Coastal erosion threatens beach in Santa Teresa di Riva
Coastal erosion in Santa Teresa di Riva has caused significant beach loss, with €10.6 million proposed for recovery works.
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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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Wildfire burns across 30,000 hectares on Croatia's Brač island
A wildfire is burning on the Croatian island of Brač, with ash reported across approximately 30,000 stremma. The headline indicates a large-area fire but provides no information on casualties or evacuations.
Flood-hit residents in Bihar protest lack of relief
Residents of flood-affected Katihar protested during a minister's visit, alleging that relief measures were insufficient. The headline provides no casualty or displacement figures.
Residents demand compensation and investigation after Sivasagar floods
Flooding in Sivasagar has prompted a citizens' convention calling for compensation and an investigation into mining. The headline indicates ongoing local flood impacts and alleged links to mining activity.
Photos document rapid retreat of the Schlatenkees glacier
A photo series shows substantial deglaciation of the Schlatenkees glacier.
France confronts arson threat after severe wildfire season
France is facing an arson problem following a devastating summer of wildfires.
Rising Ganges puts Bihar on alert
Water levels in the Ganges are rising in Bihar, raising concern about possible flooding.
Flooding in Nepal prompts difficult body-identification efforts
Police in Nepal are using three methods to identify bodies after flooding in the Bhotekoshi area.
California tribes and authorities unite to restore Clear Lake
California tribes, state officials and a county are joining efforts to restore Clear Lake. The headline does not specify the environmental damage, timetable or binding measures.
California tribe reports major climate impacts on traditional way of life
A Big Valley Pomo elder says climate change is disrupting the community’s traditional way of life and separating younger generations from it. The headline does not specify a discrete disaster or immediate emergency.
Flooding considered likely in Bradford on Avon this winter
Flooding is likely in Bradford on Avon during the coming winter, according to a warning. The expected scale, timing and cause remain unspecified.
Flash floods reported across parts of the United States
Flash flooding has stranded vehicles in Rye, New York, while flood warnings and watches are active across parts of Massachusetts and Ohio. The new reports indicate a broader active flooding situation than the previous Spokane-specific watch.
Flood watch issued for Paterson through Sunday morning
Paterson is under a flood watch through Sunday morning. The alert indicates a risk of flooding but does not confirm significant impacts yet.
Delhi building collapse kills three and injures nine
A building collapse in Delhi killed three people, injured nine and led to 11 rescues. Emergency response operations followed the collapse.
Large Kumbuk trees destroyed in Wanathawilluwa fire
A fire in Wanathawilluwa has destroyed massive Kumbuk trees, with the circumstances raising suspicions.
Firefighters respond to 118 incidents as damage assessment continues in Sinalunga
Firefighters carried out 118 interventions in Sinalunga while authorities continued assessing the damage. The underlying hazard and any casualties remain unclear.
Nepal uses drones to deliver people and supplies after floods
Drones are reportedly being used in Nepal to transport people and food to victims of flooding. The operation indicates access problems in affected areas, though the supplied information gives no casualty or damage figures.
Winter Haven declares emergency over Hurricane Milton
Winter Haven declared a state of emergency because of Hurricane Milton. The storm’s impacts and the scope of local damage remain unspecified.
Landslide buries parking area at Dolomites mountain pass
Severe weather triggered a landslide that buried a parking area at a mountain pass in the Dolomites. Casualties and the extent of access disruption remain unspecified.
Fires and floods hurt Utah tourism businesses
Wildfires followed by flooding are harming tourism businesses in Utah. Casualty figures and the geographic scale of the damage remain unspecified.
Latin America faces potential consequences from El Niño
Latin America is facing anticipated effects from the El Niño climate pattern.
Heavy rain causes flooding in Havana's 10 de Octubre district
Floodwaters swept away accumulated trash in Havana’s 10 de Octubre district after heavy rainfall. Casualties and the full extent of damage remain unspecified.
El Niño-related Kelvin wave may bring dangerously high sea levels to Southern California
An El Niño-related Kelvin wave is heading toward Southern California and could produce dangerously high sea levels.
Wildfires affect parts of Mount Rainier National Park
Wildfires are affecting parts of Mount Rainier, while crews prioritize safety and the protection of historic sites. The fire size, casualty count and evacuation status are not provided.
Earthquake cluster hits Los Angeles
A cluster of earthquakes has struck the Los Angeles area. Magnitudes, damage, injuries and broader disruption are not provided.
El Niño forecast to disrupt New Zealand supply networks
An unprecedented El Niño event is forecast to cause significant disruption to New Zealand's supply network. The affected sectors and scale of disruption are unspecified.
Severe storms forecast after tornado in San Pedro
A tornado has affected San Pedro, and severe storms are anticipated on Thursday or Friday. Casualty and damage figures are not provided.
Indonesia uses thermal drones to fight forest fires
Indonesia's air force is using thermal drones and weather-modification operations to help suppress forest and land fires. The affected area and fire severity are not specified.
Extratropical cyclone and cold front cause damage in southern Brazil
An extratropical cyclone and a cold front have caused damage in southern Brazil. The affected areas and casualty figures are not specified.
Hurricane devastates a family's community in Kauai
A family from Utah described total devastation after experiencing a hurricane in Kauai. Wider casualty, damage and disruption figures are not provided.
Dangerous wildfire reported northeast of Iowa Park
A dangerous wildfire is burning northeast of Iowa Park, Texas. Its size, containment, evacuations and casualty figures are not provided.
Wet weather pattern brings risk of severe storms
A wet weather pattern is expected to continue through the following week, with severe storms possible on Monday. The affected location is not specified in the supplied headline.
14,993 aftershocks recorded after magnitude 7.7 earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara
Indonesia's BMKG recorded 14,993 aftershocks following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara. The scale of the seismic activity indicates an ongoing hazard in the affected region.
Paraná records its third tornado in three days
The Brazilian state of Paraná has recorded three tornadoes over a three-day period.
US approves additional $1 million for Nepal flood response
The United States approved an additional $1 million to help Nepal identify flood victims and support flood relief efforts.
Tax relief announced for people affected by Hawaii earthquake
The IRS announced tax relief for people affected by a major earthquake on Hawaii's Big Island. The measure indicates continuing recovery needs after the disaster.
Los Cabos faces forecast weekend storms with up to 150mm of rain
Los Cabos is forecast to receive as much as 150 millimeters of rainfall over the weekend. The information indicates a significant local weather hazard but does not confirm impacts or casualties.
Tornado and mesocyclone documented in Minnesota
A tornado and mesocyclone were captured in Minnesota. Deaths, damage and disruption remain unspecified.
Human remains found along Nolichucky River likely linked to Hurricane Helene
A sheriff said human remains discovered along the Nolichucky are likely those of a person killed by Hurricane Helene. The finding relates to the storm's continuing recovery and identification efforts.
National Weather Service issues final report on Seminole County tornado
The National Weather Service has issued a final report on a tornado in Seminole County. Damage, casualties and disruption remain unspecified.