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Hawaii wildfire death toll hits 96 but just 3% of homes searched for victims

Hawaii Governor Josh Green says it is the largest natural disaster the US state has faced

Evening Standard

Hawaii wildfires: A brief history of natural disasters blighting the tropical paradise

Climate crisis and agricultural neglect are blamed for the Pacific state’s increasing vulnerability to fires, which were until recently considered a rare occurrence on the islands

The Independent UK

Maui wildfires ‘the worst natural disaster Hawaii ever faced’ with more bodies likely to be found

Death toll stands at 93 and is expected to rise further in coming days, say officials

The Independent UK

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Hawaii wildfires: deadliest US blaze in a century kills at least 93 people

Governor says death toll in Lahaina is expected to rise after ‘worst natural disaster that Hawaii ever faced’

The Guardian - US

Maui wildfires ‘the worst natural disaster Hawaii ever faced’ with more bodies likely to be found

Death toll stands at 93 and is expected to rise further in coming days, say officials

The Independent UK

'I don't know who made it out': Hawaii residents return home after devastating wildfires

The death toll in the wildfires that hit the island of Maui earlier this week has risen to at least 80. It is by far the worst natural disaster in Hawaii state history. The historic town of Lahaina has seen most of its structures burned to the ground. FRANCE 24…

France 24

Hawaii wildfires: A brief history of natural disasters blighting the tropical paradise

Climate crisis and agricultural neglect are blamed for the Pacific state’s increasing vulnerability to fires, which were until recently considered a rare occurrence on the islands

The Independent UK

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Slovenia has suffered its worst-ever floods. Damage could top 500 million euros, its leader says

Slovenia’s prime minister says the country has faced the worst-ever natural disaster in its history, after devastating floods caused damage estimated at half a billion euros ($550 million)

The Independent UK

Bethany Cosentino: Natural Disaster review – a bright, engaging solo debut

The Best Coast singer-songwriter explores subjects close to home on this well-wrought, country-tinged pop-rock record

The Guardian - UK

Lightning not a natural disaster, says Centre

There have been demands by States such as Bihar and West Bengal that deaths due to lightning be covered as a natural disaster. The victims will be entitled to compensation from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) once this is notified

The Hindu

Climate-hit Pakistan to cooperate with Switzerland on ways to manage the risks of natural disaster

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said his country is looking forward to cooperating with Switzerland on managing the effects of climate change and receiving an advanced weather warning system from the European country

The Independent UK

Reservoir levels dip as monsoon plays truant across regions of Karnataka

Almost into the last week of June, the southwest monsoon has been scanty across Karnataka and water levels across major reservoirs are depleting. Though the last 24 hours have seen some traction with moderate to heavy rain in different parts of the State, there is a nearly 66% shortfall if…

The Hindu

Violent hailstorm decimates entire espelette red pepper crop

Pepper producers in the French Basque town of Espelette on Tuesday lost their entire crop to a devastating hailstorm. The mayor has asked the state to declare the area a natural disaster zone.

Radio France Internationale

Lightning, the single largest killer among natural disasters in Karnataka

More deaths take place due to lightning than any other natural disaster, including floods, every year. So far, 33 people have lost their lives due to the natural event since this January in Karnataka. Hence, the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) has advised the district administrations to communicate…

The Hindu

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Conquer Egypt and survive natural disasters in Total War: Pharaoh this October

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Why flood-prone Lismore is not a priority for improved flood warning systems

Lismore, the epicentre of Australia's most expensive natural disaster, was not prioritised in this week's federal announcement of $236 million to fund flood warning upgrades.

Evening Standard

Love Island’s Ekin-Su reveals she considered adopting girl, 4, she met in Turkey after devastating earthquake

The DOI star travelled to Turkey last month after the natural disaster claimed the lives of more than 50,000 people in February

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Homeowners insurance can help cover your home in the event of a burglary, fire or natural disaster and the following tips can help you score the cheapest policies.

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Marcus Hayes: Brooks Koepka leads near-tragic, wet Masters ahead of amateur Sam Bennett, sentimental favorite

AUGUSTA, Ga. — After (almost) two rounds, the 87th Masters tournament had a little bit of everything: redemption stories, sentimental stories, villains, heroes, bad weather in the offing, and even a near natural disaster.

The Conversation

Natural disasters take a toll on unborn babies – we need to support pregnant mums after Cyclone Gabrielle

The Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle have put the spotlight on how communities recover in the aftermath of widespread devastation. But future-proofing communities against the impact of these disasters needs to include measures to protect some of our most vulnerable people – pregnant women and their unborn babies.

The Conversation

In Turkey, women are feeling the worst aftershocks of the earthquake disaster – this disparity may lead to dwindling trust in government

When natural disasters strike, women and girls tend to experience disproportionate challenges and heightened risks.

Fortune

How to protect your home–and your wallet–against natural disasters

Earthquakes, tornados, floods, and fires: Often, the less obvious risks cause the most damage to our homes.

AAP

Disasters worsen mental health struggles among farmers

Natural disasters have worsened mental health among Australian farmers with the agriculture industry concerned about the availability of support in the regions.

AFP

UN's global disaster alert systems goal faces uphill climb

United Nations (United States) (AFP) - How can anyone seek shelter from a natural disaster they don't even know is coming?Last year the United Nations called for every person on the planet to be covered by early warning systems by 2027 -- but months into the effort it is becoming…

The Guardian - UK

Climate visas could give victims of natural disasters safe route to UK, says thinktank

Report also suggests migration could help ensure UK has necessary skills to meet government’s 2050 net zero target

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