October 14, 2026
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Source: ReliefWebPlaces named: Somalia
Millions of people in Somalia are facing potential displacement and heightened hunger as climate experts forecast a significant El Niño event between October and December, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) reported from Mogadishu and Nairobi. The impending weather pattern threatens to bring severe flooding along the Shabelle and Juba rivers, creating high […]
October 14, 2026
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Source: BomPlaces named: Queensland, Australia
The Bureau of Meteorology joined emergency management partners last week to support the launch of the Get Ready Queensland initiative, advising residents to prepare for the upcoming severe weather season spanning October to April. According to Senior Meteorologist Laura Boekel, the bureau's latest outlook indicates the season will occur amid a strong El Niño and […]
October 14, 2026
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2 days ago
Source: ReliefWebPlaces named: Sri Lanka
Qatar Charity has distributed kitchen kits and essential household items to 560 families affected by Cyclone Ditwah and subsequent flooding across four administrative divisions in Sri Lanka's Puttalam District. The relief project was funded by donors in Qatar at a cost of QR 266,575. According to the organization, the intervention aims to assist families who […]
October 13, 2026
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Source: ReliefWeb
The Government of Lao PDR and the United Nations have launched the Inclusive Risk Communication Initiative and the Open Call on Inclusive Multi-Hazard Early Warnings to ensure disaster alerts effectively reach all communities. The launch marked the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction and Lao PDR’s National Disaster Management Day, and was co-chaired by Vice […]
October 13, 2026
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Source: CAREPlaces named: Nepal
A flash flood caused widespread destruction across Nepal's Gorkha District after a landslide-blocked river burst through, humanitarian organization CARE Nepal reported on October 11, 2026. The incident has left at least 10 people missing, destroyed more than 35 homes and six bridges, and directly affected an estimated 125 to 150 people. The flooding has severed […]
October 12, 2026
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Source: ReliefWebPlaces named: Nepal
KATHMANDU — Humanitarian organisation Save the Children announced on 11 October that it is deploying an emergency response team after new flash floods struck Gorkha district in Northern Nepal. The flooding occurred on Sunday morning, reportedly washing away homes and bridges just as communities were preparing for the Dashain festival. Authorities are continuing to assess […]
October 10, 2026
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Source: CARE
Humanitarian organization CARE announced on October 8, 2026, that it has pre-positioned emergency relief supplies and is coordinating with local agencies as the U.S. Gulf Coast prepares for the expected landfall of Hurricane Isaias late Friday or Saturday morning. Forecasts from the National Hurricane Center indicate the greatest risk spans from southeastern Louisiana across Mississippi, […]
October 10, 2026
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6 days ago
Source: UK Met OfficePlaces named: United Kingdom
The Met Office announced that the United Kingdom is set to experience changeable autumnal weather into the middle of next week, characterized by competing weather systems bringing wind, rain, and fluctuating temperatures. The weekend begins with scattered showers moving in from the north and west on Saturday, with heavier rainfall totals expected in northwestern areas. […]
October 8, 2026
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Source: New South Wales State Emergency ServicePlaces named: New South Wales, Australia
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) responded to more than 100 calls for assistance on Saturday up to 5:00 p.m. as severe thunderstorms tracked across southern and central areas of New South Wales, including Ulladulla, where a mini tornado impacted the central business district. According to the NSW SES, units in Ulladulla, Albury, Culcairn, Goulburn, […]
October 8, 2026
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1 week ago
Source: BomPlaces named: Australia
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has outlined its operations and guidance for the country's peak severe weather season, which runs from October to April. The agency emphasized the potential for rapid weather developments that can threaten lives and property, disrupt essential services, and isolate communities. Ahead of and during the season, the Bureau monitors […]