Natural Disaster
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Afghanistan
Flash Floods Ravage Homes and Farmland in Kunar
DID Press: Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall swept through several districts of Afghanistan’s eastern Kunar province on Friday, destroying dozens of homes, farmland, irrigation canals and sections of local roads, according to local officials and residents. The flooding affected…
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Afghanistan
Strong Quake Shakes Multiple Provinces Across Afghanistan
DID Press: A relatively strong earthquake was felt across several provinces of Afghanistan on Saturday evening, according to reports from residents in multiple parts of the country. The first reports emerged from Kabul, where residents said the capital experienced strong…
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Environment
Venezuela Quake Death Toll Rises to 920 as UN Reports Over 50,000 Missing
DID Press: The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela has risen to 920, while the United Nations says more than 50,000 people are missing as search and rescue operations continue. Venezuelan authorities said on Friday that the…
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Environment
7.8 Magnitude Quake Strikes Southern Philippines, Tsunami Warning Issued
DID Press: A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday morning, triggering tsunami warnings across several coastal areas and causing at least three fatalities and four injuries, according to local authorities. Officials said multiple buildings in General Santos City…
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Afghanistan
Severe Dust Storm Hits Southern Afghanistan as Flood Alerts Issued for 21 Provinces
DID Press: A powerful dust storm swept across southern and western Afghanistan on Wednesday, causing widespread damage to public infrastructure, uprooting trees, and disrupting daily life, while Taliban meteorological authorities issued fresh warnings for heavy rain, flash floods, and strong…
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