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Kedartal Trek Accident: Four Bodies Recovered in Uttarakhand
Four bodies have been recovered after an avalanche struck the Kedartal trek in Uttarakhand, while rescue teams continue searching for four missing people.
Nearly 200 Ring of Fire Earthquakes in 7 Days: Risk?
Nearly 200 magnitude 4.5 or stronger earthquakes were reported across the Pacific Ring of Fire, but scientists say the count cannot predict a major quake.
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with its epicentre 218 km north-northwest of Bamboo Flat and no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Strikes Northern California
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck near Lake Pillsbury in Northern California, with no casualties reported and USGS monitoring the risk of aftershocks.
Tristan da Cunha Volcano: 264 Evacuated, 200 Cattle Survived
The 1961 Tristan da Cunha eruption forced 264 residents to flee. A 1962 expedition found around 200 surviving cattle and much of the village intact.
Vanuatu Tsunami Warning Canceled After 6.9 Magnitude Quake
Vanuatu canceled its tsunami warning after an offshore earthquake on October 24, 2026. Monitoring agencies reported no tsunami threat to several other countries.
Tibet Earthquake: 16 Dead, 76 Injured, 12,000 Evacuated
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Tibet, killing 16 and injuring 76. Over 12,000 people were evacuated as rescue teams delivered emergency supplies.
Tibet Earthquake: 65 Injured, Death Toll Remains at 16
A magnitude 7 earthquake in Tibet has killed 16 and injured 65. More than 12,000 people have been relocated as rescue operations continue.
Tibet Earthquake: Magnitude 7 Tremor Kills at Least 16
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck northern Tibet, killing at least 16 people and injuring 46 as hundreds of homes collapsed and rescue teams mobilised.
UN Loss and Damage Fund Sets Aside $21.6 Million for Nepal
The UN Loss and Damage Fund provisionally approved $21.6 million for Nepal after the August 2026 Bhote Koshi floods, pending formal application and review.
China Natural Disaster Losses Reach $30 Billion in 2026
China reported 199.36 billion yuan in natural disaster losses during the first nine months of 2026, while the Nepal-Tibet disaster toll remained at 562 dead or missing.
Hurricane Trudy Hits Mexico With Heavy Rain and Winds
Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain, strong winds and flooding risks to Mexico’s Pacific coast before forecasters expect it to weaken overnight.
Tibet Nepal Floods: 49 Indians Among 546 Missing
Flash floods near the Tibet-Nepal border have killed at least 16 people in Tibet and left 546 people missing,...
Nepal Floods: Death Toll Hits 626 as 2,478 Remain Missing
Nepal is facing one of its most devastating flood disasters in recent years after a sudden surge of water,...
Nepal Floods: Barrier Lake Breach Sparks Fresh Risk
Nepal is facing a fresh flood threat after the embankment of a barrier lake formed by debris from Wednesday’s...
Nepal Flash Flood: 72 Dead, Indians Among Missing in Rasuwa
At least 72 people have been killed and nearly 500 are missing after a powerful flash flood originating in...
Flores Earthquake: 5.9 Quake Hits Days After 7.7 Shock
A magnitude 5.9 Earthquake struck the Flores region of Indonesia on Thursday, adding another layer of uncertainty for communities...
Indonesia Earthquake: 341 Aftershocks Follow Deadly 7.7 Quake
A powerful magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday, killing at least 51 people and forcing around 5,000 residents...
Indonesia Earthquake: 7.7 Quake Triggers Tsunami Warning
A magnitude-7.7 Earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Flores region early Saturday, damaging homes and other buildings and...
Indonesia Earthquake: Magnitude-7.7 Quake Kills at Least 2
A magnitude-7.7 Earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's eastern Flores region on Friday, killing at least two people...
Venezuela Earthquake Response Under Scrutiny: Rescue Efforts, Political Uncertainty, and the Challenges of Recovery
Venezuela is facing one of the most complex crises in its recent history. The devastating twin earthquakes that struck...