Large landslide triggers localized tsunami in Tracy Arm, Alaska
A large landslide hit Tracy Arm, Southeast Alaska at approximately 05:30 LT (13:30 UTC) on August 10, 2025, generating a localized tsunami, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center.
Heavy rain emergency declared in Kirishima, Kagoshima as record rainfall hits Kyushu, Japan
A heavy rain emergency was issued for Kirishima City, Kagoshima as record rainfall lashed Kyushu, dropping nearly 500 mm (20 inches) of rain in just 12 hours on August 8, 2025. At least two people were hospitalized in Aira City after a landslide triggered by the heavy rain caused a house to collapse.
Destructive mudslide sweeps through Uttarkashi’s Dharali village, leaving at least 4 dead and over 50 missing
A violent cloudburst struck Dharali village in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India, at approximately 13:45 local time on August 5, 2025, triggering major mudslide that killed at least 4 people and left more than 50 missing. The slide destroyed homes, hotels, and infrastructure along the Kheer Gad catchment, prompting large-scale rescue operations by military and disaster response teams.
Large landslide hits Vishnugad‑Pipalkoti hydropower project, Uttarakhand
A major landslide struck the under‑construction Vishnugad‑Pipalkoti hydropower project near Helang in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, at around 09:00 local time (LT) on August 2, 2025, injuring at least eight workers and forcing suspension of construction activities.
Massive landslide forces 342 evacuations in Tyrnyauz, Russia
A large mudflow struck Tyrnyauz in the Elbrussky district of Kabardino‑Balkaria, Russia, at approximately 16:30 local time (LT) on July 31, 2025, prompting the evacuation of 342 residents, including 96 children, and cutting water supply to around 3 000 people.
Large landslide disrupts water supply to 400 000 near Quito, Ecuador
A landslide near Quito, Ecuador, damaged the La Mica-Quito Sur pipeline around 23:00 local time (LT) on July 9, 2025, rupturing 350 m (1 150 feet) of pipe and suspending water supply to six southern parishes, affecting approximately 88 700 families.
Large landslide buries 18 homes after heavy rain in Fernández Feo, Táchira, Venezuela
A large landslide triggered by intense rainfall buried at least 18 homes in the communities of La Valeria and La Laguna, Fernández Feo municipality, Táchira state, Venezuela, between July 10 and 11, 2025. 295 families were affected across the region, with authorities declaring a geological and humanitarian emergency.
Dog saves 67 lives from landslide becoming a hero amid deadly monsoon in Himachal Pradesh, India
A dog turned into an unexpected hero by saving 67 lives in Himachal Pradesh’s Siyathi village which was devastated by landslide on June 30, 2025. While monsoon continues to batter the region claiming at least 80 lives so far the dog’s contribution to saving lives has brought some good news to the affected people.
At least 1 dead, nearly 30 missing as floods destroy Miteri Bridge on China-Nepal border
At least 1 fatality and nearly 30 people were reported missing as floods and landslide along the Nepal-China border destroyed the Miteri Bridge on July 8, 2025, halting trade along the key route connecting the two countries.
Mühlendorf museum destroyed, 100 evacuated after multiple mudslides hit Gschnitztal valley, Tyrol, Austria
Severe thunderstorms triggered at least six mudslides in Gschnitz, Tyrol, Austria at around 18:00 local time (LT) on June 30, 2025, prompting the evacuation of over 100 people and causing extensive infrastructural damage. Follow-up landslides and evacuations continued through July 2, while local and military crews carry out major cleanup operations.
