Pertamina opens 24-hour clinic after NTT earthquake
Pertamina opened a free 24-hour clinic following an earthquake in NTT. The service is intended to support people affected by the quake.
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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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Trauma support provided to children affected by earthquake in NTT
Police held a trauma-relief session for children affected by an earthquake in NTT. The headlines indicate continuing community impacts from the disaster.
Typhoon hits China, prompting tens of thousands of evacuations
A typhoon is affecting China and has led to the evacuation of tens of thousands of people.
Flood mitigation infrastructure faces first major test after the Widemouth 2 Fire
Flood mitigation measures in Fillmore are being tested following the Widemouth 2 Fire.
Illegal mining and timber exploitation threaten Ghana’s forests
The headline reports that illegal mining is opening Ghana’s forests to timber exploitation.
China renews alerts for rainstorms and typhoon
China renewed warnings for rainstorms and a typhoon. The alerts indicate a continuing severe-weather hazard, though the headlines provide no casualty or damage figures.
2026 Reno Wildfire Tested Nevada’s New Coverage Exclusion Law
In August 2026, the human-caused Hawk Fire in northwest Reno destroyed homes and prompted evacuation warnings for about 90,000 residents. The blaze became the first major test of Nevada’s law allowing insurers to exclude wildfire coverage from standard home policies.
Rising Ganga water causes erosion in Bihar
Rising water levels in the Ganga have triggered erosion in Danapur, Bihar. Local authorities have increased relief measures.
Wildfire in Nevada forces evacuation of more than 42,000 people
A fire in Nevada prompted the evacuation of over 42,000 people.
Tropical Storm Beryl forecast to strengthen into a hurricane
Forecasts say Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to strengthen into a hurricane over the coming days.
Earthquake relief concert raises $1 million for victims in Colombia
Singer Karol G donated $1 million to a benefit concert supporting people affected by an earthquake in Colombia.
40,000 people evacuated from a wildfire in the United States
A wildfire in the United States has prompted the evacuation of 40,000 people.
Thương River in Bắc Ninh reaches emergency flood level
Floodwaters on the Thương River in Bắc Ninh have risen to an emergency level.
Flooding in Bắc Ninh displaces 1,423 households
Flooding in Bắc Ninh has deeply inundated areas, forcing 1,423 households to relocate. The Thương River has exceeded warning level III.
Wildfire crews contain two of three fires near Okanagan Connector
Fire crews have gained control of two of three wildfires near British Columbia’s Okanagan Connector.
Wildfire threatens Reno and prompts evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire is threatening Reno, and thousands of people have been evacuated.
Typhoon stalls offshore as floods hit northern Vietnam
Typhoon Narra has stalled offshore while floods are affecting northern Vietnam.
Wildfire nears Reno as more than 40,000 evacuate
A wildfire is approaching Reno in the western United States, prompting more than 40,000 evacuations.
Thương River in Bắc Ninh reaches emergency flood level
Floodwaters on the Thương River in Bắc Ninh have risen to an emergency level.
Sandbag sites to open across Polk County
Sandbag distribution sites will open across Polk County.
Flash floods hit Agartala, rescuers assist at least 25 people
Flash floods struck Agartala, with at least 25 people, including a pregnant woman, rescued by national and state disaster-response teams.
Wildfire forces thousands to evacuate near Reno
A human-caused wildfire approached Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of people to evacuate. The fire posed a substantial threat to communities in the area.
Fire crews from the Bay Area help fight the Hawk Fire in Nevada
Fire crews from the Bay Area are assisting with firefighting efforts on the Hawk Fire in Nevada. The headline indicates a wildfire requiring support from outside the immediate area.
Gold mine closed after disaster kills 100 people in Africa
A gold mine in Africa has been closed after an incident that killed 100 people. The headline does not identify the country or provide further details.
Wildfire prompts evacuation of 42,000 people
A wildfire has led to the evacuation of 42,000 people. Heavy machinery is being used to help residents move through the fire-affected area.
Government aide assigned to oversee river erosion relief
A chief minister has assigned an aide to oversee relief efforts related to river erosion. The affected location is not specified in the headline.
Human-caused wildfire forces 42,000 people to flee in Nevada
A human-caused wildfire in Nevada has forced 42,000 people to evacuate.
McCulley Fire continues to grow near Sumpter
The McCulley Fire northwest of Sumpter is continuing to grow.
Nevada wildfire prompts evacuation warning for 90,000 as state of emergency declared
A Nevada wildfire has prompted evacuation measures affecting 90,000 people, and a state of emergency has been declared.
Hurricane Erick makes landfall in Mexico as a Category 3 storm
Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico as a Category 3 hurricane.
Wildfires prompt thousands to flee as fires spread into desert areas
A report says thousands of people are fleeing wildfires, with fires also burning in desert areas.
Fast-moving wildfire threatens Reno amid shifting winds
A fast-moving wildfire is threatening Reno, Nevada, as winds shift.
Powerful cyclone approaches the Philippines as monsoon rains continue
A powerful cyclone is nearing the Philippine Area of Responsibility while the southwest monsoon continues to produce rain. The headline does not provide details on landfall or damage.
Heavy rain causes disruption and house collapse in Jammu
Heavy rain has disrupted normal life in Jammu, and a house collapsed in the Old City. The headline indicates localized severe-weather damage and risk to residents.
Deer Creek Fire grows to 724 acres with no containment
The Deer Creek Fire has expanded to 724 acres and remains completely uncontained.
APEC strengthens regional disaster preparedness
APEC is deepening disaster preparedness as risks grow across the region. The headline does not specify particular disasters or measures.
Colwash wildfire grows by more than 20,000 acres overnight
The Colwash fire expanded by over 20,000 acres overnight.
Wildfire reported south of Sun Peaks
Crews are responding to a wildfire south of Sun Peaks.
Funnel cloud spotted during tornado warning in Port St. Lucie
A funnel cloud was reported above Port St. Lucie while a tornado warning was in effect.
USGS issues volcano notice
The USGS Alaska Volcano Observatory issued a volcano notice. The supplied headline does not specify the volcano or level of activity.