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Philippines Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 69: Rescue Efforts Continue in Devastated Cebu Island
Oct 01, 2025 03:28 pm CST
A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck central Philippines near Bogo city on Cebu island, killing at least 69 people and injuring over 180. Rescue teams are working to free trapped survivors as hospitals struggle with the influx of patients. President Ferdinand Marcos has pledged swift aid for victims as aftershocks continue to threaten the region located on the Pacific "Ring of Fire."
Deadly 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Central Philippines: 19 Confirmed Dead in Cebu Island
Oct 01, 2025 08:43 am CST
A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines on Tuesday night, causing building collapses and claiming at least 19 lives on Cebu island. Rescue operations continue in Bogo and San Remigio as authorities search for survivors among collapsed buildings, with power restored to affected areas after widespread outages. The Philippines, situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," experiences frequent seismic activity, with this shallow quake triggering 379 aftershocks across the region.
Video: Floodwater Breaks Hotel Door As Super Typhoon Ragasa Hits Hong Kong
Sep 24, 2025 03:44 pm CST
After leaving deadly destruction in Taiwan and Philippines, Super Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest in years to hit East Asia, brought in waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong's shores early on Wednesday as it halted life in parts of China.
Typhoon Ragasa: 14 Dead, 124 Missing As Lake Barrier Bursts In Taiwan
Sep 24, 2025 10:47 am CST
At least 14 people were killed when a decades-old lake barrier burst in Taiwan, a government official said Wednesday, after Super Typhoon Ragasa pounded the island with torrential rains.
8 Dead; Houses, Crops Damaged After Rain Havoc In Marathwada
Sep 24, 2025 12:01 am CST
Eight people died, while hundreds of houses were damaged over the last four days as rains wreaked havoc in the usually parched Marathwada region of Maharashtra, officials said on Tuesday.
2 Killed, 12 Injured In Indore Building Collapse, Residents Blame Rats
Sep 23, 2025 02:44 pm CST
Preliminary findings suggest that the building was 10-15 years old.
14 Injured, 20 Missing After Landslides In Uttarakhand's Chamoli
Sep 18, 2025 06:10 pm CST
Fourteen people were feared trapped and 20 were injured as landslides and flooding triggered by heavy rain flattened more than 30 houses in four villages in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on Thursday.
BJP MP Anil Baluni Narrowly Escapes Landslide In Uttarakhand, Shares Video
Sep 18, 2025 05:23 pm CST
Garhwal BJP MP Anil Baluni narrowly escaped a landslide on the Badrinath National Highway near Devprayag when heavy debris suddenly flowed in front of his convoy during his visit to inspect disaster-hit areas.
Cloudburst In Uttarakhand's Chamoli Leaves 7 Missing, Washes Away 6 Houses
Sep 18, 2025 12:08 pm CST
At least seven people have been reported missing after a cloudburst triggered by torrential rains struck Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
15 Dead In Uttarakhand, 3 In Himachal, More Rainfall Expected Today
Sep 17, 2025 10:53 am CST
Overflowing rivers, caved roads, damaged houses, overturned vehicles - these are the visuals from Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh as the two states witness heavy rainfall. Fifteen people have died in Uttarakhand, and three in a landslide in Mandi.