Category Evacuation Alert

Severe flooding submerges over 100 villages in Bangladesh

Flood situation in Bangladesh worsened as over 100 villages have been submerged after gushing waters washed away a portion of an embankment on Jamuna river in the country’s northwest, affecting over one lakh people.   Onrush of water in the…

Massive landslide and flash flooding kills 7 and 20 are missing in Guizhou Province, China

Seven people are reported to have died and 20 are still missing after a landslide hit the village of Yingping in Guizhou Province, China, at about 8 pm on Wednesday 27 August 2014. A further 22 people were injured in…

Storm system off Mexico’s Pacific coast slams beaches with high surf causing flooding and closures in Southern California, USA

Southern California’s shores were slammed by high surf again Wednesday, the result of a storm system churning off Mexico’s Pacific coast. Several beaches were closed off to the public in Malibu and Rancho Palos Verdes after waves dislodged portions of…

Severe storm leaves damage in Morrison, Benton counties, USA

A thunderstorm Sunday evening damaged property in parts of Morrison and Benton counties.   A tornado was reported in Granite Ledge Township. Funnel clouds were spotted in Gilman and Rice. Hail was reported in Hillman.   In Morrison County, damage…

Severe flooding causes mayhem with landslides and forces it’s Nuclear reactor to halt in South Korea

Heavy rain lashed the southeast of South Korea, flooding a school in Busan and triggering landslides that demolished a senior citizens’ center. At least one person died when a bus was washed away, Yonhap News said.   As much as…

Severe flooding leaves nearly half a million people homeless in Bangladesh

Floodwaters pouring through villages in northern Bangladesh have left nearly half a million people homeless, washed away roads and damaged crops. The low-lying and densely-populated country has been battered by flash floods for more than a week, with officials warning…