landslides

Mizoram is battling heavy rains causing landslides and rockfalls at over 29 locations. Over 80 families have been relocated to safer areas, with no reported casualties.

East Asia is preparing for Typhoon Bavi, a 1,000 km-wide storm forecast to be one of the strongest in decades, while landslides in the Philippines caused by the typhoon have killed 15 people.

The article highlights similar weather conditions in Wayanad before two disasters, including a July 7 debris slip and a July 2024 landslide that killed around 300 people, underscoring challenges in accurate weather forecasting.

A debris slip disaster occurred at the Wayanad tunnel site, with experts criticizing the project's approval for lacking detailed geological and hydrological studies. They urge stricter infrastructure guidelines and ecological safety measures in the Western Ghats, citing climate change and increased landslide risks.

Landslides triggered by monsoon rains in southeastern Bangladesh have killed at least eight Rohingya refugees living in camps. Officials confirmed the fatalities but did not provide additional details.

Kodagu has restricted unauthorized entry to rivers and waterfalls as the monsoon intensifies. This follows previous monsoon seasons that caused landslides and floods, prompting the administration to implement stricter safety measures this year.

Heavy monsoon rains caused a building collapse in Mumbai, killing six people, along with landslides and transport disruptions. Forecasters warned of continued rainfall in India's financial capital.

Mumbai-Pune train services have been suspended due to landslides in the Karjat-Lonavala section. All three railway lines in the area are affected, leading to cancellations, diversions, and regulation of long-distance trains by Central Railway.

Floods in Ivory Coast have killed at least 59 people this year, according to a government spokesperson. Recent torrential rains caused floods and landslides in Ivory Coast and Ghana, with 24 deaths reported in the capital cities of both countries. The government urged residents to follow safety guidelines in high-risk areas.

Floods and landslides in Ivory Coast's Attecoube area killed 59 people, with fears the death toll could increase. A house in an informal settlement was damaged by the landslides.

The Alberta government has completed evacuating campers stranded in Kananaskis Country due to landslides and flooding. Over 100 kilometers of roads in provincial parks near Alberta's Rocky Mountains were closed as a result of the natural disasters.

Around 296 acres of land in Idukki, claimed by local and Tamil Nadu residents, is being cleared under the guise of cardamom farming. The Forest department has registered three cases for rare tree felling, but illegal activities persist, raising concerns about landslides and wildlife habitat destruction.

Heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides in the capital cities of Ghana and Ivory Coast, resulting in at least 24 deaths. Authorities confirmed the fatalities following the torrential rains.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts nationwide monsoon rainfall beginning in the first week of July, with scattered rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms expected across multiple regions. The rains, while crucial for replenishing water supplies, pose risks of floods, landslides, and infrastructure damage in vulnerable areas.

Two tropical storms have struck Japan, resulting in landslides and floods. The storms caused significant damage and disruption on Saturday.

Two tropical storms caused over 100 flight cancellations in Japan as authorities advised evacuations due to potential flooding and landslides. Severe tropical storm Mekkhala, with gusts up to 144km/h, was expected to affect Kyushu and Shikoku islands.

A powerful typhoon is threatening two northernmost provinces of the Philippines with potential flooding, landslides, and rough seas, as authorities issue warnings for the region.

A 1966 rainstorm in Hong Kong caused 36 feared deaths, 32 missing persons, and 33 injuries, with over 600 people made homeless by 78 landslides. The event is considered one of the city’s worst floods, with a final death toll of 64.

A Philippine town hit by an earthquake is requesting air force helicopters to transport food to isolated villages affected by landslides. The mayor is pleading for immediate airlifts to address hunger in the quake-impacted areas.

Seven people have been trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos for five days due to landslides caused by heavy rain. Thai rescuers, including divers who helped in the 2018 Thai football team cave rescue, are assisting in the rescue effort.

Floods and landslides triggered by ongoing heavy rains in Kenya have killed at least 18 people. The disaster is causing widespread destruction in the East African nation.

New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in Wellington due to severe flooding. The floods have caused vehicles to be submerged, trees to be uprooted, and houses to be damaged by landslides.

New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in Wellington due to severe flooding. The floods caused vehicles to be submerged, trees to be uprooted, and houses to be damaged by landslides.