World Disaster Warnings & Alerts - Page 2

Coronavirus April 7, 2020

Japan declares state of emergency as coronavirus infections surge, Tokyo asks residents to self-isolate

Japenese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a month-long state of emergency on Tuesday for Tokyo and six other prefectures in an attempt to slow coronavirus.

Weather February 25, 2020

Sudden storm creates 'absolute bedlam' in Australia as Perth hit with high winds, flash flooding

A strong storm created havoc in the Western Australian city of Perth on Tuesday as lighting, heavy rain and flash flooding damaged buildings and caused traffic chaos. 

Weather February 19, 2020

Tornado watch vs. tornado warning: Here's the difference

Tornadoes can happen any time of the year, so what's the difference between a watch and a warning?

Weather February 16, 2020

Bomb cyclone storm rips across UK, spawns most flood warnings, alerts in England 'than any other day on record'

An explosive winter storm roared across Britain on Sunday, bringing high winds and heavy rains that prompted a record number of flood warnings in England. 

Weather January 20, 2020

Australia sees golfball-sized hail, dust storms from severe weather as wildfire season 'far from over'

As wildfires continue to burn through parts of eastern Australia, severe storms on Monday caused chaos in major cities in the region were hit with large hail and flooding rains.

Weather January 15, 2020

Canadian zoo cancels penguin walk due to 'extreme cold weather conditions'

It's even too cold for the birds.

DISASTERS January 12, 2020

Philippines volcano bring threat of 'volcanic tsunami' after eruption near Manila halts flights, thousands flee

Authorities in the Philippines have warned that a "volcanic tsunami" may be possible after a small volcano near the country's capital erupted on Sunday, shutting down the main international airport and causing tends of thousands to evacuate. 

Nuclear January 12, 2020

Pickering nuclear station 'incident' that triggered mass emergency alert in Canada was sent in error

Residents across the greater Toronto area were jolted awake early Sunday after a mass mobile alert was sent after an "incident" was reported at a nuclear power plant that turned out to be sent in error.

Australia January 1, 2020

Australia wildfire death toll grows as military deployed to ravaged communities cut off by flames

Military ships and aircraft have been deployed to coastal communities in southeastern Australia cut off by raging wildfires that have raced towards the coast, trapping thousands as the death toll from the apocalyptic blazes continues to grow.

Australia December 31, 2019

Australia wildfires trap thousands in seaside town, many take refuge on beach as fires turn sky 'pitch black'

Thousands of vacationers and residents remained trapped at a seaside town in southeastern Australia as a raging wildfire surged toward the area Tuesday, amid an explosive bushfire season that has already claimed several dead.

Weather December 26, 2019

Australia wildfires expected to worsen as another ‘extreme heat wave’ looms

Firefighters battling more than 70 wildfires in Australia’s most populous state are bracing for worse conditions as an “extreme heatwave” is set to hit embattled areas on the weekend.