Natural disasters and severe weather: reported damage, affected communities and disruption to everyday services.
Ordered by reported development. Each article describes what was known at the time shown.
Weeks of monsoon flooding and landslides have killed more than 30 people in the Philippines. More than 400 areas in Luzon are flooded and 13 bridges are impassable, worsening transport and emergency-access disruption.
More than 5 billion Philippine pesos is needed to rebuild classrooms damaged by storms. The report indicates major infrastructure damage affecting education facilities.
Hurricane Lala triggered coral reef insurance for the first time. The report indicates a severe enough storm impact to activate an ecological insurance mechanism.
Backflooding and high tide inundated 71 villages in Bulacan, Philippines. The report indicates widespread local flooding but gives no casualty or damage figures.
Nepal denied rejecting foreign aid and sought support while India dispatched specialised tunnel and forensic teams. The supplied report does not specify the underlying disaster or its casualties.
A cardinal has criticized ongoing flooding despite billions of dollars already spent on flood-control measures. The supplied headline does not specify the location, casualties or scale of damage.
Severe flooding struck a Nepali village, prompting residents to flee and leaving the town heavily damaged. The supplied report does not provide casualty figures.
California lawmakers struck a wildfire-liability deal that leaves out most of Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed protections for utilities. The agreement maintains substantial utility exposure to fire-related claims.
The Bald Range Wildfire west of Summerland remains held at approximately 25,185 hectares. The supplied report does not indicate further expansion.
Reporting highlights Bihar's response to flooding originating in or linked to severe conditions in Nepal.
Chinese rescuers are focusing on a Tibet mudslide site while the threat from a nearby lake has eased.
Tropical Storm Lowell is forecast to reach Hawaii as a hurricane, while the state is already dealing with hurricane-related damage.
Torrential rain has flooded Chitrakoot as the Mandakini River rose 8–9 metres above its danger mark. The supplied report does not give casualty or damage figures.
Drones are being used in operations linked to a fire in El Saler. The supplied report does not state the fire's size, casualties or wider damage.
The supplied report says bodies in Nepal can no longer be identified, implying a severe mass-casualty incident. It provides no details on the event or casualty count.
The supplied report says Brazil may experience six heat waves by the end of 2026. It does not provide forecasts, dates or expected impacts.
Recovery Alberta announced $6 million to restore the Henwood addiction centre after flooding. The damage has affected a public health treatment facility.
A British woman is seeking answers about her mother and aunt, who are missing after floods in Nepal.
A tornado and hailstorm struck a city in northern Italy, injuring dozens of people.
An account argues that a mudslide in Sierra Leone was caused or worsened by human factors and could have been prevented.
Severe weather caused evacuations in Goito, damage estimated at €1 million in Piubega, and the closure of Bosco Fontana. The supplied report does not specify casualties.
A sudden flood affected Garratts Way in Downley near Wycombe, United Kingdom.
Nigeria's government says 915 communities face critical flood risk during the next two weeks.
Severe flooding has struck Yunnan, and a reservoir is reportedly at risk of breaching.
Civic agencies in Chennai are taking steps to improve flood preparedness at locations considered vulnerable. The report does not confirm an ongoing flood disaster.
Reports indicate a Himalayan flood disaster affecting Nepal and Tibet, with communities urging wider attention. The supplied headline provides no casualty or damage figures.
The report warns of weekend storms and coastal flooding, followed by rising heat next week.
Uttar Pradesh's chief minister said the state government did not provide even 500 grams of ration to flood victims in Ballia. The statement indicates an aid shortfall affecting people impacted by flooding.
Bayambang in Pangasinan, Philippines, has ordered forced evacuation across 36 barangays along the Agno River. The action indicates a significant local flood or river hazard affecting a broad population.
Officials inspected the overflowing Sto. Cristo Dam in Pampanga while public works authorities increased flood-mitigation efforts. The report indicates an active flooding hazard but provides no casualty figures.
A fast-moving mudslide struck Gyirong Port on the China–Nepal border after a glacier collapse on Nepal’s side. By Aug. 29, rescuers were searching for 554 missing people while roads were being restored.
Japan has updated its assessment of the chances of a major earthquake affecting the country. The supplied report does not provide the probability, timing or evidence of an earthquake occurring.
Typhoon Dolphin is reported to be sweeping through China and bringing heavy rain to Beijing. No casualties, major damage or large-scale disruption are specified.
The International Organization for Migration is supporting 98 families affected by an earthquake in Afghanistan. The supplied report does not provide casualty figures or details on broader damage.
Reports claim floods in Nepal and China have killed 600 people and left 3,000 missing. The supplied headline does not provide further details about the affected areas or verification.
Wildfire-related closures are affecting access to recreation areas in Upper Kittitas County.
Further heavy rain has affected North Island communities, following flooding in Northland; reports also mention flooding and a lahar warning. The supplied information does not quantify damage or casualties.
A second wildfire in Big Sur is growing rapidly and moving toward Highway 1.
The Indonesian government pledged to strengthen tourism resilience in Labuan Bajo following an earthquake.
Typhoon Narra has killed three people and caused severe disruption across Vietnam.