Landslides
At least 21 people have been confirmed dead and 30 are missing after a landslide swept through the hilly area of Chesongoch in Elgeyo Marakwet County, western Kenya. The region has been battered by heavy rains for days, causing widespread destruction, with over 1,000 homes destroyed and several roads
Landslides
A devastating landslide struck western Kenya in the Marakwet East constituency, resulting in the loss of at least 21 lives, with dozens injured and over 30 people still unaccounted for. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning during the rainy season, leaving a trail of destruction and
Floods
Tens of thousands of people in Central Vietnam are facing a dire situation as record-breaking floods have ravaged the region, leaving eight dead, six missing, and eleven injured. The floods have caused severe damage to homes, crops, and infrastructure, with over 100,000 houses flooded and thousands of hectares of
Floods
Floods and landslides have caused chaos across central Vietnam, with heavy rain and overflowing water making roads impassable. The National Highway 1, North-South Expressway, and Ho Chi Minh Road are among those affected, with authorities diverting traffic to ensure safety. The Vietnam Road Department, Department of Construction, and local Traffic
Floods
Heavy floodwaters and powerful winds from Hurricane Melissa ravaged southwestern Jamaica on Tuesday, causing widespread damage and power outages. Prime Minister Andrew Holness warned that the cleanup and damage assessment could be slow due to the extensive destruction. The storm's category 5 status, with winds of up to
Floods
Heavy rains and floods caused widespread disruption in Da Nang's mountainous communes in late October, isolating many villages and hamlets. Amidst the disaster, Military Region 5 soldiers demonstrated unwavering dedication, clinging stubbornly to the people and area they were tasked to protect. Colonel Nguyen Van Hoa, Deputy Chief
Floods
Hurricane Melissa, currently raging through the Caribbean, poses a significant threat of landslides in Jamaica, Cuba, and Hispaniola. According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, the heavy rainfall totals of up to 40 inches in certain areas, combined with mountainous terrain, create a "worrisome" landslide risk. Landslides,
Landslides
Hurricane Melissa has been upgraded to a category 4 storm, bringing record amounts of rain and catastrophic flooding to several Caribbean islands, including Haiti, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and the Bahamas. The storm is expected to bring 8 feet or more of surge to coastal areas, with flash flooding
Landslides
A powerful tropical storm is expected to reach hurricane strength in Haiti and Jamaica in the next few days, bringing catastrophic flooding and landslides to the region. Tropical Storm Melissa has already left at least three dead in Haiti and one in the Dominican Republic, with nearly 200 homes destroyed
Landslides
As Tropical Storm Melissa slowly makes its way through the Caribbean, officials across the region are preparing for days of heavy rain and hurricane-strength winds. The storm has already claimed three lives in a landslide near Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and is expected to bring up to 20 inches of rain to
Disaster victims
Jamaicans and Haitians are bracing for the passage of Tropical Storm Melissa, which is expected to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane this weekend. Weather officials have warned of catastrophic flash flooding and landslides expected in portions of southern Hispaniola and Jamaica through the weekend. The National Hurricane Center (NHC)
Landslides
As Tropical Storm Melissa slowly makes its way through the Caribbean, officials across the region are preparing for days of heavy rain and hurricane-strength winds. The storm has already claimed three lives in a landslide near Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and is expected to bring up to 20 inches of rain to
