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October 24, 2026

Nagqu’s M7.0 Earthquake: Why the Reported 4.7 Tremor Was Part of the Aftershock Sequence

If you have family in northern Tibet or are tracking rescue operations near Nagqu, the smaller 4.7 earthquake reported after the main event is not a separate incident to follow independently. It

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Disaster·India·Weather

Bay of Bengal Low Pressure May Intensify: What IMD’s Latest Forecast Says

A low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal, and India’s Meteorological Department is tracking it for possible intensification. If you fish, work at ports or live on the Andhra Pradesh or Odisha coast, the current forecast window matters

October 24, 2026

Record September Heat and the Largest Southern Plains Drought Since 2022: What NOAA and NIDIS Data Show for October 2026

Agriculture·Climate·Disaster·USA

Crop shortfalls that could affect food prices, concerns about rural well water levels, and flash-flood risks on roads that had been cracked by drought

Kansas City Severe Storm Downs Trees and Knocks Out Power Across the Metro

Disaster·USA·Weather

Severe thunderstorms hit the Kansas City metro Tuesday evening with straight-line wind gusts topping 80 mph — strong enough to shear full-size trees at

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

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

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

Govind Tekale

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

Govind Tekale

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

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

Govind Tekale

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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