Chechnya allocates 134 million for flood assistance
Authorities have allocated 134 million in assistance for people affected by flooding in Chechnya. The measure indicates a significant flood impact requiring organized public support.
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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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Unregulated sand dredging blamed for flooding and erosion
NIWA blamed unregulated sand dredging for contributing to flooding and coastal or riverbank erosion. The affected location and scale remain unspecified.
Hydroelectric project triggers disaster warnings in Himachal Pradesh
A proposed or ongoing Chenab-Beas link hydro project has triggered warnings of potential disaster in Himachal Pradesh. No disaster is established to have occurred.
Fires continue across Oregon’s Umatilla National Forest
An update covers active fires in Umatilla National Forest over September 13 and 14, but gives no details on their size or impacts.
Flooding prompts water rescues and road closures in the Tri-State
Widespread flooding has led to water rescues and road closures in the Tri-State area.
Flooding makes some Massachusetts roads impassable
Heavy downpours have flooded parts of Massachusetts, leaving some roads impassable. Casualties and the full geographic extent remain unclear.
AI identifies previously unrecognized Yellowstone earthquakes
An AI analysis identified ten times more earthquakes in the Yellowstone region than previously known. The finding concerns seismic detection and does not establish an imminent volcanic eruption.
Wildfire threatens Guantiva-La Russia moorland reserve
A wildfire is threatening the Guantiva-La Russia moorland reserve in Coromoro, Colombia. The fire's size, casualties and containment status remain unspecified.
Hawaiʻi communities seek greater resilience after repeated storms
Storm-battered communities in Hawaiʻi are seeking more resilient solutions as climate change worsens their challenges. No new specific disaster or casualty toll has been identified.
Washington considers expanded salvage logging as wildfires burn record state acreage
Washington state is considering increased salvage logging after wildfires burned a record amount of land. The headline indicates extensive wildfire impact but provides no casualty or evacuation figures.
Severe rain, flooding and hail affect 55 municipalities in Santa Catarina
Heavy rain, severe flooding and large hailstones have affected 55 municipalities in Santa Catarina, Brazil. Twelve municipalities have declared a state of emergency.
Rain bomb triggers severe flash flooding in Connecticut
Exceptionally heavy rainfall struck Connecticut shoreline towns, producing flash flooding and prompting dozens of rescues. No fatalities were reported in the supplied information.
Political rift deepens over flooding in Davao
A dispute between Malacañang and Vice President Sara Duterte is reportedly worsening over flooding in Davao. The flood's scale and casualties remain unspecified.
Wildfires threaten holidaymakers in Grimsby couple's area
A Grimsby couple experienced burning embers raining down on them as raging wildfires spread nearby during their holiday. The report indicates an immediate hazard to people in the affected area.
Canadian cities are expanding housing in flood-prone areas
Statistics Canada data indicate that Vancouver and Winnipeg are among Canadian cities building more homes in flood zones. This increases the population and assets exposed to future flooding.
Spokane evacuees narrowly avoid catastrophe during emergency
Evacuees in Spokane were trapped or confined during an emergency and narrowly avoided a potentially catastrophic outcome. The hazard, casualties and final damage remain unclear.
Disruptive rain forecast for Western and Northern Cape
South Africa's weather service warned of disruptive rain in the Western Cape and Northern Cape. Expected rainfall totals and damage are unspecified.
Rapid Gulf of Mexico warming threatens Louisiana's coast
The Gulf of Mexico is warming rapidly, posing a threat to Louisiana's coast. No immediate damage or active disaster is specified.
Kenya prepares emergency medical teams ahead of El Niño rains
Kenya’s Defence Forces and the World Health Organization are preparing an emergency medical team ahead of forecast El Niño-related rains. Major impacts have not yet been indicated.
Wildfire reported in agricultural and forest land near Pelasgia, Greece
A fire is burning in agricultural and forested terrain near Pelasgia in Fthiotida, with five aircraft reportedly involved in firefighting.
Garissa prepares for potential El Niño impacts
Garissa is developing El Niño advisories as local stakeholders increase preparedness.
Drought warning issued as ponds recover in Great Massingham
Ponds in Great Massingham are recovering while a new drought warning has been issued.
Tropical depression makes landfall across a wide area
A tropical depression has made landfall across a wide area. Details on casualties, damage and disruption remain unavailable.
California wildfire rapidly expands across the US West
California's largest wildfire is reportedly growing rapidly and spreading across the western United States.
Widespread rain and thunderstorms forecast across India
India's weather agency forecasts widespread rain and thunderstorms across most of the country through September 19. Major damage, casualties and evacuations have not been indicated.
Food aid delivered to residents and passengers affected by storm
The Salvation Army is delivering food to residents and passengers affected by a storm. The storm's location and the scale of disruption remain unspecified.
County updates recovery from Hurricane Lowell
A county has issued an update on recovery after Hurricane Lowell. Damage, casualties and remaining disruptions remain unspecified.
Brač wildfire forces nearly 700 evacuations
A wildfire on Croatia's Brač island has forced nearly 700 people to evacuate, substantially above the previously reported figure of more than 200. No casualties or property damage are specified.
Subtropical-like cyclone may affect the Mediterranean
A subtropical-like cyclone is developing in the Mediterranean, with potential impacts still being assessed.
Worker survives 10 days in Nepal flood rubble
A worker in Nepal reportedly survived for 10 days trapped beneath flood debris before being rescued. Wider casualty and damage figures remain unavailable.
Rescuers clear debris toward six workers trapped by Nepal flash floods
Rescue teams in Nepal have cleared 70 metres of debris in a tunnel while attempting to reach six trapped workers after flash floods. The operation remains ongoing.
Flooding forces families to abandon homes in Moradabad
Flooding in Moradabad has forced families to leave their homes and shelter elsewhere. The event is causing localized displacement and disruption.
South Africa provides R27 million relief for flood-hit Northern Cape municipalities
South Africa has allocated R27 million in relief funding to municipalities affected by flooding in the Northern Cape.
Global heat record is accompanied by a record-hot Colorado summer
August remains the hottest August recorded globally, and Colorado has reported its hottest summer on record. The new local record adds further evidence of exceptional ongoing heat but does not indicate a change in the global record itself.
Heavy rain threatens flooding and landslides in Punjab
Punjab faces a forecast risk of urban flooding and landslides amid expected heavy rain. Casualties or major damage are not confirmed.
Guwahati wetland faces pressure from urban growth
Deepor Beel, a major wetland near Guwahati, is described as facing a crisis as the city expands. No specific disaster or immediate loss is identified.
U.S. farmers adopt perennial Kernza grain amid drought
U.S. farmers are trying perennial Kernza grain in response to drought conditions. No wider crop failure or food-supply disruption is indicated.
Flooding in China kills 43 and leaves 519 missing
Flooding in China has killed 43 people, while 519 remain missing. The scale of the reported casualties indicates a major disaster requiring extensive rescue and relief operations.
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake kills 26 in the central Philippines
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the central Philippines, with 26 deaths confirmed.
Landslide threatens school in Thailand's Nan province
A landslide is threatening a school in Nan province as the ground collapses. Casualties and the extent of disruption are unspecified.