Kai Sato, 39, was rescued 900 miles from Hawaii after his sailboat lost its mast, phone died, and ran out of gas, forcing him to improvise survival for 30 days with limited water and food.
A bus collision on a highway in eastern Syria killed at least 35 and injured 30, involving a bus with security personnel and another with civilians.
A 102-pound Tibetan mastiff and German shepherd mix named Sable became too exhausted and injured to descend a Pennsylvania mountain trail. Owner Kevin Matthews sought help, leading to a four-hour rescue by the Waterville Volunteer Fire Company and other volunteers.
West Virginia deployed about 500 National Guard members after torrential rain caused flash floods, prompting Governor Patrick Morrisey to declare a state of emergency. Emergency crews are conducting search and rescue operations, with concerns about potential fatalities and widespread power outages.
At least 14 workers died and 11 are trapped after an under-construction tunnel collapsed due to a suspected methane gas explosion in India's Sikkim state. Rescue operations are ongoing, and a special investigation team has been formed to determine the cause.
At least 14 workers died and 11 remain trapped after an under-construction tunnel collapsed due to a suspected methane gas explosion in India's Sikkim state. Rescue operations are ongoing, and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has initiated a special investigation into the incident.
At least 144 refugees and migrants are dead or missing after multiple maritime incidents off Mauritania's coast, part of the dangerous Atlantic migration route to Europe. UNHCR reported 387 people rescued, with one vessel losing 143 lives after drifting for 25 days.
A ferry sank off Guyana's coast, killing two and leaving others missing. A criminal investigation is underway after officials found the passenger manifest inaccurate and the captain and a crew member allegedly tested positive for marijuana.
A ferry carrying 116 passengers and crew sank off Guyana's coast, with 67 rescued, including 15 children. A massive search-and-rescue operation continues for dozens missing, as officials describe it as one of the country’s worst maritime disasters.
A British couple, found badly burned and semi-conscious in a Spanish ravine, were rescued amid deadly wildfires in Almería province. The fires have claimed 12 lives and burned over 6,000 hectares. The couple remains in intensive care.
A truck fell into the Ganga river in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, after breaking bridge railings on Sunday. At least three people are feared drowned, and one person was injured. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and several fatalities across India. Red and orange alerts are in effect for multiple states, with authorities on high alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
India is experiencing severe monsoon rains, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, landslides, and rescue operations across multiple states. The India Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds, with several regions reporting fatalities and infrastructure damage.
A building collapse in Delhi's Rohini has resulted in three fatalities. Rescue operations have concluded after recovering two more bodies from the rubble, bringing the total death toll to three. Five individuals were rescued, with one injured. The four-storey structure collapsed Wednesday evening during heavy rainfall, and investigations into the cause are ongoing.
Surat, India, remains largely submerged following heavy rains. Stagnant water inundates homes, businesses, and transport networks, causing significant disruption and health concerns. Rescue operations are ongoing.
A four-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Rohini Sector 16 on Wednesday evening during rainfall, sparking a major rescue operation. Several people are feared trapped under the debris. The building was reportedly old and undergoing renovation.
A three-storey administrative building at the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's Waste-to-Energy plant in Moshi collapsed amid heavy rain on Wednesday. 15 to 16 workers are feared trapped under the debris. Rescue operations are underway.
A massive landslide struck a tunnel construction site in Kerala's Wayanad district, killing three migrant workers and leaving five missing. The government blamed unscientific soil dumping, while the contracting firm cited external factors. The incident occurred near a previous disaster site.
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit China's Sichuan region shortly after a landslide in Gansu province. Rescue operations for 33 buried individuals have concluded, with the death toll from the landslide rising to 21. Seven people suffered minor injuries, and five were unharmed.
A devastating landslide near a tunnel construction site in Wayanad, India, has claimed at least three lives, with rescue operations ongoing for the missing. Political leaders expressed grief and pledged support, while the state government alleged ignored safety warnings, sparking a row over potential negligence.
A landslide near Meenakshi Bridge in Kerala's Wayanad district, linked to a tunnel road project, caused panic and destruction. CCTV footage shows mud and debris sweeping away a fuel tanker and people scrambling for safety. Two deaths are confirmed, with seven injured and seven missing.
A landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, near a tunnel construction site has killed at least two people, injured six, and left seven missing. The incident occurred near Meenakshi Bridge, where construction for the Wayanad–Malappuram tunnel road project is underway. Rescue operations are ongoing.
A landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, near a tunnel construction site has killed at least one person, injured seven, and left seven missing. Rescue operations are underway, with concerns that more people may be trapped in houses and homestays near the affected area. Heavy rain contributed to the incident.
A landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, near a tunnel construction site killed one person and injured seven others on Tuesday. Heavy rain caused rubble to slide down, damaging vehicles and potentially trapping more people in nearby houses and homestays.
