Natural Disaster
Avalanche kills 11 climbers in southern Russia: Rescuers
Rescuers receive reports of the avalanche on Mount Mizhirgi, around 5,000 meters tall, at around 5 pm (1400 GMT) on Sunday.
3 DAYS AGO
Wildfires, heatwaves endanger air quality, health: UN
The UN weather and climate agency underlines links between air pollution and climate change, which scientists say is leading to more frequent and more intense heatwaves and wildfires.
3 DAYS AGO
UN appeals for $50M for Nepal flood victims
UN appeals for $50 million as floods in Nepal affect 84,000 people. Floods destroy infrastructure, increase disease risks, isolate communities, and cause $158 million in building damage, while reconstruction costs reach billions.
6 DAYS AGO
More than 20 people may be missing after Grand Canyon flash flood
National Park Service says floods hit Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area on Saturday, adding that it is working with Arizona authorities to evacuate people and account for individuals in the affected area.
August 30, 2026
Fast-growing Belgium wildfire burns at least 1,600 hectares
A major wildfire ravages Belgium’s Hautes Fagnes natural park, threatening nearby homes as firefighters, water bombers, helicopters and European reinforcements battle the blaze.
August 15, 2026
Colombia scrambles to find survivors as quake kills 240
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia, killing 240 people and injuring over 600. Rescuers search collapsed buildings for survivors, while hospitals, airports, and services face disruptions.
August 11, 2026
Wildfire scorches 12,000 hectares north of Madrid: Spanish authorities
A wildfire north of Madrid burns more than 12,000 hectares and forces hundreds to evacuate, as Spain battles multiple major blazes amid extreme heat and heightened wildfire conditions.
July 19, 2026
Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Afghanistan: US Geological Survey
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes northeastern Afghanistan, shaking Kabul, several provinces and Pakistan's capital Islamabad, damaging buildings but causing no immediately reported casualties, as authorities assess the impact in the quake-prone region.
June 27, 2026
Magnitude 6.5 quake hits off southern Philippines
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines, causing shaking but no immediate casualties or tsunami, less than three weeks after a devastating 7.8-magnitude quake killed 81 people and injured more than 1,300.
June 26, 2026