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.
Recent flooding has tested restoration projects in the Columbia Valley and East Kootenay areas, including Cranbrook and Kimberley. The supplied headline does not specify the scale of damage or disruption.
Anak Krakatau is erupting, and some domestic travelers are extending their stays in Bali rather than traveling onward. The supplied report provides no details on casualties or the scale of the eruption.
Fire crews are making progress and expanding containment of the Plaskett Fire in Big Sur. The supplied report does not provide figures for the fire’s size, damage or evacuations.
The east side of Letchworth State Park remains closed one week after a tornado struck Livingston County, New York.
The supplied report warns that British Columbia will see more rockfalls and landslides in coming years. It does not identify a current disaster or specific affected locations.
Kauai is preparing for forecast heavy rain and wind.
Japan's weather agency has warned of heavy rainfall in Tokyo and six other prefectures. The supplied report does not indicate casualties or major damage.
Broward County is experiencing severe flooding following record rainfall in the Fort Lauderdale area.
Krakatau displayed intense volcanic activity visible in dramatic nighttime imagery. The supplied report does not indicate an eruption impact, evacuation or tsunami warning.
A busy wildfire season is testing US fire managers as they juggle available personnel and equipment. The report indicates pressure on firefighting resources across affected areas.
Fire crews stopped the spread of the Steele Fire near Steele Canyon Resort in Napa County, California. The evacuation order and warning were lifted.
New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against FEMA over compensation related to wildfire impacts.
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has issued a volcano notice. The supplied report provides no details on the volcano's activity or effects.
A U.N. report describes a sharp rise in wildfires and heat waves undermining air quality around the world.
A volcanic eruption in Indonesia was visible in satellite imagery.
A report examines the risks associated with mass evacuations during hurricanes threatening the Texas coast. It highlights evacuation as a potential secondary hazard for the Houston area.
Torrential rain and strong winds from Hurricane Lowell have caused power outages affecting about 30,000 people.
A man was killed by a falling tree on Oahu while Hurricane Lowell passed the island.
Malibu has declared an emergency after a sinkhole about 30 feet deep opened, with more than 30 homes red-tagged. The damage follows reported hurricane-related impacts on the Southern California coast.
Beryl is intensifying from a tropical storm into a hurricane.
Mato Grosso do Sul is under risk of tornadoes and winds exceeding 90 km/h.
A report says Germany's largest volcano may be capable of future renewed eruption, with energy potentially comparable to hundreds of nuclear bombs.
A possible unusually strong El Niño could influence weather conditions in the Blue Ridge region. The report focuses on implications for future flood risk.
Hurricane Helene destroyed a mobile home and killed a resident’s wife, while new tenants are now renting the same flood-prone land. The report highlights continuing exposure in a disaster-affected area.
Flooding in the Nepal-Tibet region has left people missing, while volunteers are helping identify victims and piece together what happened. The report highlights ongoing recovery after a major flood disaster.
AI-powered cameras are being used to provide early detection of wildfires.
Powerful rain caused injuries to more than 40 people in Nagoya, Japan. The supplied report gives no further information on damage or ongoing hazards.
Extreme weather has brought a summer of destruction to Lancaster County. The supplied headline does not identify the specific hazards, damage or casualties.
Spain experienced its hottest summer since instrumental records began.
Floodwaters reportedly swept away a 13-year-old student in Abuja. The report indicates a serious local flooding incident but provides no wider casualty or damage figures.
One of the largest recorded wildfires in North Texas history remains active two weeks after it began.
An Iranian body says a marine pollution volunteer organization may be the only possible response to contain contamination in coastal waters. The supplied headline does not quantify the pollution or its effects.
Great Sitkin Volcano has continued lava effusion for a sixth year, while its alert level remains unchanged. The report does not indicate a new escalation or immediate wider disruption.
A report estimates that rising sea levels could expose Australian regions to $855 billion in costs. The headline describes projected risk rather than a current disaster.
A storm swept across the Adriatic coast, prompting holidaymakers to leave the beach. The supplied report does not specify casualties or broader damage.
Blasting is set to resume at a Cardiff quarry weeks after severe flooding damaged homes. The report indicates ongoing recovery and industrial activity near affected communities.
Drone imagery shows the scale of destruction caused by a wildfire in South Wales.
Researchers found that returning waves from Japan’s 2011 earthquake can cause tectonic plates near the surface to slip. The finding identifies a previously unrecognised mechanism of seismic hazard.
Nepal has experienced three major earthquake shocks within eight days, according to the supplied report. The headline describes the country as previously devastated but gives no casualty or damage figures.
Evacuations have been lifted in Long Beach after high tides and pounding waves damaged the historic boardwalk, homes and vehicles. The new reports indicate the immediate evacuation status has improved, although coastal damage remains.