Natural disaster

Millions of Americans Prepare for Intense Storms

Tens of millions of Americans are under severe weather advisories as tornadoes and thunderstorms are set to strike parts of the country. The storms have already disrupted major events and left hundreds of thousands without power. Mitch McCann reports:

5 March, 2025 59

World

Millions affected by extreme weather across United States

Powerful storms have battered vast swathes of America's southeast, causing multiple fatalities and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes without power. US President Donald Trump has approved a request for disaster relief funding. But more extreme weather is expected in the days ahead. Benji Hyer reports.

18 February, 2025 55

World

Powerful earthquake hits holy city in China’s Tibet

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck near one of Tibet's holiest cities of Shigatse on Tuesday morning, the China Earthquake Networks Centre said. Powerful tremors were felt in Nepal's capital Kathmandu. Laura Westbrook reports.

7 January, 2025 33

World

Typhoon Usagi hits Philippines, tracking towards Taiwan

Typhoon Usagi has swept through the north of the Philippines and is heading towards Taiwan. Authorities warned the storm could cause widespread flooding and landslides, with Usagi being the fifth typhoon in a month to hit the archipelago nation. Laura Westbrook reports.

15 November, 2024 104

World

China’s Shanghai braces for torrential rain as Typhoon Kong-rey advances

China's financial hub Shanghai is bracing for potentially the worst rains in more than 40 years as Typhoon Kong-rey. The powerful storm caused two deaths and 515 injuries in Taiwan, while more than 11,900 people were evacuated. Laura Westbrook reports.

1 November, 2024 87

World

Hundreds of troops help search effort after devastating floods in eastern Spain

Search and rescue teams are still looking for missing people after devastating flash flooding in eastern Spain. At least 95 people have been confirmed as dead so far. Our southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

1 November, 2024 82

Africa

Ethiopia landslide death toll rises to 257, could reach up to 500: UN

The death toll from a devastating landslide in southern Ethiopia has risen to 257, the United Nations said Thursday, warning it could increase to up to 500. The disaster occurred on Monday following heavy rains in a tiny community in a mountainous area of South Ethiopia regional state. The last toll, given by the local authority on Tuesday, was 229. "The death toll has risen to […]

25 July, 2024 41

Environment

UN assessment teams deployed to flood affected areas in Afghanistan

Rescue efforts continue in Afghanistan following deadly flash floods in three northeastern provinces this past weekend. The Resident Representative of the UN Development Programme, Stephen Rodriques, told UN News that 180 deaths were confirmed and nearly 9,000 homes have been damaged. The UN has deployed just over 20 teams to the region to conduct a joint assessment alongside partners and the de-facto authorities.

14 May, 2024 57

Africa

East Africa braces for more rains

Kenya remains on high alert as Tropical Cyclone Hidaya threatens to dump more torrential rains on East African countries, which recently emerged from three years of historic drought. The heavy rains have caused deadly flooding and landslides that have killed nearly 400 people across the region since March. The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Kenya, Stephen Jackson.

7 May, 2024 87