Category State Of Disaster Alert

Red Alert Issued Due to Tropical Storm Earl Approaching The Caribbean Islands

A tropical storm, dubbed Earl and packing nearly hurricane-force winds, was to hit northern Central American countries Wednesday, prompting warnings and emergency planning by authorities.   Earl was moving slowly westward across the Caribbean and was expected to drive across…

Two tornadoes causes significant damage in Saskatchewan, Canada

Photo: Blake Lough ‏@Blake_Lough Global News Jaimie Simpson’s home outside of Melville has been completely destroyed Two tornadoes that touched down in southeastern Saskatchewan have left significant damage to several farms and one home, but no injuries.   Environment Canada…

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…

Typhoon Nida hits Hong Kong, bringing it to standstill

Human chain saves woman from floods in Maryland, USA

Deadly Flooding Rips Through Ellicott City, Maryland, USA

A deadly flood ripped through the center of Ellicott City, Md., on Saturday night, killing two people and shattering store fronts in the historic town west of Baltimore, officials said.   A man and a woman died in the flooding,…