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.
El Niño’s 2026 warming has driven anchovies away from Peru and damaged maize and bean harvests in parts of Central America. The disruption is affecting fishing jobs, farm incomes, water access and food prices.
Tejashwi Yadav demanded a special package for victims of flooding in Bihar and accused India's central government of discrimination. The headline does not provide casualty or damage figures.
Malaysians in Jakarta were urged to stay calm after a magnitude-6.5 earthquake.
Tropical Storm Lowell has left Port Allen severely affected, with boat operators assessing their next steps.
An entire Arctic ecosystem may need to adapt as climate change alters its environment. The supplied headline does not specify the ecosystem, impacts or timeframe.
A foundation associated with Bhojpuri actor Pakkhi Hegde is providing assistance to flood victims in Buxar, India.
Heavy rain has triggered flash-flood warnings across the western Pennsylvania metro area, with additional storms possible. The warnings indicate a more immediate flooding threat than the earlier watch.
Adverse weather is damaging harvests in the United Kingdom and raising food-security concerns.
A podcast describes France as being affected by wildfires and drought during summer. The supplied information gives no specific locations, casualties or quantified damage.
A high-tide flood warning has been issued for North Morecambe Bay in England. The supplied information does not indicate the affected area or severity beyond the warning.
Coral archives provide long-term evidence for studying changes in El Niño behavior and intensity. The topic concerns potential climate-related shifts in extreme weather patterns.
A festival on a California beach was cancelled because of coastal erosion following Cyclone Marie, according to the supplied headline. The event indicates localized coastal damage or hazard conditions.
Iran has reportedly achieved a record wheat harvest despite drought, sanctions and wartime conditions.
Officials in Gurgaon have been asked to explain recurring flooding after blocked drains reportedly trapped school buses and delayed ambulances. Authorities ordered a citywide drainage audit.
Nepal’s parliament has formed a panel to assess the economic impact of a flash flood in Rasuwa. The supplied information does not provide casualty or damage figures.
Flooding has left hospitals unable to reach affected communities, prompting doctors to travel by boat. The disruption indicates serious access problems for medical care in flood-hit areas.
Greek official Akis Skertsos said Greece withstood or managed this year's fires better. The headline indicates a comparative assessment rather than a new disaster.
Milton has developed into a hurricane and is gaining strength. The headline provides no location, forecast track or impact details.
Iceland is preparing to protect a geothermal plant from a possible volcanic eruption. The supplied headline does not confirm an eruption or report casualties or major disruption.
A municipality has experienced its largest wildfire on record, followed by a major emergency response and a review of lessons from the operation. The location, damage and casualty figures are not provided.
Hurricane Lowell brought winds exceeding 100 mph and heavy rainfall to the Hawaiian islands of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.
Pakistan’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority issued an alert as a ninth monsoon spell was forecast to affect Punjab through September 17. The supplied information does not state expected rainfall totals or damage.
The Bhotekoshi flood destroyed about 1,800 hectares of farmland and killed thousands of livestock. Nepal's reconstruction estimate has risen to about $4.78 billion, while debris removal alone is estimated at 95 billion rupees.
Environmental Protection Agency crews are continuing work deeper in Eighteenmile Creek. The supplied information does not specify the nature or scale of the hazard.
Romania’s National Institute for Earth Physics announced a strong, deep earthquake. No casualty or damage information is provided.
A United Arab Emirates search-and-rescue team located ten missing people in Nepal and is continuing operations. The supplied information does not specify the disaster involved or the condition of those found.
Weather experts report that a tropical system is moving toward Florida, with tropical-storm conditions expected. The supplied information does not specify the system's intensity or projected impacts.
Rising water levels in the Ganga have submerged a cremation ground in Raebareli, forcing residents to conduct last rites outside the affected site. The flooding is disrupting essential community services.
The body of a 59-year-old Kauai man was found in an area heavily flooded during Tropical Storm Lowell.
A night fire on a Croatian island is threatening entire villages. Casualties and the extent of evacuations have not been confirmed.
Severe weather has struck Tuscany, including a tornado, road or other closures and dangerous conditions. The scale of wider damage and casualties is not specified.
Indonesia's Kuningan disaster agency reported that fire spots had reappeared on Mount Ciremai. The supplied information does not indicate the fire's size, cause or threat to nearby communities.
A rare tornado classified as F1, or an equivalent downburst event, was recorded in Tuscany, Italy.
Officials say the death toll from the Maui wildfires has reached 93, while efforts to quantify the losses are only beginning. The fires caused a major loss of life and extensive damage.
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake near the Thousand Islands was felt across a wide area, including Yogyakarta and Padang. Indonesia's meteorological agency said it did not pose a tsunami threat.
Flood mitigation construction on South Boulder Creek is beginning after a prolonged delay. The project is intended to reduce flood risk in the area.
Flooding in Bihar has worsened, with nearly 48 lakh people—about 4.8 million—reported affected. Casualty, displacement and infrastructure figures are not provided.
Children affected by flooding in Nepal are coping with loss and disrupted lives. The report indicates continuing humanitarian consequences from the floods.
The governor has provided an update on recovery efforts following Hurricane Lowell on Hawaii’s Big Island. The supplied headline gives no details on damage, casualties or remaining disruption.
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck Indonesia. The supplied information does not indicate casualties, damage or tsunami effects.