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Dust storms, heavy rain and lightning across several districts in Uttar Pradesh killed at least 96 people and injured more than 50, with fatalities from collapsing walls and fallen trees; emergency teams cleared debris, authorities pledged relief and compensation, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered rapid relief operations focused on Prayagraj and surrounding areas.
A fast-moving wildfire in Brantley County, Georgia nearly doubled overnight to about 31 square miles, triggering the possibility of evacuations as crews battle the blaze.
A magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan, according to AP News. The excerpt provides no details on damage or casualties; authorities are assessing the situation and aftershocks may follow as more information becomes available.
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck offshore Japan, triggering a tsunami alert; no immediate details on damage or casualties were provided.
A preliminary magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean, with the update timestamp noted; the excerpt does not provide details on damage or casualties.
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.
Two people have been confirmed dead and six remain unaccounted for after a landslide at a Mount Maunganui campsite, with police seeking information on three others who may have been there and could be international tourists who have since left. Two teenagers are among the missing; in Welcome Bay a separate landslide killed a grandmother and her grandchild. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the disaster site as rescuers work around the clock amid ongoing heavy rain and forecasts of more storms, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern and central Mexico, particularly near Acapulco and Mexico City, causing at least two deaths, injuries, and some landslides, but no major damage was reported.
Super Typhoon Fung-wong struck the Philippines shortly after Typhoon Kalmaegi, causing at least eight deaths, widespread flooding, and mass evacuations, with the storm weakening from super typhoon to typhoon but still posing a significant threat.
Typhoon Kalmaegi has caused at least five deaths in Vietnam and 188 in the Philippines, bringing destruction with heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding, while authorities warn of ongoing risks and prepare for upcoming storms amid concerns over climate change.
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan near Mazar-i-Sharif, with the USGS monitoring potential aftershocks and updating data as available.
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, made landfall in Jamaica with catastrophic winds and heavy rain, causing widespread damage and power outages, and is expected to impact Cuba and other Caribbean regions with severe flooding and landslides, resulting in multiple fatalities and extensive destruction.
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in southern Philippines, with the extent of damage still unclear.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake off the southern Philippines caused at least two deaths, damage to infrastructure, and prompted a temporary tsunami warning, with ongoing assessments and evacuations in coastal areas.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake off southern Philippines caused fatalities, damage, and evacuation efforts, but the tsunami threat has now passed with only small waves observed on coasts. The Philippines and Indonesia issued warnings, but the danger has subsided, and authorities are assessing the damage and ensuring safety.