Tag: natural forces
At least seven dead in landslides in Brazil | News in brief
During the last year, Brazil has been widely affected by the devastation caused by extreme weather events. At least seven people have died in landslides caused by heavy rains in…
In Vanuatu, the search for survivors continued after the devastating earthquake | News in brief
By Wednesday, at least 14 people were known to have died and around 200 were injured. The search for survivors in the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu continued Wednesday after…
France fears a large number of people have died in a cyclone in its territory in the Indian Ocean | News in brief
It will take several days to assess the number of casualties. On Saturday, two people were confirmed dead. Acting Minister of the Interior of France Bruno Retailleau said on Saturday…
In Uganda, at least 15 people died as a result of landslides | News in brief
More than 110 are still missing, local police said on Thursday. In East Africa, Uganda, at least 15 people have died and more than 110 are missing as a result…
Heavy rain warning issued for flood zone in Valencia, Spain | News in brief
At least 211 people have died in the floods in Spain. In addition, dozens of people are still missing. The Spanish Meteorological Institute AEMET has issued a heavy rain warning…