Tourist attractions in Vietnam’s Ninh Binh Province restrict operations amid Storm Narra
Tourist attractions in Ninh Binh Province have suspended or restricted operations because of Storm Narra.
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Disasters & extreme weather
Natural disasters and severe weather: reported damage, affected communities and disruption to everyday services.
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Florida seeks to reduce coastal flooding
Florida is pursuing measures aimed at mitigating coastal flooding.
Gold algae spread causes fish deaths in Poland
The spread of gold algae is causing fish deaths in Poland. The headline does not specify the affected water bodies or scale.
Benefit concert announced for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief
A benefit concert will support earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela and Colombia. The headline does not provide details on the earthquake’s magnitude or damage.
Wildfire in Belgium prompts evacuation readiness near German border
A wildfire is burning in Belgium’s High Fens, prompting evacuation readiness in German border regions. The headline does not specify whether evacuations have begun.
Tamil Nadu village develops climate resilience measures
Killai village in Tamil Nadu, India, was threatened by cyclones, rising seas and saltwater. Residents are using mangroves, restored waterways and clean energy to improve resilience.
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake near Tokyo injures dozens and disrupts trains
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake near Tokyo reportedly injured dozens, triggered alerts and stopped trains.
Moderate earthquake strikes Japan
A moderate earthquake hit Japan, with no anomalies reported around nuclear power plants.
Flood-hit students in Upper Assam receive support from distant citizens
Citizens of Kalgochhia traveled hundreds of kilometres to support students affected by flooding in Upper Assam.
Italian minister to visit Naples after Campi Flegrei earthquake
Italy's civil protection minister Matteo Piantedosi is scheduled to visit Naples following an earthquake in the Campi Flegrei area.
Italian town marks 10 years since devastating earthquake
An Italian town is marking ten years since a devastating earthquake, with residents saying significant work remains.
South Korea flood death toll reaches 40
Flooding in South Korea has killed 40 people, according to the headline.
Kruger National Park faces recovery after major flood damage
Kruger National Park is preparing to rebuild after floods caused reported damage worth 1 billion rand.
Windstorm affects 9,733 households in Adamawa
A windstorm has affected 9,733 households in Adamawa, according to Nigeria's disaster management agency.
Earthquake in Japan injures 37 people
An earthquake in Japan reportedly injured 37 people. The supplied headline provides no further details on damage or disruption.
Lake disaster killed more than 1,700 people overnight
A report recounts a lake-related disaster in which more than 1,700 people died in one night.
Oil spill reported in a Rivers State community
An oil spill has been reported in a community in Nigeria's Rivers State.
Landslide affects 50 homes in Kathmandu
A landslide in Jarankhu, Tarkeshwar, has affected 50 homes. The headline indicates a localized but substantial hazard to residents.
German chancellor visits wildfire-hit area and links fires to climate change
German Chancellor Merz visited an area affected by wildfires and said the fires were connected to climate change. The headline indicates a significant wildfire impact in Germany.
Rescuers save two people from deeply flooded alley in Lang Son
Police in Lang Son rescued a mother and child from an alley that was deeply flooded. The headline indicates a serious localized flooding hazard.
Flooding in Jajpur leaves elderly man's body stranded on rooftop
Flooding in Jajpur left an elderly man's body on a rooftop for 18 hours, according to the headline.
Earthquake in Tokyo injures dozens
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Tokyo, with videos showing the shaking and reports of dozens injured.
Wildfire relief fundraising underway in British Columbia
A Campbell River group donated $5,000 to wildfire relief efforts in Penticton.
Severe flooding submerges parts of Abuja
Parts of Abuja are reported to be submerged in severe flooding, with residents saying they have not seen conditions like this before.
Selangor and federal authorities unveil strategy to combat flood risks
Authorities in Selangor and Malaysia's federal territories introduced a joint strategy to address flood risks.
Cumbria identified as the UK county at fourth-highest risk from climate emergencies
A report or assessment places Cumbria fourth among counties at risk from climate emergencies. The headline does not identify specific hazards or immediate incidents.
Typhoon Saudel forecast to enter the Philippines' area of responsibility
Typhoon Saudel is forecast to enter the Philippines' area of responsibility, with another rainy week expected in parts of the country.
Alpine glaciers continue to melt rapidly
Glaciers in the Alps are continuing to shrink at a rapid rate. The headline indicates an ongoing significant environmental change across the Alpine region.
Floodwaters sweep away a boy in Odisha
A boy was swept away by floodwaters in Odisha, India.
Poor plastic-waste management blamed for flooding in Lagos
An expert attributes flooding in Lagos to poor plastic-waste management. The headline does not specify the scale or timing of the flooding.
Unpredictable rainfall and harmattan threaten cultivation
An expert warns that unpredictable rainfall and harmattan conditions pose a high risk to cultivation. The headline does not specify the country affected.
Flooding affects villages in Sivasagar
Flood-hit villages in Sivasagar received relief and restoration assistance during a nine-day mission.
Climate change is expected to prevent Europe from returning to its former normal climate
The headline says Europe’s climate will not return to its previous normal and advocates a rapid transition away from fossil fuels to prevent worse conditions.
Lightning-sparked wildfire held near Kelowna’s Black Mountain in 2026
A lightning-caused wildfire near Kelowna’s Black Mountain was being held at under one hectare on Aug. 22, 2026. BC Wildfire Service classified it as a slow-spreading ground fire.
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Japan, injuring several people
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake was felt as far as Tokyo. Several people were injured and rail services experienced disruptions.
Severe storms cause flooding across Bavaria
Marketplaces and highways in Bavaria were flooded as severe storms moved across the region.
A super El Niño may be approaching, with potential winter impacts
A German-language report discusses the possibility of a strong El Niño developing and its implications for the coming winter.
A lake disaster killed more than 1,700 people in one night
A report indicates a historical disaster in which more than 1,700 people died overnight at a lake.
Heavy rain triggers landslide in South Korea
Heavy rainfall triggered a landslide in South Korea. The headline provides no details on casualties or the extent of damage.
Flooding in Bihar cuts road links to villages as the Ganga rises above danger level
Flooding has pushed the Ganga above its danger level and severed road access to villages in the Maner and Danapur areas. India's National Disaster Response Force has begun operations.