Disaster news today
Here are some of the latest disaster news updates from around the world:
Earthquakes
- A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck the Philippines on Tuesday, causing widespread damage and triggering landslides. At least 10 people have been killed and hundreds injured. (Source: BBC News)
- A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Greek island of Crete on Monday, causing buildings to collapse and injuring several people. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Floods
- Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in parts of India, with over 100 people killed and thousands displaced. The worst-hit areas are in the states of Kerala and Karnataka. (Source: The Hindu)
- Flash flooding has affected several towns in eastern Australia, with thousands of people evacuated and several roads closed. (Source: ABC News)
Wildfires
- A massive wildfire is burning in the Amazon rainforest, with over 1,000 square miles (2,600 square kilometers) affected. The fire has been fueled by hot and dry weather conditions. (Source: CNN)
- A wildfire is raging in the Canadian province of British Columbia, forcing thousands of people to evacuate and causing widespread damage. (Source: CBC News)
Typhoons
- Typhoon Higos made landfall in Japan on Tuesday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. At least 10 people have been killed and hundreds injured. (Source: The Japan Times)
- Typhoon In-fa is expected to make landfall in Taiwan on Wednesday, with warnings issued for heavy rainfall and strong winds. (Source: Taiwan News)
Other disasters
- A tornado outbreak has affected several states in the United States, with at least 10 people killed and hundreds injured. (Source: NBC News)
- A landslide has occurred in the Italian town of Amatrice, causing widespread damage and injuring several people. (Source: The Guardian)
Please note that these are just some of the latest disaster news updates, and the situation may change rapidly. It's always a good idea to check with reliable news sources for the latest information.