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World

Over 2 million people killed in weather disasters in past 50 years, UN agency says, warning of more cataclysms

Posted on September 11, 2021September 11, 2021By Editor

The number of natural disasters driven by extreme weather increased fivefold over the past 50 years, leading to the deaths of over two million people and causing damage worth $3.64 trillion, the UN’s meteorology agency has said. … Read More >Over 2 million people killed in weather disasters in past 50 years, UN agency says, warning of more cataclysms

USA

Tennessee Flooding Leaves At Least Eight People Dead, About 40 Still Missing – Reports

Posted on August 22, 2021August 22, 2021By Editor

At least eight people have died and dozens are still missing in Tennessee following heavy rains and severe flooding in the state’s Humphreys County, local media outlets report. … Read More >Tennessee Flooding Leaves At Least Eight People Dead, About 40 Still Missing – Reports

‘Haiti is on its knees,’ PM says as earthquake deaths top 2,100 & tens of thousands of families left homeless

Posted on August 21, 2021August 21, 2021By Editor

Haiti has recorded more than 2,100 deaths following a powerful earthquake that wounded more than 12,000 and destroyed tens of thousands of homes, while over 115,000 families displaced by the disaster continue to seek refuge. … Read More >‘Haiti is on its knees,’ PM says as earthquake deaths top 2,100 & tens of thousands of families left homeless

More than 80,000 people evacuated from China’s Sichuan province as extreme rains trigger floods

Posted on August 20, 2021August 20, 2021By Editor

More than 80,000 people have been evacuated from their homes by the authorities as Sichuan is hit by extreme rains, triggering floods, with nearly half a million people impacted across six cities. … Read More >More than 80,000 people evacuated from China’s Sichuan province as extreme rains trigger floods

Shanghai evacuates HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS, cancels flights & suspends train services as Typhoon In-Fa hits China’s coast (VIDEO)

Posted on July 30, 2021July 30, 2021By Editor

Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated from the coastal areas of the Chinese city of Shanghai as Typhoon In-Fa hits the coast to its south. All flights to the city and high-speed train services have been suspended. … Read More >Shanghai evacuates HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS, cancels flights & suspends train services as Typhoon In-Fa hits China’s coast (VIDEO)

Monsoon rains trigger floods and landslides in India leaving at least 67 dead

Posted on July 28, 2021July 28, 2021By Editor

At least 67 people have died as monsoon rainfall sparked floods and landslides, primarily in the western Indian state of Maharashtra where some areas have received 23 inches of rain in 24 hours. … Read More >Monsoon rains trigger floods and landslides in India leaving at least 67 dead

EU

‘Like a bomb hit’: Death toll from devastating floods in western Germany grows to 81

Posted on July 17, 2021July 17, 2021By Editor

At least 81 people have died during massive flooding due to heavy rain in western parts of Germany. Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged federal support for victims as the disaster left many houses destroyed. … Read More >‘Like a bomb hit’: Death toll from devastating floods in western Germany grows to 81

EU

59 killed, 1,300 missing after catastrophic floods slam western Germany (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Posted on July 16, 2021July 16, 2021By Editor

Raging floods have killed at least 59 people and left more than 1,000 missing across multiple German states after a torrential downpour, as police officers, soldiers and other relief workers undertake a massive rescue effort. … Read More >59 killed, 1,300 missing after catastrophic floods slam western Germany (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Deadly lightning storms kill nearly 70 people across India

Posted on July 13, 2021July 13, 2021By Editor

Dozens of people across three Indian states have perished in freak lightning storms. The government has promised to provide compensation for the families of the deceased and those who have been injured. … Read More >Deadly lightning storms kill nearly 70 people across India

1,500 rescuers wade through mud to find survivors in wake of catastrophic landslide in Japan

Posted on July 6, 2021July 6, 2021By Editor

Following a landslide in Atami, a resort city southwest of Tokyo, a rescue mission is ongoing throughout Monday in the hope of locating the dozens of residents still missing. Three fatalities have so far been confirmed. … Read More >1,500 rescuers wade through mud to find survivors in wake of catastrophic landslide in Japan