January 29, As many as 30 people died while 90 were left injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj early on Wednesday. The mishap occurred when devotees thronged to the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. DIG Mahakumbh, Vaibhav Krishna,…
Jan 24, 2025 – Maharashtra blast: At least eight people were killed and seven others injured after a blast took place at the ordnance factory in the Jawahar Nagar area of Maharashtra’s Bhandara district on Friday morning. Rescue teams including firefighters and ambulances were deployed to the site. The explosion caused the roof of the…
January 7: A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck near Shigatse city in Tibet, resulting in at least 95 deaths and 130 injuries. The quake caused extensive damage to over 1,000 houses and affected approximately 62,000 residents. Tremors were felt as far as Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, and the Indian state of Bihar. On January 7, 2025, at…
January 2025: Uncontrolled wildfires ravaged parts of Los Angeles, destroying hundreds of buildings, causing at least ten fatalities, and forcing around 180,000 residents to evacuate. The fires were fueled by strong winds and prolonged drought conditions. Los Angeles and San Diego County, California A series of 14 catastrophic wildfires engulfed the Los Angeles metropolitan area…
January 12, 2025 Severe storms caused flash flooding in Melbourne, Australia, leading to widespread damage, including downed trees and power outages affecting tens of thousands of homes. Severe Thunderstorms Cause Flash Flooding and Disruptions Across Victoria Melbourne, Australia – Widespread thunderstorms battered Melbourne on Sunday morning, causing flash flooding, power outages, and disruptions, including the…
January 15, 2025: Heavy rains caused flooding in coastal cities of southern Brazil, including Balneário Camboriú and Itapema. The floods led to the displacement of entire communities and significant damage to infrastructure. January 2025 – Vale do Aço, Brazil — The metropolitan region of Vale do Aço, located in the interior of Minas Gerais, Brazil,…
Late January to February 2025: Over 12,000 earthquakes, mostly of small magnitude, were detected near Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini. The seismic activity prompted authorities to declare a state of emergency, leading to evacuations and heightened monitoring due to concerns about a potential larger earthquake. The ongoing swarm of earthquakes near Santorini continues to perplex…
February 26 – March 9, 2025 A wildfire began in Ōfunato, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, covering a significant area before being extinguished on March 9. It destroyed 171 structures, resulted in one fatality, and forced over 4,500 people to evacuate. This was the largest wildfire in Japan in over 50 years. Largest Wildfire in Japan in…
There is an abundance to see and do in Brazil. Here are eight must-visit destinations in this Latin American paradise: Rio de Janeiro With over 450 years of history, Rio de Janeiro is a unique city that beautifully combines its geographic features—such as the sea, mountains, and forests—with vibrant human presence. To truly experience the…
With its breathtaking waterfalls, vibrant culture, unique cuisine, some of the world’s most stunning beaches, and thrilling adventures, Brazil offers a variety of tourism experiences tailored to every preference. Prepare to be amazed by the wonders of this captivating country, as promised by Ivor Vaz. Brazil, often regarded as one of the most underrated travel…
