Thursday, July 4, 2024

Natural Disasters

Around 349,000 still without power in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona

An estimated 349,000 homes and businesses were still without power on Wednesday after Hurricane Fiona hit parts of Puerto Rico on September 18.

65 killed in deadly earthquake in China, Afghanistan quake kills eight

In China, 248 injuries have been confirmed while some 12 people are missing

Severe flooding in China displaces over 100,000, threatens UNESCO heritage site

Severe flooding in China displaces over 100,000. This is the worst flooding since 1981

Cyclone Amphan kills more than 80 in Bangladesh and India

At least 74 people were killed in India while 13 causalities have been reported in Bangladesh.

7 people confirmed dead in 6.5-magnitude Taiwan earthquake

Hotel and residential block were the worst hit by the quake in the port city of Hualien At least seven people are dead and 225 injured including tourists after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck just off the east coast of Taiwan. According...

Southern California mudslides, flooding leave at least 13 dead

About 5.5 inches of rain had fallen in parts of Ventura County over two days in southern California At least 13 people have been died after a powerful winter storm drenching Southern California sent mud, rocks and debris plummeting down...

Earthquake near Iraq-Iran border killed around 200

Earthquake was centred about 19 miles outside the eastern Iraqi city of Halabja More than 200 people have been killed and at least 860 believed to have been injured after earthquake struck Iran near to the Iraq border. According to state...

Germany reiterates initiative on Disaster Risk Reduction in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (PPA) – German government has stepped up its supports and initiatives which can help in reducing the risks to natural disasters in Pakistan to overcome the serious challenges such as rapid population growth, high levels of rural-urban migration...

Monsoon floods kill more than 1200 in India, Bangladesh and Nepal

Floods in India, Bangladesh and Nepal kill 1,200 and leave millions homeless The heavy rains and strong winds have killed more than 1,200 people in India, Bangladesh and Nepal while the death toll could rise. The devastating floods have hit South...

Pakistan, Cuba sign MoU on Disaster Management

The MOU will enhance mutual cooperation between the two countries in the areas of Disaster Management and Risk Mitigation Pakistan and Cuba signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-operate in the field of Disaster Management. The MOU was signed...

Latest News

Qatar unveils plans for $5.5 billion tourism development project Simaisma with Disney-size theme park

Qatar has announced a groundbreaking $5.5 billion (20 billion Qatari Riyal) development project named Simaisma tourist project, featuring a colossal theme park set to surpass the iconic Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in size.