Severe storms in Switzerland cause damage, injuries and power outages
Strong storms in Switzerland caused damage, reported injuries and electricity outages.
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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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Calabar landslide kills two, raising local safety concerns
A landslide in Calabar has killed two people, one month after four deaths in another incident. The new fatalities have intensified concerns about landslide safety.
Storms cause flooding in southern New Jersey
Storms have caused flooding in South Jersey, including at Rowan University.
Cyclone Maila kills at least 11 in Papua New Guinea
Cyclone Maila has caused at least 11 deaths in Papua New Guinea.
Glacier outburst risks make downstream communities increasingly dangerous
Reports indicate growing danger for people living downstream from a glacier, though no specific casualty or evacuation figures are provided.
Eaton fire victims continue legal and recovery battle
A commentary report describes victims of the Eaton fire facing continuing challenges after the wildfire. The supplied headline does not provide updated casualty, damage or evacuation figures.
Nature Grove Fire grows to 855 acres near Hamilton
The Nature Grove wildfire has expanded to 855 acres near Hamilton.
Severe supercell storm devastates parts of northern Italy
A supercell storm brought damaging hail, strong winds and powerful updrafts to northern Italy, including Cremona.
Nearly 200 emergency sites reported in Singen district
German firefighters reported almost 200 emergency locations in a district of Singen.
Rare tornado and waterspout confirmed in Prince Edward Island
A rare tornado and waterspout have been confirmed in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Falling ice in Jasper nearly caused a mass-casualty event
A large fall of ice in Jasper created conditions described as nearly causing a mass-casualty event. No confirmed casualties or broader damage are provided.
Midwest flooding prompts calls for policy action
A report argues that flooding in the US Midwest requires policy action.
Three new wildfires reported in Beaverhead County
Three fires have sparked near the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lake fires in Beaverhead County.
Wildfires prompt emergency declarations over threats to Nevada and Walla Walla water supplies
Northern Nevada's Hawk Fire remains 95% contained while an emergency declaration is sought. A separate Paradise Fire has prompted Washington's governor to declare an emergency because it is burning in the Walla Walla drinking-water source.
Hurricane Lala leaves Hawaii communities without power and worsens farm damage
Hundreds without power received aid, while public libraries reopened in Naalehu and Pahala. Macadamia farmers said the hurricane compounded damage and could set recovery back years.
Oregon emergency coordination center returns to steady-state operations as fires ease
Oregon's emergency coordination center has demobilized and returned to a Level 4 steady state amid ongoing fires. The report indicates a reduction in emergency response posture, not a new escalation.
Nepal responds to flooding with relief measures and fertilizer deal with India
Nepal's prime minister and ministers pledged a month's salary to flood relief. Kathmandu also agreed to buy 25,000 metric tons of fertilizer from New Delhi.
Pasadena restaurant workers await updates after Nepal flood
Restaurant employees in Pasadena are waiting for updates related to a search in Nepal following flooding. The supplied information does not establish the scale of the disaster or confirmed casualties.
Umatilla National Forest fires updated
An update concerns ongoing fires in Oregon's Umatilla National Forest, but the supplied headline provides no details on their size, damage or threat.
Deep drought may prolong Merritt-area wildfire into winter
A deep drought could allow a fire near Merritt to continue burning into winter despite cooler weather. The headline gives no casualty, evacuation or damage figures.
Storm damage includes confirmed tornado and outages in Tennessee and New York
A tornado was confirmed in Greene County, Tennessee, from a July storm, while thunderstorms caused power outages and road closures in Saratoga County, New York.
Severe flooding and landslides in Nepal and China kill hundreds
Flooding and landslides in Nepal and China have reportedly killed 584 people, with nearly 2,500 missing.
Nepal-China flash floods leave more than 670 dead, with thousands missing
Reports indicate glacier-collapse-triggered flash flooding across Nepal and China has killed more than 670 people, with approximately 3,000 still missing. Search and rescue operations are intensifying, with international assistance deployed.
Ontario and Quebec storms cause $439 million in insured damage
Early summer storms in Ontario and Quebec caused an estimated $439 million in insured damage. The report indicates substantial property and economic losses across two provinces.
Most federal disaster aid for July Texas floods remains unapproved
FEMA has not approved most disaster-aid requests related to the July floods in Texas. The report indicates continued delays in assistance after the disaster.
Scientists investigate complex causes of Rasuwa flooding
Scientists are examining the chain of events that triggered flooding in Rasuwa. The supplied report does not provide casualty, damage or disruption figures.
Families seek information on people missing amid Nepal floods
Families and friends in Tamil Nadu have petitioned a district official for information about people missing amid floods in Nepal. The supplied report does not provide casualty or damage figures.
Heat and drought expose Britain's vulnerability to extreme weather
A feature report describes heat and drought conditions exposing the United Kingdom's vulnerability to extreme weather. The supplied information does not specify the affected areas or scale of current impacts.
Forest fires in Algeria kill 12 people
Forest fires in Algeria have killed 12 people.
Aspen Acres fire tests Colorado property-insurance reforms
The Aspen Acres fire is becoming the first major test of property-insurance reforms in Colorado.
Amazon faces potential radioactive contamination risks
A report raises concerns about a radioactive future for the Amazon, though the supplied headline provides no further details.
Firefighters respond to more than 20 flooding incidents in Hertfordshire
Firefighters are tackling more than 20 flooding incidents in Hertfordshire, England.
Colombia declares Tolima wildfires a public calamity
Colombia has declared wildfires in Tolima a public calamity and is investigating suspected arson.
Climate change reshapes population movement in Florida
Climate change is influencing where people move within Florida.
Tropical Storm Karina could strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane
Tropical Storm Karina is forecast to potentially intensify into a major Category 3 hurricane. The supplied report does not provide a landfall location or confirmed damage.
River expected to rise significantly after heavy rain
A river is forecast to rise significantly this week because of heavy rain. The supplied report does not identify the river or confirm flooding.
Severe storms isolate a district near the Alps and Lake Constance
A severe storm cell affected the Alpine and Lake Constance region, reportedly cutting off a city district from the outside world. The supplied headline gives no casualty figures or duration.
Historic Frank Slide buried part of a Canadian town in massive rockfall
In 1903, about 110 million tonnes of rock fell on the Canadian town of Frank in two minutes, killing and burying part of the community. The event is historical rather than ongoing.
Shadow-fleet oil spill raises concerns over accountability
An oil spill involving a shadow fleet has raised questions about who would pay for cleanup and damages. The supplied headline does not provide the spill's location or scale.
Wildfire burns 85,003 acres in Palo Pinto County, Texas
A wildfire is burning across 85,003 acres in Palo Pinto County, while neighbors transport hay to feed livestock.