According to the Associated Press, survivors sheltering in relief camps following devastating floods in Nepal face critical shortages of essential medicines and cash despite the distribution of food and basic supplies to thousands of displaced people. The Aug. 26 floods, likely caused by a glacier collapse, killed at least 1,259 people and left more than … Read more
At least 178 areas are under a state of calamity, with 9.1 million people across 10 regions affected by the combined effects of recent storms and prolonged monsoon rains, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported Tuesday. The latest data from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council as of 6 a.m. … Read more
According to updates from Nepali and Chinese officials, the combined death toll from last week’s flash flooding disaster along the Nepal-Tibet border surpassed 950 people as of Monday, with more than 4,400 people reported missing following a massive glacial collapse and resulting debris avalanche. Nepal-Tibet Border Flash Floods Surge Past 900 Confirmed Deaths Rescuers pushed … Read more
Deadly flash floods and landslides triggered by a glacier collapse in the Himalayas near the Nepal-China border have left nearly 800 people dead and thousands missing, according to local authorities and disaster management agencies. The disaster, which struck along the Trishuli and Bhotekoshi river systems, has overwhelmed local morgues, blocked crucial infrastructure, and trapped hundreds … Read more
Rescue teams are searching along the Nepal-China border for hundreds of missing people following a catastrophic glacier collapse that triggered deadly flash floods and mudslides across the Himalayan region, according to reports from the Associated Press. The disaster left at least 168 people dead and more than 1,300 missing, displacing hundreds of residents and trapping … Read more
Global earthquake activity has sparked widespread public concern following a string of major tectonic events, including a 7.7 magnitude tremor on Indonesia’s Flores Island, a 7.4 in Colombia’s Chocó region, and a 7.5 and 7.7 in Venezuela in rapid succession in June, as well as a 7.8 off Mindanao, Philippines. According to geological data, these … Read more
More than 1,600 flights have been cancelled and approximately 500,000 people evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin approaches China’s eastern coast with winds reaching 162km/h (101mph), according to the National Meteorological Center (NMC) and state media reports. Flight Cancellations and Transportation Disruptions Aviation and transit networks faced immediate shutdowns as the severe weather system approached. According to … Read more
Heavy rains and flooding in Pakistan have killed at least 107 people, injured 344 others, and damaged hundreds of homes since the start of the monsoon season in June, authorities reported, while warning of more downpours later this week. Casualty Breakdown and Regional Impacts Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded the highest regional death toll with 55 fatalities, … Read more
Two people killed as Texas floods hit areas still reeling from 2025 tragedy Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed two fatalities and over 200 rescues in Texas as catastrophic flash floods struck regions still recovering from last year’s deadly deluge, according to a report from the Associated Press. The Guadalupe River saw sections rise more than 30 … Read more
New Zealand is shifting its approach to disaster management by prioritizing long-term risk reduction over reactive spending. While natural hazard expenditure over the last 15 years has been heavily concentrated on response and recovery, the government is now integrating new technology and data systems to improve national resilience. This move, funded in Budget 2026, aims … Read more