Category Emergency Updates

Wildfire Scorches Over 6 Square Miles; Hundreds Flee Homes, Napa County, California

A rapidly-expanding wildfire, near the popular tourism area of Napa Valley, California, has burned nearly 6 square miles and has forced the evacuation of 200 homes. By Thursday afternoon, the Butts Fire in remote Pope Valley grew to 4,300 acres…

Severe flood wreaks havoc in Nnewi, Nigeria

Residents of Egbu Umuenem, Otolo Nnewi community in Nnewi, Anambra State, have cried for help, following a flood disaster that hit the community at the weekend, destroying buildings, household property  and killing domestic animals. Checks by Daily Sun revealed that…

Severe Floods Force Thousands To Evacuate In Argentina

Flooding from days of torrential rains has forced the evacuation of some 3,000 families in Argentina. The heavy rains swelled the Paraguay and Parana rivers. Cabinet Chief Jorge Capitanich said Monday that families living in swamped low-lying areas have been…

Severe hailstorm hammers Surin Province and heavy rains cause flooding in Bangkok, Thailand

More than 100 houses, schools, and temples in Si Khoraphum District, Surin Province, have been affected by a hailstorm that struck the area last night.    Heavy rains and a whirlwind destroyed several buildings in Surin Province. In Taen Subdistrict,…