Category: Natural Disasters
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India and Pakistan choked by heavy smog
Toxic grey smog has enveloped parts of Pakistan and India, leading to the closure of schools and outdoor activities due to severe health concerns.
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Devastation and Struggles in Acapulco After Hurricane Otis Hits Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Structural harm inflicted by Hurricane Otis on waterfront structures in Acapulco, situated in Guerrero state.
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China Sends Flotilla of Research Vessels to Complete Antarctic Station
China deploys its largest fleet of research vessels to expedite the construction of its fifth Antarctic station.
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Hurricane Otis Ravages Acapulco, Leaving Destruction and Loss in Its Wake
Hurricane Otis, a category 5 storm, brought destruction to Acapulco with 27 casualties. President Obrador led relief efforts in the wake of this unprecedented disaster.
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An earthquake in west Afghanistan kills more than 2,000 with villages destroyed
In western Afghanistan, a magnitude-6.3 earthquake and aftershocks have caused significant devastation, with conflicting reports of casualties, initially exceeding 2,000 deaths. Search and rescue efforts continue amid fears that more people may be trapped under debris in the aftermath of the disaster.
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A flooding in Indian Himalayas kills 50 and leaves tourists stranded
Severe flooding has struck India’s northeastern region, particularly the Himalayan state of Sikkim, resulting in significant damage and casualties. Approximately 50 bodies have been recovered, with dozens more individuals missing, and over a thousand tourists find themselves stranded. The flooding was triggered by an overflow from a glacial lake in Sikkim, following a sudden and…