Category Bridge Collapse Alert

Water Rescues from Phoenix Floods

Rains trigger more landslides in northern Chin State, Myanmar

After five days of heavy rain, landslides struck northern Chin State yesterday, breaking down transportation in the area.   The landslides hit Hakha, the capital of Chin State, and some northern parts of Tiddim and Tonzang townships. Houses were damaged…

Indian Bridge Collapses; 2 Dead; 20 People Missing

The collapsed bridge over the rain-swollen Savitri River Two people have died and at least 20 others are missing after a bridge collapsed into a flooded river in western India.   Two state-run buses plunged into the fast-flowing water when…

Bridge Collapse Onto Tracks Causes Rail Chaos In Leicestershire, UK

Network Rail says teams worked through the night to clear the tracks The partial collapse of a bridge has caused major disruption to train services between London and the East Midlands – and northern England.   Trains between St Pancras…

Severe floods kill scores, displace tens of thousands in China

Heavy rain in China has killed at least 154 people and forced tens of thousands from their homes, according to state media reported.   About 114 people were killed and 111 others missing in the northern province of Hebei after…

Devastating typhoon Nepartak wreaks havoc in Eastern China

Destruction & Devastation: Typhoon Nepartak slams into Taiwan

Extreme Flooding In China Kills At Least 61

Torrential rain in parts of southern and eastern China have left at least 61 people dead and another 14 missing, according to authorities.   Large parts of the country have been hit by extreme storms with continuous downpours causing flooding.…

More Rain Threatens Flooded West Virginia, USA