Natural Disasters

Australia bushfires kill one person and destroy hundreds of buildings

Bushfires across south-east Australia have killed one person, destroyed about 300 homes and buildings, and forced evacuation advice for multiple communities in Victoria.

Bushfires destroy homes and kill one person in Victoria, Australia

Bushfires across southeast Australia destroyed more than 70 houses and over 300 buildings in Victoria and killed one person near Longwood as a heatwave drove dozens of blazes.

Heatwaves and catastrophic fire danger in parts of Australia

Parts of Australia face severe to extreme heatwaves and catastrophic fire conditions, with Victoria imposing a total fire ban and closing hundreds of schools in northern areas.

Earthquake kills two people in Mexico

Officials said a 50-year-old woman died in Guerrero and Mexico City’s mayor confirmed a 60-year-old man died in the capital.

Heavy rains cause flash floods and deaths in Afghanistan

The flash floods have affected 1,800 families and damaged infrastructure, worsening conditions in vulnerable areas.

Climate Change Warmed Ocean Fueling Deadly Asian Floods and Cyclones

A study found that climate change–induced ocean warming intensified cyclones Senyar and Ditwah, leading to deadly floods and landslides that caused over 1,600 deaths in parts of Asia.

Andhra Pradesh reviews policy reforms on TDR and coastal flood planning

Andhra Pradesh reviewed reforms on Transferable Development Rights policy and coastal city flood mitigation to improve land value responsiveness and climate resilience in urban infrastructure.

Climate Scientist Warns Climate Change Will Intensify Extreme Weather

Climate scientist Bob Watson links recent Asian floods to human-driven climate change, warning of worsening extreme weather without prompt intervention.

How cyclones and monsoon rains combined to devastate parts of Asia – visual guide

Severe flooding and cyclones have resulted in over 1,300 deaths across southern and southeastern Asia, displacing hundreds of thousands. This disaster highlights the increasing impact of climate change on extreme weather events.

Weather tracker: Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction across Caribbean

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused widespread destruction in Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti, resulting in numerous fatalities and significant damage. Its impact highlights the increasing severity of hurricanes in the region.

Rescue efforts as super typhoon hits Philippines, displacing thousands

Super Typhoon Ragasa has caused significant flooding and landslides in the northern Philippines, displacing thousands of residents.

Taiwan lowers Typhoon Ragasa death toll to 14; China starts cleanup

Typhoon Ragasa has caused 14 confirmed deaths in Taiwan, with ongoing cleanup efforts in China as the storm weakens.

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