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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: $1.4bn Lost, $2bn Needed - Relentless Disasters Are Draining Malawi and Entrenching Poverty

Malawi has suffered losses of at least $1.4 billion due to climate-related disasters over the past eight years, highlighting a critical and ongoing struggle against poverty and the impact of these disasters.

Mar 23 • 05:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rains leave 23 cities affected by flooding in Pará and families homeless

At least 23 municipalities in Pará, Brazil, have been affected by flooding due to heavy rains, displacing families and causing material damage across various regions.

Mar 22 • 17:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] Why Do Such Disasters Keep Happening? Fire at Daejeon Factory Claims 14 Lives

A tragic fire at a Daejeon automotive parts factory resulted in 14 fatalities and 60 injuries, raising concerns about ongoing safety neglect in industrial settings.

Mar 22 • 09:48 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Hawaii Underwater: Historic Floods Leave Thousands Evacuated and Risk of Dam Collapse

Hawaii has experienced its worst flooding in over 20 years, resulting in thousands of evacuations and a potential dam break.

Mar 21 • 14:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Autumn 2026: Rainfall decreases, but cold weather is expected to take longer to arrive in Juiz de Fora and region

Despite a historic summer causing disasters, the autumn in Juiz de Fora is expected to have normal to slightly above-average temperatures and below-average rainfall.

Mar 20 • 11:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

"Crime Scene" from Frankfurt: Insulation Leads to Hell

A new episode of the German crime series "Tatort" highlights the dire consequences of improper building insulation, drawing parallels to real-life fire disasters.

Mar 20 • 10:36 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Five disasters in a single wet season show the climate crisis is here and now in the Northern Territory

The Northern Territory faces unprecedented disasters this wet season, highlighting the immediate impact of the climate crisis.

Mar 20 • 01:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio Grande do Norte registers 1,900 lightning strikes in 24 hours

Rio Grande do Norte experienced 1,908 lightning strikes within 24 hours, causing damage to homes in Baraúna and Mossoró, but fortunately no injuries were reported.

Mar 19 • 22:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

R$ 7,300 assistance for families affected by the rains in Ubá is now available; see how to apply

Families affected by the rains in Ubá can now apply for assistance from the federal government amounting to R$ 7,300.

Mar 19 • 15:11 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Tropical Cyclone Narelle: how did global heating fuel one of Queensland’s most severe storms in years?

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to be one of the most destructive storms to impact Queensland in years, with climate change contributing to its intensity.

Mar 19 • 14:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Pakistan: Karachi thunderstorm kills at least 16 as powerful winds wreak havoc

A thunderstorm in Karachi, Pakistan, has resulted in at least 16 deaths and significant damage due to strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Mar 19 • 07:50 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Over 120 avalanches have fallen since Thursday

More than 120 avalanches have been reported since Thursday in Iceland, raising concerns about safety in the affected areas.

Mar 17 • 22:43 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: 71 Flood Deaths As Kenya Warned of Intensifying Long Rains

The ongoing floods in Kenya have resulted in a death toll of 71 as authorities warn of further heavy rainfall.

Mar 17 • 14:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Mysterious creatures entangled in catastrophic legends at a Mexican beach

The article discusses mysterious creatures reported on a Mexican beach that are surrounded by local legends of disasters.

Mar 17 • 09:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Oil Rain Over Tehran. War Could Bring an Ecological Catastrophe

The article discusses the potential ecological disasters that a war involving Tehran could cause, particularly from oil spills and pollution.

Mar 17 • 07:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Boomerang of ‘Yoon Seok-yeol Marketing’... Are the Basic Leaders of the People Power Party Trapped in the Shadow of Impeachment?

Local leaders of the People Power Party in Gyeonggi Province are struggling to distance themselves from past political disasters, particularly the impeachment of former president Yoon Seok-yeol, while Democratic Party candidates benefit from higher popularity in the region.

Mar 17 • 05:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Floods in Tucumán: Why the Residents of La Madrid Remain on Route 157 and When Electricity Will Return

Residents of La Madrid continue to occupy Route 157 due to uninhabitable homes following severe flooding in Tucumán, with no timeline for the restoration of electricity.

Mar 16 • 22:53 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The exemption from ENFIA is extended to 2026 for properties in affected areas

The exemption from the ENFIA tax for properties located in areas affected by natural disasters will continue through 2026, ensuring relief for residents in these regions.

Mar 16 • 20:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

War and Disasters: The Expansion of Sirens is Not Progressing Fast Enough

The expansion of emergency sirens in Germany is lagging despite recent demonstrations of their importance in disaster readiness.

Mar 16 • 18:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

International training brings forces from 22 countries together in Campo Grande to simulate disaster response

An international exercise (Exercise Cooperation XI) has commenced in Campo Grande, Brazil, focusing on training air forces from various countries to respond to disasters.

Mar 16 • 15:28 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Bad weather in the south, cyclone Jolina in Calabria: state road Jonica closed, a warehouse roof blown off

Cyclone Jolina has hit Calabria, Italy, causing severe weather conditions, including high winds and flooding, leading to road closures and damage.

Mar 16 • 11:54 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: All of Africa Today - March 16, 2026

Heavy rains in Kenya have caused severe flooding, resulting in 66 fatalities and widespread damage to infrastructure.

Mar 16 • 06:58 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

‘Nao-chan of Kobe’: A Story of Resilience and Connection after Disasters

A connection is made between two girls from disaster-stricken areas in Kobe and Fukushima through the story of 'Nao-chan,' a character based on a survivor of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake.

Mar 14 • 23:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Earthquake now: 4.5 Richter in Chania

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake occurred in Chania, Greece, on Saturday afternoon.

Mar 14 • 15:48 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Ethiopia: three days of national mourning after deadly torrential rains and landslides

Ethiopia has declared three days of national mourning after torrential rains led to deadly landslides, claiming the lives of at least 102 people in the Gamo zone.

Mar 14 • 15:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Heatwave: NEMA warns of fire disasters, health risks

NEMA has issued a warning to Nigerians about increased risks of fire disasters and health issues due to a nationwide heatwave.

Mar 14 • 15:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Oarfish in Mexico: the science behind the legend of the animal that 'foresees' tragedies

Two specimens of the rare oarfish were recently found in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, sparking interest due to legends linking their appearance to impending disasters.

Mar 13 • 15:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

OSE: Indefinite suspension of the Kalavryta Rack Railway

The Greek railway authority (OSE) has indefinitely suspended operations of the Kalavryta Rack Railway due to severe natural events causing hazardous landslides.

Mar 12 • 17:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula sanctions law that creates policy for rescuing animals in disasters

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sanctioned a law creating a policy for the rescue and care of animals affected by disasters in Brazil.

Mar 12 • 14:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain floods streets of Barbacena; one person is missing

Heavy rains have flooded several streets in Barbacena, Brazil, resulting in one person missing after being swept away in a creek.

Mar 12 • 12:56 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Dozens dead in Kenyan flooding (VIDEO)

Heavy rains in Kenya have led to extensive flooding, resulting in at least 49 fatalities and the displacement of thousands.

Mar 12 • 10:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Severe Weather and Other Disasters: Alarm at 11 AM: Sirens and Warning Apps Will Be Tested

Bavaria will conduct a test alarm at 11 AM today to assess various emergency warning systems, including sirens and mobile apps, to enhance public safety during severe weather events.

Mar 12 • 09:58 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Ethiopia: 48 dead and 95 missing after floods in the south of the country

Severe flooding and landslides in southern Ethiopia have resulted in 48 confirmed deaths and 95 individuals reported missing.

Mar 12 • 08:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Severe Weather and Other Disasters: Alarm at 11 AM: Sirens and Warning Apps will be Tested

A test alarm will sound across Bavaria as various warning systems are evaluated to enhance public safety during severe weather and other emergencies.

Mar 12 • 07:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From Texas to New York: The Climate Threat Advancing Strongly and Causing Alarm in the U.S.

A severe weather front is affecting over 95 million people in the U.S., bringing potential tornadoes and destructive winds from Texas to New York.

Mar 11 • 22:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jundiaí will have warning sirens in risk areas after a more than 200% increase in emergency responses

Jundiaí (SP) is set to install alert sirens for residents in high-risk areas following a significant rise in emergency calls related to natural disasters.

Mar 11 • 19:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Winter in Ecuador: 8 dead and 43,534 affected

The winter season in Ecuador has resulted in 8 fatalities and has affected over 43,000 individuals due to severe weather events across several provinces.

Mar 11 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Insurance compensation for vehicles affected by the rain is expected to reach R$ 40 million in the Zona da Mata region

More than 15 days after a devastating storm in Ubá, insurance claims for damaged vehicles in the Zona da Mata region are projected to reach nearly R$ 40 million.

Mar 11 • 13:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Risk Management Secretariat deploys humanitarian assistance after 68 rain events in recent days

The Ecuadorian government has launched immediate humanitarian assistance following 68 weather-related events over the last two days, impacting several provinces.

Mar 11 • 11:31 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

How many amnesias about the disasters of those two prosecutors

The article critiques the statements of prosecutors Nicola Gratteri and Antonino Di Matteo regarding the upcoming referendum, accusing them of misrepresenting voters and maligning the judicial system.

Mar 11 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The ‘Pro-Nuclear Government’ Behind Public Opinion

The article discusses the South Korean government's continued push for nuclear energy, despite public safety concerns stemming from historical nuclear disasters like Fukushima.

Mar 11 • 10:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

15 Years After the Great East Japan Earthquake, There Are ‘No People Who Can Work’ in Fukushima Destroyed by the Nuclear Power Plant

Fifteen years post the Great East Japan Earthquake, a significant decline in the working-age population in Fukushima and neighboring regions highlights the ongoing risks and impacts of nuclear disasters.

Mar 11 • 09:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Roof tiles are displaced" - Malicious business practices exploiting natural disasters: Know the cases and remain calm

The article discusses the rise of scams exploiting natural disasters in Japan, emphasizing the importance of awareness to prevent such fraudulent schemes.

Mar 10 • 23:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The ‘shock’ of vacant lots in the post-reconstruction city: future projections utilizing lessons from Tohoku

The city of Sukumo in Kochi Prefecture has developed a pre-reconstruction plan to prepare for potential natural disasters, reflecting on the slow recovery and population decline following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

Mar 10 • 08:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Kenya: at least 45 dead in floods, many victims in Nairobi

Kenya has been struck by devastating floods, leading to at least 45 fatalities, primarily within Nairobi, where over 2,000 people have been displaced from their homes.

Mar 9 • 20:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City in AC will receive nearly R$ 600,000 from the federal government for actions after heavy rains

The city of Brasiléia in Acre is set to receive almost R$ 600,000 from the federal government for emergency measures related to environmental disasters caused by heavy rains in January.

Mar 9 • 20:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Accidents, attacks, environmental disasters... how long does it take for normality to reestablish itself?

The article explores the phases of grief and recovery that individuals and societies experience following tragedies, emphasizing the differing durations and impacts of these events.

Mar 9 • 07:34 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Nairobi Bears Brunt of Weekend Downpours As Floods Sweep Across the City

Nairobi faced severe flooding over the weekend due to heavy rainfall, resulting in at least 42 fatalities and the displacement of over 50,000 people across Kenya.

Mar 9 • 06:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK Government responds to 'sickening' Grok posts mocking Hillsborough and Munich

The UK Government condemned AI-generated social media posts that mocked the Hillsborough and Munich disasters as 'sickening and irresponsible'.

Mar 8 • 18:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain destroys bridge and isolates quilombola community in southern Piauí; residents risk crossing flooded area

Heavy rains in Piauí have washed away an improvised bridge, isolating the quilombola community of Brejão dos Aipins and forcing residents to traverse a flooded area to access necessities.

Mar 8 • 15:52 UTC

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