Earthquake in Venezuela could affect more than 6.7 million people — UN

According to a statement by the International Organization for Migration, a UN agency, up to 6.76 million people in Venezuela could be affected by the recent earthquake. 

21 killed, over 50 missing in rain-related incidents in N. India

At least 21 people were killed and over 50 others went missing as torrential rains triggering cloudbursts, landslides, flooding and waterlogging wreaked havoc in north India, officials said Thursday.

In the United States, 89 people became victims of severe winter

 At least 89 people have died in a week from severe winter weather across large parts of the United States, CBS News reports.

More than 100 people have been killed after an earthquake struck remote western Nepal on Friday

Security forces have been deployed to help rescue efforts in the rugged districts of Jajarkot and West Rukum, 500km (310 miles) west of Kathmandu.

Hurricane "Otis" kills 27 people in Mexico, four remain missing

 

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Death toll from floods in northeastern Libya exceeds 11,000 — Red Crescent

The number of victims of heavy rains and floods that hit the northeastern regions of Libya has exceeded 11,000, according to the Libyan Red Crescent.

Greece forest fires death toll hits 20, Greece wildfires out of control in Evros, Rhodope, Kavala, Evia and Boeotia

 

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Torrential Rains Kill at Least 15 in Southwest China

Fifteen people have been killed and four are missing after torrential rain in southwest China, state media said Wednesday.

Gas explosion in barbecue restaurant in northwest China, 31 people dead despite rescue efforts

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Earthquake In Haiti Kills 4, Injures 36 People, following deadly floods

A powerful 4.9-magnitude earthquake off the southwest coast of Haiti has resulted in the death of four people and 36 more people suffering injuries, the Haitian Directorate for Civil Protection said on Tuesday.

At least 42 dead and thousands displaced after flooding in Haiti

According to the UN, the severe rains affected 37,000 people and displaced 13,400.

Indian Railways Official Says Error in Signaling System Led to Crash that Killed Over 300 People

The derailment in eastern India that killed more than 300 people and injured hundreds was caused by an error in the electronic signaling system that led a train to wrongly change tracks and crash into a freight train, officials said Sunday.

10 killed in avalanche in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region

At least 10 people were killed and 25 injured when an avalanche hit the Gilgit-Baltistan region in Pakistan on Saturday, police said.

Hundreds of Thousands Displaced following Historic Floods in Somalia

Rescue and relief efforts are underway in Somalia following historic flooding that has left at least 22 people dead and affected more than 460,000 people, according to the United Nations.

Italy, Emilia-Romagna, 9 dead and some missing. Thousands of displaced people and flooded rivers, new red alert in Romagna

 

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The incessant rain that has fallen in recent days in Emilia-Romagna has caused extreme inconvenience throughout the region.

Death toll from fires in Russia’s Kurgan region rises to 21

Twenty-one people have died in fires in Russia’s Kurgan region, sources told TASS on Tuesday.

Flooding in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Red alert today in some areas

 

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Dust storm in Illinois leaves at least 6 dead

At least six people were killed after a dust storm caused dozens of vehicles to crash along a major highway in Central Illinois on Monday, according to local authorities.

Western Australia reports 2 shark attack incidents over weekend

Western Australia (WA) has reported two shark attacks over the weekend, which injured two male swimmers.

2 Dead As Severe Storms, Tornadoes Move through Central US

Strong storms including tornadoes, winds and hail moved through parts of the Central US on Wednesday, killing at least two people, causing injuries, destroying homes and leaving thousands without power.