Hurricane Marie is not expected to hit Southern California
Hurricane Marie is not expected to make landfall in Southern California, although hazards or uncertainty may remain. No specific damage or evacuation is reported.
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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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Heat increasingly dries out a stream in Cologne
Climate change and recurring heat are causing the Flehbach stream in Cologne-Brück to dry out more often.
Severe storm cuts off communities in Cape Breton
A severe storm has isolated communities in Cape Breton and exposed vulnerabilities in local roads.
Fire and flooding in the Fagnes highlight calls for clearer risk management
The Fagnes region has experienced a fire and flooding, prompting discussion of how agricultural and other risks should be managed. The supplied headline does not provide the scale of damage.
Risk from Nepal landslide debris blockage subsides
Landslide debris blocking or threatening to block Nepal’s Chameliya River is reportedly washing away, reducing the immediate risk. No casualties or major damage are reported.
Beaver dams slow storm runoff in Oregon creeks
Beaver dams along Fanno and Bronson creeks stored hundreds to more than 1,200 cubic meters of water during storms, slowing downstream runoff. The report describes a natural flood-mitigation effect rather than an active disaster.
Storm Phelim prompts severe-weather concern
The headline reports on Storm Phelim, but provides no details on impacts or damage.
Heavy rain kills one in Japan as highest landslide warnings remain
At least one person has died as heavy rain affects Japan, with the weather agency maintaining its highest landslide warning in a southern area.
River erosion threatens land and communities in Bangladesh
A report highlights ongoing river erosion, land loss and displacement risks in Bangladesh, including risks in 2026. No specific new casualty or damage figures are provided.
Christmas-tree dune project strengthens UK coastal flood defenses
A UK beach has used discarded Christmas trees since 2013 to trap blowing sand. By 2026, the project had created about 90 metres of new dunes that help protect homes from flooding.
Malawi reports a major funding gap in El Niño preparedness
Malawi faces a reported K324.8 billion shortfall in preparations for El Niño impacts. The supplied report does not quantify expected damage or affected populations.
Floodwaters force Moradabad residents onto boats in India
Floodwaters have submerged low-lying areas of Moradabad, forcing residents onto boats and making access to daily necessities difficult.
Flooding forecast for low-lying areas in seven Punjab cities
Authorities forecast flooding in low-lying areas across seven cities in Punjab.
Indonesia activates emergency health response for Anak Krakatau eruption
A minister has activated a health emergency operations center and prepared medicines in response to an Anak Krakatau eruption. The supplied report does not state the eruption's scale or casualties.
Nepal flood death toll rises to 1,356, with nearly 5,000 people missing
Nepal's reported flood death toll has risen from more than 1,300 to 1,356, while nearly 5,000 people remain missing. Search and rescue operations continue, including efforts at the Chilime tunnel.
Germany’s groundwater levels are falling significantly
Groundwater reserves in Germany are reported to be declining significantly, raising concerns about long-term water availability.
Report examines Himalayan hazards and failures
The report discusses blunders or failures associated with the Himalayas, but the supplied headline does not identify a specific current disaster.
Historical ice-rock avalanches highlight future mountain risks
An investigation examines severe ice-rock avalanches throughout history and what they may reveal about future hazards.
Drought forces salmon rescues in British Columbia
Drought has dried streams in British Columbia, prompting volunteers to rescue salmon from affected waterways.
Bhote Koshi floods leave more than 3,000 missing in Nepal’s Rasuwa
Flooding in the Bhote Koshi area has reportedly left more than 3,000 people missing in Rasuwa and caused extensive physical damage.
Fire in Fier destroys police vehicles used to evacuate residents
A fire in Fier reportedly forced police officers to use private cars to evacuate residents, while their vehicles were destroyed.
Conflict and climate disasters cause 6.2 million internal displacements in Eastern Africa
A report says conflict and climate-related disasters drove 6.2 million internal displacements in Eastern Africa in 2025.
Record Mediterranean sea temperatures raise autumn Medicane risk
Mediterranean water temperatures are reportedly at record levels, increasing the potential for Mediterranean hurricanes in autumn.
Grand Junction records an exceptionally hot, dry summer
Grand Junction’s summer ranked among the hottest and driest on record.
Cloudburst floods disrupt life in northern Pakistan
Cloudburst-triggered flooding is disrupting daily life in Ghizer and Hunza.
Cyclone Beryl heads toward Jamaica after devastating Grenada
Cyclone Beryl is moving toward Jamaica after causing severe damage in Grenada.
Spanish mayor gives evidence and unpublished photos over flood warning response
A People's Party mayor has told a judge that she warned residents during the DANA flooding and submitted previously unpublished photographs. The report concerns scrutiny of the official response to a major flood disaster.
362 bodies found in Chitwan after reported disaster
Authorities found 362 bodies in Chitwan, identified 333 and collected 68 DNA samples. The supplied report does not identify the disaster or explain the discrepancy between the totals.
Fundraising plans for flood victims under scrutiny
A report asks how money raised for flood victims will be spent, indicating attention to the management of disaster-relief funds. No details on the floods or the funds are provided.
Nepal region faces long recovery after unprecedented disaster, aid worker says
A Catholic aid worker in Nepal described an unprecedented regional disaster and warned that recovery will be prolonged.
Landslide temporarily blocks rivers in India's Sikkim state
A landslide in Mangan, Sikkim, temporarily blocked the Teesta and Chyakoong rivers, although partial flow continues.
Bihar floods affect more than 2.2 million as Ganga reaches new record level in Patna
More than 2.2 million people across 12 districts are affected by flooding, while the Ganga has crossed its previous record level in Patna. Earlier estimates put the affected population at about 1.9 million.
Flood threat rises in northern Odisha as rivers swell
The Jalaka and Budhabalanga rivers are rising, creating a fresh flood threat in northern Odisha.
Hurricane Melissa prompts discussion of its impact on Jamaica
A report describes Hurricane Melissa as a possible blessing in disguise for Jamaica, but provides no specific details on damage, casualties or disruption.
Heavy rain threatens renewed flooding in Wellington
An overnight storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and a fresh flood threat to Wellington.
Medical teams wind down as Venezuela earthquake response faces resource gaps
The International Rescue Committee reported a critical resource gap in Venezuela while emergency medical teams wind down their earthquake response.
Study finds oil-palm plantations provide inadequate shelter for Sunda pangolins
A Sabah study found that oil-palm plantations offer inadequate shelter for Sunda pangolins. The finding concerns habitat conditions rather than an immediate disaster or public emergency.
Volcanic eruption disrupts flights and closes schools
A volcanic eruption has disrupted air travel and halted school operations.
Landslides in Nepal raise flood concerns in Bihar, India
A landslide in Nepal has prompted warnings in Bihar over possible flooding. Residents have been advised to remain alert.
Underwater booms studied for earlier volcanic tsunami warnings
Researchers are examining underwater acoustic systems that could provide earlier warning of tsunamis caused by volcanic activity. The report concerns hazard detection rather than a current disaster.