natural disaster
Indonesia flood death toll rises to 89, dozens missing
At least 89 people are known to have died after flash floods and landslides tore through Indonesia's Papua region.
Over 1000 dead as cyclone 'Idai' strikes Zimbabwe, Mozambique
A cyclone that ripped across Mozambique and Zimbabwe has killed at least 1000 people with scores more missing and caused destruction.
Indonesia's Papua hit with floods; almost 77 casualties reported
At least 77 people have been killed by flash floods in Indonesia's eastern Papua province.
3 killed in Indonesian landslide, 60 feared buried
Photos released showed rescue workers on muddy hillside scrambling to pull out survivors and carry them away on stretchers during the night.
New way to tackle natural disaster: BJP leader asks farmers to chant Hanuman Chalisa
Ramesh Saxena claimed that if Hanuman Chalisa is recited in every village for one hour then natural disaster can be dealt with.
Tiny particles may have huge impact on storms: Study
These particles can intensify storms, increase the size of clouds and cause more rain to fall.
Philippine volcano spreads lava almost 2 miles from crater
Lava from Mount Mayon shot up more than 2,000 feet while ash rose close to two miles.
4.5 magnitude earthquake recorded in California
The US Geological Survey says the quake’s epicenter was 2 miles from Berkeley.
Philippines storm: Death toll rises to 44 as flash floods wreak havoc
The Philippines is pummelled by 20 major storms each year on average, many of them deadly.
Philippines storm: Over 30 dead as flash floods, mudslides wreak havoc
The Philippines is pummelled by 20 major storms each year on average, many of them deadly.