Recent Natural Disasters

Heavy storm in Karak, Pakistan has injured twenty five people including twelve women. Heavy rainstorm hit Tor Dhand, Ambeeri Kalan, Chokara and other surrounding regions, The Express Tribune reported. Storm also disrupted commun…

Recent flooding and landslides across China have claimed lives of at least 14 people, the Xinhua reported. At least eight people died due to hailstorm in Erdos city of Mongolia. Landslides buried four in Anhui province of ea…

Landslide caused by heavy rainstorm has claimed lives of at least two people in Hunan Province of China. Landslide hit a house in Shuangqiao at 1 p.m, the Xinhua reported. One person was rescued but others two were found dead un…

At least two people are reported to be missing in flash floods in upstate New York and Pennsylvania. Flood water swept away a woman in upstate New York's Mohawk Valley along with her mobile home. Another 86-year-old was wash…

Tropical storm Gorio (international name Rumbia) made landfall today morning in Hernani, Eastern Samar, Philippines. Around 5,400 passengers are believed to be stranded in Visayas and Bicol region due to effects of Tropical sto…

At least 25,000 Bengalis have been affected by the flash floods in Hatiya, Subarnachar and Companiganj upazilas of Noakhali, Dhaka Tribune reported. Tidal surge and torrential rains have been hitting Noakhali region since Wed…

According to the National Seismological Centre, the earthquake of magnitude of 5.5 has hit Rukum, the Mid Western Region of Nepal. Tremor has been felt in at least 15 districts of Nepal including capital Kathmandu. Updates bel…

Finland weather warning map; FMI Finland has been hit by biggest storm in century combined with more than 28,000 lightning strikes. According to Yle, so called Elviira storm is the biggest storm in Finland this century. …

The Shiveluch volcano in Russia has spewed ash to a height of up to 7,000 meters, RIA Novosti reported quoting local Emergencies Ministry’s department. Local firefighters and rescuers have send text messages warning people to …

M 3.9 light earthquake shakes Salinas, California today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 11 km WSW of Ridgemark. It was 4.3 miles deep. Ne…

Update 19:25 UTC -Red Cross has set up two shelters in DuBois. -Mudslide has been reported in Pottsville. -A tornado watch also remains in effect for southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Up…

Landslide in Hubei province of China has claimed life of one people and left two others missing, China daily reported. Landslide occurred at around 9 a.m. on Jiugong Mountain and hit road maintenance workers. Rescuers from f…

Thousands people have been evacuated in Paraguay flooding due to overflow of the Parana River. More than 3,000 people have been evacuated only in Ayolas, Misiones, Presna Latina reported. Alto Parana and Misiones are believe…

Landslide in Kalikot district of Nepal has claimed lives of two people and injured one other. Landslide hit a hotel in Bharta-8 of Kalikot where a group of 18 people were staying. Fifteen others however escaped the disaster. …

M 4.3 light earthquake hits Washington today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 25 km N of Leavenworth. It was 5.7 miles deep. Recent intera…

The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-0 tornado in Columbia county on Tuesday. Small tornado touched down in Birkenfeld between 3:45 p.m. and 4 p.m, Fox 12 Oregon has written in its online edition. Tornado has dam…

A tsunami was observed on June 13, 2013 at East Coast, Bermuda and Puerto Rico, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said. At Newport, Rhode Island tsunami wave reached just under 25cm above sea level. …

Hurricane Cosme in Mexico has claimed lives of at least two people, The Voice Of Russia reported. A gust of wind and strong Ocean wave hit a boat killing a tourist, Guerrero authorities said. In another incident, a police of…

Update 10:40  UTC According to the National Environment Agency (NEA), latest hailstorm in Singapore isn't related to cloud seeding in Indonesia. Update 10:15 UTC Storm has damaged roofs, downed trees and damaged cars in Bu…

Heavy flooding has been reported in Pilbara contrast with Perth where dry condition prevails, Australian Bureau of Meteorology said. Parts of the Pilbara are currently on alert due to heavy floods. Opposite to it, Perth has ma…

A three days national mourning has been declared after 37 people died in Central African Republic gold mine collapse, local news reported. Heavy rainfall triggered CAR gold mine collapse. Disaster area is located in Ndassima, …

A huge sinkhole has formed in Philippines Zambales beach where swimming has been banned, local medias reported. Puerto del Mar beach in Candelaria, Zambales was collapsed due to soil erosion caused by tidal waves. There is c…

Heavy rainfall has caused flash flood in Odisha's Kalahandi district affecting nearly 15,000 people, local media reported. Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Bolangir and Koraput districts are said to be heavy hit by flash floods. …

M 2.9 earthquake shakes Armenia’s Spitak region at 14:16 local time, the Armenian Emergency Ministry's Seismic Protection Service reported. According to the Seismic Protection Service, the epicenter was located 7 km far f…

Tropical storm Barry has claimed lives of at least three people in Mexico and left one missing in El Salvador. Tropical storm Barry has caused heavy rainfall from northern Nicaragua to South-Central Mexico. A woman and her c…

Heavy rainfall has caused flash flooding in parts of southwestern Wisconsin, United States. According to the Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center, damage from the Wisconsin flood isn't known as flood damage assessment is …

M 5.2 damaging earthquake hit off the coast of the Gili Islands, Lombok, Indonesia on June 22, 2013. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 12 km NW of Karangsubagan. It was 6.2 miles …

State of emergency has been declared in Malaysia after the air pollutant index (API) reached 16-years-high. Malaysian government declared a state of emergency today in Muar and Ledang districts after the air pollutant index (A…

Wild hailstorms have caused heavy damage to agricultural crops in eight villages in Akhmeta in Kakheti region of eastern Georgia. Hailstorm damage have been found extensive in Ashkhnis Velebi, Akhshani, Arashenda, Chabinaani, …

Lightning has claimed lives of three children below age 10 in Kalaiya, Bara Nepal. Lightning struck them in Kalaiya-13, Baidhyanathpur as they were out around 7:45 am Saturday morning. Bodies have been send to Kalaiya Hospit…

Update 14:35 UTC -According to  local marine authorities, four missing fishermen have returned to port safely. -At least 42 flights have been cancelled at the Sanya Phoenix International Airport. -An emergency response system…

Supermoon falls on June 23, 2013 at 11:32 UTC. Supermoon time is 6:32 a.m. CDT in the U.S. At this time, the moon will be just 221,824 miles away from Earth. Astronomers calls this this sort of close full moon a perigee full m…

Update 14:00 UTC Four people are confirmed dead in Luzhou landslide. Three other injured people are having medical treatment in hospital. At least four fishermen are missing as tropical storm Bebinca made landfall in South Chin…

Recent storm in South Dakota has claimed life of a woman and left thousands of people without power. Wind storm damage is found extensive around Lake Poinsett, northeast South Dakota. Fire department in South Dakota is going…

M 5.1 moderate earthquake shakes Northern Italy today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located just 2 km SSW of Fivizzano. It was 6.4 miles deep. …

Update 23:50 UTC -According to the Police, at least four people have died in Calgary flooding . Body was found in High River, located about 60 km south of Calgary. -Around 100,000 people of Calgary have been ordered to leave th…

M 2.6 weak earthquake hits Maine today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located just 2 km W of Sidney. It was 3.1 miles deep. Tremor was well felt i…

A large-scale air quality disaster has hit Singapore and Malaysia. In Singapore, haze at 12 p.m. on 21 June 2013 reached 401 making a record of worst in its history. Singapore haze 2013 is caused by continued uncontrolled burn…

Heavy flooding hit Alberta on June 20, 2013. Alberta flooding caused major damage in Canmore, Calgary and High River. Flood emergency has been declared in various Alberta communities. Updates below Don't miss even a single…

Latest storm in Wellington region of New Zealand has been described as the worst storm in 37 years by a scientist of National Institute for Weather and Atmospheric Research (NIWA). Stuff.Co.NZ has quoted the scientist Dr Mike …

At least 100 middle school students and teachers have been trapped in their school due to a flood, Xinhua reported. Students and teachers were trapped as flood washed away the only bridge linking the Maiji Junior Middle School…

Landslide in Palpa, Nepal has claimed lives of three members of a single family. Landslide hit a house in Birkot-3 of Palpa at 01:00 a.m and killed Khagisara Bahraghare and her two children below age 13. Her husband, Bal Bah…

Flooding and landslides in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China have claimed lives of at least two people and affected 45,000 others. Heavy rainfall has damaged or destroyed 1,305 houses. Flood damage is expected about 32.…

A tornado touched down for 10 minutes in Waikato region of New Zealand. According to The New Zealand Herald, Waikato tornado was at the lowest end of the scale and didn't cause any damage. No tornadoes were forecast today…

Update 2013/06/20 -Death toll from floods in Lourdes has risen to 2. Fatalities are from Pierrefitte-Nestalas and Luz-Saint-Sauveur. -Several areas near the Pyrenees mountain range are placed on "red alert" by Frenc…

Update 2013/06/22 Death toll from Uttarakhand flood has further risen to 680. Kedarnath flooding has claimed lives of 123 alone. Click here for latest updates . Update 2013/06/21 Death toll from Uttarakhand flood has risen to …

At least 50 houses have been destroyed in a tornado in Cebu city of Philippines. Tornado damage occurred in Minglanilla town in Cebu City, GMA News reported. Winds of about 200 kph has been recorded. Heavy rains in eastern M…

Heavy rainfall has caused devastating floods and landslides across North India, especially in the states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. The Army, ITBP, Border Security Force (BSF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF),…

Landslide in Baitadi district of Nepal has claimed lives of five members of a single family. The catastrophic landslide occurred at Siddeswor-9 of Baitadi Monday night. Landslide caused by heavy rainfall swept away three chi…

Landslide in Dailekh, Nepal has claimed lives of at least seven people, Dailekh Police said today. Landslide hit Malika VDC-2 of Dailekh district and killed seven members of a single family. Three of them are children below ag…

Heavy rainfall has caused massive flooding in Mahakali river. The District Administration Office (DAO) has declared a flood emergency in the area. The bridge over the Mahakali River is currently closed and a red flag has been pl…