All articles tagged with #rescue operations
Rescuers in Cebu City, Philippines, detected signs of life in a garbage avalanche that killed at least four workers and left over 30 missing, prompting ongoing rescue efforts amid hazardous conditions and safety concerns.
A rare New Year's Day rainstorm in Southern California caused flooding, road closures, and water rescues across Los Angeles and San Diego, disrupting events like the Rose Parade and highlighting the region's already above-normal rainfall this season.
A Mexican Navy plane crashed in foggy conditions near Galveston, Texas, killing at least five people and injuring others while transporting a child burns victim, with rescue efforts ongoing and a search for one missing person.
A Mexican Navy plane carrying burn patients crashed into Galveston Bay, Texas, resulting in at least four fatalities among eight onboard, prompting extensive search and rescue efforts involving local and federal agencies.
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake in northern Afghanistan killed over 25 people and injured nearly 1,000, damaging historical sites like the Blue Mosque and Bagh-e-Jahan Nama Palace, leaving survivors sleeping outdoors in cold weather as rescue efforts continue amid aftershocks and infrastructure damage.
A powerful storm from Typhoon Halong caused severe flooding and destruction in western Alaska, notably lifting homes from their foundations and displacing thousands, with one man narrowly escaping death after his house floated away and was stopped just feet from the river by a small hill. Rescue efforts were extensive, and the storm resulted in at least one death and multiple homes damaged.
A powerful storm, originating from Typhoon Halong, caused hurricane-force winds and record storm surges in western Alaska, leading to rescues, missing persons, and significant damage in remote villages, with ongoing efforts to assist affected residents.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake off the southern Philippines caused at least two deaths, damage to infrastructure, and prompted a temporary tsunami warning, with ongoing assessments and evacuations in coastal areas.
A ventilation shaft collapse caused part of a Bronx high-rise to crumble after a gas explosion, but no injuries were reported. Emergency services used drones and dogs to search the rubble, and residents are advised to visit a Red Cross center for assistance.
A scaffolding collapse at a church in Ethiopia during a religious celebration has resulted in at least 30 deaths and over 200 injuries, with rescue efforts ongoing amid concerns over safety regulations.
A 6.9-magnitude offshore earthquake near Bogo City, Philippines, has resulted in at least 69 deaths, with rescue efforts underway and a brief tsunami warning issued. The quake disrupted events and caused significant damage, while ongoing tropical storms complicate relief efforts.
Severe flash floods caused by unprecedented heavy rainfall in Odesa, Ukraine, resulted in nine deaths, including a family trapped in their home and three women swept away, with hundreds rescued and thousands losing power. The region experienced nearly two months' worth of rain in just seven hours, overwhelming drainage systems and causing widespread damage, prompting a government review of emergency response efforts.
Heavy rains in Arizona caused severe flooding, resulting in four deaths, widespread property damage, and emergency rescue efforts, especially in Globe, where floodwaters washed out infrastructure and scattered propane tanks, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation.
Two deadly boat accidents in northwestern DR Congo's Equateur province have resulted in at least 193 deaths, with rescue efforts ongoing. The incidents involved overloaded vessels, poor maintenance, and night navigation, highlighting the dangers of river transport in the region.
A rescue operation for Russian climber Natalia Nagovitsyna on Kyrgyzstan's Victory Peak has been halted indefinitely due to severe weather, after another climber, Luca Sinigaglia, died attempting to save her. Nagovitsyna, stranded with a broken leg at high altitude, is believed to be deceased, with rescue efforts hampered by dangerous conditions and lack of suitable helicopters.