Japan Issued Its First ‘Megaquake’ Warning After Powerful Tremor August 9, 2024 By Shoko Oda An earthquake off the coast of Japan’s southern island of Kyushu prompted the government to issue its first-ever warning for...
More People Moving In Than Out of Counties With High Catastrophe Risk August 9, 2024 Despite the dangers and expense associated with living in high-risk areas, large numbers of people are still moving to parts...
Severe Storms (Mostly in US) Account for 70% of Global Insured Natural Disaster Losses August 8, 2024 By L.S. Howard Global insured losses from natural catastrophes totaled US$60 billion during the first half of 2024, or 62% above the 10-year...
North Macedonia Seeks EU Assistance as Wildfires Burn Across the Balkans August 1, 2024 By Konstantin Testorides and Jovana Gec SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia said it was seeking further assistance from the European Union Tuesday to combat...
Landslides in Southern India Kill at Least 93 With Many More Trapped July 31, 2024 By Sheikh Saaliq NEW DELHI (AP) — Multiple landslides in southern India have killed 93 people and many others are feared trapped under...
Extreme Weather Sends Insured Losses 70% Above Historical Norms July 31, 2024 By Stephan Kahl Natural catastrophes caused about $62 billion of insured losses in the first half of 2024 — roughly 70% above the...
South Africa Races to Contain Oil Spill From Wrecked Cargo Ship July 30, 2024 South Africa dispatched crews to contain an oil spill from a cargo vessel that ran aground earlier this month because...
Typhoon Remnants Bring Rains, Floods That Kill Four in China July 30, 2024 Record rainfall and widespread flooding killed four people in China’s southern province of Hunan, with roads in rural areas damaged...
Wildfire in Jasper National Park Could Burn for Months, Canadian Official Says July 29, 2024 JASPER, Alberta (AP) — A wildfire that has destroyed hundreds of structures in the town of Jasper is the largest...
Typhoon Gaemi Lashes Southeast China After Pounding Taiwan, Flooding Philippines July 26, 2024 Typhoon Gaemi lashed towns on China’s coastal Fujian province on Friday with heavy rains and strong winds as the most...