Advertising

Keywords: Disaster


Flash floods in northwest China leave 15 dead and dozens missing

 At least 15 people have lost their lives and 28 others remain missing after sudden flash floods struck the Yuzhong district and surrounding areas in China’s northwestern Gansu province, according to local authorities. The torrential rains that fell between Thursday and Friday caused widespread......

Beijing lifts severe weather alert after mass evacuations as flood risks persist

Beijing lifted its red rainstorm alert, the highest level in China’s weather warning system, early Tuesday morning while urging residents to remain cautious against potential disasters. Over 82,000 people had been evacuated due to fears of deadly flooding in the capital and its surrounding areas. Heavy......

Heavy Rains in Beijing: 44 Dead, Authorities Admit “Shortcomings”

Beijing has been hit by devastating heavy rains that resulted in the deaths of 44 people and left nine missing, local authorities confirmed on Thursday. The city and surrounding northern China regions have faced severe flooding, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate their homes. Xia Linmao, a senior......

Japan lifts tsunami advisory after powerful Russian earthquake

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced on Thursday that it has lifted the tsunami advisory that was issued following a major earthquake off the Russian Far East coast—one of the most powerful tremors recorded in the region in recent years. “There are currently no coastal areas under......

Massive fire in Iraq hypermarket claims 60 lives, dozens still missing

A devastating fire tore through a hypermarket in Al-Kut, eastern Iraq, killing at least 60 people and leaving 11 others unaccounted for, according to local authorities. The tragedy, which unfolded today, has shocked the nation as rescue workers continue to search for victims beneath the debris. City......

Air India crash: pilots reject human error theory

The crash of Air India’s Boeing 787 on June 12 in northeastern India continues to spark controversy. The Indian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released a preliminary report on Saturday, but two major pilots' associations have strongly rejected early suggestions of possible human......

Post-earthquake recovery: Over 46,000 families rebuild homes in Al Haouz

More than 46,000 families in Morocco’s Al Haouz province have rebuilt or rehabilitated their homes following last year’s devastating earthquake. The reconstruction efforts, supported by a national recovery program, have been backed by significant financial allocations exceeding MAD 4.2 billion......

HM King Mohammed VI extends condolences to Donald Trump after Texas floods

His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has sent a heartfelt message of condolences to US President Donald Trump following the devastating floods that struck Texas, claiming numerous lives. A message of sympathy In his message, His Majesty King Mohammed VI expressed profound sadness upon learning of......

Bali ferry disaster leaves four dead, dozens missing in Indonesia waters

At least four people have died, and 30 others remain missing after a ferry carrying 65 people sank in the Bali Strait late Wednesday night, authorities in Indonesia confirmed. The vessel, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, was en route from Banyuwangi on Java’s eastern coast to the northern port of Bali, a......