Keywords: Natural Disaster


Nepal: 33 Britons Missing After Deadly Flood

Thirty-three British nationals are among the hundreds still missing after the severe flooding that struck areas near the border between Nepal and Tibet. Among them are a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy, as search operations continue in the devastated regions. In light of the scale of the disaster,......

Nepal: Death toll from devastating floods reaches 270 with over 800 missing

Nepal is facing one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent years. The provisional toll from the violent floods that occurred on Wednesday has risen to 270 dead, while 823 people remain missing, according to Nepalese authorities. Among them are 517 foreign nationals.The disaster has particularly......

Colombia: a 5.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Bogotá and several cities

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake was felt on Wednesday in Bogotá and several regions of Colombia, reviving concerns among a population still deeply affected by the violent earthquake that occurred at the beginning of August.According to initial reports, no casualties have been reported following this new......

Nepal: 19 Dead and Nearly 400 Missing After Severe Flooding

Nepal is facing a new natural disaster after severe flooding and landslides occurred on Wednesday in several areas of the country. The latest toll reported by authorities indicates at least 19 dead and 384 people missing, including 291 foreign tourists. Search operations are ongoing in the hardest-hit......

Venezuela: Families of Migrants Who Died in Earthquake Demand Accountability from Authorities

Two months after the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela, families of migrants expelled from the United States are accusing Venezuelan authorities of having kept their loved ones in a building that collapsed in La Guaira. They are demanding apologies and announcing legal actions to shed light......

Venezuela: Death Toll from Double Earthquake Rises to 6509

Two months after the powerful tremors struck the Venezuelan coast, search efforts continue in the affected areas. The interim government now reports a total of 6509 deaths, an increase of 71 victims compared to the previous official toll. The tragedy continues to reveal its magnitude in Venezuela. According......

Japan: Torrential Rains in Chiba Leave 13 Dead and Thousands of Damages

The toll from the torrential rains that hit Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, continues to rise. Local authorities reported on Tuesday that 13 people have died, while one person remains missing following the exceptional rainfall recorded last week. The meteorological phenomenon also caused significant......

Colombia estimates earthquake damage could reach $9.6 billion

Colombian authorities have estimated that the economic damage caused by the powerful earthquake that struck the country on August 10 could reach approximately $9.6 billion, according to preliminary figures released by President Abelardo de la Espriella. The initial assessment puts damage to buildings......

Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia, tsunami warning issued

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 in magnitude struck off the coast of Indonesia, prompting warnings over the possibility of tsunami waves in nearby coastal areas. According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the earthquake occurred at 21:58 UTC, with its epicenter located around 162......