China Mobilizes Relief as Typhoon Matmo Strikes Southern Coast
China activates emergency measures as Typhoon Matmo impacts southern provinces, with mass evacuations and relief supplies deployed.
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China activates emergency measures as Typhoon Matmo impacts southern provinces, with mass evacuations and relief supplies deployed.
Typhoon Matmo, the 21st this year, hits Guangdong with 42m/s winds, prompting emergency measures in Hainan and transport suspensions.
Survivors describe the terror of a 6.9 magnitude earthquake in the central Philippines as death toll reaches 68 and injuries climb to 559.
A magnitude-6.9 earthquake strikes the Philippines, killing 72. Rescue operations continue as authorities assess damage and coordinate relief efforts.
Rescuers in East Java save child from collapsed school rubble; 91 students remain missing as operations continue amid structural safety concerns.
A magnitude-6.9 earthquake kills 69 in central Philippines as military accelerates relief operations amid collapsed infrastructure.
A magnitude-6.9 earthquake hits Cebu, Philippines, killing 69. Rescue operations continue as aftershocks threaten recovery efforts.
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Philippines near Cebu, triggering aftershocks and prompting evacuations. Authorities assess damage.
A magnitude-5.6 earthquake struck Gansu Province, causing minor injuries and structural damage. Authorities are assessing the impact.
Super Typhoon Ragasa leaves 17 dead, over 100 missing in Taiwan region. Survivors describe destruction as emergency teams face logistical challenges.
Super Typhoon Ragasa leaves 14 dead, 18 injured in Taiwan region, causing severe flooding and infrastructure damage. Over 1,800 households evacuated.
Super Typhoon Ragasa, potentially the year’s strongest storm, approaches Guangdong, prompting mass evacuations and emergency responses across southern China and affecting neighboring regions.
Typhoon Hagasah leaves 14 dead, 18 injured in Taiwan region, with rescue operations ongoing amid severe weather conditions.
A magnitude-5.6 earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan, compounding devastation from Sunday’s quake that killed over 2,200. Rescue operations continue amid high alert.
A devastating earthquake in Afghanistan claims over 1,100 lives, with thousands injured and homes destroyed. Rescue efforts face challenges amid rugged terrain.
A magnitude-6 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan kills over 800, injures 2,800, with authorities urgently seeking international aid amid rescue challenges.
A magnitude-6.0 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 800, with rescue operations ongoing amid widespread destruction.
Over 800 dead, thousands injured in eastern Afghanistan earthquake as rescue teams face rugged terrain. Casualty figures expected to rise.
A powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan claims over 600 lives, with rescue teams mobilizing urgent aid. Latest updates on the disaster’s impact and relief efforts.
A powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan leaves 500 dead, 1,000 injured, with rescue operations hampered by terrain and infrastructure damage.