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The Weather Channel reports that Hawaii's Big Island could receive another foot of rain, worsening the floods and landslides caused by Tropical Storm Lala and prompting renewed warnings and precautions.
The Big Island is forecast to receive about a foot of additional rain after deadly floods and landslides in the Lala area, as Tropical Storm Moke tracks toward Hawaii and forecasters warn of more flash flooding and dangerous conditions.
A visit to Chitral in Pakistan’s Hindu Kush shows how communities survive amid no flights, perilous roads, and seasonal hazards like floods, landslides and avalanches. Locals and reporters alike navigate delays and dangerous terrain—even witnessing boulders blown up to clear routes—while daily life persists in this isolated mountain region.
A team analyzing NASA’s New Horizons data from Pluto’s 2015 flyby identified six landslides along the inner walls of three craters on Sputnik Planitia. Debris flows stretch 10–14.5 km, with the largest apron about 130 sq km—large enough to bury a small city. These features show Pluto is geologically active on long timescales, likely driven by Pluto’s low gravity and icy, low-friction material; triggers vary, from nearby impacts to thermal stresses that cause sublimation and condensation of volatiles. The findings mark Pluto as the first Kuiper Belt world with such landslides confirmed, though coverage limits detection of additional events.
Researchers reexamining data from NASA’s New Horizons flyby have identified six massive landslides inside Pluto’s craters, marking the dwarf planet’s first confirmed mass-wasting events. The largest slide spans about 50 square miles (130 square kilometers), with others rising roughly 1,200–1,500 meters, suggesting gravity-driven reshaping of Pluto’s icy terrain and hinting at more landslides that future missions could uncover.
Typhoon Bavi’s outer bands trigger deadly landslides in the southern Philippines, killing at least 15 people in Sarangani and Lanao del Sur as the storm tracks toward Taiwan and China. PAGASA says Bavi will not make landfall in the Philippines, but heavy rainfall and flooding could affect Manila and nearby areas. Evacuations are underway, and Bavi has already impacted Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, with further impacts anticipated in Taiwan, Japan, and southern China.
Two major storms, Mekkhala and Higos, pummeled western and central Japan with heavy rain, causing floods and landslides, damaging roads and disrupting rail and air travel; at least one person died and several were injured as homes flooded across Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima and surrounding areas.
A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck the west flank of Mauna Loa on the Big Island around 9:46 p.m. Friday, with a depth of just over 15 miles. Officials say light to moderate damage could occur where shaking was strongest, and landslides forced closures on Highway 11 as crews cleared debris. There was no tsunami threat and no volcanic eruption associated with the quake, though aftershocks may continue in the coming days. More than 2,600 Felt Reports were logged within the first hour, with residents reporting strong shaking across the island; authorities urge residents to inspect their homes and utilities and avoid affected roads until cleared.
A powerful Kona storm drenched Hawaii with heavy rain, flash floods, landslides and summit snow, washing out roads and destroying a home, while more than 35,000 customers lost power and flood watches and wind advisories remained in effect across Maui, Molokai and the Big Island.
Torrential rainfall in southeastern Brazil’s Minas Gerais state caused floods and landslides that killed at least 30 people and left 39 missing, with Juiz de Fora and Ubá among the hardest-hit areas as homes were swept away and rescues continue; a state of emergency was declared, shelters opened, and officials linked the disaster to record February rainfall amid broader climate-change–related extreme weather.
Heavy rains in Minas Gerais caused floods and landslides, killing at least 25 people (mostly in Juiz de Fora and Ubá) with dozens reported missing and thousands displaced; authorities declared a state of calamity and mobilized rescue and humanitarian assistance.
Heavy rains have triggered floods and landslides across New Zealand's North Island, leaving around 8,000 people without power and prompting evacuations. In Mount Maunganui, a campground landslide left several people missing and rescuers digging through debris, while other incidents include a man swept away in the Mahurangi River and additional missing people in Papamoa; authorities urge avoiding non-essential travel as Fire and Emergency NZ handles hundreds of weather-related calls and the search continues.
California’s Pacific Coast Highway fully reopened after a three-year closure, with the seven-mile Big Sur stretch the last to come back online following multiple landslides (Regent’s Slide and Paul’s Slide) and a wildfire. Caltrans stabilized slopes with deep steel reinforcements and removed vast amounts of mud and debris, restoring a vital economic lifeline for Big Sur, and Gov. Newsom called the reopening a relief for local businesses and residents.
California's Highway 1 along Big Sur is fully open again between Carmel and Cambria after three years of landslide repairs. Caltrans spent about $162 million on stabilization and reconstruction, a reopening expected to boost local tourism and business, though officials caution future closures are possible during winter storms, particularly near Regent's Slide north of Lucia.
Cyclone Ditwah caused devastating landslides in Sri Lanka, resulting in at least 410 deaths, 336 missing persons, and widespread destruction, especially in the Kandy region, as authorities work to clear roads, restore communication, and provide shelter for displaced residents.