Keywords: Natural Disaster


Spain wildfire destroys more than 11,000 hectares near Portugal border as hundreds evacuate

A fast-moving wildfire in northwestern Spain has consumed more than 11,000 hectares of land in just 24 hours, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of residents near the border with Portugal as emergency crews battle one of the country's most severe blazes of the summer. The fire, which erupted near......

Powerful 7.1 earthquake strikes southern Japan, triggering tsunami warning

A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue a tsunami warning as emergency authorities assessed the potential impact across the affected region. Preliminary reports indicated that the earthquake reached the highest level,......

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 5,398 as humanitarian crisis deepens

The humanitarian impact of the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month continues to worsen, with authorities reporting that the confirmed death toll has climbed to 5,398, making the disaster one of the deadliest in the country's modern history. The updated figures reflect the ongoing......

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 5,346 as recovery efforts continue

The official death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on 24 June has climbed to 5,346, according to the latest figures released by the country's authorities, underscoring the devastating human impact of one of the nation's deadliest natural disasters in recent history. The......

Chile storm kills at least 10 as floods leave more than 100,000 people isolated

A powerful storm sweeping across northern Chile has claimed at least 10 lives, left four people missing, and cut off more than 100,000 residents as severe flooding and damaged infrastructure disrupted transport across the region. The Chilean government has declared a state of catastrophe and deployed......

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes southeastern Türkiye with no immediate reports of damage

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southeastern Türkiye on Saturday morning, with tremors felt across several neighboring provinces but no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. According to Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the earthquake occurred at 06:20 local......

Venezuela earthquake response faces scrutiny as delayed military deployment raises questions

The Venezuelan government's handling of the devastating earthquakes that struck the country's Caribbean coast is facing growing scrutiny after multiple sources described delays, operational confusion and equipment shortages that reportedly slowed the military's initial response. According......

Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 5,000 as recovery efforts continue

The death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela has climbed above 5,000, according to the latest figures released by national authorities, as rescue teams and emergency services continue recovery operations in the affected regions. Officials reported that more than 5,000 people have......

Spain confirms identities of wildfire victims as Almería tragedy claims 13 lives

Spanish authorities have formally identified six victims of the catastrophic wildfire that swept through Almería Province, while forensic specialists continue DNA testing to establish the identities of six additional victims, following one of the deadliest wildfire disasters in the country's......