Disaster

Landslide Claims 33 Lives, Rescue Operations Continue Amidst Adverse Weather

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A devastating landslide in Choco, a province in the Pacific region of Colombia, has resulted in the death of at least 33 individuals, with many more injured, as reported by local authorities. The calamity was triggered by torrential rains, causing a landslide that swallowed a bustling municipal road linking the cities of Quibdo and Medellin. Rescue operations were promptly initiated, with search teams and sniffer dogs deployed to the disaster site. Francia Márquez, the Vice …

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Deadly 6.4 Earthquake Strikes, Leaving Over 100 Dead and Dozens Injured

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A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4, according to Nepal’s National Seismological Center, wreaked havoc in the western region of Jajarkot, Nepal, on Friday night. The disaster resulted in the death of at least 128 individuals and left dozens injured. The tremors were so strong that they were felt as far away as New Delhi, India, causing buildings to shake. The earthquake, which struck at 11:47 p.m., is the deadliest Nepal has experienced since …

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Catastrophic Floods in Libya Claim Over 5,000 Lives, Leaving Thousands Homeless

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Derna, Libya – The coastal city of Derna in Libya is grappling with a catastrophic aftermath of a flash flood that claimed the lives of at least 5,100 people. The calamity was triggered by the collapse of two dams following a Mediterranean storm, Daniel, which hit the city on Sunday night. The floodwaters, originating from the mountains above the city, swept through the city center, causing extensive damage. The deluge washed away entire city blocks, …

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“Apocalyptic” Wildfire Ravages Maui, Leaving Trail of Destruction

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A devastating wildfire has swept through the Hawaiian island of Maui, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The blaze, which has claimed at least 36 lives, has been described by survivors as an “apocalypse,” with homes and trees reduced to charred remains and bodies lying in the streets. The harrowing scenes were captured on video by residents fleeing the inferno on Wednesday. The footage, shot from a moving vehicle, shows the car navigating …

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