Disaster

Over 1.25 million people would benefit from the $500 million credit that the World Bank has approved for Bangladesh to help it better prepare for inland flooding disasters in 14 flood-prone regions. The Resilient Infrastructure for...

imo has extended flood-aid and donation campaigns for the inundated regions through a partnership with BRAC. Through a signature program called “Dakche Amar Desh” (Bangladesh is Calling), the two organizations have teamed up to stand beside...

The Chernobyl power plant and its security systems have lost all power, according to Ukraine’s energy operator Ukrenergo. Chernobyl was the site of the world’s worst nuclear tragedy in 1986. The plant was “completely isolated from...

Severe rains and flash flooding swamped swaths of Australia’s largest metropolis on Tuesday, forcing tens of thousands of Sydney residents to flee their homes. According to emergency services, 60,000 people are subject to evacuation orders and...

A tornado struck Madison County in the US state of Iowa on Saturday, killing four adults and two children, according to officials. At least four additional people were hurt in the tornado, which caused “widespread damage...

Even in places like the Arctic, the powerful, destructive flames that have grabbed headlines in recent years are anticipated to become more common. Experts advise that our approach should be more focused on planning and preparation....

Emergency services in the United Kingdom worked Saturday to restore power to hundreds of thousands of homes after Storm Eunice wreaked havoc throughout Western Europe and disrupted transportation networks. According to emergency services, falling trees, flying...

Rescue workers raced against the clock Wednesday searching for any remaining survivors among mud and wreckage after devastating flash floods and landslides hit the picturesque Brazilian city of Petropolis, killing at least 94 people. Streets were...

Bolivia is a Latin American country that has been ravaged by catastrophic flooding and landslides. Days of severe rainfall have already flooded several locations, including the capital La Paz and the Andean region. The majority of...

An estimated 13 million people in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia are facing severe hunger as the Horn of Africa experiences its worst drought in decades, the World Food Programme (WFP) said Tuesday. Three consecutive rainy seasons...