Five districts in Peru declared under emergency after a strong earthquake
Five districts in Peru have reportedly been placed under a state of emergency following a strong earthquake.
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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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Another earthquake strikes Japan amid warnings of possible future activity
A further earthquake has reportedly struck Japan, accompanied by warnings about what may happen next.
Drought is expected to return after a temporary pause
Models reportedly indicate that the current pause in drought conditions may be temporary.
Atlantic tropical disturbance could develop this week
Invest 95-L and a tropical wave may develop in the Atlantic during the week. The headline provides no forecast of landfall or impacts.
Seven wildfires continue to burn in parts of Wales
Emergency teams are still battling seven wildfires in Wales. The fires indicate ongoing localized wildfire disruption and hazards.
Tornado causes potentially millions in damage in Hesse
A tornado in Hesse, Germany, is reported to have caused damage estimated at millions of euros by the local mayor.
Welsh rivers become too warm for salmon during scorching summer
High summer temperatures have left rivers in Wales too warm for salmon, according to the headline.
Experts warn of larger climate-related shocks ahead
A report warns that the world is moving toward catastrophic climate events and that larger shocks are coming.
Heavy rain affects several states during school holidays
Heavy rain was reported across several states, prompting questions about school closures.
Tornadoes and severe winter weather hit parts of Central America and North America
Tornadoes and strong winds affected parts of Central America, while additional rain and snow impacted western and northern areas.
84-year-old woman rescued alive from rubble three days after Indonesian earthquake
An 84-year-old woman was rescued from rubble three days after an earthquake in Indonesia. The headline indicates a significant earthquake but provides no overall casualty or damage figures.
Heavy rain causes waterlogging and traffic disruption in Delhi
Heavy rain triggered waterlogging in Delhi and severely disrupted traffic.
Another magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Indonesia
The headline reports another magnitude 5.6 earthquake in Indonesia during the night.
Torrential rain causes severe flooding in Caracas, with missing and injured people
Heavy rain triggered severe flooding in Caracas, leaving people missing and dozens injured.
Rincón de la Vieja volcanic eruptions continue through August
The Rincón de la Vieja volcano continues erupting through August.
Earthquake in Indonesia kills 100 and injures more than 1,600
A deadly earthquake in Indonesia reportedly killed 100 people and injured more than 1,600.
Wildfire alert issued across 35 Greek regions
A wildfire alert has been issued across 35 regions in Greece.
Biden tours Hawaii wildfire damage
Former U.S. President Joe Biden toured damage caused by wildfires in Hawaii and described the destruction as overwhelming.
Study describes the exceptional scale of the 2022 Hunga Tonga eruption
The 2022 Hunga Tonga eruption produced an exceptionally large underwater explosion. Its plume reached about 57 kilometres and increased stratospheric water vapour by roughly 10%.
Strong thunderstorms prompt a yellow weather alert in Tuscany
Tuscany issued a yellow alert for strong thunderstorms on Tuesday, August 25. The supplied headline does not indicate broader damage or casualties.
A 200-metre tsunami in Greenland caused seismic vibrations worldwide for nine days
A report says a 200-metre mega-tsunami in Greenland made seismometers around the world vibrate for nine days. The event is linked in the headline to climate change.
Emergency mosques built after earthquake in NTT
Baznas built three emergency mosques following an earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara.
Hotter, larger fires threaten U.S. forests
A report says wildfires in the United States are becoming bigger and hotter, gradually damaging major forests.
Atlantic Disturbances Watched for Possible Tropical Development
In the historical reporting period, a low-pressure system southeast of Bermuda had a 50% development chance, while another eastern Atlantic disturbance had a 60% seven-day chance. No immediate threat to South Florida was reported.
Benefit concert announced for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief
A benefit concert will support earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela and Colombia. The headline provides no details on the earthquakes' scale or casualties.
Drought has caused damage in Austria
A report assesses the damage caused by drought in Austria.
Wildfires leave First Nations communities in a worsening cycle
A federal housing advocate says First Nations communities are stuck in a spiralling cycle during wildfires. The headline indicates wildfire-related housing and displacement impacts.
Salvaged tugboat sinks off Zambales with diesel onboard
A salvaged tugboat sank off Zambales, Philippines, carrying 15,000 liters of diesel. The incident may cause localized marine pollution and navigation risks.
Bondo landslide trial examines key questions after rockfall
A trial in Bondo addresses major questions surrounding a rockfall. The headline indicates a legal process concerning a landslide disaster.
Earthquake in Venezuela kills rescue dog after earlier disaster work
An earthquake in Venezuela reportedly killed a rescue dog that had saved dozens of people from rubble.
Tremors reported in India's Nashik-Palghar region
Tremors were reported in the Nashik-Palghar area, with coverage questioning whether they warrant concern.
Central Luzon debates concrete flood-control megadike
A proposal for a large concrete flood-control megadike in Central Luzon is being debated against natural flood-control approaches.
Philippines funds AI-powered flood forecasting
The Philippine government is releasing 1 billion pesos for AI-powered flood forecasting under Project NOAH.
Another cyclone is forecast to approach Latvia over the weekend
Meteorologists report that a new cyclone may approach Latvia after a storm retreats.
Sri Lanka launches flood-preparedness cleaning campaign
The Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance has launched cleaning work to prepare for flooding.
China renews alerts for rainstorms and typhoon
China has renewed weather alerts for heavy rainfall and a typhoon.
Storm system places much of Spain on alert
A storm system is expected to bring strong thunderstorms across much of Spain.
Private housing support announced for Assam flood victims
Businessman Dilip Gogoi's family is providing housing support to people affected by floods in Assam.
Large wildfire reported in Nevada, possibly human-caused
A major wildfire is burning in Nevada, with the headline raising the possibility that it was ignited by a person.
Quake survivor airlifted from remote Indonesian island
Indonesia’s disaster agency airlifted a 75-year-old earthquake survivor from a remote island. The operation highlights access challenges in the quake response.