Natural Disaster
Shiveluch Volcano Erupts in Russia Following Powerful Earthquake
The Shiveluch volcano in Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula erupted on Sunday, spewing ash plumes up to 5 kilometers (3 miles) into the sky. The eruption was triggered by a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Kamchatka earlier that day. The earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 18 miles below the […]
Tech Tycoon Mike Lynch Missing After Yacht Sinks Off Sicily
British Tech Tycoon Mike Lynch Missing After Yacht Sinks Off Sicily Mike Lynch, the prominent British tech entrepreneur, has been reported missing following the sinking of his superyacht, the Bayesian, off the coast of Sicily during a severe storm. The incident occurred early on August 19, 2024, when the yacht was struck by a tornado […]
South Korea offers relief aid amidst North Korea flooding crisis
South Korea offers North Korea flooding humanitarian aid On Thursday, South Korea’s Red Cross announced its readiness to provide humanitarian aid to North Korea following severe rainfall that has caused significant damage in the region. This gesture is notable, as it comes during a period of heightened tensions between the two Koreas under President Yoon […]
120 missing as boat capsized off Mauritania coast leaving 15 dead
A tragic maritime incident occurred off Mauritania coast, where a boat carrying approximately 300 migrants capsized, resulting in at least 15 confirmed deaths and over 150 individuals reported missing. This event highlights the ongoing dangers faced by those attempting to reach Europe via perilous sea routes. On July 22, 2024, the boat, which had set […]
Tornado Causes Significant Damage in Rome, NY
Tornado Causes Significant Damage in Rome, NY On July 17, 2024, a powerful tornado struck the city of Rome, New York, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The twister, which was part of a larger storm system moving through the region, caused extensive damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure throughout the affected areas. […]
Illinois Dam Fails After Severe Storms, Hundreds Evacuated
Illinois Dam Fails After Severe Storms, Hundreds Evacuated Heavy rains and tornadoes swept across Illinois on Tuesday, leading to the failure of a dam near Nashville and forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes. The storms, which brought 5-7 inches of rain over an eight-hour period, caused widespread damage and power outages throughout the […]
Oroville Fire: Dangerous heat wave gripped California
As a dangerous heat wave gripped California, firefighters across the state grappled with numerous wildfires, some of which forced evacuations. Northern California remained under a red flag warning, indicating extreme fire weather conditions, with gusty winds, low humidity, and high temperatures that could lead to dangerous fire behavior. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. implemented its […]
One Dead as Roof of Indira Gandhi Int’l Airport collapsed
Roof of Indira Gandhi Int’l Airport in New Delhi collapsed due to heavy rains At least one person has died after the roof of a terminal building at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi partially collapsed due to heavy rains. Several domestic flights were cancelled as a result of the incident. The collapse occurred […]
Hurricane Idalia Strengthens to Category 2, Threatens Florida’s Gulf Coast
Hurricane Idalia has rapidly intensified into a dangerous Category 2 storm, posing a significant threat to Florida’s Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported that Idalia’s maximum sustained winds have increased to 110 mph, just shy of Category 3 status. The hurricane Idalia is currently located about 265 miles southwest of Tampa and is […]
Iceland volcano erupts for the fourth time in three months
The news report details a significant volcanic eruption in Iceland, marking the fourth eruption in recent months on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The eruption led to a state of emergency being declared in Iceland as lava spewed from a new volcanic fissure. The eruption occurred between Stóra Skógfell and Hagafell, with live video images showing glowing […]