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Jun52025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Fiery Skies Over Sicily: Mount Etna Spews Ash and Lava in Spectacular Eruption

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Sicily skyline turned into a dramatic display of fire and smoke early Monday morning as Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, erupted with force, sending a towering cloud of ash and molten fragments into the atmosphere. The eruption which began with a sudden burst of pressure within the mountain’s crater, created a plume that stretched several kilometres into the sky and could be seen for miles. Despite the eruption’s intensity and visual spectacle, authorities reported no injuries or damage. Air travel to and from the island experienced minimal disruption, and local monitoring agencies confirmed that the volcanic activity had subsided by evening. While residents and tourists marveled at the scene, scientists observed the event with a mix of familiarity and caution. Understanding...

Jun52025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Mizoram delays official visits as floods and landslides disrupt lives, Tripura turns schools into shelters

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June 5, 2025 — As relentless rains continue to batter India’s Northeast, the states of Mizoram and Tripura are grappling with severe weather disruptions that have triggered landslides, flash floods, and large-scale displacement. The Mizoram government has postponed all official visits, including those by dignitaries and state officials, to prioritize disaster management and public safety. In a circular issued on June 2 by Mizoram’s General Administration Department, authorities confirmed that prolonged and intense rainfall has led to widespread destruction. Key districts have been affected by landslides and mudslides, with critical infrastructure damaged and normal life severely hampered. District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs), led by Deputy Commissioners, are on high aler...

May302025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Rethinking Disaster Preparedness: Why Behavioural Insights Matter

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When disaster strikes, having early warnings and strong infrastructure saves lives. But often, even when people know the risks, they don’t act. Why? The answer lies in human behaviour. In March 2025, Myanmar was hit by a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake. Survivors like Ma Phyu Sin Win were grateful for emergency kits basic things like food, solar lamps, and hygiene products. “Every little item helps during this time,” she said. But the damage went far beyond broken buildings. Around 1.6 million structures were exposed to intense shaking, many not built to survive it. Disasters like this are becoming more frequent and more destructive. In 2024 alone, extreme weather caused $320 billion in economic losses. But the real damage continues long after the floodwaters recede or the ground st...

May72025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Nature Inspired Hybrid Tech Traces landslides faster, sharper – Boosting Rescue Operations

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When deadly landslides strike in remote, rugged terrain the clock starts ticking. Emergency teams must act fast but knowing where to go can be a frustrating guessing game. Now, a breakthrough seismic technique developed by scientists in Germany is changing that, using the wisdom of the natural world to pinpoint landslide locations within a few kilometres and in just seconds. Old methods too slow, too vague Stefania Ursica from the Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences introduced the innovation last week at the European Geosciences Union meeting in Vienna. Traditional systems often detect landslides by monitoring seismic waves but can only narrow the source down to a range of 10–20 kilometres. In vast or mountainous regions with sparse infrastructure such errors can lead rescuers far from ...

May72025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

PNG Boosts Disaster Preparedness with New EU-Funded Resilience Project

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Papua New Guinea’s most disaster-prone communities are set to benefit from a major new resilience-building initiative aimed at enhancing early warning systems and disaster response. The Building Safety and Resilience in the Pacific Phase II (BSRP II) project was officially launched this week at the Holiday Inn in Port Moresby. Funded by the European Union under the 11th European Development Fund the €14 million regional initiative targets 14 Pacific Island nations and Timor-Leste with a special focus on Papua New Guinea’s high-risk zones, which are prone to volcanic activity, earthquakes, and extreme weather due to their location on tectonic plate boundaries. The project would connect remote communities, including the elderly and people with disabilities, to early warnings that could...

Apr302025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Disasters to Cost a Record $145 Billion in 2025, Warns Swiss Re Study

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Climate disasters are set to cost $145 billion in insured losses globally in 2025 a sharp 6% rise from last year making it one of the costliest years on record, according to a new report by reinsurance giant Swiss Re. This projected figure surpasses the $137 billion loss in 2024 and is well above the historical average. The rise is driven by a growing number of extreme weather events which experts link to climate change, urban expansion, and increasing populations in high-risk zones. A major driver of this year’s spike is the wildfires in Los Angeles which alone are expected to cause $40 billion in insured damages, the report said. Total Damage Far Worse While insured losses are skyrocketing, the total losses from natural disasters including damages not covered by insurance...

Apr52025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Japan Baba Vanga Predicts Mega Tsunami in July 2025 Causes Global Stir

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Ryo Tatsuki a former manga artist turned unexpected prophet is sending shockwaves through Japan and beyond with her latest dream-based warning massive tsunami in July 2025. Often compared to mystics like Baba Vanga, Tatsuki claims to have foreseen past disasters that eventually came true and her new vision is raising serious concern. Tatsuki first gained attention in the 1990s for her self-published manga The Future I Saw, a work based on detailed dream diaries she began keeping in the 1980s. Her followers point to a series of dreams that eerily aligned with real events including the 1995 Kobe earthquake, the death of Freddie Mercury, and most notably, the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan and triggered the Fukushima nuclear crisis. Now, her most alarming predi...

Apr52025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

2 Earthquakes Shakes Western Nepal Jajarkot district to Kathmandu

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Two moderate earthquakes struck western Nepal’s Jajarkot district on Friday evening sending tremors across several nearby regions. The first quake measuring 5.2 in magnitude, hit at 8:07 PM, followed just three minutes later by a stronger 5.5-magnitude tremor at 8:10 PM, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring Centre. Both quakes were centered in the Panik area of Jajarkot, approximately 525 kilometers west of Kathmandu. While the tremors were widely felt in surrounding districts including Surkhet, Dailekh, and Kalikot, no immediate casualties or major damage were reported. Authorities have placed the region on high alert as aftershocks remain a possibility. Nepal, located in a highly seismic zone, frequently experiences such events, prompting continued vigilance and structur...

Apr42025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Four Hurricane Names Retired After Storm Destruction Across Americas WMO Replaces

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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially retired four hurricane names from the 2024 season Beryl, Helene, Milton, and John after these powerful storms caused major destruction and loss of life across the Americas. These names will never be used again due to the severe damage they brought to countries like the U.S., Mexico, and Caribbean nations. In their place, new names have been chosen: Brianna, Holly, and Miguel for the Atlantic region, and Jake for the eastern Pacific. Hurricane names are retired when a storm is so deadly or expensive that using the same name again in the future would be disrespectful to victims or confusing to the public. This is part of a global effort to improve public safety and disaster communication. Michael Brennan, Chair of the WMO Hu...

Apr12025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Landslide Near Manikaran Sahib Kills Six, Rescue Ops Underway

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A deadly landslide struck Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, on Sunday, killing six people and injuring three after a tree collapsed on multiple vehicles near Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib. Among the victims were a tourist from Bangalore and two locals. Triggered by a storm, the tree was uprooted from a mountain slope, crushing vehicles and small roadside stalls. Rescue teams, police, and medical staff rushed to the site, transporting the injured to a nearby hospital. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed condolences and directed officials to provide immediate relief to victims' families. Eyewitnesses reported delays in assistance, with videos of the disaster circulating widely on social media. Rescue efforts are still ongoing, and officials are monitoring the situation as further...