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Kenya braces for heavy rainfall as UN says El Niño to strenghten
The UN's climate agency warns that the current El Niño phenomenon is set to become "very strong," potentially the strongest in four decades, and will persist through February. Kenya is preparing for above-normal rainfall between October and December, anticipating signific…
China's National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center has issued an orange storm surge warning for Liaodong Bay, Bohai Bay, and Laizhou Bay due to Typhoon Korawan, urging emergency defense measures.
Japan Today Spotlight #82 | Are you actually ready for a disaster in Japan?
Japan Today Spotlight #82 explores how Japan prepares for disasters and what people should do to be ready.
Rwanda: The Worst-Case Scenario Demands More Than a Warning
Rwanda faces a critical period with forecasts of above-normal rainfall, prompting an urgent call for enhanced disaster preparedness following a devastating flood in Nepal and past local tragedies.
The next great quake: Risks, readiness and resilience
Recent earthquakes in Kumamoto and Noto have highlighted Japan's significant seismic risks, prompting questions about the preparedness of its major metropolitan areas for a potentially devastating future quake.
Rwanda: Govt Steps Up Flood Preparedness As Strong El Niño Looms
Rwanda is intensifying preparations for floods and landslides as a strong El Niño is forecast to bring above-average rainfall to East Africa during the October-December 2026 rainy season.
At least five people have died in Indiana after fierce storms and flooding struck the state. Rescue workers are continuing to seek out those stranded by the storms, which drenched Indiana over the past week.
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu island, registering the highest level on the Shindo scale. A tsunami warning for waves up to 1m was issued.
Tsunami alert issued after powerful magnitude 7.1 quake strikes Kumamoto
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan's Kyushu region, registering shindo 7 and prompting a tsunami advisory for coastal areas, while also causing power outages for thousands of households.
France Deploys Military Plane as Wildfires Spread Towards Bordeaux
Intense wildfires have forced more than 250,000 people to flee their homes in southwestern France and central Spain. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has ordered the armed forces to deploy an A400M military transport aircraft to help combat the fires.
China announced that it will help 30 countries utilize the AI-powered MAZU meteorological early warning system over the next five years. The system is designed to help forecasters better understand how hazardous weather may affect transportation, agriculture, energy syste…
A total of 83 earthquakes have been recorded across Iran in a week, with 71 having magnitudes smaller than 3, 10 between 3 and 4, and two between 4 and 5. The highest number of earthquakes occurred in Khorasan Razavi, followed by Semnan, Kerman, and Fars.
Japan to boost measures against heatstroke and cold at evacuation centers
The Japanese government is revising its disaster response plan to enhance measures against heatstroke and extreme cold at evacuation centers. The plan aims to protect evacuees from prolonged exposure to heat and cold during disasters.
ANA opens Hokkaido facility to ensure continuity in event of disaster
All Nippon Airways has opened a new facility in Hokkaido to manage flight operations in the event of large-scale disasters and terrorist attacks. The facility has about 60 employees from various divisions to maintain operations during the first week following a possible m…
Two Earthquakes, and the 'Seismograph' in Your Pocket
Google's Android Earthquake Alerts system successfully warned residents in Venezuela before two strong earthquakes, leveraging the accelerometers in billions of smartphones to provide crucial seconds of warning.