Keywords: Natural Disaster


Andalusia wildfire kills at least 12 as Spain awaits victim identification

A fast-moving wildfire in Andalusia, southern Spain, has killed at least 12 people, with authorities confirming that the victims are of several nationalities as emergency crews continue battling the blaze. Officials are awaiting the results of forensic examinations before releasing further details about......

Typhoon Bavi triggers mass evacuations across China as heavy rains intensify

Chinese authorities have evacuated at least 900,000 residents as Typhoon Bavi advances toward the country's eastern coast, prompting large-scale emergency measures amid forecasts of torrential rainfall and strong winds. The city of Wenzhou, located roughly 400 kilometres south of Shanghai, is among......

Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 4,100 as humanitarian crisis deepens

The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has climbed above 4,100, according to updated figures released by the government, underscoring the scale of one of the country's deadliest natural disasters in recent history. In its latest official update, authorities reported......

Floods trigger mass zoo animal escape in southern China after Typhoon Maysak

Severe flooding triggered by Typhoon Maysak has forced the escape of around 100 animals from a zoo in southern China after rising waters damaged several enclosures, prompting authorities to urge residents to remain vigilant while recovery efforts continue. The incident occurred at Guigang Zoo in the......

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 2,595 as search and rescue efforts continue

The death toll from the powerful twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has climbed to 2,595, according to updated figures released by the country's interim authorities, as emergency teams continue searching for survivors in devastated areas. The revised casualty count highlights the......

Venezuela earthquake losses top $10 billion, Verisk estimates warn of high uncertainty

The economic cost of the recent earthquakes in Venezuela is expected to surpass $10 billion, according to catastrophe modeling firm Verisk Analytics, underscoring the scale of destruction caused by the twin seismic events that struck densely populated regions last month. The estimate comes as authorities......

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......

Two killed as wildfire destroys home near Thessaloniki in northern Greece

Two people have died after a rapidly spreading wildfire destroyed a house in a forested area near the village of Liti, close to Thessaloniki in northern Greece, according to the country's fire brigade. The blaze erupted on Tuesday afternoon in nearby bushland before being driven by strong winds......

Aftershock shakes Caracas and La Guaira as Venezuela continues earthquake response

A 4.6-magnitude tremor struck parts of Caracas and La Guaira on Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred just days after a devastating double earthquake that triggered a major emergency response across the country. The USGS said the epicenter was located about 27 kilometres......