Severe floods have hit Punjab after continuous rainfall in hilly areas caused the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers to overflow. So far, 29 people have died and over 250,000 are affected across multiple districts. Over 1,000 villages are submerged, and tens of thousands are stranded or relocated to shelters. Agriculture and livestock have suffered major losses. Rescue operations by the army, NDRF, and police continue, but experts warn long-term planning is needed to prevent future climate-related disasters.

The Taliban government has confirmed that the death toll from the powerful earthquake in Afghanistan has climbed to 1,411.

Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid reported that Kunar province suffered the worst devastation, with over 3,124 people injured and more than 5,400 homes destroyed. Rescue efforts remain hampered by landslides, collapsed roads, and communication blackouts in mountainous regions.

The UN has warned that the toll is likely to rise further as access to affected areas remains extremely limited.

A catastrophic landslide struck Sudan’s southern Marra mountain region on August 31, killing more than 1,000 people and erasing an entire village. Only one resident reportedly survived. The Sudan Liberation Movement confirmed the tragedy, appealing to the UN and international groups for help in recovering bodies. Many victims had sought refuge in the remote mountains to escape the ongoing civil war between Sudan’s army and paramilitary forces. The disaster highlights the deadly mix of conflict, displacement, and natural calamity in the region.

A powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday night, leaving at least 622 people dead and more than 1,500 injured.
According to the US Geological Survey, the 6.0-magnitude quake struck at 11:17 pm local time, with its epicenter 27 kilometers northeast of Jalalabad and a shallow depth of 8 kilometers.
Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said rescue operations are underway, with reinforcements arriving from nearby provinces.

A devastating earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan late Sunday night, leaving more than 250 people dead and at least 500 others injured, officials confirmed.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake struck at 11:17 PM local time, with its epicenter located 27 kilometers northeast of Jalalabad. The tremor, registering 6.0 on the Richter scale, had a shallow depth of just 8 kilometers, intensifying its destructive impact.

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Information reported severe casualties across several districts of Kunar province, including Nurgal, Sawkai, Watapur, Manogi, and Chapa Dara. Authorities fear the death toll could rise further as many remote areas remain cut off, and rescue teams are still struggling to reach those locations.

Locals described it as one of the strongest quakes to hit the region in recent years. Meanwhile, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said local officials and residents have begun rescue operations, while additional relief teams from neighboring provinces are on their way to assist.

A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border late Sunday night, killing more than 20 people and injuring over 115 others. Officials fear the death toll may rise.

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the quake struck at 11:47 pm local time at a depth of just 8 kilometers. At least three aftershocks, ranging between 4.5 and 5.2 in magnitude, followed the initial tremor.

The worst-hit provinces are Nangarhar and Kunar, where hospitals are overwhelmed with the injured. Tremors were felt in Kabul for several seconds and even as far away as Islamabad.

Afghanistan has a tragic history of devastating earthquakes. In October 2023, a 6.3-magnitude quake killed at least 4,000 people in the country.

A sudden cloudburst late Thursday night unleashed massive landslides in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts, sweeping away houses and flooding villages. The Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers are flowing above danger levels, inundating temples and homes. Several people are missing, while rescue efforts by NDRF, SDRF, and the army face challenges due to collapsed mountain roads. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami assured ongoing relief measures. Authorities issued an orange alert in multiple districts, warning of more heavy rain and worsening conditions.

Heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh have left at least 310 people dead, with 158 killed in rain-triggered disasters such as landslides, flash floods, and lightning, while 152 died in road accidents. Mandi, Kangra, and Chamba districts were worst affected. Infrastructure losses exceed ₹2,450 crore, including major damage to roads, power, and water supply. Over 324 houses collapsed, 1,800 cattle and 26,000 poultry perished, and hundreds of villages remain cut off as roads, transformers, and supply schemes remain disrupted.

At least 31 people were killed and 23 injured in landslides triggered by heavy rains in India’s Jammu and Kashmir. The deadliest incident occurred on the route to the Vaishno Devi temple, where torrential rain caused a hillside to collapse.
Rescue operations by the army and disaster response teams have been hampered by continuous rainfall. Authorities fear more people may still be trapped.
Three days of relentless downpour have washed away bridges, cut off roads, and left thousands without electricity and mobile connectivity. More than 3,500 residents have already been evacuated to safer areas. The weather office has warned of further heavy rainfall in the coming days.

Southern Europe is reeling from one of its worst wildfire seasons, with blazes sweeping from Greece to Portugal. At least four people have died—three in Spain and one in Portugal—as thousands are evacuated and nearly 100 injured. Spain faces the heaviest damage, battling more than 14 major wildfires that have destroyed 390,000 acres. Transportation has been disrupted, with highways closed and rail suspended. The EU has deployed firefighting aircraft, while Portugal fights seven large blazes with 4,000 firefighters.

Heavy rains and upstream water inflows have caused rivers like the Teesta, Padma, and Jamuna to rise near or above danger levels, threatening low-lying areas in 12 districts. Croplands, homes, and river islands are already submerged, leaving thousands of families stranded. Cities like Rajshahi face waterlogging in slums, while districts such as Kushtia, Kurigram, and Bhola report worsening flood situations. Authorities have opened control rooms, provided relief, and warned residents to stay alert as water levels continue to rise.

A sudden cloudburst in Kishtwar district’s Chashoti village, Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, has triggered flash floods, killing at least 46 people. Over 200 remain missing, and the toll is expected to rise.
Within an hour, more than 100 mm of rain fell, sweeping away pilgrims heading to the Machail Mata temple. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the disaster-hit area.

The water level of the Padma River in Rajshahi is rising and approaching the danger mark of 18.05 meters. As of August 11, it reached 17.39 meters, flooding several chars and low-lying areas. Thousands of families in multiple unions are waterlogged, forcing residents to move their livestock and belongings to safer mainland areas. Inspections of embankments have been halted for safety, and the Water Development Board has urged traders to evacuate. The situation remains critical with ongoing water level increases.

A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck Russia’s Kuril Islands on Saturday morning. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake’s epicenter was located 10 kilometers underground in the eastern part of the islands. No immediate reports of casualties or damage have emerged. This comes after a powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake hit Russia on July 30, triggering tsunami warnings in at least 14 Pacific nations. Waves up to four meters were recorded in Kamchatka during that earlier event.

Heavy rainfall and upstream flows have caused the Teesta River’s water level to rise above the danger mark, measuring 52.15 meters at 9 p.m. on Friday. Between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., water levels at Dalia increased by 29 cm, though the rise has since slowed. While upstream levels in West Bengal’s Domohoni and Gajoldoba have fallen slightly, forecasters warn of heavy rain in the Teesta basin over the next 72 hours, which could trigger fresh flooding, particularly in low-lying areas of Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Rangpur, and Kurigram. However, severe flooding is not anticipated.