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Natural disasters wreak havoc worldwide, causing widespread damage, loss of life, and displacement. Torrential rains caused severe flooding in the Dominican Republic, the Philippines, Dubai, Santa Katarina, and Hugh, leading to evacuations, fatalities, and transportation disruptions. Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia face severe flooding, with hundreds of thousands displaced and millions at risk of hunger.
A devastating hailstorm in Saudi Arabia disrupted daily life. These disasters highlight the urgent need for climate resilience and disaster preparedness measures.
A devastating hailstorm in Saudi Arabia disrupted daily life. These disasters highlight the urgent need for climate resilience and disaster preparedness measures.
- Dominican Republic:
- Severe flooding caused by tropical downpours.
- Hundreds of people evacuated.
- Significant damage to houses.
- Emergency Operations Center issued alerts for several provinces.
- Philippines:
- 6.8 magnitude earthquake in the Mindanao region.
- Collapsed signs and antennas on buildings.
- Damage and casualties.
- Dubai:
- Unprecedented heavy rains caused severe flooding and transportation problems.
- Streets turned into water canals.
- Transportation services severely affected.
- Flight delays, cancellations, and submerged key transportation routes.
- Santa Katarina and Hugh:
- Intense rainfall and subsequent flooding.
- Evacuations, missing individuals, and unfortunate deaths.
- Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia:
- Severe flooding caused heavy casualties and displacement.
- Over 130 deaths and hundreds of thousands left homeless.
- Somalia is facing the dual challenges of flooding and famine.
- Millions at risk of hunger.
- Saudi Arabia:
- Devastating hailstorm disrupted daily life.
- Schools and airports closed.