Heavy rainfall has triggered deadly floods and landslides killing at least 56 people in India and 14 in Nepal, with 11 more missing. Authorities warn that more flash floods are possible as rivers rise above danger levels across both countries.
Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain and landslides to eastern Japan, killing at least four people and leaving 45,000 homes without power. Nearly 1.6 million people were ordered to evacuate as the storm approached Tokyo.
Nepal observed a national day of mourning on September 7-8, 2026, with flags at half-mast to honor more than 1,300 people killed in catastrophic floods that struck on August 26. Rescue efforts continue to focus on 12 hydropower projects where approximately 900 workers remain missing and 500 are believed trapped in tunnels.
Officials express hope that dozens of the 46 workers trapped in underground chambers at Nepal's Rasuwagadhi hydropower plant could still be alive more than a week after catastrophic flash floods swept through the Himalayan region. The disaster has killed over 1,200 people with nearly 4,200 missing, though rescue teams have saved 279 people from flooded hydropower projects.
Rescue crews are racing to find hundreds of workers trapped in hydropower tunnels after devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border killed over 1,000 people. More than 600 workers remain missing in mud-filled tunnels, with survivors describing harrowing escapes as water and debris rushed through the darkness.
Flash flooding struck Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch in Grand Canyon National Park, killing at least one person with around 15 others missing or unaccounted for. Dozens were evacuated by helicopter as the park closed facilities and imposed water restrictions.
Devastating floods near Nepal's border with China have killed at least 903 people with 4,247 missing, according to disaster authorities. Rescue operations continue into their fifth day as authorities warn of possible fresh flooding, with crews focusing on evacuating workers trapped in tunnels near hydropower projects.
Flash floods triggered by a glacier collapse on the Nepal-China border have killed at least 353 people with more than 1,300 missing. Rescue teams and military helicopters are searching for survivors along the mountainous border region.
Flash floods in the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China have killed at least 540 people with more than 2,000 still missing, including dozens of Americans. Rescue efforts continue as authorities warn of further flooding risks from water pooling in mountain lakes.
A catastrophic flash flood triggered by a massive collapse of mud and rock into a Himalayan river on the Nepal-Tibet border has killed more than 390 people and left nearly 1,500 missing, including hundreds of foreign tourists from over 30 countries. The disaster, which occurred on August 26, 2026, obliterated entire villages and prompted international concern, with King Charles expressing he was 'heartbroken' by the tragedy.
A catastrophic flash flood triggered by a massive collapse of mud and rock into a Himalayan river on the Nepal-Tibet border has killed more than 390 people and left nearly 1,500 missing, including hundreds of foreign tourists from over 30 countries. The disaster, which occurred on August 26, 2026, obliterated entire villages and prompted international concern, with King Charles expressing he was 'heartbroken' by the tragedy.
Massive flash floods triggered by an avalanche of ice and rock swept through parts of Nepal and Tibet, killing at least 22 people and leaving 384 tourists and locals missing, including Americans, Indians, and other foreign nationals.
An artisanal gold mine collapsed in the village of Zamboye in western Central African Republic's Nana-Mambéré prefecture near the Cameroon border, killing more than 100 people. The disaster occurred Tuesday morning due to a landslide, with several survivors critically injured and others still trapped.
The death toll from Saturday's magnitude 7.7 earthquake in eastern Indonesia has risen to at least 68, with more than 12,000 people displaced and awaiting aid. Rescue teams continue searching collapsed buildings as aftershocks persist.
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores island on Saturday, killing at least 54 people and displacing more than 12,000 residents. Rescuers are working to reach devastated communities while thousands await urgent aid at emergency shelters amid ongoing aftershocks.
Hurricane Lala strengthened to Category 1 as it approached Hawaii's Big Island, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and widespread power outages affecting over 180,000 customers, with flooding risks continuing.
Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella announced economic losses of 30 trillion pesos ($9.6 billion) from the August 10 earthquake that struck western Colombia, killing 294 people with 320 still missing. The new president has requested U.S. tariff suspension to aid recovery efforts while facing criticism over his housing minister vacationing during the crisis.
Record-breaking rainfall has caused severe flooding in Chiba prefecture east of Tokyo, killing at least 5-8 people and forcing the evacuation of approximately 230,000 residents. The flooding has stranded travelers and submerged roads across the region.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia early this week, killing at least 273 people with hundreds still missing. Rescue workers are narrowing their searches as hopes of finding survivors diminish, while Colombia has limited international rescue assistance to four countries.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 250 people and collapsing hundreds of buildings. Rescue crews are racing to find survivors trapped under debris in what is the country's strongest earthquake in a decade.
The flood crisis in India's northeastern Assam state has claimed 100 lives, with two more deaths reported overnight on Monday. Several rivers remain above danger levels as thousands of residents have lost their homes in the ongoing disaster.
Typhoon Dolphin struck China's eastern Zhejiang province on August 9, 2026, after hitting Japan's Okinawa, triggering China's highest-level red alert. Shanghai canceled over 1,300 flights (80% of operations), nearly 100,000 people were evacuated, and the storm cut power to over 50,000 buildings in Japan.
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on China's eastern coast, forcing the evacuation of over one million people and causing the cancellation of more than 2,600 flights in Shanghai over two days. The storm brought torrential rain and flooding to eastern provinces before weakening and moving north toward Beijing.
British Columbia declared a provincial state of emergency on Saturday as a rapidly spreading wildfire in the Okanagan Lake region forced more than 20,000 residents to flee their homes, with the blaze nearly doubling in size overnight. Over 100 fires are burning across western Canada as hot, dry weather and strong winds fuel the flames.
Typhoon Dolphin hit Japan's Okinawa region, injuring six people and cutting power to over 50,000 buildings, while Taiwan rejected China's attempt to impose shipping controls in the Taiwan Strait during the storm, calling Beijing's authority claim 'ridiculous.'
A fast-moving wildfire in British Columbia forced the evacuation of more than 20,000 people from communities along Okanagan Lake, destroying homes as the province declared a state of emergency. The fire doubled in size and continues to spread rapidly.
Typhoon Dolphin swept across southern Japan, forcing evacuations of up to 260,000 people, closing Okinawa's main airport, and cancelling over 500 flights. The storm brought maximum sustained winds of 144 km/h with gusts reaching 198 km/h.
Authorities arrested Aaron F. Farinacci on suspicion of starting one of three major wildfires burning around Spokane, Washington, which have destroyed over 700 structures and forced 65,000 residents to evacuate.
Torrential monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding and landslides across Kerala state in southern India, killing at least 15 people with 7 still missing. Nearly 7,700 people have been evacuated to approximately 275 relief camps as authorities issued weather warnings for continued heavy rainfall.
The death toll from flash floods that struck northwestern China's Gansu Province last week has risen to 25, with 23 others injured, according to state media reports. Large parts of China remain on alert as heavy rainfall and swollen rivers continue to threaten the region.
Wind-driven wildfires have burned approximately 250,000 acres in eastern Washington state, destroying around 600 residential and commercial buildings and forcing the evacuation of approximately 5,000 homes in the Spokane area. Governor Bob Ferguson has declared a statewide emergency as the Old Trails Fire jumped the Spokane River.
Wind-driven wildfires have burned approximately 250,000 acres in eastern Washington state, destroying around 600 residential and commercial buildings and forcing the evacuation of approximately 5,000 homes in the Spokane area. Governor Bob Ferguson has declared a statewide emergency as the Old Trails Fire jumped the Spokane River.
A strong earthquake struck off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island near Te Araroa and Hicks Bay on Sunday evening, August 2, 2026. The tremor was felt by more than 5,200 people across the region, with magnitude estimates ranging from 5.6 to 5.9 depending on the monitoring agency.
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan on Tuesday, killing at least 14 people and forcing nearly 8,800 residents into evacuation centers. Shinkansen bullet train services remain largely suspended following the disaster.
A powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in southwestern Japan, killing at least 13 people and injuring over 100. Rescue teams are racing to find survivors trapped in a collapsed shopping mall and damaged factory, with the death toll rising as search efforts continue.
Severe wildfires are raging across southwestern Europe, particularly in France and Spain, forcing the evacuation of more than 325,000 people. The fires, described as among France's worst since World War II, are fueled by record-breaking heatwaves, drought conditions, and Europe's status as the world's fastest-warming continent.
Typhoon Noul, the strongest storm to hit China this year, made landfall early Sunday in Guangdong province, bringing torrential rain and gale-force winds to southern China and Hong Kong. Authorities evacuated more than 715,000 people and canceled hundreds of flights and high-speed rail services across the region.
Deadly monsoon flooding across Assam and Gujarat killed at least 50 people and displaced roughly 700,000, with the Brahmaputra River submerging nearly 900 villages. Rescue operations continued as infrastructure damage prompted school closures in affected districts.
Three weeks after two powerful earthquakes struck central Venezuela, the confirmed death toll has risen to approximately 4,829-5,000 people, with the UN estimating 50,000 remain missing and thousands displaced as rescue efforts transition to rebuilding.
Typhoon Bavi, the most powerful storm to hit mainland China in 2026, caused mass evacuations of more than 260,000 people in Liaoning province and brought intense flooding, heavy rains, and violent winds to eastern and northeastern regions before weakening to a tropical storm.
Devastating twin earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, killing approximately 4,500 people and leaving thousands homeless. Public anger is mounting over what many perceive as a botched government response to the disaster.
Twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela's capital Caracas and coastal La Guaira on June 24, killing over 4,300 people and injuring more than 16,000. The UN has launched a $300 million appeal as survivors face disease outbreaks and tens of thousands remain missing.
Torrential rains and severe flooding in China's Guangxi region, including the city of Hengzhou, have caused hundreds of snakes—including cobras—to escape from inundated breeding farms into surrounding villages and residential areas, creating a secondary hazard for approximately one million residents.
China and Taiwan are bracing for Super Typhoon Bavi, described as one of the most powerful storms in years, following deadly flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak that killed 39 people in southern China. The approaching typhoon comes amid a week of severe weather that has claimed at least 50 lives across the country and caused hundreds of venomous snakes to escape from flooded breeding farms.
Twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month have killed 3,889 people, prompting a UN appeal for $300 million in humanitarian assistance as survivors face disease outbreak risks and seek medical help beyond immediate injuries.
Two weeks after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, the death toll has climbed above 3,800 with tens of thousands still missing. The disaster has overwhelmed the country's healthcare system and presents a major crisis for Venezuela's acting president.
Two consecutive earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing more than 3,000 people with the death toll expected to rise. The disaster exposed years of warnings about structural deficiencies in public housing towers, many of which collapsed, while interim President Rodríguez defended the government's emergency response amid the country's ongoing political and economic crisis.
Japanese authorities ordered mass evacuations and issued high-level landslide warnings as two approaching tropical storms, including Typhoon Mekkhala, brought torrential rains causing transport disruptions and flooding across the country.
Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck northern Venezuela in rapid succession on Wednesday, collapsing buildings in Caracas and prompting a state of emergency. Experts say the quakes likely involved separate fault lines in the tectonically complex region.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela's northern coast and capital Caracas within a minute of each other on June 24, 2026, causing buildings to collapse, damaging the international airport at Maiquetía, and prompting authorities to cancel classes and close the airport.
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in northern Japan, triggering tsunami warnings and prompting evacuations. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi established a crisis management team to respond to the disaster.
