News about earthquakes, floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural catastrophes and their impact.
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Typhoon Bavi weakened to a tropical storm after reaching the coast of China. A massive evacuation of over 2.6 million people took place, and hundreds of flights were canceled due to strong winds.
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A severe storm hit Sofia this afternoon. Sofia Municipality teams and the fire department are responding to 12 reports of fallen trees. There are no…
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A rapidly growing forest fire in the Eastern Pyrenees department has covered over 4,600 hectares and forced the evacuation of about 10,000 people.…
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In the period of June 26–29, the world was shaken by a series of earthquakes – strong tremors in Northeast Japan, a moderate one in the tourist…
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Two strong earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 hit Venezuela, causing building collapses in Caracas, dozens of casualties and hundreds of…
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Lightning caused a fire in wheat fields near Kalekovets, farmers and machinery joined in the firefighting efforts, there is no danger to neighboring…
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Huge areas of sea ice have disappeared off the western coast of Antarctica. Scientists are warning of serious consequences for the ecosystem and…
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At least 12 dead and over 200 injured after a 7.8 magnitude quake off Mindanao; tsunamis of up to 1 m were recorded in Indonesia and tidal waves of…
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Climate change is turning Atlantic hurricanes into unpredictable phenomena. Scientific data predicts an alternation of hyperactive seasons with quiet…
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Heavy rain, thunder, and hail struck the regions of Haskovo and Svilengrad, flooding streets and basements, while a downpour inundated the…
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A powerful tropical storm has struck Japan, causing damage and injuries. Meanwhile, a dramatic incident involving an aggressive bear has unfolded in…
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Following heavy rainfall in the country: Serious water main failures in Sevlievo and Karlovo, rescue operations in Gabrovo and Veliko Tarnovo, and…
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The Council of Ministers has announced emergency measures for the Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo, and Lovech regions following the floods. Drinking water…
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Gabrovo has declared a partial state of emergency due to heavy rainfall. Mayor Tanya Hristova reported that there are no injuries, and teams are…
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According to NOAA, the probability of an El Niño developing after May 2026 is over 90%, and the scenario for a "strong" and even "very strong" event…
