Authorities scour rubble for more victims after tornadoes thump Arkansas
Authorities scour rubble for more victims after tornadoes thump Arkansas
Search and rescue efforts bolstered in Philippine disaster
Search and rescue efforts bolstered in Philippine disaster
18 dead in storms near Brazil's Rio de Janeiro: firefighters
18 dead in storms near Brazil's Rio de Janeiro: firefighters
Tonga volcano causes 'significant' damage but no deaths: Ardern
Nuku’alofa suffered "significant" damage in the powerful volcanic eruption
Bangkok on alert as 70,000 homes flooded in Thailand
Soldiers on Tuesday set up barriers and sandbags to protect ancient archaeological ruins
Flood, storm surge warnings as Hurricane Nicholas heads for Texas
Flood, storm surge warnings as Hurricane Nicholas heads for Texas
Three killed in Abbottabad landsliding
The victims have been shifted to the hospital for further procedure.
COAS Gen Bajwa, AJK PM discuss IIOJ&K situation
AJK PM lauded role played by the Pakistan Army for security and development of AJK.
Storm Ida brings flash flooding, heavy rain to New York City
Ida slammed into the southern state of Louisiana over the weekend
Volunteer army rebuilds Germany's flood-stricken towns
Volunteer army rebuilds Germany's flood-stricken towns
Hurricane Ida could become costliest weather disaster: UN
Hurricane Ida could become costliest weather disaster: UN
Ida inflicts 'catastrophic' destruction on Louisiana
Ida inflicts 'catastrophic' destruction on Louisiana
At least 20 dead after torrential rains in Venezuela
At least 20 dead after torrential rains in Venezuela
21 dead as torrential rainfall batters central China
21 dead as torrential rainfall batters central China
Villagers flee fresh floods in central China as typhoon approaches
Villagers flee fresh floods in central China as typhoon approaches
200,000 evacuated in flooded central China city: local government
200,000 evacuated in flooded central China city: local government
Tornado kills one, wounds others near Montreal
The tornado injured several people and damaged several dozen buildings, local media reported.
New Zealand military called in as hundreds flee floods
New Zealand military called in as hundreds flee floods
Karachi takes sigh of relief as Cyclone Tauktae changes direction
Cyclone Tauktae: Water board forms emergency center in Karachi
Indonesia readies hospital ships for cyclone survivors
Helicopters were also dropping food and other essentials into remote villages.
Ten years on, Japan mourns victims of earthquake and Fukushima disaster
Ten years on, Japan mourns victims of earthquake and Fukushima disaster
Power outages, water shortages as Texas shivers
NWS issued a winter storm warning for a swathe of the country
Casualties feared in India floods after Himalayan glacier breaks: officials
Emergency workers were scrambling to evacuate dozens of villages
Pakistan calls for redoubling global efforts to mitigate risks of disasters
Pakistan calls for redoubling global efforts to mitigate risks of disasters
Anti-locust operation completed over 2.606 million acres: NLCC
Anti-locust operation completed over 2.606 million acres : NLCC
Govt taking concrete measures to strengthen Disaster Management Authority: Zartaj Gul
Govt taking concrete measures to strengthen Disaster Management Authority: Zartaj Gul
PM Imran has become voice of Kashmiris: Firdous
Regional peace is in danger after India’s unilateral decision on Occupied Kashmir: Firdous
Mansehra landsliding: Concerned depts ignored weather advisory, reveals PDMA report
PDMA told that connecting roads in Naran and other adjoining areas have been blocked.
Sinking feeling: Philippine cities facing 'slow-motion disaster'
Most of the former residents have scattered to other parts of the region.
780,000 evacuated in India ahead of major cyclone
"More people are being moved to safer places," an official from the department told.
6.1 strong earthquake hits Taiwan, injuring 17 people
The quake struck at 0501 GMT at a depth of 19 kilometres (11.8 miles) in eastern Hualien county.
Yet another large, fiery meteor exploded over Siberia
In December last year, a 173-kiloton bolide exploded over the Bering Sea.
The North is melting: Alaska hit by record-breaking heat in March
Alaska's melting ice has some serious consequences for human safety, economics, transportation.
A tale of two Delhis: Deadly air exposes rich-poor divide
Delhi's smog peaks from October to February, routinely exceeding WHO recommendations for PM2.5.
Iran calls emergency in flood-threatened southwest province
At least 45 people were killed this week in flash floods in northern and southern Iran.
"We are in deep trouble": Carbon emissions break record in 'devastating' global setback
Greenhouse-gas emissions surged in 2018, reaching an record high of 33.1 billion tons.
Around 1.85 million people affected by cyclone in Mozambique: UN
School children and a man carrying food aid cross a river after Cyclone Idai in Chipinge, Zimbabwe.
Tornado kills 14 in US state of Alabama: officials
Jones described the damage caused by the storm as "catastrophic.
Lightening kills five in Kohat
Rescue teams have shifted the bodies to hospital for further process.
Hurricane Willa slams Mexico's Pacific coast
Willa first swept over the Marias islands, where Mexico has a federal prison.
President Alvi underlines need for policy action to face calamities, disasters
The president said disasters had affected the economy and severely impacted social fabric of society
In pictures: Earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia gulp down hundreds of lives
Powerful earthquake leaves behind a trail of annihilation; Indonesia needs help.
30 billion dollar are wasted annually: Save water, save Pakistan
Pakistan has water storage capacity of only 22 to 25 days while US and India have of 900 and 130.
Margalla Hills fire extinguished after two days
Officials were trying to ascertain cause of the fire.
Tonga declares state of emergency as cyclone looms
Severe Tropical Cyclone Gita has already created havoc in neighbouring Samoa.
At least five killed, 60 missing after quake rocks Taiwan tourist area
Aftershocks with a magnitude of at least 5.0 could rock the island in the next two weeks.
Volcanos, earthquakes: Is the 'Ring of Fire' alight?
The spate of activity around the so-called Ring of Fire has raised concerns.
Disaster mayhem doubled in 2017: Munich Re
The financial losses figure was the second-highest on record after 2011.
Storm Eleanor brings chaos to Europe
The Eiffel Tower had to turn away tourists in the morning because of the gusts.
Two dead, thousands flee in storm-weary Philippines
The Philippines is battered by 20 major storms each year on average, many of them deadly.
Vietnam braces for typhoon as Philippine death toll rises
Vietnam's disaster prevention committee said 74,000 people had been moved to safety.
Philippines storm death toll rises to 74, many missing: govt
Police, soldiers and volunteers used shovels to dig through mud and debris in bid to recover bodies.
Three missing, thousands flee as storm heads for Philippines
More than 38,000 people have moved to evacuation camps, local officials said.
In Pictures: Wildfires hit California
The deadly wildfires have burned more than 100,000 acres and have forced the evacuation of more than 20,000 people in California. Photo: AFP
Anxiety as Mexico mounts last-ditch search for quake survivors
The death toll is expected to rise above the latest figure of 295.
Frida: The Labrador saving lives in Mexico
The Labrador working as a part of the Mexican Navy's canine unit has assisted in rescuing 52 people from various natural cataclysms. Photo: Reuters
Texas: Muslims help flood victims by opening doors to mosques
Mosques leaders have said that no matter how many people attend the Eid prayers, the evacuees aren’t going anywhere. Photo: AP
Power outages after deadly Philippine quake
Leyte bore the brunt of the quake, recording two deaths and 72 injuries.
Over 140 people feared buried in China landslide
Some 500 people were taking part in rescue efforts, according to CCTV.
FC man among seven killed in Chitral avalanche
The avalanche struck the village of Sher Shal in Garam Chashma Tehsil.
45,000 left homeless after Indonesia quake
The shallow 6.5-magnitude quake earlier this week levelled hundreds of homes.
Millions affected as Hurricane Matthew lashes US
Millions of Americans were subject to evacuation orders and curfews were slapped on cities.
19 cows killed by single lightning strike in Texas
The dead animals were quickly removed from the field and were given to people for meat.
Italy quake death toll hits 281, state funeral planned
Italy plans to hold a state funeral for around 40 of the victims on Saturday.
Italy quake death toll nears 250
Death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck a remote area of central Italy climbed to 159.
Water level rises in Nullah Dek due to nonstop rain in Pasrur
The local administration has directed the residents to move to the safe havens.
Four children drowned in seasonal nullah in Gujarat
Police personnel with the help of locals recovered the bodies of the kids after one hour.
Several villages inundated after high level flood in Sialkot's Nullah Aik, Nullah Palkhu
The flood relief camps established by local administration have also been demolished due to rain.
Water level receding at Sukkur, Guddu Barrages
The local administration turned the water flow direction towards small canals.
Flash floods, rains killed 46 people in KP in July: PDMA
Most of the casualties occurred in Chitral where 29 people died.
More than 20 villages inundated in flood water in Ghotki
The flood water has also destroyed vegetables crops.
Rescue operation underway in flood-hit Chitral
GOC Malakand Major General Ghafoor also met the sufferers and gave them ration from Pakistan Army.
One killed, five injured as roof of house collapses in Dera Ghazi Khan
Seven feeders tripped as three electricity pools fell down due to downpour in Dera Ismail Khan.
Land sliding near Lowari Tunnel leaves two injured, damages four vehicles
Several passengers have been stranded in Lowari Top due to the landslide.
Four dead, 7 injured in Lahore roof collapse
According to rescue officials, the incident occurred on Multan Road.
Paris floods ease but alerts in France's north
The authorities in Seine-Maritime said there had "been no significant damage so far".
Many injured because of windstorms in various cities of KP
Windstorms in Islamabad, Rawalpindi a few days ago caused 13 casualties
No windstorm alert: PM seeks explanation from PMD
At least 15 people died and more than 100 suffered injuries as the windstorm hit Islamabad and KP.
Gusty winds with thunderstorm claim five lives, destroy 55 vehicles in Islamabad
As many as 66 people were also got wounded in the mishap who have been shifted to the hospital.
Pakistan sends relief goods for flood affectees in Sri Lanka
Ninety-two people are known to have died across the island.
Six dead, four injured in rain-related mishaps in Charsadda, Khyber Agency
The bodies have been handed over to relatives after necessary process.
Roof collapse kills two, injures 2 others in Lahore
Police arrived at the scene and said that the roof collapsed due to its dilapidated condition.
Two persons die of heatstroke in Karachi
Hot weather is likely to prevail in Karachi today, Met Office warned.
Scores trapped as new Japan quake toll hits 18
Aftershocks continued to rock Kumamoto and its surroundings.
Seven people killed, 760 injured in new Japan quake
The US Geological Survey measured the quake at magnitude 7.0.
Karakoram Highway reopened for light traffic: ISPR
Army continues playing its effective role to facilitate people affected in the flooded areas of GB
PM approves financial aid package for victims of land sliding
PM Nawaz stated he will soon visit areas affected by land sliding and will also meet the locals
Death toll from earthquake rises to 5: PDMA
The quake was centered near neighboring Afghanistan's border with Tajikistan.
7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of country
Earthquake was also felt in neighbouring India and Afghanistan
Current rain spell may trigger further landslides in upper parts, warns Met Office
A western disturbance is affecting upper and western parts of the country.
5 times when humans came close to extinction
5 events that brought us close to a potential extinction.
Death toll in rain-related incidents in KP reaches 61: PDMA
The landslide buried a number of houses in different parts.
47 killed in rain-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: PDMA
Severe weather in recent years have killed hundreds and destroyed huge tracts of prime farmland.
Multan: Three injured as roof of under construction house caves in
The doctors stated that the victims have received several injuries but they are now out of danger.
ADB approves $197 million loan for highway rehabilitation in Pakistan
ADB has supported road improvements in Pakistan for several decades.
Chitral: Bodies of two students entrapped under avalanche recovered
The teams are digging in the snow with spades and shovels to find the victims.
Chitral: Search for students buried under avalanche continues on eighth day
The teams are digging in the snow with spades and shovels to find the victims.
No hope for survivors in Chitral avalanche
The disaster struck on Saturday afternoon near the village of Susom.
PDMA issues report on devastation caused by torrential rain in KP
Report says that as many as thirty people have lost their lives while 22 have sustained injuries.
Four dead, six injured as heavy rain collapses roof in Charsadda
The death toll from torrential rain that has lashed Pakistan for the past few days has risen to 90.
42 dead in rain-related incidents across Pakistan
Poorly-built homes are most susceptible to collapse during heavy spring rains.
Three including two children injured in separate rain-related mishaps
Weather experts have forecasted more showers during the next 24 hours in the country.
Torrential rains kill nine people in Balochistan
More rain was forecasted across the province over the weekend.
Rajanpur: Intermittent rains cause flood in Koh-e-Sulaiman's canals
The locals have started rescue process by themselves as no team has arrived at the spot.
Lightning strike kills seven family members in Khushab
The rescue crew stated that the building was dilapidated due to which it caved in.
CM Balochistan inaugurates Rescue 1122 service in Quetta
Rescue 1122 is the largest emergency humanitarian service of Pakistan.
5.0 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
People rushed out of their homes and buildings amid panic.
Strong 6.9 magnitude quake rattles parts of Pakistan
A strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan on early Saturday morning.
More than 40 villages still cut off due to landslide in Havelian district
Reportedly, the district administration has still not commenced relief activities in the area.
Rain, snowfall add to woes of earthquake victims
With temperatures already plummeting as winter fast approaches, there is no time to delay.
Chitral affectees allege administration of political bias in goods distribution
Dunya News has once again become the voice of quake-hit victimized people
Relief agencies battle to reach Pakistan earthquake victims, death toll crosses 275
Swat Valley and areas around Dir, Malakand and Shangla towns were hard-hit by the earthquake.
Earthquake death toll rises to 257 in Pakistan
According to NDMA, deaths of 257 people has been confirmed so far.
Hundreds dead, many injured in Pakistan as massive earthquake shakes S. Asia
Massive earthquake measuring 8.1 magnitude hit the country at about 2:09 p.m. local time.
PDMA being made in sync with modern requirements: CM Shahbaz
Modern techniques are required to counter losses by natural disasters, says Shahbaz Sharif
Three kids among five killed as rain lashes Peshawar
At least five people, including three kids, were killed after heavy rain in Peshawar on Thursday.
Japan ends nuclear shutdown sparked by Fukushima crisis
Utility Kyushu Electric Power turned on a reactor at Sendai.
Land-sliding claims life, floods wash away ten houses in Gilgit-Baltistan
Valuables and stored food in houses have been washed away by floods
Strong 7.0 earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia: USGS
A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the far eastern Indonesian province of Papua on Tuesday.
5.7 magnitude quake jolts various parts of country
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit different parts of the country on early Tuesday morning.
Blanca stops intensifying, for now; Andres weakens
The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Blanca is forecast to intensify
Amid quake wreckage, human traffickers hunt children in Nepal
At least 15,000 girls are trafficked every year primarily to India, states UN report
Houston submerged as wild weather kills at least 28 in US, Mexico
Hundreds of vehicles, some fully under water, were abandoned on Houston's roads
Nepal quake survivors hope to rebuild lives one month on
More than 8,600 people have lost their lives since the earthquake hit Nepal last month
At least 52 dead in Columbia landslide: officials
The small town of Santa Margarita was practically "wiped off the map," she said.
Rescuers battle to reach survivors of new Nepal quake
Many in Kathmandu had begun to return to their homes after weeks sleeping outdoors
At least 19 killed, 1,000 hurt in fresh Nepal earthquake
People in Kathmandu, panic-stricken after the April 25 quake, rushed outdoors.
Nepal quake leaves century-old library in ruins
In one room are the fragments of a suit of armour smashed to pieces in the quake
UN says it has received fraction of $415 mn of Nepal appeal
Thousands have been affected by the devastating April 25 quake, and more than 7,800 killed
Multiple tornadoes tear through central US
Footage from a local affiliate broadcast on CNN showed significant destruction in the state
One killed, 30 hurt as 'tornado' hits North Germany
The thunder storms, with heavy rains and packing wind gusts that topped 100 kilometres
Four dead, nine missing following Indonesian landslide
Landslides are common in Indonesia, one of the world's most natural-disaster prone nations
Nepal relief effort intensifies as toll rises to 7,557
The Nepalese government has warned that the final toll is likely to be much higher.
Tsunami threat as 7.4 magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea
Hirshorn said the best estimate based on initial readings was a wave of about "a metre or so"
Strong quake rocks Papua New Guinea, local tsunami possible
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Tuesday.
US military planes to begin Nepal quake relief sorties
An American general said pilots would begin flying sorties out of the capital on Monday
Key facts about Nepal quake, one week on
More than 3.5 million people are estimated to be in need of food assistance
One week on, Nepal rules out finding more quake survivors
The 33-year-old English teacher said the school collapsed and there was nowhere for children to go
Nepal rescue joy brings new hope to quake survivor hunt
"Helicopters are being deployed to reach geographically difficult locations."
Disease fears hit Nepal's quake-hit homeless
"We've talked to a lot of people and they don't have access to water
Nepal quake death toll rises to 5,489: official
A total of 5,489 people are now known to have died in the 7.8-magnitude quake
Peshawar: Rehabilitation crawls as rain-affectees wait for govt's aid
KP Chief Minister (CM) Pervez Khattak will chair a meeting today in the Cabinet Room
PM announces special relief package for rain affectees in KP
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has approved Rs500,000 for the family of each deceased.
Peshawar catastrophe: Death toll rises to 45, govt blames PMD
It was PMD's responsibility to issue the climate advisory, says Mushtaq Ghani
KP storm third worst of its kind in country's history: PMD
More than 200 people have been injured due to the torrential rains related incidents
Nepal quake rescue effort ramps up as toll hits 3,200
The death toll from Nepal's earthquake rose to 3,200 on Monday.
Tsunami warning after 6.6 magnitude quake in Japan
A tsunami warning was issued after a 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck far-southern Japan.
At least 24,000 to be evacuated as typhoon closes in on Philippines
Aurelio said large waves of up to two metres (6.6 feet) are expected to hit the area
Chile desert floods death toll hits 23, 57 missing
Chilean President had warned at the weekend that the situation in the area was "bleak"
Death toll in Chile floods rises to 18
The downpour began late Tuesday and lashed the area for hours
Tsunami warning after Papua New Guinea hit by 7.7 quake
Tsunami warning issued after 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Monday.
Two dead, 24 missing in Chilean flooding
It also forced a suspension of operations by Codelco, the world's biggest copper producer
Mild earthquake jolts Nawabshah
A mild earthquake jolted Nawabshah and adjoining areas on early Wednesday morning.
6.3-magnitude quake shakes southern Chile
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake shook the southern Chilean city of Concepcion on Wednesday.
Storm kills 62 in Angola: report
Torrential rains have killed 62 people, more than half of them children, in Angolan town of Lobito.
Four years on, Japan's tsunami victims frozen in their tragedy
March 11, 2011 is engraved on Japan's collective psyche.
Seven killed as building collapsed during heavy rain
At least 7 people were killed when a two-storey building collapsed in Wah Cantt due to heavy rain.
15 people injured as strong earthquake jolts northern Pakistan
At first, the tremors were felt at 2:59 am in Islamabad and different areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Water level in Peshawar's Budni Canal rises to alarming level
Water level has increased in the canal following overnight heavy rains.
Lightning kills five in Tanzania school
A lightning strike in Tanzania killed four school children and their teacher on Monday.
Mild earthquake jolts Nawabshah
A mild earthquake hit Nawabshah and adjoining areas on early Wednesday morning.
Malawi deploys military as floods leave 100,000 homeless
Around 800 people have been rescued from the flooded areas in Nsanje and Chikwawa.
Haiti remembers quake dead amid political crisis
5 years after category seven quake the nation paused for "Day of Reflection and Commemoration."
Prayers and tears as Asia mourns tsunami victims 10 years on
On Dece 26, 2004 a massive earthquake off Indonesia's western tip generated a series of huge waves.
First of four Fukushima reactors cleared of nuclear fuel
The overall cleanup work of the Fukushima plant is expected to take decades.
Thar: KKF, MQM establish relief camps
The patients were provided free of cost treatment and medicines
Rains kill 8 in Haiti, cause flooding elsewhere
At least eight people were killed in Haiti as heavy rains caused by a cluster of storms.
Shelters fill up after deadly Sri Lanka mudslide
Disaster officials estimate that about 100 people were killed Wednesday morning.
Cyclone Nilofar 760km away from Karachi
The Met department has said that Cyclone Nilofar is losing its intensity.
Tropical storm batters southern Mexico coast, kills six
Six people were killed when Tropical Storm Trudy battered southern Mexico coast on Sunday.
5.5 magnitude quake jolts parts of KPK
Tremors were felt in Sawat, Mahsehra, Shangla, Batgram and adjoining areas.
Landslide in northwest China kills 19 road workers
The landslide crushed eight temporary dormitory rooms in the city of Yan'an in Shaanxi province.
Eight dead, including four children, in Peru quake
At least eight people died in a 4.9-magnitude earthquake that shook a rural Andean region in Peru.
5.5 magnitude quake jolts Peshawar
Tremors were felt in Peshawar, Mardan, Malakand and Shangla on early Sunday morning.
6.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Alaska: USGS
According to the USGS and media reports, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska on Thursday.
Lahore: Two women killed, 7 injured as rickety clinic roof collapses
Roof collapse incident occurred few days after heavy monsoon rains lashed different pars of Punjab.
20.4 million people in 38 Punjab districts affected by floods: NDMA
The rescue and relief efforts are continuing and in full swing.
Water inflow at Head Panjnad reaches 340,000 cusecs
A massive water torrent is moving ahead in River Chenab.
Head Mohammadwala dyke blown up to protect Multan
A massive flood torrent is expected to reach Sukkur between September 16 and 17.
Old couple ties knot in flood-hit village of Gujrat
A colourful wedding ceremony was held for the old couple in a Gujrat village.
Jhang: More than 100 villages inundated after Athara Hazari dyke breached
Punjab has been taking the brunt of the rain and flooding in Pakistan in recent days
Tsunami could 'wipe out' Pakistan's largest city
Karachi was hit by a tsunami in 1945 that killed at least 4,000 people.
Lahore: Funeral prayers for mosque collapse victims held
Funeral prayers for fourteen victims of mosque collapse held in Daroghawala area of Lahore.
Nine killed, several trapped as mosque roof collapses in Lahore
Six injured people have been rescued so far.
Water level continues to rise at Head Tarimu, Panjnat, Guddu, Sukkur and Kotri barrages
A flood torrent of 700,000 cusecs is expected to pass through Head Tarimu.
Army rescues 2,300 people via copters, boats in flood-hit areas
ISPR says so far army has moved 65 hundred stranded people to safer places.
Pak Army continues rescue operation in flood-hit areas
Pakistan Army has rescued over 3000 people in its rescue operation.
PM Nawaz orders to expedite relief activities in flood-hit areas
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif appreciated army’s role in relief activities.
Heavy monsoon downpours perish 130 lives in Pakistan
Pakistan suffers widespread flooding during the annual monsoon season.
Torrential monsoon rains kill nearly 70 in Pakistan
Most deaths have been reported from Punjab and Azad Kashmir caused by roof collapses and shocks.
Major 7.0-magnitude quake strikes Peru: USGS
An earthquake measuring 7.0 on Richter Scale hit Peru on Sunday.
Death toll in Japan landslide rises to 39
Huge landslides in western Japan have killed at least 39 people.
