Tag: Natural disasters
Devastating Wildfires Continue to Ravage California
With at least three major fires raging, rescue efforts are racing against time to contain the rapidly spreading blaze. Devastating wildfires are ravaging the Los Angeles area in Southern California, claiming lives and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes amid roaring flames and choking smoke. RELATED: Wildfires in Los Angeles: Thousands […]
January 9, 2025
Strong Earthquake Hits Xizang Region in China
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake killed at least 95 citizens and injured 130 people. On Tuesday morning, a powerful earthquake jolted southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, killing at least 95 people and injuring 130 others. RELATED: China Rejects U.S. Accusations of Cyber Espionage The 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck at 9:05 a.m. (Beijing Time). The epicenter was in Tsogo […]
January 7, 2025
France Begins Repatriating Comorians from Cyclone-Hit Mayotte
The French government requisitioned two vessels from the Societe de Gestion et de Transport Maritime. On Thursday, the public broadcaster Mayotte la 1ère reported that France has begun repatriating hundreds of Comorians from the French department of Mayotte, which was devastated by Cyclone Chido. RELATED: The Situation in Mayotte is Going From Bad to Worse, […]
December 26, 2024
Storm Bert Floods the UK, Leaving Three Dead
Power outages were reported in parts of England and Wales over the weekend. Over the weekend, strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding brought by Storm Bert caused travel disruption and power outages across the United Kingdom, where it left three men dead. RELATED: Tropical Storm Sara Leaves Four Dead Between Honduras and Nicaragua These fatalities […]
November 25, 2024
Ecuador: 17 Active Forest Fires
The SNGR confirmed that eight helicopters, including two sent from Peru and one managed by the Italian embassy, are acting over the burning areas and have performed 266 discharges in the mentioned territories. On Monday, the National Secretariat of Risk Management (SNGR) reported that there are 17 active forest fires in Ecuador, five of them […]
November 18, 2024
Heavy Rains Trigger State of Emergency in Colombia
Floods have caused widespread damage in various regions, affecting 27 of 32 Colombian departments. On Sunday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared a “disaster situation” across the entire country due to the heavy rains of recent days, which have caused flooding, overflowed rivers, and landslides affecting 27 out of 32 departments and nearly 46,000 families. RELATED: […]
November 11, 2024
Venezuela Sends Aid to Cuba in Response to Hurricane Rafael
President Maduro sent a 300-ton load that includes supplies, construction materials, and first aid equipment. On Wednesday night, Venezuelan President Maduro expressed his solidarity with the Cuban people as Rafael, a Category 3 hurricane, made landfall with winds reaching up to 175 kilometers per hour. RELATED: Cuba Assesses Damage Caused by Hurricane Rafael “We are […]
November 7, 2024
89 People Still Missing After Devastating Floods in Spain
7,987 troops are working in the affected areas, with 1,639 vehicles, including 12 helicopters and 18 boats. On Wednesday, the Integrated Data Center (CID) reported that the number of people who have died in the flash floods that devastated parts of eastern Spain recently stands at 217, with 89 more still missing. RELATED: Spain Declares […]
November 7, 2024
Storms Still Batter Spain as Search for Missing People Continues
So far, provisional oficial figures acknowledge 210 fatalities in Valencia, 3 in the Castilla-La Mancha region, and one in Andalusia. On Monday, although the worst of the storm seems to have finally left the Valencian Community, storms continue in the Mediterranean area and will persist in the coming days. RELATED: Insults and Throws Mud to […]
November 4, 2024
Super Typhoon Kong-Rey Makes Landfall in Taiwan
Over 9,600 people have been evacuated from 13 counties and cities. On Thursday, Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in eastern Taiwan and continues advancing with winds of over 220 kilometers per hour (km/h), equivalent to a Category 4 hurricane. RELATED: China Sanctions U.S. Companies for Selling Weapons to Taiwan Taiwan’s Central Weather Agency (CWA) reported that […]