Landslide in Bellingham, Washington closes off Interstate -5
Record-breaking rains caused a massive landslide in Bellingham, Washington, on Sunday, October 27, 2024, blocking a three-mile stretch of northbound Interstate 5.
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Natural disasters in China affected over 84 million people in 2024, resulting in 836 deaths or missing persons
A recent report by China’s Ministry of Emergency Management reveals that natural disasters, primarily floods and extreme weather, hit China hard in the first three quarters of 2024, impacting over 84 million people and incurring an economic loss of 323.2 billion yuan.
Dana claims four lives in Bengal and submerges over 113 000 ha (280 000 acres) of crops in Odisha, India
At least four people have been reported dead due to Severe Cyclonic Storm “Dana” in the Indian state of West Bengal while over 113 312 ha (280 000 acres) of crops have been submerged in the state of Odisha as of Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Severe Cyclonic Storm “Dana” makes landfall in Odisha, India
Tropical Cyclone “Dana” swept across the Odisha coast early Friday, October 25, 2024, after making landfall near Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamara, bringing intense winds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph) and rainfall across Odisha and West Bengal. Extremely heavy rainfall is forecast for several regions with Red, Yellow, and Orange warnings in effect for over 100 districts across Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
Tropical Storm “Trami” (Kristine) claims 26 lives in Bicol, Philippines ahead of landfall
Three people have been reported dead in Bicol, Philippines due to the floods and landslides triggered by the approaching Tropical Storm “Trami” (Kristine). The storm is expected to make landfall during the night of Wednesday, October 23, 2024 (LT), near Isabela. The system has already forced thousands to flee their homes before landfall. Several homes have already been destroyed even before the worst impact of the storm.
5 reported dead after widespread floods hit Bengaluru, India
Five people were confirmed dead in Bengaluru on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 following three days of intense rainfall that led to widespread flooding across the city, prompting a Yellow Warning for several districts.
Fairbanks records its third wettest day in history as snow storm sweeps through Alaska, U.S.
Fairbanks experienced its third wettest day on record on Monday, October 21, 2024, receiving nearly 2 inches of rain as a winter storm swept through Alaska, breaking daily precipitation records across multiple locations.
Three fireballs light up the skies over the Great Lakes, AMS receives hundreds of reports
Three bright fireballs lit up the skies over the Great Lakes on Monday, October 21, 2024, according to the American Meteor Society (AMS), which received hundreds of reports.
Floods and landslides triggered by Tropical Storm “Nadine” claim 3 lives, damage 1 290 homes in Mexico
Floods and landslides triggered by Tropical Storm “Nadine” have claimed at least three lives in Mexico as of October 22, 2024. Severe floods have affected over 1 200 homes in 20 municipalities of the state of Chiapas which has been the worst hit by the storm.
Over 1 million tons of rice destroyed by floods in Bangladesh
Floods in Bangladesh destroyed around 1.1 million tons of rice this year with August and October 2024 having had the worst impact.
