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Cyclone Ditwah caused devastating landslides in Sri Lanka, resulting in at least 410 deaths, 336 missing persons, and widespread destruction, especially in the Kandy region, as authorities work to clear roads, restore communication, and provide shelter for displaced residents.
Severe flooding and landslides across Southeast Asia, driven by extreme monsoon rains intensified by climate change, have resulted in over 1,000 deaths in countries including Indonesia and Sri Lanka, with ongoing rescue efforts and international aid appeals.
Hurricane Melissa has intensified to a Category 4 storm, threatening Jamaica, Haiti, and surrounding areas with catastrophic flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage, prompting emergency responses and evacuations.
Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane, bringing catastrophic flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti, and surrounding areas, with warnings and watches in effect as it moves slowly through the Caribbean.
Heavy rains from two tropical storms caused devastating flooding and landslides in Mexico, cutting off 300 communities, with at least 64 deaths and many missing. The government and residents are actively engaged in rescue and relief efforts, focusing on evacuations, restoring access, and preventing disease outbreaks.
Severe flooding and landslides caused by tropical storms have devastated central and eastern Mexico, cutting off 300 communities, causing at least 64 deaths, and leaving many missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with military, civilian, and private aid working to evacuate residents and deliver supplies amid extensive damage and ongoing risks.
Severe rains in Mexico have caused deadly floods and landslides across five states, resulting in at least 64 deaths and 65 missing persons, with the situation expected to worsen as rescue efforts continue.
Heavy rains caused severe flooding and landslides across Mexico, resulting in at least 41 deaths, widespread destruction, and thousands of homes damaged, with rescue efforts ongoing.
Severe flooding in Mexico caused by heavy rainfall has resulted in at least 27 deaths, with many more missing, extensive property damage, and widespread disruption, prompting large-scale rescue and relief operations.
Heavy rains in Mexico, linked to Post-Tropical Cyclone Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond, have caused at least 27 deaths, widespread flooding, landslides, and extensive damage across multiple states, leading to evacuations, power outages, and infrastructure destruction, with more rain expected.
Heavy rains in northern China have caused severe flooding and landslides, resulting in at least four deaths, the displacement of over 4,400 people, and widespread damage, with authorities warning of continued intense rainfall and increased disaster risks in the coming days.
Severe floods and landslides caused by heavy rain in South Korea have resulted in at least 14 deaths, with ongoing rescue efforts and fears of rising casualties, as authorities declare disaster zones and mobilize resources for recovery.
Monsoon rains in Sri Lanka have caused severe flooding and landslides, resulting in at least seven deaths and significant disruptions, including power outages and school closures. The Disaster Management Centre has issued landslide warnings for nine districts and reported that 20 out of 25 districts are affected. The military has been mobilized to provide relief, with helicopters and rescue teams deployed. Authorities urge residents to heed emergency announcements as the risk of major flooding increases.
Rescue teams in Taiwan are searching for a dozen people still missing in the mountains following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast, leaving 12 dead and hundreds injured. The quake caused landslides and rockfalls, stranding people in Taroko National Park, with rescue efforts hindered by the risk of further landslides, rockfalls, and aftershocks. Airlifts are being used to bring out the injured and trapped, with most of those trapped confirmed safe. Taiwan has been working to strengthen earthquake preparedness and response since a 1999 quake, with efforts ongoing to rescue those still missing.
A portion of California's Highway 1 near Big Sur collapsed into the sea, leading to an indefinite closure of a 1.4-mile stretch. The closure is the latest setback for the area, which has been grappling with landslides triggered by last year's wet winter. The closure has been extended due to new slide activity, and repair work is expected to take time due to challenging conditions. The road contains multiple slide sites, and repairs are anticipated to be completed by May 1 for one site and by late spring for another.