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Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide

Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide

By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Nepali authorities urged villagers on Sunday to move to safer places after a flood in a river in the central part of the country swept away several houses and infrastructure, but there were no reports of any casualties.

Powerful quake hits Panama, damages homes; canal operations normal

Powerful quake hits Panama, damages homes; canal operations normal

By Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY, Oct 9 (Reuters) - A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near the southern coast of Panama on Friday at a 12.6-km (7.8 miles) depth, according to the US Geological Survey, damaging some buildings but without affecting the critical Panama Canal trade waterway.

Strong Panama quake damages buildings, disrupts power and air travel

Strong Panama quake damages buildings, disrupts power and air travel

By Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY, Oct 9 (Reuters) - A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday, damaging homes, cutting power, halting flights and sending residents into the streets, while triggering more than a dozen aftershocks.

Isaias kills four, about 670,000 without power after landfall

Isaias kills four, about 670,000 without power after landfall

By Rhea Rose Abraham, Rajveer Pardesi and Marianna Parraga Oct 10 (Reuters) - Four people died after Hurricane Isaias made landfall early on Saturday, and about 670,000 residents in Florida, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi were still without power as the storm weakened to a post-tropical cyclone,

Isaias kills two, leaves thousands without power after landfall

Isaias kills two, leaves thousands without power after landfall

By Rhea Rose Abraham, Rajveer Pardesi and Marianna Parraga Oct 10 (Reuters) - Two people died and about 800,000 Florida, Alabama and Georgia residents were without power after Hurricane Isaias made landfall early on Saturday, weakening to a post-tropical cyclone, according to local authorities and

Hurricane Isaias Brings 5-7 Ft Storm Surge to Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias Brings 5-7 Ft Storm Surge to Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring significant storm surge to parts of the Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Advisory Number 11, issued at 4:00 AM CDT on Friday, October 9, 2026, highlights the potential for flooding in normally dry coastal areas as storm surge combines with high tide. The most affected areas include Dauphin Island, AL to Indian Pass, FL, where water levels could rise 5-7 feet above ground. Other regions, such as Indian Pass to Steinhatchee River, FL, and Mobile Bay, are forecasted to experience surges of 4-6 feet and 3-5 feet, respectively. The surge will be accompanied by large, destructive waves, particularly near the storm's center.

Heavy rain batters Chile’s capital, sweeping away cars and flooding homes

Heavy rain batters Chile’s capital, sweeping away cars and flooding homes

Heavy rains have triggered mudslides in Chile’s capital, Santiago, sweeping cars through streets and flooding homes and hospitals

South Florida team to assist with Hurricane Isaias response efforts

South Florida team to assist with Hurricane Isaias response efforts

A search and rescue team with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) will assist in Hurricane Isaias response efforts, according to the agency.

US announces effort to disrupt hacking infrastructure run by China's Integrity Tech Group

US announces effort to disrupt hacking infrastructure run by China's Integrity Tech Group

(Removes last paragraph referring to no response to request for comment from China) By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - US officials said they seized seven internet domains in a new effort to disrupt hackers working with Chinese IT firm Integrity Technology Group.

Hurricane Isaias Brings Flooding to Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias Brings Flooding to Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias, currently a Category 1 storm, is moving toward the northern Gulf Coast of the United States and is expected to make landfall late Friday into early Saturday. The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings urging residents to complete preparations to protect life and property. The storm is forecasted to bring heavy rainfall, with 3-7 inches expected across southeastern Louisiana to the Florida Big Bend area, and localized areas potentially receiving up to 15 inches. Gusty winds, flash flooding, river flooding, and tornado risks are anticipated, particularly on the northeastern side of the storm. Storm surge levels could reach up to 7 feet in some areas, including Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and Mobile Bay, Alabama. New England may experience remnants of the storm Sunday night into Monday, with lighter rainfall expected.