
Deadly Earthquake Claims 250 Lives in Eastern Afghanistan
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake kills 250 in Afghanistan’s Kunar province, with rescue efforts hindered by landslides and damaged infrastructure.
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A 6.1-magnitude earthquake kills 250 in Afghanistan’s Kunar province, with rescue efforts hindered by landslides and damaged infrastructure.
Hainan province escalates emergency measures to the highest level as Typhoon Kajiki nears, urging residents and travelers to prepare for severe weather conditions.
Heavy monsoon rains in Karachi result in 11 deaths, 10 injuries, widespread flooding, and infrastructure disruptions. Authorities warn of continued rainfall.
China’s second AG600 amphibious aircraft completes test flight, enhancing emergency response capabilities and disaster prevention systems.
A food deliveryman in Leshan, China, discovered a blood-stained pillow with a coded message, leading police to rescue a trapped woman. Story of quick thinking and community action.
A bus traveling from Togo to Niger plunged into Benin’s Oueme River, leaving one dead and 44 missing. Rescue operations continue as authorities investigate the cause.
A deadly factory fire in Russia’s Ryazan region leaves 11 dead and 130 injured, with rescue operations ongoing and an investigation into safety violations.
Drone footage shows wildfires near Madrid as extreme heat fuels blazes across Europe, claiming one life and highlighting climate challenges.
Rescue teams in Gansu Province race against time after mountain torrents triggered by heavy rainfall cause widespread damage. Authorities mobilize resources for evacuation and recovery efforts.
Heavy rainfall triggers deadly mountain torrents in Gansu, China, leaving 13 dead and 30 missing. Rescue operations intensify as authorities respond.
A train derailment in Thailand’s Prachuap Khiri Khan province leaves 10 injured, prompting safety reviews and emergency response efforts.
Southern France faces its largest wildfire since 1949, forcing mass evacuations and destroying homes amid extreme heatwave conditions.
Southern Europe faces intense wildfires fueled by heatwaves and drought, with emergency crews on high alert as climate risks escalate.
Beijing firefighters rescue 48 people from flooded nursing home as torrential rains trigger mudslides and flash floods in Miyun district.
Heavy rainfall in Beijing’s suburbs prompts mass evacuations, highlighting climate challenges and emergency preparedness in the region.
China issues Level-IV flood alerts in eastern provinces and Xinjiang as Typhoon Co-May and snowmelt threaten regions. Authorities urge preparedness to protect lives and property.
Beijing authorities issue urgent rainstorm and flood warnings as heavy rainfall threatens flash floods and landslides in mountainous regions.
Tropical cyclones in the Philippines have resulted in 31 deaths and affected over 6 million people, with significant agricultural and infrastructure damage reported.
Three killed, multiple injured after regional train derails in southern Germany; storm suspected. Rescue operations ongoing.
Over 3,000 evacuated in Beijing’s Miyun district as record rainfall triggers highest-level red alert. Emergency responses activated amid ongoing rescue efforts.