Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Cyprus region
An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Cyprus region on Tuesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 2 km, Reuters reported. It was centred 30 miles west-northwest of the …
Two earthquakes hit Hawaii
Two strong earthquakes struck south of Hawaii's Big Island on Sunday. The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.1, shook the island around noon, landing about 17 miles south of the southern tip of the Big Island, the …
Thousands evacuated amid 'fierce' wildfires in southern France
Thousands of people have been evacuated from the Var region of southern France as wildfires engulf the region, a spokeswoman for the fire department told Agence-France-Presse (AFP) on Tuesday. "Thousands of people have been …
3 Aug 2021 in 16:40
Russian Be-200 amphibious plane helping to put out wildfire in Athens' suburb
A Russian Be-200ChS amphibious plane is taking part in an operation to put out a big wildfire in a forest in Athens' northern Varympompi suburb, the ERT-1 television channel said on Tuesday. The fire broke out on Tuesday in forest …
Countries pledge solidarity with Turkey over fires, send planes
As forest fires continued threatening Turkey on Monday, countries lined up to offer their condolences, messages of solidarity and airplanes to help the country fight the fires
29 Jul 2021 in 17:00
Huge quake of magnitude 8.2 on Alaska peninsula triggers tsunami alert
A strong and shallow earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck the Alaskan peninsula late on Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings in the U.S. state and heightened surveillance across the pacific. There were no immediate reports of loss of …
27 Jul 2021 in 4:00
The cursed Tokyo Olympics: now in the path of tropical storm
Japan's Meteorological Agency forecasted that Tropical Storm Nepartak could make landfall on Tuesday in the area that includes Tokyo
Thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall and flooding to central Europe
Heavy summer thunderstorms have caused widespread damage and flooding in Germany and Switzerland. One man is missing in the German state of Saxony, as authorities suspect he was swept away by a raging stream. Firefighters have resumed …
15 May 2021 in 19:36
Wind topples trees in Moscow
According to preliminary data, a strong wind toppled more than 10 trees in different parts of Moscow, a source familiar with the situation informed. No one was hurt, Interfax reports with a reference to the source. The …
3 Sep 2020 in 11:00
Wildfire area in Russia's Rostov region increases to 700 hectares
The area of the largest forest fire in the Tarasovsky district in the Rostov Region has increased from 500 to 700 hectares, Deputy Governor of the region Vadim Artyomov said. "There is a forest fire in the Tarasovsky district. …
Western Australia hit by 'once-in-a-decade' storm
It ripped roofs off houses and downed trees across a 1,000 km stretch of land
19 Feb 2020 in 12:00
Australia thanks firefighters with Times Square billboard
An Australian firefighting service has used a 21m billboard in New York's Times Square to thank their local and American volunteers. Mammoth fires which ravaged New South Wales state were finally declared "contained" last …
Prince William and Kate Middleton to visit bushfire-hit regions of Australia
Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are expected to tour bushfire-affected regions of Australia. Australian PM Scott Morrison was expected to issue the formal invitation for the royal visit later …
21 Jan 2020 in 5:00
Burning Australia flooded, blown away, hailed
Huge hail batters Canberra as severe thunderstorms hit south-eastern Australia
TAP infrastructure in Albania not affected by earthquake
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) infrastructure has not been affected by the earthquake in Albania, TAP Head of Communications Lisa Givert said. "TAP stands in solidarity with the Albanian nation and we …
Amazon in Brazil is on fire
Thousands of fires are ravaging the Amazon rainforest in Brazil - the most intense blazes for almost a decade. The northern states of Roraima, Acre, Rondônia and Amazonas have been particularly badly affected. The …
Man drowns in Istanbul
Officials in Istanbul discovered the body of a man while clearing floodwaters following heavy downpours and flash flooding on Saturday, Ahval News reports with a reference to independent news site T24. The body was …
Turkey closes Dardanelles Strait for international shipping
This morning, Turkey has closed the Dardanelles Strait for the international shipping for the second time this week. The strait was closed at 09:15 local time due to a strong wind and storm, Turkish media report. Recall the …
Camp Fire burns through California
The Camp Fire in Northern California has claimed 42 lives, becoming the deadliest in the U.S. history. An additional 13 sets of human remains were discovered today in Northern California, bringing the death toll from the Camp Fire …
21 Apr 2018 in 20:57
Moscow eliminates consequences of hurricane
The employees of the emergency services eliminate the consequences of the hurricane that passed through Moscow, the deputy mayor of the Department of Housing and Public Utilities and Public Works of Moscow, Peter Biryukov said. He …