Category Emergency Updates

Floods, landslides affect 3.6M people in E. Africa

At least 3.6 million people were affected by floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains across East Africa since June, the UN humanitarian agency said in a report Saturday. “Water levels of several lakes in Kenya and Uganda are rising,…

High winds destroy holiday homes at Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK

Several caravans were destroyed or damaged as high winds swept through holiday parks last night. One resident described a ‘mini tornado’ hitting a park in Eastchurch, on the Isle of Sheppey , where she has a holiday home. She said…

Nearly 9,000 flee homes in Philippines as Typhoon Molave intensifies

Nearly 9,000 people fled their homes in the Philippines as Typhoon Molave made landfall while traversing provinces on the southern part of the main Luzon island on Sunday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, officials said. The disaster monitoring agency…

Wild storms leaves thousands without power and causes mayhem in south-east Queensland, Australia

A person has been struck by a tree during wild storms which have brought destructive winds, lightning and heavy rain to south-east Queensland. Critical care paramedics took the patient to Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious but stable condition,…

Wildfires and droughts devastate South American biodiversities

Under stress from a historic drought, large swathes of forest and wetlands in central South America known for their exceptional biodiversity have been ravaged by devastating fires. Experts on Friday said wildfires in a region that spans Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia…