New York, September 25, 2026: Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah thanked India and China for their assistance after devastating floods in Nepal and called on the two countries to join a new Himalayan climate resilience mechanism. Addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, Shah said the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster showed why countries sharing the mountain region must work together before the next emergency strikes.

The rising Ganga has placed eight Bihar districts on high alert, with low-lying communities facing a growing flood threat. Authorities are preparing shelters, supplies and rescue teams as the opposition questions the government’s relief arrangements. Bihar has been placed on high alert as the rapidly rising Ganga threatens low-lying communities across eight districts. Authorities have intensified preparations amid fears that the river

Actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood visited flood-affected regions of Nepal to assess the destruction, meet displaced residents and coordinate relief efforts. He appealed to individuals and organisations worldwide to support communities struggling with the loss of homes, livelihoods and family members. Sonu Sood Visits Flood-Affected Communities Sonu Sood travelled to some of Nepal’s worst-affected areas following t

An overflowing barrier lake near the Nepal-China border has raised fears of fresh flooding after a deadly glacier-triggered disaster. Flood threat returns after Himalayan disaster Nepal and China have issued urgent warnings about renewed flooding in the Himalayan border region as a lake formed by rock, ice and other debris began overflowing. The development comes two days after a glacier co

Sheikh Hasina called for practical support to Nepal and stronger regional systems to manage floods, landslides and climate-related disasters. Hasina expresses sorrow over Nepal tragedy Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called on Dhaka to provide all possible practical assistance to Nepal following devastating flash floods that caused widespread loss of life, destruction and displacem

Powerful Quake Strikes Southern Japan A preliminary 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Kumamoto in Japan’s Kyushu region on July 28, 2026, prompting a tsunami advisory. Coastal residents were urged to move to higher ground while authorities assessed possible damage, injuries, and transport disruptions. Southern Japan Hit by 7.1 Quake, Tsunami Advisory Issued A preliminary 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Kumamoto Pref

Twin tornadoes bring rare destruction to Hubei At least 11 people were killed, and one person remained missing after powerful tornadoes and severe storms struck China’s Hubei province on Monday evening, July 6, 2026. More than 330 people were injured as the storm system moved across parts of central China, damaging homes, vehicles, trees, and power infrastructure. The hardest-hit areas included Huangshi, Huanggang, Ezhou, and Xianning, where strong win

Venezuela Earthquake: Child Rescued Alive After Six Days Under Rubble A three-year-old boy was rescued alive from the rubble in Venezuela’s La Guaira state, six days after powerful twin earthquakes caused widespread destruction across the country. The child, identified as Klieber Moran, was pulled out by a Jordanian rescue team from the debris of the Los Corales Garden 1 building early on Tuesday. Rescue workers cheered as the boy was found alive, befo

Venezuela Twin Earthquakes Toll Rises To 235 As Rescue Teams Search Rubble Rescue teams and volunteers continued searching through collapsed buildings in Venezuela after twin powerful earthquakes left around 235 people dead, thousands injured, and many others trapped under rubble. The earthquakes struck west of Caracas, causing heavy damage in the capital region and nearby coasta

Venezuela Twin Quakes Kill 32 As Buildings Collapse In Caracas Twin earthquakes in Venezuela killed at least 32 people, injured hundreds, and caused building collapses in Caracas as rescue operations continued.   Venezuela Twin Quakes Kill 32 As Buildings Collapse In Caracas Caracas, June 25: Venezuela was struck by two powerful back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesda

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; }tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; }tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Shallow 6.7 Quake in Indonesia Triggers Panic and Tsunami Warnings A powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia near Palu in Central Sulawesi on June

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan, triggering a tsunami warning and widespread emergency response measures. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred at a depth

Visakhapatnam has reached a significant milestone by securing a USD 1 million grant in the 2025–2026 Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge, a highly regarded international competition. Chosen from over 630 cities globally, this award acknowledges the city’s citizen-led climate resilience initiative, the Vizag–Prajamukhi Urban Living Lab (V-PULL). The V-PULL initiative, spearheaded by the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), focuses on enhancing resilience ag