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A July wildfire destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim and a late‑August flash flood at Phantom Ranch below the rim killed two people and closed trails, marks the park’s second historic structure hit by disasters in a year. The events underscore how a warming climate is intensifying extreme weather and will complicate recovery with no reopening dates yet announced.
China’s Ministry of Natural Resources released 3D before-and-after imagery showing the Gyirong Port mudslide. The disaster began with a Nepal glacier collapse at about 5,140 meters, sending ice and debris into the Cuoqian River, then into the Guobaxiaqu and Donglin Tsangpo rivers. The debris flow accelerated down roughly 20 km, reaching Gyirong Port in about seven minutes at an average speed near 50 m/s, with part of the flow briefly moving upstream. The event caused extensive damage to roads, bridges and buildings, hindering rescue efforts and necessitating drone surveys and expert terrain assessments to search for secondary hazards.
A powerful tornado ripped through a village in southern France near Pomas, damaging about 100 homes, injuring dozens and sending around 20 people to hospital as thousands lost power.
A powerful tornado ripped through the Aude department in southwest France, striking the village of Pomas and injuring 41 people while damaging around 300 homes; more than 120 firefighters were dispatched to secure buildings and manage rescue efforts as widespread power outages and transport disruptions affected the region.
A tornado struck the southwest French village of Pomas, injuring 41 people and damaging about 300 homes, with more than 120 emergency workers responding and around 2,800 households left without power; the disruption also caused flight delays and led to the cancellation of a stage of the Vuelta a Espana in the region.
A destructive tornado formed under a thunderstorm tore through villages in southern France, with winds over 100 km/h, damaging roofs and injuring more than 40 people. About 2,800 households were left without electricity, and several roads were blocked.
A magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck the Tokyo area, injuring more than 20 people; authorities did not issue a tsunami warning.
A tsunami warning was issued after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores region, with the EMSC revising the quake's magnitude several times before concluding at 7.7; an additional, shallower earthquake (magnitude 5.5) followed in the same area, making this a developing situation.
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Egypt near Suez, with the epicenter about 41 km northeast of the city; there are no reports of damage or injuries at this time, and the situation is developing.
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six, injuring more than 30 and displacing around 300. The epicenter was near Sicaya in Huancayo province, about 10 km deep, with several buildings damaged including a church; authorities noted that adobe construction may have amplified the impact, and the total number of missing people remains unknown.
A 'very dangerous' super typhoon is approaching US Pacific islands, prompting meteorologists and officials to issue warnings for damaging winds, heavy rain, and potential flooding; residents are urged to follow official guidance, secure property, and prepare emergency supplies and shelter as authorities monitor the storm’s path.
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck part of southern Philippines, triggering concern over a potential tsunami along some coastlines as authorities monitor the region for aftershocks and issue advisories.
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.