Southern Ethiopia mudslides claim 50 lives, 125 missing
Mudslides in southern Ethiopia's Gacho Baba district killed at least 50 people and left about 125 missing, with locals and authorities mounting search and rescue efforts.
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California Faces Continued Storms and Flooding After Holiday Mudslides
A powerful storm caused a massive mudslide in Wrightwood, California, destroying homes and impacting local businesses, with residents like Misty Cheng devastated by the destruction and ongoing recovery efforts amid future rain threats.
Southern California Faces Storm Damage and Emergency Response
AIR7 captured the first aerial footage of storm damage in Wrightwood after Christmas Eve's powerful storm caused flash flooding and mudslides, damaging around 50 homes and leaving residents to begin cleanup efforts.
Wrightwood and SoCal face ongoing mudslide and flood risks after heavy Christmas rains
Heavy rains caused mudslides and power outages in Wrightwood, California, leading to community cleanup efforts, damage assessments, and ongoing safety precautions, with around 50 homes affected and thousands still without power.
California Faces Continued Storm Impact Despite Easing Conditions
A severe winter storm caused significant damage across Southern California, especially in Wrightwood, where mudslides have blocked homes and roads, leading to emergency declarations and community efforts to assess and repair the damage.
Southern California Faces Record Rain and Flooding During Christmas Season
A severe atmospheric river storm is causing extensive flooding, mudslides, and road closures across Southern California, with heavy rainfall expected to continue through Christmas Day, prompting evacuations and warnings, but dry weather is forecasted for the weekend.
California Braces for Heavy Rain and Flooding Amid Storm Warnings
Heavy rain in Los Angeles has prompted evacuation warnings for mudflows near recent burn areas, led to road closures, and prompted emergency preparations, with authorities urging residents in high-risk zones to be ready to evacuate due to potential debris flows and flooding.
Tragic Floods and Mudslides Devastate Southern California
Heavy rains in southern California caused mudslides and flooding, resulting in the drowning of a two-year-old boy in a vehicle and multiple rescues, with significant damage to mountain communities and ongoing weather threats.
Heavy Rain and Sewage Spill Likely Cause Deadly German Train Derailment
A train derailment near Riedlingen, Germany, caused by a mudslide triggered by heavy rains, resulted in three deaths and 41 injuries, with rescue efforts ongoing and investigators attributing the crash to the landslide.
West Virginia Turnpike Reopens After 8-Hour Flood and Mudslide Closure
A mudslide caused by heavy rains in West Virginia blocked a highway for over 8 hours, stranding thousands of motorists without proper communication or assistance, prompting an investigation and policy review by authorities.
West Virginia Turnpike Reopens After 8-Hour Flooding and Mudslide Closure
A mudslide caused by heavy rains blocked a section of the West Virginia Turnpike, stranding thousands for over eight hours with no rerouting or adequate communication, prompting an investigation and public criticism of the response.
Swiss Alpine Village Destroyed by Glacier Collapse
A significant glacier collapse in Switzerland caused a massive mudslide that largely destroyed the village of Blatten, prompting evacuations and rescue efforts, amid concerns over climate change-induced glacier retreat.
"California Storm Triggers Multiple Mudslides, Prompting Evacuations and Rescues"
Three homes in Hacienda Heights, California, were evacuated due to a mudslide caused by intense storms. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the incident, with two homes being evacuated after mudslides damaged properties. No injuries were reported, and a third home was evacuated as a precaution. The full extent of the damage is not yet clear, and concerns were raised about two transmission towers perched atop the affected hill.
"Finding Hope: California Mudslide Victims' Story of Resilience"
A mudslide in Studio City, California, swept away belongings and memories of several families, including the Rouse family, who narrowly escaped the disaster. As residents and reporters surveyed the wreckage, a woman found and returned sentimental items to Jessica Rouse, including family photos and a silver set. Many affected families face difficult times ahead, as most insurance does not cover mudslide damage, and the emotional toll of loss is significant. Despite the devastation, communities in Los Angeles and up the coast largely emerged unscathed, highlighting the reality of living in California where dodging natural disasters is part of life.
"California Mudslides: Devastation and Hope in Sherman Oaks and Studio City"
A mudslide in Sherman Oaks, caused by the ongoing rainstorm in Southern California, partially buried at least one car and filled much of Longview Valley Road with mud and rushing water. Residents were seen clearing mud and creating paths for rainwater to escape.