A Vietnamese vessel sank in bad weather; 45 survivors rescued with Chinese assistance via ships and helicopters, search ongoing for others.
At least 20 people have been killed and over 80 injured by monsoon-driven flash floods in Afghanistan's eastern Nuristan province, particularly in its main city Parun. Search-and-rescue operations are underway, with houses and shops destroyed in the affected areas.
Hangzhou government issues high alert for Typhoon Bavi, urging preparedness for severe rainfall and potential worst-case scenarios. A local reservoir is discharging floodwaters as the typhoon nears Taiwan.
Hangzhou, China, has raised its alert level for Typhoon Bavi, urging all departments to prepare for the worst. The government emphasized precise forecasting, evacuation plans, public alerts, and emergency supply preparation. A local reservoir is discharging floodwaters in anticipation of heavy rainfall as the typhoon nears Taiwan.
Hangzhou government issues high alert for Typhoon Bavi, urging precise forecasts, evacuation plans, and preparation of emergency supplies. The typhoon is nearing Taiwan and expected to make landfall near the Zhejiang-Fujian border on Saturday.
China is preparing for Super Typhoon Bavi, urging shelters to stock three days of supplies and rescue teams to be on 24-hour call. The typhoon is predicted to make landfall on the eastern coast between Saturday night and Sunday morning, with authorities reviewing past typhoon impacts and drafting evacuation plans.
Four hikers were stranded for over three hours on a mountain in Hokkaido, Japan, after a brown bear blocked their path. They were rescued by helicopter on July 4 and were uninjured. The incident occurred on Mount Rausu, which had recently reopened after a fatal bear attack.
Four hikers were stranded for over three hours on a mountain in Hokkaido, Japan, after encountering a brown bear blocking their path. They were rescued by helicopter and unharmed. The incident occurred shortly after the mountain reopened following a previous fatal bear attack.
Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, a 43-year-old security guard, was rescued after 8 days trapped in the collapsed basement of a shopping center in La Guaira, Venezuela, following devastating earthquakes. He survived in a pocket of air within his workstation cabin. International rescue teams cheered as he was brought out.
Floods in Côte d’Ivoire have killed 59 people since May, with fears of rising death tolls as rescue efforts continue during the rainy season. Neighboring Ghana reported 13 deaths and over 400 rescues, with authorities attributing the severity to climate breakdown and poor waste management.
Four Venezuelan police officers were arrested and face dismissal for allegedly looting cash from a collapsed building after devastating earthquakes killed nearly 2,000. Public anger grows over slow government rescue efforts and alleged misconduct by some military and police personnel, while volunteers continue search efforts.
French, UK, and Spanish rescue teams arrived in Venezuela to aid in locating victims of twin 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that killed over 1,700 people. Hopes for survivors fade as the critical 72-hour window closed, while the US military helped reopen a key seaport and airport.
A man and his teenage son were found alive in Venezuela's Caraballeda, 4 days after twin earthquakes (7.2 & 7.5 magnitude) struck, killing over 1,450 and leaving tens of thousands missing, amidst a pre-existing economic crisis.
Venezuela's death toll from twin earthquakes reaches 1,430, with 3,500 injured and thousands missing. Rescue efforts in La Guaira face a closing window for finding survivors amid devastation and looming public health crisis.
EU sends rescue teams to Venezuela after earthquakes kill 1,430 and leave 50,000 missing
Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed at least 1,430, injured thousands, and left over 6.8 million affected. International rescue teams, including over 1,600 foreign rescuers, race against time to save survivors, with the EU pledging €5 million in aid.
Venezuelans face desperate situation after dual earthquakes, with many left homeless and frustrated by government's response
The UAE, under President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has provided Dh10 million in emergency aid to Venezuela following two devastating earthquakes that killed over 920, injured 3,300, and left thousands displaced.
British specialist search and rescue teams, including 68 personnel, sniffer dogs, and drones, have been deployed to Venezuela following two massive earthquakes. The UK government also announced £2m in humanitarian funding as the death toll nears 1,000 and tens of thousands are displaced.
British specialist search and rescue teams, including 68 personnel, sniffer dogs, and drones, have been deployed to Venezuela following two massive earthquakes that have killed nearly 1,000 people. The UK government also announced £2m in humanitarian funding as tens of thousands are displaced.
Over 900 people have died and 3,360 injured in Venezuela's earthquakes. Rescuers search for survivors amidst destroyed buildings, with La Guaira region hit hardest. International aid and rescue teams are arriving to assist overwhelmed medical facilities.
The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has reached 920, with hundreds still missing. International rescue teams are en route, while the opposition has launched a website tracking over 58,000 unaccounted for.
Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela have resulted in 920 deaths and 3,360 injuries, with thousands missing. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed ongoing rescue operations, particularly in La Guaira. International teams, including from India and the US, are providing aid, with the US temporarily easing sanctions to facilitate relief efforts.
Rescue teams in Venezuela are urgently searching for hundreds of people trapped under collapsed buildings after powerful earthquakes. Project HOPE's Cesar Jimenez reports extensive destruction, operational challenges due to aftershocks and outages, and the arrival of international aid.
