Natural disasters
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Hopes fade that more survivors will be found in Indian flood disaster
At least 170 missing four days after flash flood that wrecked two dams, with rescuers still at workFour days a…
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Rescuers search for 171 missing people after Indian glacier causes devastating flood
Twenty six confirmed dead as military look for survivors in Himalayan state of Uttarakhand Twenty six bodies h…
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‘Fighting for life’: Bangladesh shrimp farmers destitute in wake of cyclone
Natural disaster compounded by the collapse of a lucrative export during the pandemic has thrust people into p…
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Scores feared dead as glacier causes dams to burst in north India
Around 140 missing and nine dead after floods force evacuation of villages and witnesses report avalanche crea…
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Scores feared dead after glacier causes dam burst in India – video
As many as 150 people are feared dead in northern India after a Himalayan glacier broke and crashed …
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Indonesia earthquake: rescue workers search rubble with dozens reported dead – video
WARNING: This video contains scenes some viewers may find distressing.A 6.2-magnitude earthquake on Indonesia’…
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Extensive flooding damage by Typhoon Vamco is seen in the Philippines – aerial video
Coast guard footage shows extensive flooding triggered by the typhoon in the northern Isabela province. Dozens…
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Typhoon Vamco: torrential rains force evacuations in Philippines – video
Torrential rains from Typhoon Vamco have lashed the Philippines' main Luzon Island, causing flooding and wides…
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Typhoon Goni kills at least 10 as it hits eastern Philippines
Volcanic mudflows bury houses before powerful winds weaken as storm blows towards ManilaA powerful super typho…
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Vietnam floods and landslides displace 90,000 people as new cyclone nears
More than 100 so far reported dead or missing after two storms destroy homes and leave trail of destruction Fl…
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New Zealand bushfire that demolished village leads to climate crisis debate
Scientists say hotter and longer summers make such an unusually fierce fire more likelyA bushfire that destroy…
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Fukushima nuclear disaster preventable, court rules, with more damages claims likely
Government and company Tepco ordered to pay some damages for 2011 event, but ruling could spur further claimsA…