An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 struck Afghanistan on Tuesday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake’s epicenter was located in the eastern part of the country at a depth of 134 kilometers. While no casualties have been reported yet, authorities are gathering further information.
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.2 shook the coast of central Peru on Friday, but despite initial tsunami warnings, the threat has subsided. The quake, centered near the Atiquipa district, was felt in Lima and much of the southern and central coast, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure. While there are no reported fatalities, authorities are evaluating the extent of the damage.
Heavy rainfall and strong winds brought by Cyclone Remal have ravaged eight districts of Assam, affecting over 41,000 people. The Karimganj district bears the brunt with more than 26,400 people impacted, while Cachar and Hailakandi districts also face severe consequences. Reports indicate one fatality in Karimganj and two missing persons in Cachar. The ASDMA has set up numerous relief camps and distribution centers to mitigate the crisis, while rescue operations continue with the help of NDRF, SDRF, and local authorities. Rising water levels in the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers and tributaries, along with landslides in several districts, compound the situation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sadness over the tragic landslide in Papua New Guinea that claimed numerous lives. India stands ready to provide all possible support and assistance to the affected families and the nation in this difficult time.
Powerful storms tore through the US South, leaving behind a grim toll of lives lost, widespread injuries, and extensive property damage. The severe weather system impacted Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, obliterating homes, tearing apart a truck stop, and leaving communities reeling from the devastation. Authorities have confirmed at least 15 fatalities, with over 100 injuries and hundreds more affected by the storms.
A devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea’s Kaokalam Village has claimed the lives of at least 670 people, as per estimates by the UN migration agency. The landslide, which struck early on Sunday, buried over 150 homes, leaving survivors displaced and in need of urgent assistance. Aid efforts are being hampered by the difficult terrain and ongoing landslides, posing a significant risk to those in the affected area.
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on Sunday, causing no immediate damage or reports of casualties. The earthquake’s epicenter was 83 kilometers northwest of the capital, Port Vila, and had a depth of 29 kilometers. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre stated that there is no risk of a tsunami. Hotel worker Vanessa Apuary described the quake’s impact as “heavy and slow” but noted that it caused minimal damage in Port Vila. Vanuatu is located on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an area known for seismic activity.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be particularly dangerous, with meteorologists predicting a significant number of rapidly intensifying storms. This phenomenon, where a storm’s wind speed increases by at least 35 mph in 24 hours or less, can catch people off guard and leave little time for preparation.
Five bodies, including two men, a woman, and two children, have been recovered from the Ujani dam backwaters in Maharashtra’s district after a boat capsized due to strong winds and rains.
Afghanistan is reeling from devastating flash floods that have killed nearly 315 people and injured over 1,600. The floods have also caused widespread damage to homes, livestock, and infrastructure. The northern Baghlan province was one of the hardest hit, with over 300 people killed there alone. Aid agencies have warned of a widening humanitarian crisis as people struggle to cope with the aftermath of the floods.
