Brazilian Dam Burst Displaces At Least 35,000 People
Brazilian authorities reported that at least 35,000 people have been displaced after the Igua and the Jussiape dams in the state of Bahia collapsed and caused massive flooding in the … Read more
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Texas ExxonMobil Refinery Explodes, Several Injured
This article was updated at 2021-12-23 12:47.An explosion at an ExxonMobil oil refinery in Baytown, Texas left at least three people injured. “Around 1 a.m. on 12/23/2021, a fire occurred … Read more
Myanmar Jade Mine Buried in Landslide, Dozens Feared Missing
Rescue workers in Myanmar said at least one person died and around one hundred people were missing following a landslide at a jade mine in Kachin state, northern Myanmar, on … Read more
Flooding Kills 5 and Displaces 61,000 in Malaysia
More than 60 thousand people have been evacuated after torrential rains caused floods in Malaysia over the weekend, with many trapped in their vehicles and homes. According to Bernama, the … Read more
Philippine Typhoon Death Toll at 208, ‘Complete Carnage’ in Coastal Areas
The Philippine Red Cross reported “complete carnage” in coastal areas after Typhoon Rai left homes, hospitals, and schools “ripped to shreds.” A police spokesman said the death toll from super … Read more
Panicked Residents Empty Grocery Shelves in Canada’s Flood-Hit British Columbia
Grocery shelves in Canada’s province of British Columbia were emptied on Wednesday as residents began panic buying goods following this week’s catastrophic flooding. Some parts of the province are expected … Read more
Bushfires Rage in Western Australia
Multiple emergency warnings were issued as bushfires rage across parts of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, and the Augusta-Margaret River Shire, in Western Australia. About 5000ha in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park … Read more
Burundi Prison Fire Kills at Least 38, Injures Dozens
A massive fire tore through an overcrowded prison in Burundi, killing at least 38 people and injuring dozens more on Dec. 7. Burundian Vice President Prosper Bazombanza, who visited the … Read more
Storm Kills Four People, Injured Dozens More In Turkey
At least four people died and 38 others received injuries on Monday after heavy storms hit Istanbul, the capital city of Turkey and its neighboring regions. The powerful winds uprooted … Read more
Northern Pakistan Rains and Mudslides Kill 17
Pakistan police reported at least 17 deaths and over a hundred injuries after torrential monsoon rains and mudslides hit northwestern Pakistan on Sunday morning. Police officer Mohammad Nawaz confirmed the … Read more