Twenty-two crew remain missing after cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal
Rescuers found no trace of 22 crew members days after a cargo ship sank in the Bay of Bengal.
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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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Tornado in southern France injures 41
A tornado devastated a village in southern France and injured 41 people.
Record rain drenches New York as further rainfall is expected
New York has experienced record rainfall, with more rain forecast for Saturday.
Flash flooding hits Athens, Ohio
Flash flooding affected Athens in southeastern Ohio.
Tornado hits more than 300 homes in France
A tornado swept through France and damaged more than 300 homes. The headline does not specify the affected locality or casualties.
Strong winds hinder efforts to contain a 51.4-hectare peat fire in Punggai
Strong winds are complicating firefighting efforts at a 51.4-hectare peat fire in Punggai.
UK drought conditions and duration assessed
The headline examines the severity and expected duration of drought in the United Kingdom. No specific scale of impacts is provided.
Church of England urges prayers over heatwaves, drought and wildfires
The Church of England has urged prayers for people affected by heatwaves, drought and wildfires.
El Niño may increase rainfall and flood risk
Forecasts indicate El Niño may bring above-average rainfall and elevated flood risk in October and November. The headline does not specify the affected location.
Heavy rain causes urban flooding in Indian cities
The headline reports urban flooding in Indian cities following heavy rainfall and identifies several causes of waterlogging.
Tornado in southern France injures 39 and disrupts air transport
A tornado struck southern France, injuring 39 people and blocking air transport. The headline does not provide further details on damage or duration.
Wildfire in Nevada is 27% contained
A wildfire in Nevada has been 27% contained, according to the headline.
Severe storm footage shows strong winds affecting aircraft in Italy
Video from Italy shows severe weather and strong winds affecting aircraft, including one aircraft appearing to overturn.
Heavy rains in Liaoning prompt evacuation of 12,700 people
Heavy rains caused 12,700 people to be evacuated in northeast China's Liaoning province.
New monsoon spell forecast to affect parts of Pakistan
A new monsoon spell is expected to reach parts of Pakistan from August 27. The headline does not state whether severe impacts are forecast.
Sand cover project begins for Penobscot River mercury contamination
A project to cover mercury contamination in the Penobscot River with sand is scheduled to begin. The headline indicates remediation of significant environmental pollution.
Tropical storm Italia threatens Category 3 hurricane landfall in Florida
Tropical storm Italia is expected to intensify rapidly and could make landfall in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane.
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake and strong aftershock hit central Costa Rica
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake and a strong aftershock shook central Costa Rica.
Historical Magdalene flood caused major losses and thousands of deaths in Europe
A report indicates the Magdalene flood as a historical flood that caused extensive losses and thousands of deaths across Europe.
Cyclone forecast to affect Latvia
Weather forecasts indicate calm conditions in Latvia will be followed by a new cyclone.
Firefighters tackle hard-to-reach hotspots in Way Kambas National Park
A firefighting team is addressing difficult-to-reach fire hotspots in Way Kambas National Park.
Gwent wildfires enter recovery phase
Wildfires in Gwent have moved into a recovery phase while crews remain involved. The headlines indicate a significant enough fire response to require continued firefighting activity.
Education kits sent to flood-hit students in Upper Assam
Publishers Guild sent education kits to 5,000 students affected by flooding in Upper Assam.
Greenland glacier loses Manhattan-sized ice mass in largest breakup since 2012
A Greenland glacier has lost an ice section roughly the size of Manhattan, reportedly its largest breakup since 2012.
Colorado wildfire prompts pre-evacuation notice near Lake City
The Elk fire is growing in Colorado, prompting a pre-evacuation notice for Lake City.
Wildfire in Nevada destroys dozens of homes and injures seven
A wildfire in western Nevada destroyed dozens of homes and injured seven people.
Caracas hospitals resume consultations after earthquakes
Hospitals in Caracas resumed consultations following earthquakes.
Tornado causes destruction in Hesse
A tornado struck Hesse, Germany, with photos showing the extent of the damage.
Firefighting operation deployed against fires in Indonesia's Way Kambas National Park
Indonesia's authorities deployed thermal drones and water-bombing aircraft to tackle forest and land fires in Way Kambas National Park. The operation indicates a significant wildfire response in a protected area.
Deadly landfill collapse triggers anger and despair in Guinea
A landfill collapse in Guinea was deadly and prompted public anger and despair. The headline does not provide a casualty count.
Tornado in France injures 41 and damages 300 buildings
A tornado in France injured 41 people and damaged 300 buildings. The event caused substantial local destruction.
Tornado causes destruction in Pomas, France
A tornado struck Pomas in France, with images showing significant devastation. The headline does not provide casualty or damage totals.
Deadline approaches for April storm federal aid
Federal assistance applications related to April storms have one week remaining.
High-tide alert issued for Bangkok and six central provinces
Authorities issued a high-tide alert covering Bangkok and six central provinces. The headlines do not provide details on flooding or damage.
Vietnam relocates residents from flood- and landslide-risk areas
Authorities in Thanh Hóa are relocating residents from areas threatened by flooding and landslides.
Sri Lanka allocates 3 billion rupees for farmers affected by dry weather
Sri Lanka has allocated 3 billion rupees to support farmers affected by dry weather.
New Atlantic tropical disturbance enters initial modeling
Initial forecast models are being developed for a new disturbance in the Atlantic. The supplied headline does not indicate whether it will intensify or make landfall.
Nevada wildfire destroys dozens of homes but shows progress
A wildfire in Nevada destroyed dozens of homes, while firefighters reported progress in containing it.
Japan's beaches are reportedly emptying and disappearing
A report says Japan's beaches are both losing visitors and physically vanishing. The headlines do not specify the causes or scale of the change.
Emergency pontoon bridge supports flood rescue operations in Guangxi
A powered pontoon bridge is being used to support emergency rescue operations in flood-stricken Guangxi, according to Xinhua.