Natural Disaster

Mississippi tornadoes kill 23, injure dozens overnight

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado caused damage about 60 miles (96 kilometres) northeast of Jackson, Mississippi.

Malawi: Death toll from Cyclone Freddy rises to 190 as hopes for survivors dwindle

Many people perished in mudslides that washed away homes in the country's commercial capital, Blantyre. Across the country, nearly 59,000 people have been affected, and more than 19,000 displaced

Natural disasters in Afghanistan leave 1,000 dead, over 2,000 injured

According to the World Bank report, natural disasters such as flooding, earthquakes, avalanches, landslides, and droughts are exacerbating vulnerability and poverty in Afghanistan

Explained: Why earthquake swarms at Alaska volcanoes are concerning

Not one but two volcanoes on the same island in Alaska are showing signs of unrest. A swarm of earthquakes occurring since late February 2023 has intensified, a possible indication of an impending eruption

Turkey quake Europe's worst natural disaster in 'a century': WHO

The 7.8-magnitude earthquake, followed by a major aftershock, on February 6 has now killed more than 35,000 people in Turkey and neighbouring Syria.

How the earthquake in Turkey may affect President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's political future

Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is fighting for his political future just months before a May election, faces a daunting task in the aftermath of Monday's earthquake, which was one of the deadliest and most destructive natural disasters this century

Turkey earthquake claims over 500 lives: Why temblors in the West Asian country are so deadly

Monday’s earthquake killing more than 500 people is not new to Turkey. The country is known to record powerful tremors, owing to its geographical location — it is a hotbed of seismic activity

Turkey declares 'level 4 alarm' after hundreds of people killed in 7.8 magnitude earthquake

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early on Monday, killing hundreds of people as they slept, levelling buildings and sending tremors that were felt as far away as the island of Cyprus, Egypt and Iraq.

From Turkey to Nepal, the deadliest earthquakes that rocked the world

A 7.8-strong earthquake struck Turkey near the Syrian border early morning, causing major damage, killing over 90 people, with many more feared dead. It evokes memories of other major earthquakes that have shaken countries, and rocked them to their core

Explained: How California is tackling its problem of mudslides

Over 300 landslides have been recorded in California since New Year's Eve. So far, the debris has mostly blocked roads and highways and has not harmed communities, as it did in the 2018 Montecito mudslides. However, more rain is expected, heightening the threat