Drones Illuminate Night Skies in Xizang Earthquake Zone
Drones are lighting up the night skies in earthquake-stricken areas of southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, aiding rescue efforts and bringing hope to affected communities.
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Drones are lighting up the night skies in earthquake-stricken areas of southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, aiding rescue efforts and bringing hope to affected communities.
A magnitude-6.8 earthquake hit Dingri County in Xizang Autonomous Region. Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing oversees rescue efforts, stressing search operations and aid in the high-altitude, frigid area.
China mobilizes extensive relief and rescue efforts following a magnitude-6.8 earthquake in the Xizang Autonomous Region, focusing on saving lives and restoring normalcy.
Over 90 people have died after a magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck Dingri County in Xizang. Experts warn that severe cold is complicating rescue efforts.
The Republic of Korea’s fire agency reports that the death toll from a Jeju Air plane crash has risen to 151, with rescue efforts ongoing at Muan International Airport.
Azerbaijan Airlines jet crashes near Aktau, Kazakhstan, while en route from Baku to Grozny. Rescue teams report survivors among the 62 passengers and five crew members. Investigations are underway.
An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday. Rescue operations are underway, with survivors reported among the 62 passengers and five crew members on board.
An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan. Initial reports indicate survivors, and rescue operations are ongoing.
Six individuals have been found in a state of cardiac arrest after their fishing boat capsized off South Korea’s southeastern coast, according to the South Korean Coast Guard.
Rescuers have recovered four bodies and four survivors after a diving boat capsized off Egypt’s eastern coast. The vessel was carrying 31 tourists of multiple nationalities and a 13-member crew.
Serbia has declared a national day of mourning on November 2 following a deadly roof collapse at the Novi Sad railway station that claimed 14 lives.
Flooding in Spain’s Valencia region has left 51 dead, with rescue teams working tirelessly to reach those trapped by rising waters. Torrential rains have caused widespread devastation and prompted a state of emergency.
Three migrants died and 45 were rescued after a boat carrying a large group capsized off the coast of Calais on Wednesday, according to local French authorities.
An elevator failure at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Colorado has resulted in one death and left 12 people trapped 1,000 feet underground. Rescue efforts are underway to reach those still stranded.
Severe flooding across Myanmar has left at least 74 dead and 89 missing after heavy rains triggered by Typhoon Yagi. The disaster has affected hundreds of villages, destroyed infrastructure, and displaced thousands.
Four people were rescued from a house in Kerala, India, three days after devastating landslides. The rescue was aided by a newly built bridge that allowed heavy equipment to reach the affected area.
At least 243 people have been killed in landslides triggered by relentless monsoon rains in Kerala, India, as rescue efforts are hampered by severe weather and damaged infrastructure.
Extreme weather wreaks havoc worldwide as rescuers in southern India search through mud and debris after landslides kill at least 151 people. California faces wildfires amidst ongoing global weather crises.
Local governments in China are intensifying rescue operations as heavy rains cause widespread flooding, affecting regions like Chongqing, Sichuan, and Anhui Province.
Rescue teams in Hunan Province are working tirelessly to seal a dike breach at Dongting Lake. All affected residents have been evacuated, and authorities expect to complete repairs by Tuesday noon.