Stories tagged “Disaster Relief.”
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Following a devastating earthquake in western Colombia, President Abelardo de la Espriella faces mounting criticism for his government's slow and politically selective response to foreign aid offers.
China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has urgently allocated 50 million yuan from the central budget to support Shaanxi Province's emergency recovery efforts following severe flood disasters caused by heavy rainfall. This funding targets the restoratio…
An elderly woman in her seventies died of heatstroke while taking shelter in a car in Japan's southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto, raising concerns over heat-related illnesses in the area.
Dogs allowed! Animal hospital opens doors to Japan quake survivors and their pets
When a powerful earthquake jolted southern Japan, Tomoko Takaoka bundled up her beloved fluffy dogs and went in search of a safe place to stay. Unable to reach her parents, Takaoka turned to a nearby evacuation center only to discover that her chihuahua, Ku, and chihuahua…
Kumamoto quake survivors battle intense heat as death toll rises to 36
Survivors of a large earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture earlier this week were battling against intense heat Saturday, as the estimated death toll rose to at least 36. Over 9,000 evacuees marked their first weekend since Tuesday’s magnitude 7.1 temblor shook the r…
China's National Disaster Reduction Commission Office, Ministry of Emergency Management, and National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration have dispatched 25,000 items of central disaster relief supplies to Guangdong, Jiangxi, and Hunan. This allocation addresses th…
A landslide in Pengshui, Chongqing, buried residential buildings and trapped people. China's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Emergency Management have urgently allocated 50 million yuan for rescue and relief efforts.
China's National Disaster Reduction Commission Office, Ministry of Emergency Management, and National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration have allocated 9,000 pieces of central disaster relief supplies to Jilin province.
Photos and discussions about China’s recent use of heavy-duty drones to ‘airlift’ villagers affected by flooding in Guangxi have gone viral. The drones helped identify those still trapped and carried out quick surveys of inundated areas.
China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has urgently allocated 30 million yuan from the central budget to aid Hebei Province in its emergency recovery following severe heavy rain and flooding.
Rescuers race to save a man trapped for eight days after twin earthquakes in Venezuela, as survivors face hunger and desperation. The disaster has killed over 2,295, injured 11,000, and left tens of thousands missing.
Chinese Venezuelans leveraged their extensive community networks, stretching from Guangdong to Caracas, to organize and deliver crucial aid after devastating earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, killing nearly 1,500 people. They transformed their businesses and social c…
A devastating earthquake in Venezuela has resulted in 1,700 confirmed deaths and over 5,000 injuries. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with international teams assisting in the search for survivors.
A 21-year-old man has been rescued from rubble after 106 hours, and a 4.6 magnitude aftershock has hit near Caracas with no damage reported. At least 1,450 people are known to have died in the initial quakes.
Venezuela's earthquakes death toll nears 1,500, tens of thousands still missing
Venezuela's earthquakes death toll nears 1,500, with tens of thousands still missing. Rescue workers are racing against time to find survivors.
A father and his teenage son were miraculously found alive in Venezuela's earthquake rubble four days after twin quakes, as the death toll approaches 1,500 and rescue efforts continue.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Venezuela, following twin 7.2 and 7.5 quakes that killed at least 1,430 people. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
Venezuela twin quakes death toll tops 1,400 as tens of thousands remain missing
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed over 1,400 people, with tens of thousands missing. International rescue teams are searching for survivors.
Rescuers in Venezuela are racing against time to find survivors after two powerful earthquakes struck, killing at least 920 people and leaving over 51,000 missing. Venezuelans are digging through rubble with their hands due to a scarcity of government rescue teams.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, leaving over 900 people dead. Satellite images show the destruction in the country.
Venezuela has been hit by two powerful earthquakes, resulting in 920 deaths and over 50,000 people missing. Rescue teams are racing against time to search for survivors.
Two major earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 235 people and wounded 4,300, prompting intensified rescue efforts and international aid amidst calls to lift sanctions to facilitate relief.
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela, followed by a 7.5-magnitude earthquake 39 seconds later, resulting in 235 deaths and over 1500 injuries. Rescue efforts are ongoing to find those trapped under the rubble.
Two back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela, triggering panic and causing widespread destruction. At least 188 people have died, but the death toll could run into the thousands.
Two earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 people and injuring over 900. The quakes were the strongest to hit the country in over a century.
Venezuela earthquakes live: Death toll jumps to at least 164, nearly 1,000 injured
Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela, causing multiple casualties and widespread damage. The death toll has jumped to at least 164, with nearly 1,000 injured.
Charities provide furniture to displaced residents in Hong Kong's Tai Po estate after a devastating fire.