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January 30, 2023

California Earthquakes Result in Closure of Major State Park Route

Recent earthquake in California have led to the closure of Mattole Road, a heavily traveled major route through Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The road has been shut down indefinitely due to a

Disaster·News·USA

The Santa Anita Dam: A Vital Piece of Los Angeles County’s Flood Control Infrastructure

The recent wildfires have left the mountainous regions of Los Angeles County vulnerable to intense storms and potential flooding. The destruction of vegetation by the 2020 Bobcat fire has left canyons exposed, and another storm could cause dirt, boulders, and

January 26, 2023

Cyclone Alfred Nears Queensland: Category 3 Threat Looms

Australia·Disaster·News

A powerful storm is brewing off Queensland’s coast. Weather experts are tracking a tropical low just 505 kilometers from Cairns that’s getting stronger by

Cyclone Alfred Nears Category 3; Path Uncertain

Australia·Disaster

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to strengthen into a category three system on Wednesday morning as it moves slowly south in the Coral Sea,

2 Girl's Swimming during Daytime trying to beat the heat. Photo Credit: Juan Salamanca, Pexels

Climate·Disaster

Extreme Heat Alert: Las Vegas Hits 44°C, Death Valley Near 49°C – Will Records Fall?

Extreme heat hitting the western United States will peak on Thursday, an event that may herald a sweltering summer at a time when the UN has been warning that the planet is

Govind Tekale

June 7, 2024

Climate·Disaster·India

New Delhi Hits Record 52.9°C Amid Heatwave, Impacting Elections and Wildlife

A weather station in New Delhi recorded 52.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, a record high for the Indian capital, amidst an extreme heatwave in the northern part of the Asian country. This

Govind Tekale

June 1, 2024

Massive 1500% rise in Himalayan forest fires threatens wildlife and ecosystems Photo Credits: Forest Fire and Disaster Management Uttarakhand

Disaster·India

Himalayan Forest Fires Surge 1500%: Uncover the Devastating Impact on Wildlife and Ecosystems

The Himalayas are burning because fires have erupted in the forests of three Himalayan states. It’s spreading. First, the forests of Uttarakhand attracted attention. Then Himachal Pradesh. Now, fires have broken out

Govind Tekale

May 30, 2024

A lightning caused fire is currently burning in the Peacocks Pocket impoundment. The fire is estimated to be 150-200 acres. Photo Credit:Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Disaster·Nature·USA

2,500 Acres Engulfed: Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge Wildfire Sparks Concerns

The roads reopened on Monday after a fast-moving forest fire ravaged the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge over the weekend. Authorities believe lightning sparked the fire, which quickly grew from a few

Govind Tekale

May 29, 2024

Impact of tornado on a house in Texas. Photo Credit: Gov. Greg Abbott (X formerly Twitter)

Disaster·USA

Memorial Day Tornadoes: 22 Dead Across Five States, Millions Brace for More

A series of powerful storms swept across the central and southern United States over the Memorial Day weekend, resulting in the deaths of at least 22 people and leaving a wide path

Govind Tekale

May 29, 2024

Tornado, Photo Credit: Chris Riske (x @RiskeChris)

Disaster·USA

Iowa Tornadoes Leave 80,000 Without Power as Midwest Faces Widespread Fatalities and Devastation

Several communities in the state of Iowa wake up this Wednesday to take a look at the debris of what was left of their homes, in addition to mourning the death of

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May 22, 2024

Disaster·India·Science

Patna Tops Flood Severity Index, Followed by Murshidabad and Thane: Key Findings from IIT Researchers

According to the District Flood Severity Index (DFSI) developed by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Delhi and IIT-Roorkee, the most severe floods in India occur in Patna, followed by Murshidabad

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May 15, 2024

Disaster·News

Battery Park Elevation by 5 Feet: NYC’s $1.7 Billion Strategy Against Rising Seas Set for 2026

Battery Park, the iconic coastal park at the southwestern tip of Manhattan Island with views of the Statue of Liberty, will be raised by 5 feet as part of New York City’s

Tejal Somvanshi

May 8, 2024

Widespread parts of Asia and Africa reel under extreme weather.

Asia·Climate·Disaster

2023: A Year of Unprecedented Climate Havoc in Asia—WMO Reports Staggering Casualty and Damage Statistics

Last week, Dubai was devastated by floods. Now, the WMO says Asia is worst hit by climate and water-related hazards. According to the Hindustan Times, the WMO report for 2023 listed the

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April 29, 2024

Disaster·News

Dubai Swamped: Record Rainfall of 6.26 Inches Cripples World’s Busiest Airport

Generally, deserts have very scanty rainfall. But on April 16, 2024, Dubai, the commercial capital of UAE, was in floods. The world’s busiest air hub for international passengers, Dubai’s major International Airport

Govind Tekale

April 23, 2024

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