Strong storm reported over Lakeland
A strong storm is reported over Lakeland. The supplied headline does not provide details on damage, casualties or wider disruption.
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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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Flood recovery and resilience support planned for Gaza, Mozambique
A recovery and resilience support program is aimed at communities affected by flooding in Gaza, Mozambique. The supplied headline provides no casualty or damage figures.
Half of homes remain destroyed one month after tornado in southern Brazil
One month after a tornado in Rio Grande do Sul, half of the affected homes reportedly remain destroyed. Residents continue to face significant housing disruption during the recovery.
Earthquake noticeably shakes parts of southern Hesse
An earthquake in southern Hesse was strong enough for residents to feel furniture and televisions shaking. No broader damage or casualties are specified.
United States Records Hottest August, Summer and Year to Date
The United States reportedly recorded its hottest August, hottest summer and hottest year-to-date period in its history.
Embankments breach in Bihar as Kosi River rises
Two embankments have breached in Bhagalpur, Bihar, while rising Kosi River levels raise further flood concerns.
Flood Victims Remain Missing in Nepal
People remain missing after flooding in Nepal, with relatives and officials reportedly awaiting either rescue or confirmation of deaths.
Report examines climate overshoot risks in Africa
A new report examines the consequences of climate overshoot for Africa and argues that faster action could limit the damage. The supplied information does not identify specific current disasters or impacts.
Study warns urbanisation and degraded rivers are worsening Kashmir flood vulnerability
A study identifies urbanisation, degraded rivers and policy failures as factors increasing Kashmir's vulnerability to flooding. It describes elevated risk rather than a specific ongoing flood.
Fire threatens sacred temple site in Chiang Rai
A fire is threatening a sacred temple site in Chiang Rai, prompting an urgent response. The supplied information does not provide casualty, damage or evacuation figures.
Pacific countries urged to strengthen early-warning systems as climate risks grow
A report calls for stronger early-warning systems in the Pacific as climate-related risks increase. No specific disaster or new emergency measure is identified in the supplied information.
Warning issued over Himalayan debris flows
A scientific warning highlights the risk of debris flows in the Himalayas and calls for a permanent trans-Himalayan expedition mechanism.
Trailing rain floods roads in Hawaiʻi’s Kaʻū district
Rain following a storm has flooded roads in Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi, leaving residents concerned about further disruption.
Temporary evacuation point activated for Lucas Fire
An emergency operations center has activated a temporary evacuation point at a fairgrounds facility in response to the Lucas Fire.
Manitoba communities recover after tornado damage
Tornado-battered parts of Manitoba are experiencing conditions compared with Kansas, indicating ongoing disruption after severe weather.
Six Indonesian volcanoes erupt within 24 hours, sending ash up to 15 kilometers
Six volcanoes in Indonesia reportedly emitted ash within 24 hours, with plumes reaching up to 15 kilometers. The supplied information does not establish casualties or major disruption.
Wildfire smoke blanketed Boise during the summer
Boise experienced prolonged wildfire smoke during the summer. The supplied information does not specify the fires’ scale or health impacts.
South Korea faces rising landslide risk as climate change intensifies
The report examines whether South Korea is adequately protected against landslides as climate change increases hazard pressure. It does not identify a specific current disaster.
More than 80,000 families in Kilifi face possible displacement as El Niño rains loom
More than 80,000 families in Kenya’s Kilifi County face possible displacement from anticipated heavy El Niño rains. The warning points to a potentially large humanitarian and flooding risk.
Indonesia's wildfires drive a widening regional health crisis
Indonesia's health ministry says respiratory infections doubled in one week as record wildfires produce severe haze. Copernicus warns that peat-fire emissions may be undercounted, with smoke spreading across Southeast Asia.
Ferry fire in the Philippines leaves five dead and 87 missing
A ferry fire in the Philippines has killed five people, while 87 others are reported missing. The scale of the missing-person toll indicates a potentially major maritime disaster.
Flooding affects roads in Uttar Pradesh as monsoon conditions remain active in Madhya Pradesh
Flooding has affected roads in Unnao, Bihar district, Uttar Pradesh, while monsoon activity remains active in Madhya Pradesh. The supplied headline does not provide casualty or displacement figures.
Tropical Storm Norbert expected to strengthen near Hawaii
Tropical Storm Norbert has developed and is expected to become a hurricane as it moves toward Hawaii. The supplied information does not specify its projected landfall or effects.
Singapore transfers six drones to Nepal for disaster recovery
Singapore has handed six drones to Nepal’s police as part of disaster recovery efforts.
Bhotekoshi flood causes losses exceeding Rs 67.87 billion
Flooding in the Bhotekoshi area has reportedly caused losses exceeding Rs 67.87 billion. The supplied headline does not provide details on casualties or infrastructure damage.
Hurricane Lowell affects Kauaʻi
A farmer on Kauaʻi recounted the impact of Hurricane Lowell. The supplied headline does not specify the storm's damage, casualties or wider disruption.
Colombia earthquake leaves reconstruction challenges one month later
A major earthquake in Colombia has left ongoing reconstruction needs and prompted debate over the government response. The supplied headline does not provide casualty or damage figures.
Thawing lands and burning forests could significantly increase global warming
Carbon released from thawing land and forest fires could add substantially to atmospheric warming, with estimates suggesting a potential 30% increase in warming pressure.
Tanzania’s Ol Doinyo Lengai is an active volcano with unusual low-temperature lava
Ol Doinyo Lengai is the only known active volcano to erupt natrocarbonatite, which flows at roughly 500–590°C. Fresh dark lava reacts with moisture and can leave the mountainside appearing chalk-white.
Support and resources mobilized for people affected by Newhall fire
A Newhall fire has affected local residents, prompting donations and resource assistance. The supplied information does not provide the fire’s size, casualty count or evacuation status.
Javan rhinos survive an Indonesian eruption but remain vulnerable
Javan rhinos survived an eruption in Indonesia, but the species remains concentrated in a single vulnerable habitat. The headline does not identify the eruption or its current effects.
Flood wall collapses and inundates Tachileik
A flood wall has collapsed in Tachileik, sending fast-moving water through the Myanmar border town.
Magnitude 3.7 earthquake jolts Tibet after deadly Nepal floods
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck Tibet following catastrophic flash floods in Nepal.
US military tanker sinking raises concern over possible oil spill
A tanker reportedly sunk after being targeted by the US military, and satellite imagery showed possible signs of an oil spill.
Growing Himalayan glacial lakes increase downstream flood risk
Himalayan glacial lakes are expanding, raising the risk of glacial lake outburst floods and downstream flooding. Communities and infrastructure in vulnerable valleys face increasing hazard exposure.
Heavy rain floods streets and disrupts travel in Point Pleasant
Heavy rain has flooded streets and yards in Point Pleasant, causing significant travel disruption.
Family of four missing after Nepal floods
A Tamil Australian family of four is missing after floods in Nepal. The supplied information does not provide details on the wider flooding, casualties or disruptions.
USGS issues volcano notice
The USGS has issued a volcano notice dated September 10, 2026. The supplied information does not identify the volcano, alert level or observed hazard.
Strong surf damages 16 homes in Dana Point
Dana Point has declared a local emergency after strong surf damaged 16 homes. The event has prompted an official emergency response in the affected coastal area.
DNA samples collected from relatives of 29 people missing after Nepal floods
The Gujarat government has completed DNA sample collection from relatives of 29 people reported missing in Nepal floods. The effort supports identification and repatriation processes.