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Blizzards and avalanches in Western Nepal kill 32, more than 118 rescued
Update 23:10 UTC, 2014/10/16The death toll due to blizzards and avalanches in Myagdi, Manang and Mustang has climbed to 32, The Himalayan Times reported. More than 118 persons who had been trapped have been rescued from various areas.Prime Minister, Sushil Koirala has directed the National Emergency Rescue Center to immediately move into action to rescue the victims and provide them with relief assistance in the Cabinet meeting. Related Post: Mount Everest avalanche kills 15Heavy snowstorm has claimed lives of at least 21 people, including 12 foreigners and left several missing in Manang, Mustang and Myagdi districts of Western Nepal.Snowfall in Mustang district on Tuesday night …
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Facebook ‘Safety Check’ notifies friends, families during natural disasters
Facebook is adding a feature called ‘Safety Check‘ to help its users notify friends and family that they’re safe during or after natural disasters.According to the Facebook Newsroom, Safety Check will help the users to let know their families and friends that they are safe, check on others in the affected areas and mark users friends as safe. Only user friends will see the safety status and the comments that users share.Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced the feature in Japan yesterday. Facebook Safety Check disaster tool will be available globally on Android, iOS, feature phones and desktop.When the Facebook Safety Check disaster tool is activated after a natural disaster and if user is in the affected…
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Natural Disasters List January 6, 2013-Hundred missing in Tasmania Bushfires
Recent Natural Disasters 2013: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click hereKeep this page open or visit later to get update report.Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail ReportRecent Natural DisastersBushfires in Tasmania, Australia-Bushfires in southern Tasmania may have claimed lives. Following Tasmania police, 100 Australians are missing in Tasmania wildfires.-Around 70 homes were destroyed in Dunalley, Tasmania.-Almost 3,000 evacuated people from Hobart are currently living in emergency shelters.-Yesterday, around 1000 people were rescued by boat from the bushfire-ravaged Tasman Peninsula.-The 1967 Tasmanian bushfires killed 62 people and injured 900 others. It was the most…
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Natural Disasters List January 7, 2013-Sulawesi floods kill 5
Recent Natural Disasters 2013: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click hereKeep this page open or visit later to get update report.Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail ReportRecent Natural DisastersFlooding in South Sulawesi, Indonesia-At least five people killed due to flooding disaster in the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi.-Victims were swept away by floodwaters in the South Sulawesi regencies of Gowa, Jeneponto and Pangkep.-Flooding and landslides also disrupted travel along highways, including the Maros-Bone route.-Following National Search and Rescue Agency, …
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Natural Disasters List January 6, 2013-Hundred missing in Tasmania Bushfires
Recent Natural Disasters 2013: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click hereKeep this page open or visit later to get update report.Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail ReportRecent Natural DisastersBushfires in Tasmania, Australia-Bushfires in southern Tasmania may have claimed lives. Following Tasmania police, 100 Australians are missing in Tasmania wildfires.-Around 70 homes were destroyed in Dunalley, Tasmania.-Almost 3,000 evacuated people from Hobart are currently living in emergency shelters.-Yesterday, around 1000 people were rescued by boat from the bushfire-ravaged Tasman Peninsula.-The 1967 Tasmanian bushfires killed 62 people and injured 900 others. It was the most deadly bushfires that Tasmania had …
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Alaska earthquake 2013: Tsunami observed at Port Alexander and Sitka
Recent Natural Disasters 2013: M 7.7 massive earthquake hits Southeastern Alaska. Tsunami warning is issued. Below are live updates on Alaska earthquake/Tsunami 2013.Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click hereKeep this page open or visit later to get update report.Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail ReportOriginal Post:Natural Disasters List January 5, 2013Did you feel this earthquake? – Click to share your experiencesAlso follow our Twitter and Facebok page for the latest information on the Alaskan earthquake / tsunami.Update 11:10 UTCAll Tsunami warnings and advisories are now cancelled :)OBSERVATIONS OF TSUNAMI ACTIVITY – UPDATED—————————————— TIME OBSERVED MAX SITE OF MEASUREMENT TSUNAMI HEIGHT —————————- ————— ————– PORT ALEXANDER AK 1026 UTC 01-05 00.5FT SITKA AK 1041 UTC 01-05 00.3FTUpdate 11:00 UTCThis is what Marianne…
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Natural Disasters List December 30, 2012-Five killed in Colombian Landslide
Recent Natural Disasters 2012: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click hereKeep this page open or visit later to get update report.Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail ReportRecent Natural Disasters Landslide in southern Colombia-At least seven injured and some 20 others are reported to be missing in a landslide in southern Colombia.-Injured people are having treatment at University Hospital of Neiva.-A search-and-rescue operation is afffected due to bad weather condition (Photo: EPA).Update-Bodies of five victims have been discovered. At least 20 people are still expected to be buried under the debris.-Landslide occurred on the road between the cities of…
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Natural Disasters List December 29, 2012-Landslide in Kenya kills 10
Recent Natural Disasters 2012: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click hereKeep this page open or visit later to get update report.Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail ReportRecent Natural DisastersLandslide in Marakwet, Kenya-At least 10 people among them three children are reported to be killed in landslides in Elgeyo Marakwet County of Kenya.-Several injured people are having treatment in the Kamwosor and Kipsaos health centres.-The landslides occurred in Kocholwo, Simit, Kapsokom, Kaptarkom and Toroplongon areas of Marakwet.-Heavy rainfall caused mudslide in the area. Following Kerio officials, rescue efforts are still on despite ongoing rain in the affected areas.-In 2010, ten people died …
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Natural Disasters List January 4, 2013-Flooding in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil kills 2
Recent Natural Disasters 2013: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click hereKeep this page open or visit later to get update report.Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail ReportRecent Natural DisastersFlooding in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil-One killed by the floods of the Capivari river in Xerem, in Duque de Caxias near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.-Rio de Janeiro floods have displaced more than 3,000 peoples.-Nearly 215 mm of rain fell in just 24 hours north of Rio.-Flood-triggered mudslides have killed hundreds Brazilians in recent years. -January 2011 Rio de Janeiro floods and mudslides killed 903 people and caused damage of 2.0 billion Reais. It was the…
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Natural Disasters List January 3, 2013-Storm in Free State, South Africa kills 1
Recent Natural Disasters 2013: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click hereKeep this page open or visit later to get update report.Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail ReportRecent Natural DisastersHeavy storm in Free State, South Africa-One killed and 105 others injured in heavy storm in Sasolburg, Free State region of South Africa.-Storm and heavy rainfall also affected 1,000 houses.-Heavy rains struck Amelia township around 9pm on Tuesday.-Sasolburg storm injuries ranged from minor to serious.Related natural disaster posts:Floods in Eastern Cape South Africa kill 8Mahikeng South Africa storm…
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Natural Disasters List January 2, 2013-Sinkhole in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Recent Natural Disasters 2013: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click hereKeep this page open or visit later to get update report.Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail ReportRecent Natural Disasters Sinkhole in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-Around 30 houses evacuated due to sinkhole in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.-Emergency center is set up by American Red Cross at Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 234 South St. Harrisburg, PA.-Sinkholes caused loss of water, gas and sewer service to the area.-Boil water advisory was immediately issued for the residents of Harrisburg.-Sinkholes damage …
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Natural Disasters List January 1, 2013-Flooding in Terengganu and Kelantan, Malaysia
2012 saw many natural disasters across the globe. Hurricane Sandy was one of the most prominent disasters of the year in the U.S. which killed at least 125 people and caused damage of $62 billions. Most of the United States was hit by extreme weather. Researchers say that the 2012 drought is the worst since 1988. Major earthquakes struck in Italy, the Philippines, Iran, and Afghanistan. The Philippines were also slammed by Typhoon Bopha, which killed more than 1,000 people.Let’s see what the world’s natural disasters have in store for us this coming year!Happy New Year 2013, hoping no worst natural disasters in 2013!Recent Natural Disasters 2013: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the …
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Natural Disasters List December 31, 2012-‘New Year’s Eve’ Flooding in Thailand
2012 saw many natural disasters across the globe. Hurricane Sandy was one of the most prominent disasters of the year in the U.S. which killed at least 125 people and caused damage of $62 billions. Most of the United States was hit by extreme weather. Researchers say that the 2012 drought is the worst since 1988. Major earthquakes struck in Italy, the Philippines, Iran, and Afghanistan. The Philippines were also slammed by Typhoon Bopha, which killed more than 1,000 people.Let’s see what the world’s natural disasters have in store for us in 2013!Recent Natural Disasters 2012: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click hereKeep this page …
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Natural Disasters List January 6, 2013-Hundred missing in Tasmania Bushfires
Recent Natural Disasters 2013: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click hereKeep this page open or visit later to get update report.Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail ReportRecent Natural DisastersBushfires in Tasmania, Australia-Bushfires in southern Tasmania may have claimed lives. Following Tasmania police, 100 Australians are missing in Tasmania wildfires.-Around 70 homes were destroyed in Dunalley, Tasmania.-Almost 3,000 evacuated people from Hobart are currently living in emergency shelters.-Yesterday, around 1000 people were rescued by boat from the bushfire-ravaged Tasman Peninsula.-The 1967 Tasmanian bushfires killed 62 people and injured 900 others. It was the most deadly bushfires that Tasmania had ever experienced (Photo: Aerial photograph taken on…
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Alaska earthquake 2013: Tsunami observed at Port Alexander and Sitka
Recent Natural Disasters 2013: M 7.7 massive earthquake hits Southeastern Alaska. Tsunami warning is issued. Below are live updates on Alaska earthquake/Tsunami 2013.Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click hereKeep this page open or visit later to get update report.Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail ReportOriginal Post:Natural Disasters List January 5, 2013Did you feel this earthquake? – Click to share your experiencesAlso follow our Twitter and Facebok page for the latest information on the Alaskan earthquake / tsunami.Update 11:10 UTCAll Tsunami warnings and advisories are now cancelled :)OBSERVATIONS OF TSUNAMI ACTIVITY – UPDATED—————————————— TIME OBSERVED MAX SITE OF MEASUREMENT TSUNAMI HEIGHT —————————- ————— ————– PORT ALEXANDER AK 1026 UTC 01-05 00.5FT SITKA AK 1041 UTC 01-05 00.3FTUpdate 11:00 UTCThis is…
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Natural Disasters List January 5, 2013-Earthquake in Alaska generates Tsunami
Recent Natural Disasters 2013: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click hereKeep this page open or visit later to get update report.Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail ReportRecent Natural DisastersM 7.7 massive earthquake in Southeastern Alaska-M 7.7 massive earthquake just hit Southeastern Alaska with epicenter located 108 km SW from Edna Bay.-Tsunami warning is currently issued for Alaska and British Columbia coasts.Click for live update on this Alaskan earthquake.Recent Earthquakes Did you feel it? – Report an EarthquakeM 4.0 light shallow earthquake in Pyreness (@ 5 km depth) with epicenter located 1 km N Montaut. It will have well felt by the people of…
