Disaster
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Flash flood in Iran killed 15 people
Oct 3, 2024A flash flood that swept through a southern city of Iran killed 15 people, state media reported on Tuesday, updating an earlier toll of six dead. “After finding the last body of Halil River flood incident... -
35 children die in Nepal after devastating rainfall and landslides
Oct 2, 2024Heavy rainfall in the past days has caused widespread flooding in Nepal, affecting thousands of children and their families, UNICEF said today. According to early estimates by authorities, around 217 people, including 35 children, have lost... -
15 killed in Iran flash flood: new toll
Oct 1, 2024A flash flood that swept through a southern city of Iran killed 15 people, state media reported on Tuesday, updating an earlier toll of six dead. “After finding the last body of Halil River flood incident... -
UN launches humanitarian appeal of $134mn for Bangladesh’s disaster-affected communities
Sep 30, 2024In order to give immediate aid and support to communities impacted by the ongoing and intensifying storms and monsoonal floods in Bangladesh, the United Nations (UN) and its partners have issued a humanitarian appeal for US$... -
Florida island starts long clean-up after Hurricane Helene
Sep 29, 2024Despite being told to evacuate, Michael Ward, a 33-year resident of Treasure Island on Florida’s Gulf coast, chose to stay put during Hurricane Helene. He instantly regretted his choice. The 67-year-old Ward chose to stay there... -
10 dead, 18 missing in Nepal floods and landslides
Sep 29, 2024At least 10 people have died in Nepal’s landslides and floods brought on by the country’s intense rains, and rescue workers are still looking for the remaining 18 individuals, according to a disaster official on Saturday.... -
Chad floods killed 503, 1.7 million affected: UN
Sep 22, 2024According to the United Nations’ most recent assessment of the disaster, severe flooding in Chad since July has killed 503 people and affected about 1.7 million people. This information was released on Saturday. According to the... -
Myanmar flood death toll jumps to 384
Sep 22, 2024The junta announced on Saturday that the number of fatalities in Myanmar during Typhoon Yagi had risen to 384, with 89 persons still unaccounted for. More than a week ago, Yagi ravaged northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand,... -
Storm Boris leaves one dead, seven missing in Czech Republic
Sep 17, 2024Storm Boris caused flooding in the Czech Republic, which resulted in one fatality and seven reported missing people, Czech police said on Monday. Police Chief Martin Vondrasek informed a radio station that authorities “recorded seven people... -
China prepares for heavy rain as typhoon nears Shanghai
Sep 15, 2024As a powerful typhoon reached China’s densely populated eastern seaboard on Sunday, authorities made plans for significant rainfall. According to Beijing’s emergency management ministry, typhoon Bebinca was predicted to make landfall between Sunday night and Monday...
