Disaster
Hurricane melissa approaches eastern cuba
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Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, with winds up to 280 km/h, approaches eastern Cuba tonight, finding the region in extreme vulnerability due to blackouts, food shortages, and limited information. Residents report minimal preparations and rely more on social media than state media to track the storm. Flooding and heavy rains are expected in the eastern provinces.
Flood hits 35 neighborhoods in South Jakarta due to heavy rain
Flooding has struck 35 neighborhoods in South Jakarta with water levels of 30-70 centimeters due to heavy rainfall in DKI Jakarta and surrounding areas. The DKI Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) has deployed personnel to monitor flooding conditions. The flood has also submerged one road.
Mitsukejima Island transforms after Noto Peninsula Earthquake with withered trees
Mitsukejima Island in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, partially collapsed during the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, leading to dramatic changes in its landscape. Once covered in dense greenery, the island now shows a sharp rise in withered trees since last summer. Researchers attribute this to the collapse of groundwater-retaining strata.
Record Rain Triggers Alert in Shizuoka
Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan experienced record-breaking rainfall on September 5, 2025, leading to the issuance of disaster alerts by local authorities. The heavy downpour caused flooding risks and prompted evacuations in affected areas.
Boat Accident Kills Over 60 in Nigeria
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A boat accident in Nigeria's Niger State has claimed over 60 lives, with rescue operations ongoing. The incident occurred on a river, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in water transportation. Authorities are investigating the cause.