Page 6 - Natural Disasters

4 killed, several injured as 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolts China

Four people were killed and 14 others injured after a powerful earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale jolted the city of Ya'an in China's Sichuan province

10 dead, 20 missing as Hurricane Agatha brings damage in south Mexico

Hurricane Agatha caused flooding and mudslides that killed at least 10 people and left 20 missing, the governor of the southern state of Oaxaca said

Strongest hurricane on record in May makes landfall in southern Mexico

The strongest hurricane on record to make landfall in May in the eastern Pacific swept ashore on a stretch of tourist beaches and fishing towns in southern Mexico on Monday

World not spending enough to avert disasters as global calamities rise: UN

Of the $133 billion in available disaster-related financing in 2010 to 2019, only 4% went to reducing risks with the rest being spent on more costly post-calamity responses, a UN official said

At least 1 killed, 23 hurt as tornado tears through northern Michigan

A tornado tore through a northern Michigan community, killing at least one person and injuring 23 others as it flipped vehicles, tore the roofs off of buildings, and downed trees and power lines.

Tornadoes strike Texas, Oklahoma; more storms in forecast, says report

There were no reports of serious injuries following the Wednesday night tornadoes

Disasters are rapidly increasing due to climate change, human behaviour: UN

The number of medium- to large-scale disaster events is projected to reach 560 a year, or 1.5 disasters a day, by 2030 if the current trends continue

The promise and pain of insuring natural disasters at the state level

While claims and compensation for victims are settled expeditiously, the pressures on revenues prevent many states from making top-up contribution to the SDRF and NDRF

Earthquakes recorded near Alaska volcano dormant for 800 years

The cause of the quakes under Mount Edgecumbe, a volcano near Sitka that resembles Mount Fuji in Japan, are not known

Ensure disaster alerts reach remote areas timely; engage all agencies: Shah

The minister said special focus should be given to cases of lightning strikes where time is less and it should be ensured that accurate alert reaches the intended village and its inhabitants.

5.6 magnitude earthquake hits off Japan's northeast, no tsunami threat

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 jolted northeastern Japan prefecture of Iwate late Friday, however, there is no threat of a tsunami.

Cyclone Asani: Andaman MP asks disaster machinery to be on high alert

With the year's first cyclone Asani brewing over the Bay of Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands MP urged Lieutenant Governor to put the disaster management machinery on high alert

Thousands of Japan homes without electricity after earthquake kills 4

Companies race to assess the impact of the magnitude 7.4 quake, which struck shortly before midnight on Wednesday.

Study finds human actions speed up climate-driven floods, droughts

A new study has found that streams altered by human activity are at a higher risk of flooding.The research was published in the journal Nature Sustainability.The study from the University of Waterloo analyzed the seasonal flow patterns of 2,272 streams in Canada and the U.S. and found that human-managed streams - those impacted by developments like dams, canals, or heavy urbanization - had significantly different flow patterns compared to streams in natural watersheds.Greater flow increases in managed watersheds indicate more severe flooding -- possibly as a result of the increased paved surfaces in urban regions. Flow dampening on the other hand can lead to water shortages and a loss in biodiversity in managed streams.The study used natural watersheds untouched by human activity to measure the impact of climate change on streamflow. Using them as a baseline, the researchers then compared flow in managed streams within a radius of 115 kilometres to measure the impact of human ...

Unavoidable multiple climate hazards in next 2 decades, warns IPPC report

This report is a dire warning about the consequences of inaction, said Hoesung Lee, Chair of the IPCC while releasing the report Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability

Death toll reaches 204 from landslides, floods in Brazil; 51 still missing

On February 15, Petropolis, a city located 68 km from Rio de Janeiro, was slammed with heavy rains that caused more than 50 mudslides and floods.

Death toll in Brazil mudslides reaches 146 on fifth day of rescue efforts

The number of missing stands at 191

Brazil mudslide death toll is at 117, police say 116 missing

The Rio de Janeiro state government confirmed the rising loss of life, with many feared buried in mud beneath the German-influenced city nestled in the mountains above the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Earthquake measuring 3.5 on Richter scale hits Jammu and Kashmir's Katra

The quake took place at a depth of five kilometres and about 84 kilometres East of Katra

Aid flight lands in Tonga; phones partially restored as airport reopens

The explosion of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano on Saturday killed at least three people, sent tsunami waves rolling across the archipelago.