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Nearly 1,000 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by a glacial collapse

Nearly 1,000 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by a glacial collapse

China’s Xinhua News Agency says mudslides caused by a glacial collapse in Tibet have left 558 people missing
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World Food Programme Caribbean Seeks Local Organizations for Emergency Food Assistance in Jamaica

World Food Programme Caribbean Seeks Local Organizations for Emergency Food Assistance in Jamaica

The World Food Programme (WFP) Caribbean is actively seeking Jamaica-based civil society and non-governmental organizations to bolster the country's emergency preparedness and response capabilities. This initiative aims to facilitate rapid, large-scale in-kind food assistance during national emergencies. The program is part of the WFP Multi-Country Strategic Plan (2022–2026) and builds upon lessons learned from recent hurricane and disaster responses. The primary objectives include providing emergency food assistance to crisis-affected populations, helping disaster-affected households meet their food and nutrition needs, and supporting access to essential food during and after crises. Selected organizations will be responsible for activities such as rapid food distribution, storage of emergency food supplies, food transformation or kitting, and community sensitization through public information campaigns. This collaborative effort seeks to strengthen national emergency response coordination and improve col...
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WFP Warns Six Million Somalis Face Acute Hunger, Launches New Five-Year Plan

WFP Warns Six Million Somalis Face Acute Hunger, Launches New Five-Year Plan

The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning that six million people in Somalia, approximately one-third of the nation's population, are experiencing acute hunger or worse. This severe food crisis is attributed to a combination of drought, ongoing conflict, widespread displacement, escalating food and fuel prices, and a significant reduction in humanitarian assistance. Nearly two million individuals are facing Emergency levels of hunger, indicating their inability to meet basic food needs. Children are particularly vulnerable, with an estimated 1.88 million children under the age of five projected to suffer acute malnutrition in 2026, and nearly 493,000 of these requiring treatment for severe acute malnutrition. The WFP notes that Somalia continues to grapple with one of the world's most severe malnutrition crises, with life-saving nutrition services becoming increasingly limited and preventive nutrition programs being cut nationwide.
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Floods caused by a glacial collapse kill at least 160 people on Nepal-China border, hundreds missing

Floods caused by a glacial collapse kill at least 160 people on Nepal-China border, hundreds missing

Flash floods have killed at least 160 people and left hundreds missing in a border area of Nepal and China
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Death toll mounts, more than 1,000 missing in Nepal and China after Himalayan flood

Death toll mounts, more than 1,000 missing in Nepal and China after Himalayan flood

By Gopal Sharma, Sahana Bajracharya and Navesh Chitrakar TRISHULI, Nepal, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Rescuers searched for survivors in the debris-strewn valleys and hillsides of Nepal on Thursday as more than 1,000 people were missing in the Himalayan country and neighbouring China after a wall of ice, mud
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Nepal rescuers hunt survivors of devastating flood; 162 dead

Nepal rescuers hunt survivors of devastating flood; 162 dead

By Gopal Sharma, Sahana Bajracharya and Navesh Chitrakar TRISHULI, Nepal/BEIJING, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Rescuers in Nepal used helicopters on Thursday to scour for hundreds still missing after a wall of mud and rock collapsed into a river on the Himalayan border with China's Tibet, sending catastrophic
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Nearly 1,500 missing in Nepal and China after devastating Himalaya flood

Nearly 1,500 missing in Nepal and China after devastating Himalaya flood

By Gopal Sharma, Sahana Bajracharya and Navesh Chitrakar TRISHULI, Nepal/BEIJING, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Nearly 1,500 people including at least 800 foreigners are missing across Nepal and China's Tibet, authorities said on Thursday, after a wall of mud and rock collapsed into a Himalayan river, sending
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Nearly 1,500 missing in Nepal and China after devastating Himalayan flash flood

Nearly 1,500 missing in Nepal and China after devastating Himalayan flash flood

By Gopal Sharma, Sahana Bajracharya and Navesh Chitrakar TRISHULI, Nepal/BEIJING, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Nearly 1,500 people including almost 800 foreigners are missing across Nepal and China's Tibet, authorities said on Thursday, after a wall of mud and rock collapsed into a Himalayan river, sending
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El Salvador Declares Red Alert Due to Severe Drought and Crop Losses Amidst El Niño Intensification

El Salvador Declares Red Alert Due to Severe Drought and Crop Losses Amidst El Niño Intensification

El Salvador has declared a nationwide red alert due to severe meteorological and agricultural drought conditions, intensified by the El Niño climate phenomenon. This declaration follows a period where 14 temperature records were broken in August. The lack of rainfall has led to significantly lowered water levels and an estimated 20% loss in the first harvest of basic grain crops, according to the Association of the Salvadoran Chamber of Small and Medium Agricultural Producers. The Civil Protection agency stated that the red alert mandates increased monitoring of water resources and crops, identification of emergency-affected communities, and strengthened epidemiological surveillance. El Salvador is situated within Central America’s 'Dry Corridor,' a region highly susceptible to extreme weather events, with similar impacts reported in parts of Honduras.
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The world inches toward catastrophic climate events: 'Bigger shocks are on the way'

The world inches toward catastrophic climate events: 'Bigger shocks are on the way'

Scientists have long warned that the world will experience more intense extreme weather events like heat waves, storms, floods and droughts as long as we continue to use gas, oil and coal at our current pace
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Amazon Drought Triggers Container Surcharges Up to $1,900, Disrupting Global Trade Routes

Amazon Drought Triggers Container Surcharges Up to $1,900, Disrupting Global Trade Routes

Amazon Drought Triggers Container Surcharges Up to $1,900, Disrupting Global Trade Routes
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Santa Clara County Faces Heightened Wildfire Risk Amid Drought Conditions

Santa Clara County Faces Heightened Wildfire Risk Amid Drought Conditions

Santa Clara County, California, is experiencing drought conditions that have significantly increased the risk of wildfires. According to Drought.gov, dry weather has led to the drying of vegetation such as grasses and trees, making them more flammable. Factors like temperature, soil moisture, humidity, wind speed, and fuel availability are interacting to elevate the frequency and spread of large wildfires. The U.S. Drought Monitor uses classifications ranging from Abnormally Dry (D0) to Exceptional Drought (D4) to assess drought intensity across the country. These conditions are monitored collaboratively by the National Drought Mitigation Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and NOAA. Source time: Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT.