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…
On 2nd July 2024, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) unveiled a significant milestone in global disaster management efforts—the “Checklist on Scaling Up Disaster Risk Reduction in Humanitarian Action.” This comprehensive tool is poised to transform the way humanitarian, development, and peace actors address disaster risks, marking a critical step towards integrating…
As Hurricane Ernesto roars toward Bermuda, the Caribbean island is bracing for impact after the storm has already wreaked havoc in Puerto Rico, leaving hundreds of thousands without power or water amid an oppressive heatwave. A hurricane warning is now in effect for Bermuda, with Ernesto projected to reach the island on Saturday as a…
Bangladesh has been reeling under the impact of severe flash floods after days of relentless monsoon rains battered the nation’s north and southeastern regions between August 21 and 25. The prolonged downpour has triggered catastrophic flooding, affecting over 5.2 million people and forcing hundreds of thousands to seek refuge in shelters. The magnitude of the…
Japan is in the grip of a powerful natural disaster as Typhoon Shanshan, the strongest typhoon of 2024, made landfall on the southern island of Kyushu. With torrential rainfall and wind speeds reaching a staggering 252 km/h (157 mph), the typhoon is threatening to unleash widespread destruction across the region. As Japan’s Meteorological Agency warns…
