Massive landslide washes away key highway linking India to China in Arunachal Pradesh

Massive landslide washes away key highway linking India to China in Arunachal Pradesh

On April 23, 2024, a massive landslide struck Arunachal Pradesh, India, on April 24, 2024, washing away part of the Roing Anini Highway, the sole route connecting the Dibang Valley district to the rest of India and the China border. The landslide, triggered by recent heavy rainfall, caused significant disruptions along National Highway 313 between Hunli and Anini, posing severe challenges for local residents and security forces.

Fatal landslides and widespread flooding strike Kyrgyzstan amid heavy rainfall

Fatal landslides and widespread flooding strike Kyrgyzstan amid heavy rainfall

Since April 20, 2024, severe weather conditions have triggered numerous landslides and floods across Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Talas regions in Kyrgyzstan, resulting in at least one fatality and the evacuation of hundreds. The government has declared emergency situations in several affected areas.

Large rock avalanche strikes Swiss Alps near Italian border

Large rock avalanche strikes Swiss Alps near Italian border

A massive rock avalanche descended from Piz Scerscen in the Swiss Alps close to the Italy border at approximately 07:00 LT on April 14, 2024. The event, which was recorded by seismic networks, resulted in no reported casualties.

Dozens missing after large landslide hits DR Congo

Dozens missing after large landslide hits DR Congo

At least 15 people were killed and an estimated 60 remain missing after a large landslide caused by heavy rainfall hit a small port near the town of Idiofa in the Democratic Republic of Congo on April 13, 2024.

Destructive landslide hits Indonesia’s South Sulawesi

Destructive landslide hits Indonesia’s South Sulawesi

A large landslide caused by heavy rainfall hit Tana Toraja Regency in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi Province at 22:30 LT on April 13, 2024, leaving at least 19 people dead and two others missing.

Extremely heavy rains hit Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, causing destructive floods and landslides, Brazil

Extremely heavy rains hit Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, causing destructive floods and landslides, Brazil

Heavy rains in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state on March 22, 2024, resulted in at least nine fatalities, with Petropolis being the hardest hit. A staggering 270 mm (11 inches) of rain fell within 24 hours, significantly impacting the region and leading to numerous incidents, including landslides and house collapses. The storm then moved to the neighboring state of Espírito Santo, dropping more than 200 mm (7.8 inches) of rainfall within 24 hours.

Los Angeles hillside collapse threatens homes, forces evacuations, California

Los Angeles hillside collapse threatens homes, forces evacuations, California

An early-morning landslide on March 13, 2023, caused significant damage to a house under construction and posed a threat to several other homes in the 3700 block of North Ventura Canyon Avenue, Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported no injuries, and several residents were evacuated as a precaution. The landslide led to the red-tagging of at least one building and prompted the deployment of LAFD Drone Operators to assess the situation further.

Drone footage captures dramatic cliff collapse at Centerville Beach, California

Drone footage captures dramatic cliff collapse at Centerville Beach, California

A significant landslide event occurred at Centerville Beach near Ferndale in Humboldt County, California, on Saturday, February 24, 2024, dramatically altering the landscape as a large portion of land, including parts of the Fleener Creek Trailhead parking lot, slipped into the ocean.

68 killed, 51 missing after massive landslide hits Davao de Oro, Philippines

68 killed, 51 missing after massive landslide hits Davao de Oro, Philippines

At least six people were killed and 46 others are missing after a massive landslide struck a gold-mining village in Maco Municipality, Davao de Oro Province, Mindanao Island, southern Philippines, on Tuesday night (LT), February 6, 2024. Rescue efforts are in progress for victims trapped by the landslide that hit during clear weather conditions.