Natural disaster news covering earthquakes, wildfires, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, disaster response, and recovery efforts.
A powerful storm is sweeping across South Africa's Garden Route, bringing dangerous flooding, evacuations and road closures. The storm hits a region still recovering from a devastating storm just weeks ago.
This commentary profiles Linda Cantey, who after surviving a wildfire, helped develop a fire-proof bunker called Fort. It argues that innovative, though costly, solutions like bunkers, hydraulic homes, and goat grazing are emerging in response to worsening wildfires, highlighting the need for private adaptation measures.
A three-year-old girl died and 11 others were injured when a bouncy castle and tent were tossed by strong winds at a church party in Montreal's LaSalle borough on Sunday. Environment Canada reported gusts up to 50 km/h, exceeding the 38 km/h rental limit.
Typhoon Jangmi, the sixth of the year, is approaching Okinawa with gusts up to 162km/h. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns of landslides, flooding, and overflowing rivers. Over 400 flights have been canceled, and the government has set up a disaster management office.
This commentary summarizes the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season's devastation and previews NOAA's below-normal forecast for 2026. It explains the role of El Niño in suppressing storms but cautions that uncertainty remains, urging preparedness. The piece reports on NOAA's technological advancements and emphasizes that even a quiet season can bring catastrophic storms.
Seven active wildfires are burning near major oil sands sites in northern Alberta, threatening production disruption. Some fires are within 20 km of Cenovus Energy's Christina Lake and Canadian Natural Resources's Jackfish sites. An evacuation alert for Conklin was lifted on Sunday, and heavy rain is forecast to aid firefighters.