Fires continue in Oregon's Umatilla National Forest
Updates report ongoing fires in Oregon's Umatilla National Forest on September 2 and September 4. No further details on size, containment or evacuations are supplied.
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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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Flash floods reported in China amid tight information controls
Flash floods have affected China, while authorities are reportedly restricting information about the event.
Canada matches donations for Manitoba flood appeal
The Canadian government will match donations to the Red Cross's 2026 Manitoba Flood Appeal. The report indicates an ongoing flood-relief effort but provides no scale of damage or casualties.
Flooding in Uttar Pradesh prompts evacuation of 17,544 people
Uttar Pradesh authorities have moved 17,544 people to safer locations as relief operations continue in flood-affected areas.
Tropical Storm Edouard brings flooding to East Texas
East Texas is experiencing flooding associated with Tropical Storm Edouard. The supplied report does not provide casualty, damage, evacuation or closure figures.
599,000 evacuated amid rainstorms in eastern China
Authorities have evacuated about 599,000 people amid rainstorms in an eastern Chinese province. The scale indicates a major weather-related emergency and displacement.
Wetland reserve rescues animals displaced by EF-3 tornado
A wetland reserve is rescuing animals displaced by an EF-3 tornado. The report confirms impacts from a significant tornado but gives no broader casualty or damage figures.
Bahamas government responds to devastation from Hurricane Dorian
The prime minister said the destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian cannot end with the loss of life, indicating continuing government focus on the disaster’s aftermath.
Michigan winemakers face increasing wildfire-smoke risk
Michigan winemakers are confronting concern that wildfire smoke could affect vineyards and wine production.
Canadian report says climate changes are becoming irreversible
A federal report says some changes to Canada's climate are now irreversible. The supplied headline gives no details on specific impacts or immediate disruption.
Severe storm topples trees as emergency crews remain deployed
A strong storm has knocked down trees, prompting fire and emergency services to work continuously. The supplied report does not specify the affected location or broader damage.
Severe thunderstorms bring lightning and heavy rain to Sheboygan County
Severe thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rain affected Sheboygan County. The supplied report does not indicate major damage or casualties.
Three cyclones reported moving toward the United States
Satellite imagery reportedly shows three cyclones moving toward the United States. No further details on their locations or impacts are provided.
Flooding scars landscape in Nepal’s Bhotekoshi region
A report describes significant flood damage in the Bhotekoshi area. No casualty, displacement or infrastructure figures are provided.
Bulacan authorities urge long-term measures against flooding
Bulacan officials are urging action on flooding and integrating long-term flood measures into airport development. The reports provide no confirmed new casualty or disruption figures.
Karnataka launches cloud-seeding operation amid drought
Karnataka began a cloud-seeding operation from HAL Airport as the state faces drought conditions. The operation is an attempted response to water stress, with no reported outcome yet.
High wildfire danger persists in Wyoming
Wyoming continues to face high wildfire danger as autumn approaches. The report provides no indication that a major fire has occurred.
Dogs assist wildfire detection and response efforts
Canine teams are being used as wildfire technology to support detection or response efforts.
Death toll from Xizang mudslide rises to 31 as rescue efforts continue
Chinese state media reported that the death toll from the mudslide in Xizang has risen to 31. Relief and rescue operations are continuing at the affected border port.
Risk from landslide debris blocking Nepal's Chameliya River subsides
The risk of a blockage on Nepal's Chameliya River has decreased as landslide debris washes away.
Flooding exposes governance failures
A report highlights flooding alongside fractured governance, indicating difficulties in managing the crisis.
Flooding causes major damage in Makurdi township
Flooding reportedly caused extensive damage in Makurdi township.
Officials warn of flood threat linked to Polavaram backwater in Bhadrachalam
Telangana minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy blamed the previous government for a reported Polavaram backwater threat affecting flood-prone areas in Bhadrachalam. The supplied information does not confirm current flooding or casualties.
Severe storm hits Chatham-Kent and southwestern Ontario
A storm struck Chatham-Kent and southwestern Ontario, with reports describing significant local impacts.
Hawaii remains on alert as three Pacific hurricanes are monitored
Hawaii is reported to be staying alert while hurricanes Lowell, Karina and Marie are monitored in the Pacific. The supplied report does not establish direct impacts or landfall.
Brunswick Complex wildfires were held in British Columbia in 2026
The Brunswick Complex fires in British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon were classified as being held on September 4, 2026, after evacuations and a Highway 1 closure. The highway had reopened and some evacuation measures were easing.
Heavy rain prompts red alert in Delhi and delays flights
Heavy rainfall has led authorities to issue a red alert in Delhi, with flight services delayed.
Agricultural company moves from flood recovery toward expansion
Vermillion Growers is reported to be pursuing expansion and resource efficiency after recovering from flooding. The supplied information gives no scale of damage or wider disruption.
Glacial lake outburst floods pose serious downstream hazards
The report warns that glacial lake outburst floods present significant risks. No specific event, location or casualties are provided.
Spain records year's hottest day at 45.7°C
Temperatures in Spain reached 45.7°C, reportedly the country's hottest day of the year so far.
Experts warn of a potential nightmare scenario for Chesapeake Bay restoration
An opinion report warns of a severe scenario threatening restoration efforts in the Chesapeake Bay.
El Niño could alter heat, rainfall and cyclone patterns in Réunion
A forecast examines how El Niño may affect temperatures, rainfall and cyclones in Réunion in the coming months.
UN warns Mumbai faces severe long-term sea-level-rise risks
The United Nations warns that Mumbai could face severe risks from sea-level rise by 2100.
Flooding hits historic lodge in Grand Canyon National Park
Floods have affected a historic Grand Canyon lodge, marking the second US national-park landmark reportedly impacted by a natural disaster in the past year.
Hotel group helps families affected by Baguio landslide
John Hay Hotels is providing assistance to families affected by the Guisad Surong landslide in Baguio.
Flooding and landslides in Tibet and Nepal reportedly kill hundreds
Flooding, mud and fires in Tibet and Nepal have reportedly caused hundreds of deaths, with the toll rising. The supplied report provides no further details on the affected areas or response.
Scientists warn a major ocean-current system could collapse
A report warns that a large-scale ocean-current system may collapse and says the United States is unprepared for the consequences.
European wildfires burn more than 500,000 hectares over the summer
Wildfires across Europe have burned more than 500,000 hectares during the summer, according to the supplied report. No specific casualty, evacuation or infrastructure figures are provided.
Flooding in Uttar Pradesh forces more than 17,500 people to evacuate
Flooding has affected 26 districts in Uttar Pradesh, India, prompting the evacuation of more than 17,500 people. The supplied report gives no casualty or damage figures.
UN warns more than 14 million people in South Asian cities risk permanent inundation
A UN report warns that more than 14 million people in Mumbai, Kolkata and Dhaka could lose their homes to permanent inundation.