Keywords: Disaster Response


Five killed as severe flooding hits Togo after heavy rainfall

At least five people have died following severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall across several regions of Togo, according to a provisional government assessment released on Saturday. The flooding followed intense downpours on 28 and 29 June, which inundated homes, disrupted transportation and caused......

Venezuela earthquake death toll approaches 3,000 as rescue operations wind down

The death toll from the powerful twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela in late June has risen to nearly 3,000, according to updated official figures, as international rescue teams gradually scale back search operations. The earthquakes, which devastated communities across the region on 24......

Venezuela earthquake rumours fuel false hope over missing child in La Guaira

Rumours surrounding the fate of a child allegedly trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed building have spread rapidly across Venezuela, highlighting how misinformation can complicate rescue operations in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake. The speculation emerged in Caraballeda, in the state......

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,943 as humanitarian crisis deepens

The death toll from the devastating twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 1,943, according to official statements, as rescue operations continue amid worsening humanitarian conditions. Jorge Rodríguez, president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, confirmed......

After Venezuela earthquakes, citizens lead rescue efforts amid military aid allegations

In the aftermath of powerful twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela’s coastal regions and parts of the capital, civilian volunteers have taken the lead in search-and-rescue operations, as allegations emerge of military interference in relief efforts and misconduct at disaster sites. The earthquakes,......

Earthquakes in Venezuela: UN Intensifies Support for Relief Operations

The United Nations has strengthened its humanitarian response in Venezuela following the violent earthquakes that struck the northern part of the country on Wednesday night. In light of the extensive damage and the rapid increase in the number of casualties, UN agencies are coordinating their efforts......

Morocco relocates over 143,000 residents to avert flood risks

Morocco's Interior Ministry announced that evacuations in flood-prone areas are ongoing as of Thursday, February 5, 2026. The phased operations aim to mitigate risks and safeguard residents from potential damage caused by adverse weather conditions. Authorities have deployed extensive logistical......

Countries rush aid to Sri Lanka after devastating floods claim hundreds of lives

Sri Lanka is receiving a wave of international assistance after catastrophic floods and landslides left more than 330 people dead and hundreds missing across the island. The disaster, triggered by severe weather linked to Cyclone Ditwah, has affected over a million residents and caused widespread destruction......

Morocco and US bolster disaster response expertise through joint training

The United States and Morocco have strengthened their disaster response collaboration with the completion of Maroc Mantlet 2025, an annual exercise designed to enhance emergency preparedness. This year’s training brought together nearly 30 members of the Utah National Guard and Moroccan authorities,......