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Disaster

South Africa declares national disaster after severe weather

South Africa has classified the severe weather affecting several parts of the country as a national disaster after days of flooding, heavy rain, snow and strong winds caused widespread damage to roads, homes and public services.

12 May 2026-10:28
New Zealand faces escalating climate threats, report warns

New Zealand should act early on major climate risks to significantly reduce its growing disaster recovery costs, the country’s Climate Change Commission said on Thursday.

07 May 2026-09:57
ASEAN, China deepen ties with disaster management cooperation project

The launching ceremony of the China-ASEAN disaster management cooperation project was held on Thursday at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia.

01 May 2026-09:56
Made in Japan? Deconstructing the cultural narratives of nuclear catastrophe

The last two months have seen the anniversaries of the two worst civilian nuclear catastrophes in history.

26 Apr 2026-16:21
Rare Titanic life jacket fetches record sum at auction

A rare life jacket recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic has been sold for a staggering amount at a specialized auction, highlighting the enduring fascination with the 1912 maritime disaster.

19 Apr 2026-16:29
Indonesia Mount Merapi emits eight hot clouds as volcanic activity intensifies - VIDEO

The volcanic activity of Mount Merapi in Indonesia has shown a significant escalation with a record of three hot cloud emissions on Sunday morning, April 12, 2026.

12 Apr 2026-15:57
Rio Olympic Park velodrome fire brought under control, no one injured

A fire at the velodrome in Rio ‌de Janeiro's Olympic Park was brought under control early on Wednesday, with no risk of it spreading to other parts of the complex and no injuries reported, fire officials said.

10 Apr 2026-08:34
Over 150 killed as floods ravage Afghanistan in two weeks

09 Apr 2026-15:35
Monster Cyclone MAILA-26 slams Pacific: 231 km/h winds threaten vulnerable nations

Tropical Cyclone MAILA-26 has swept across parts of the Pacific, impacting the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea between April 4 and April 9, with authorities monitoring the situation closely as powerful winds batter vulnerable communities.

09 Apr 2026-09:27
77 killed, 137 injured in rain-related incidents in Afghanistan

Flash floods caused by torrential rains have claimed 77 lives and left 137 others injured across Afghanistan, the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said in a statement on Saturday.

04 Apr 2026-21:09