Natural disasters and severe weather: reported damage, affected communities and disruption to everyday services.
Ordered by reported development. Each article describes what was known at the time shown.
Evacuations in Monschau, Germany, and Belgium have been lifted, but the wildfire situation remains complicated. Firefighting efforts are continuing, with concern persisting in North Rhine-Westphalia.
A wildfire in eastern Belgium has burned about 2,000 hectares. Firefighters have encircled or are working to definitively encircle the blaze, but authorities say the situation remains complicated.
Utah’s 10 largest wildfires this year have incurred nearly $217 million in firefighting costs. The headline does not provide details on damage, casualties, or evacuations.
Nigeria’s NiHSA warned that high riverine flooding could affect Kaduna, Niger, Delta and more than 30 other states within seven days. Authorities also raised concerns about cracks in the Kangimi Dam in Kaduna and warned of impending danger.
A gold mine has collapsed, and at least 30 people have died.
The Nevada Air National Guard is deploying aircraft to support wildfire firefighting operations in the western United States. Montana is also expanding aerial fire-response capabilities and providing grants to volunteer fire departments.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest disaster loans to six counties in central Pennsylvania impacted by flooding in 2025.
Flooding has delayed the first day of school for schools in the Riverside feeder area until Monday, Aug. 24.
Multiple headlines say Abuja authorities ordered and began demolishing houses and other structures built on water channels following flooding. The action targets construction on waterways in the Nigerian capital.
Flooding in Cambridge City has damaged 250 homes and buildings. Cleanup efforts are underway and are expected to take a long time.
Authorities approved or identified millions of dollars for flood recovery and infrastructure repairs in several locations.
An estimated 28.3 million cubic meters of magma is accumulating underground beneath Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula. Barrier work has paused as warning windows reportedly narrow to hours or less.
Earthquakes in Granada, Spain, damaged historic sites, roads and cars, leading to the closure of the Alhambra's Alcazaba. The headlines describe repeated seismic activity in the area.
The headlines describe tsunamis affecting Hawaii, with tsunami waves subsequently reaching California. They characterize the ocean event as a threat to both areas.
Flooding in Shelby County reportedly forced evacuations, while wildfire evacuation concerns continued in Sand Canyon and Sheridan County updated wildfire protection planning.
The Ganga is rising in Varanasi and nearing the warning level, with floodwater reportedly reaching houses along the Varuna. Officials are reviewing preparedness measures and rescue teams have been placed on alert.
Three Rivers Health is constructing a new medical office building to replace three facilities damaged by a tornado.
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolted Islamabad and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The headline provides no information about casualties or damage.
Hundreds of wildfires are raging across Canada’s Northwest Territories, prompting authorities to accelerate evacuations. Thousands are evacuating Yellowknife as more than 200 wildfires affect the area, while firefighters work to contain the blazes.
Indiana declared a statewide disaster emergency as Midwest floodwaters rose. The state is seeking federal storm assistance.
A cloudburst triggered a devastating flash flood in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, killing four people and washing away homes and infrastructure. Separate headlines describe destructive flash flooding in Sikkim, including damage to roads and disruption affecting families and communities.
Multiple headlines describe a potentially strong or historic El Niño bringing expected heavy rainfall and flooding to California. Montecito is under an evacuation order, while flooding and possible isolation are anticipated in parts of the Salinas Valley and Monterey Peninsula; a flash-flood warning was issued for San Francisco.
A woman died while evacuating the Old Trails fire, marking the first known death connected to the blaze.
Heavy rain flooded parts of Guwahati, where a zoo wall collapsed and schools were shut. Chandigarh also experienced flooding of homes and markets, stranded commuters, and exposed infrastructure problems.
A landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, killed 93 people.
An earthquake swarm has been reported in Andalusia, and an expert has warned of a potentially eventful summer. The headlines provide no specific magnitude, damage or casualty figures.
A ban on disposable barbecues has been welcomed following a wildfire in the New Forest. The headline does not provide details on the fire's size, damage or casualties.
Wisconsin Emergency Management announced that two weeks remain for residents to apply for FEMA assistance related to April storms and flooding.
Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority has issued a landslide alert for mountainous areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from August 19 to 22.
A hot weather pattern is expected during the week, and a Red Flag Warning is in effect for parts of Central Oregon.
The Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton, British Columbia, was estimated at 160,315 hectares and still burning out of control on August 18. Clinton’s post office was scheduled to reopen the following day, while smoke and hotspots remained possible inside the fire perimeter.
Canada's wildfire season is tracking to be the fourth worst on record, with fire risk remaining elevated. Lightning has sparked four new wildfires on northern Vancouver Island, while the Quilpituk Creek wildfire has been reported under control.
A wildfire in Las Hurdes, Cáceres, has forced the evacuation of five villages. Spain’s Military Emergency Unit has joined firefighting efforts.
Severe flooding has submerged homes and roads in several communities, with residents beginning cleanup and recovery. Some residents have been told they may return home if they feel safe, while rescue and support groups continue helping affected areas.
Flooding has killed people, damaged thousands of homes and affected or displaced large numbers of residents across several regions. Headlines report particularly severe impacts in Odisha, West Bengal, Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Assam and Nan province.
Containment of the Aspen Acres Fire remains at 72%, and the response is reaching a new milestone. The headline indicates ongoing firefighting efforts and a developing sense of closure.
Cyclone Michaung caused widespread damage in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh before subsiding into a cyclonic storm.
An Israeli rescue team in Cali has reportedly recovered 25 bodies and classified more than 270 structures after an earthquake. The mission has also faced criticism from Colombian officials.
An EF2 tornado and an EF0 microburst were confirmed near the Manitoba–Ontario border following a July storm.
Flights have been canceled and businesses closed in Hong Kong and Guangdong as Typhoon Chayola approaches.