan’s Wardak province mounted to 26, while 36 people were missing, an official said on Sunday. Talking to media persons, Natural Disaster Management…
- India
Assam flood situation improves, 38,000 still affected
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam improved on Thursday, although four more persons lost their lives and nearly 38,000 people were still under the impact of the deluge in four districts, an…
- World
Can disaster diplomacy after tragic earthquakes bridge political differences?
Ankara: Natural disasters usually work to unite people to put aside political differences, and it’s been the case for the deadly earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria. The catastrophe may also have…
- Middle East
Understanding Turkey’s quake impact is an important step in risk prevention
Turkey is known for its rich history, stunning scenery, and vibrant culture. However, it is also one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. Earthquakes in Turkey have been consistently deadly…
- World
Hurricane Agatha leaves 11 dead, 33 missing in Mexico
Mexico City: At least 11 people were killed and 33 remain unaccounted after hurricane Agatha made landfall in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, a top official said. On Wednesday, Oaxaca Governor Alejandro…