High-resolution satellite imagery reveals extensive damage from multiple fires in neighborhoods north of Los Angeles, with over 1,000 buildings destroyed. Firefighters continue to battle the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have already claimed five lives and forced the evacuation of…
A report by Munich Re reveals that natural disasters caused $320 billion in damages worldwide in 2024, significantly above the average of previous years. The majority of losses were attributed to climate-related events, with Typhoon Yagi being the deadliest, resulting…
The Munich Re insurance company has reported that global damages from natural disasters reached $320 billion in 2024, significantly higher than in previous years. The increase is attributed to climate change, with events such as hurricanes, severe storms, and floods…
Residents of Pacific Palisades, California, describe their frantic escape from approaching wildfires, having only minutes to prepare. David Latt shared his experience of grabbing essential belongings before spending two hours stuck in traffic. The fires, exacerbated by strong winds, have…
More than 400 individuals trapped under rubble after yesterday’s 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Tibet have been rescued, according to Chinese authorities. However, an unknown number remain missing as over 14,000 rescue workers continue to search the region. The harsh cold…
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 struck the Tibetan region of China, resulting in at least 32 fatalities and 38 injuries. The quake, centered in Tingri near Mount Everest, caused significant structural damage with many homes collapsing. While Chinese authorities reported…
Two minor earthquakes were detected in Rhodes overnight, primarily affecting the eastern side of the island. The first quake, measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale, occurred at 3:30 AM, with an epicenter 10 km north-northwest of Archangelos. A subsequent quake…
The recent passage of Cyclone Chido severely impacted the northern region of Grande Terre in Mayotte, notably damaging local schools. Marib Hanaffi, the mayor of Acoua, lamented the insufficient state investment in the community, which feels overlooked. Many families are…
As extreme weather events wreak havoc across Europe, member states are pressing Brussels for solutions to mitigate the impact of climate change on agriculture. Natural disasters have caused significant damage and income loss for farmers in countries like Greece, Italy,…
Greece is set to introduce mandatory insurance for vehicles and businesses beginning June 2025, driven by the increasing frequency of natural disasters. Currently, about 3.3 million out of 6.7 million vehicles are insured against such events. The annual cost for…
Greece is set to enhance its weather monitoring infrastructure with the installation of seven new meteorological radar networks across the country by early 2025. This initiative aims to fill a two-decade gap in weather prediction capabilities, as highlighted by Vassilis…
In response to increasing climate-related damages, French insurance premiums for natural disasters are set to rise significantly in 2025. The ‘natural disaster’ surcharge will increase from 12% to 20% for homeowners and from 6% to 9% for auto insurance. The…
