Massive cloudburst hits Indian-administered Jammu & Kashmir; rescue operations underway
About 30 bodies have been recovered so far, officials said.
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Contractor’s quarrying blamed for repeated landslides along Nepal’s Kaligandaki Corridor
Reckless quarrying and design flaws raise the risk of frequent landslides, disrupting traffic.
Cloudburst death toll may be much higher than claimed, say locals in India’s Uttarakhand
As a result of the cloudburst the entire Uttarkashi suburb was flooded with a thick mass of water and muck.
Death toll from monsoon rains in Pakistan climbs to 299, including 140 children: NDMA
Heavy downpours trigger deadly floods, landslides and displacement, particularly in vulnerable, poorly drained, or densely populated areas.
Beijing floods claim 44 lives, nine missing
The disaster has impacted over 300,000 residents and damaged 24,000 houses, according to official figures.
Tsunami warnings issued in Japan after M8.7 earthquake off Russia’s far east
The Japan Meteorological Agency said these were the first tsunami warnings issued since an earthquake off Taiwan in April last year, and the first due to a distant earthquake in…
Aftershocks continue to hit Myanmar’s Mandalay after powerful March earthquake
215 aftershocks have been recorded in four months.
Heavy rainfall continues to wreak havoc across Laos
In some areas, roads have been washed out, making access difficult, while many homes have been damaged or destroyed and farmers have reported major losses to their crops due to…
TikTok launches guide to combat misinformation during Pakistan’s monsoon floods
The guide defines what constitutes a tragic event — ranging from natural disasters to personal loss — and provides users with information on seeking mental health support and…
Oil firms in the Philippines announce price freeze in areas hit by southwest monsoon, cyclones
Prices per litre of gasoline will rise by 10 centavos, diesel by 60 centavos and kerosene by 40 centavos. Seaoil, Petron and Jetti Petroleum, however, said in separate advisories…