All articles tagged with #landslide
Originally Published 1 day ago — by BBC
A landslide at a landfill in Cebu City, Philippines, has resulted in at least four deaths and over 30 people missing, with rescue efforts ongoing amid challenging conditions and signs of life detected at the site.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
A garbage avalanche at a Philippine landfill in Cebu city buried or trapped workers, resulting in one death, injuries to a dozen, and 38 missing, prompting ongoing rescue efforts.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by NBC News
A garbage avalanche at a Philippine landfill in Cebu city buried and trapped 38 people, killing one and injuring a dozen, with rescue efforts ongoing to find the missing.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
A natural gas pipeline in Castaic was likely ruptured due to significant land movement, which was linked to previous landslides in the area. The incident caused a major gas leak and freeway shutdowns, but the leak was contained and there is no health risk reported.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
A landslide caused by an atmospheric river prompted evacuation notices and trail closures in Welches, Oregon, but the immediate evacuation orders have been lifted as crews assess and clear the damage, which also affected nearby trails and prompted a temporary evacuation in Oregon City that was later downgraded.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by NPR for Oregonians
A massive landslide near Siletz, Oregon, has blocked Highway 229, destroyed homes, and caused significant debris to flow into the Siletz River. The slide, triggered by recent atmospheric rivers, is so large that it may take months or even longer to assess and clear, with officials concerned about ongoing instability and potential further slides.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Financial Times
Chile's recent conservative electoral victory positions it as a new ally for Trump in Latin America, potentially influencing regional politics and alliances.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
A newly constructed 2,487-foot-long bridge in Sichuan, China, partially collapsed due to a landslide, with no casualties reported. The bridge, part of a national highway connecting Sichuan and Tibet, was closed after cracks appeared, and the collapse was captured in social media videos. The cause is under investigation, amid China's recent focus on infrastructure development.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Times of India
A newly constructed 758-meter highway bridge in Sichuan, China, collapsed after landslides and structural issues were detected, but no casualties occurred as it was already closed for safety inspections.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Hindustan Times
A section of the newly opened Hongqi Bridge in Sichuan, China, collapsed into a river following a landslide caused by geological instability, with no casualties reported. The incident highlights ongoing challenges with landslides affecting infrastructure in the region.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News
The death toll from a landslide in western Kenya has risen to 26, with 25 still missing, as ongoing heavy rains and flash floods hamper rescue efforts. The government has deployed aircraft and is airlifting supplies and medical aid to affected areas, while urging residents in vulnerable zones to relocate due to continued risks.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
A devastating landslide in western Kenya caused by heavy rains has resulted in 21 deaths, with over 30 people missing and 25 injured, as rescue efforts continue amid inaccessible areas and ongoing weather-related disasters in the region.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
Villagers in Sudan's Darfur region are manually digging to recover victims of a devastating landslide caused by heavy rainfall, with estimates of up to 1,000 deaths amid ongoing civil conflict complicating rescue efforts. The disaster has resulted in significant destruction, with only one survivor reported in the worst-hit village, and aid organizations are struggling to reach the remote area.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
Aid workers in Sudan's Darfur region are using donkeys to deliver supplies to survivors of a devastating landslide that may have killed hundreds, with rescue efforts hampered by ongoing heavy rains, floods, and ongoing conflict, making the situation a significant humanitarian crisis.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
A devastating landslide in the Tersin village of Sudan's Darfur region has killed at least 300 to 1,000 people, with only one survivor reported. The disaster, worsened by ongoing heavy rains, has prompted calls for international aid to recover bodies and assist displaced residents, amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises in the area.