InternationalDisaster
Nepal Flood Toll Hits 1,403 Dead, 6,150 Missing
Nepal's mudslide disaster has killed 1,403 people and left 6,150 missing as officials confront early-warning failures and a $4.78 billion rebuild.
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Disaster & RescueChina
Tibet Mudslide: Some Victims Identified in Gyirong Disaster
Tibet confirms identities of some Gyirong mudslide victims as forensic teams work to identify the 43 dead and 519 missing.
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DisasterChina
5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Qinghai's Haixi Prefecture
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Qinghai's Haixi Prefecture, prompting emergency response amid ongoing aftershocks from June's M6.3 event.
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International
Belgian Julija Missing After Nepal Mudslides, Family Appeals
Belgian-Latvian Julija Jakovicka (47) remains missing after devastating mudslides in Nepal. Her family makes a public appeal for any information.
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InternationalDisaster
Tibet Holds Memorial for Gyirong Mudslide Victims
Tibet holds memorial ceremony for victims of the deadly '8·26' mudslide that killed over 1,000 people across China and Nepal, as rescue efforts continue.
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Disaster
Jilong Mudslide: 16 Dead, 546 Missing After Glacier Collapse
A glacier collapse in Nepal triggered a devastating mudslide that killed 16 and left 546 missing at China's Jilong Port. Rescue operations continue.
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WeatherDisaster
Typhoon Sadel Makes Second Landfall in Zhejiang
Typhoon Sadel made its second landfall in Longwan, Zhejiang, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. Nine provinces face impacts through August 31.
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WeatherDisaster
Typhoon Sadel Set to Hit Zhejiang-Fujian Coast
Typhoon Sadel is expected to hit China's Zhejiang-Fujian coast on August 28 with destructive winds and heavy rainfall as authorities escalate responses.
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InternationalDisaster
1,300 Missing After Nepal-Tibet Floods, 3 Belgians Lost
Over 1,300 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods, including 3 Belgians. Scientists investigate possible glacier collapse trigger.
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WeatherChina
Typhoon Shadel Barrels Toward Zhejiang, Fujian Coasts
Typhoon Shadel, the 18th named storm of 2026, is expected to hit Zhejiang and Fujian, triggering orange warnings and emergency responses.
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Disaster & Accident
Fire at Qinhuangdao Commercial Property Kills 8
A pre-dawn fire at a ground-floor commercial property in Qinhuangdao, Hebei, killed 8 people and injured 3. Investigation into the cause is underway.
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EnvironmentDisaster
Belgium's Largest Wildfire Rages as King Visits High Fens
Belgium's largest wildfire has burned 3,000 hectares in the High Fens. King Filip visited as crews battle the peat fire with international help.
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DisasterChina
Jialu River Levee Breach in Henan; 781 Evacuated
A 30-meter levee breach on the Jialu River in Zhoukou, Henan forced 781 residents to evacuate as Typhoon White Dolphin's remnants trigger severe flooding.
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WeatherDisaster
Typhoon White Dolphin Forces Mass Flight Cancellations
Typhoon White Dolphin triggers China's highest red alert, cancels 60% of Shanghai flights, and prompts Level-1 emergency response in Zhejiang.
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WeatherDisaster
Typhoon White Dolphin Bears Down on China's East Coast
Typhoon White Dolphin approaches China's coast, triggering emergency response upgrades and evacuation of all ships from Shanghai's Yangshan Port.
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WeatherDisaster
Largest Flood Peak Passes Yangtze's Fuling Section
China's largest flood peak of 2026 passes through the Yangtze River's Fuling section in Chongqing, with authorities monitoring water levels closely.
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SocietyChina
Chongqing Landslide: 30 Confirmed Dead in Rescue Push
A landslide in Chongqing's Pengshui County has killed 30 people as rescue teams enter the final phase of searching the remaining disaster zones.
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DisastersChina
Gansu Flash Flood Kills 10 as Rescue Teams Save 240
A flash flood at Gansu's Shuangshimen Scenic Area killed 10 and injured 23. Rescue teams saved 240 as extreme weather continues across China.
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Disaster
Chongqing Landslide Death Toll Rises to 11, 50 Still Missing
A devastating landslide in Chongqing's Pengshui County has killed 11 people with 50 still missing as rescue operations shift to body recovery.
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Disaster & Accident
OXY Building Fire in Brussels: Six Dead, Victims Identified
A devastating fire at the OXY building in Brussels left six workers dead and two in critical condition. Three victims identified as probe continues.
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Disaster
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Nears 4,500 as Aid Arrives
Venezuela's double earthquake death toll reaches 4,490 as international aid arrives. Thousands remain missing in one of the region's deadliest disasters.
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International Disaster
Venezuela Quake Death Toll Hits 4,118 as Rescue Continues
Venezuela's earthquake death toll rises to 4,118 with 16,740 injured. UN estimates $37 billion in damage as international aid pours in.
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Disasters & AccidentsChina
Gansu Landslide Buries 33, 17 Rescued in Dangchang County
A landslide in Gansu's Dangchang County buried 33 people. Rescue operations saved 17 within hours as teams search for 16 still trapped.
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International Disaster
Venezuela Quake Toll Hits 1,943; Toddler Rescued 6 Days
Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rises to 1,943 with over 10,000 injured. A 3-year-old boy was rescued alive after six days under rubble.
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Disaster & AccidentsEurope
Multiple Dead in Antwerp Apartment Fire on Linkeroever
A devastating fire in a 10-story apartment building on Linkeroever, Antwerp, has left multiple people dead and many injured. Over 200 residents evacuated.
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International
Venezuela Earthquake: 8 Chinese Citizens Killed, One Missing
A devastating twin earthquake in Venezuela has killed 8 Chinese citizens and left one missing. China offers aid as President Xi Jinping sends condolences.
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International Disaster
Thousands Missing in Venezuela After Earthquake Doublet
A magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquake doublet struck Venezuela, killing 235 and leaving thousands missing. A Flemish witness describes the horror.
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DisasterInternational
Thousands Missing After Quakes Devastate Venezuela
A magnitude 7.5 and 7.2 double earthquake struck Venezuela, killing 589, injuring 2,980, and leaving thousands missing as rescue teams arrive.
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DisasterLegal
Camp Mystic Files for Bankruptcy After Deadly Texas Floods
Camp Mystic, where 28 died in catastrophic July 4, 2025 floods, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid lawsuits and a scathing legislative report.
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WeatherEnvironment
9 Destructive Typhoons Retired, New Names Activated
Nine destructive typhoons from the 2024 season, including Super Typhoon Yagi, have been retired. New names like Dim-Sum and Hoaban replace them.
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Disasters & Weather
Hunan Shimen Floods: 5 Dead, 11 Missing After Record Rain
Severe rainstorms in Hunan's Shimen County have killed 5 and left 11 missing. Over 100,000 affected as rescue operations continue.
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