Earthquake / Tsunami / Floods News Monitoring

Planned Derbyshire riverside homes could worsen flood risk, officials fear

Plans to build homes next to a river in a flood-hit Derbyshire town are set to be rejected because there is a “significant” risk that flooding issues could be worsened. The project, from Benz Bavarian, would see the motoring firm demolish its vehicle …

Map: 5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Turkey

Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.  All times on the map are Eastern European time. The New York Times A moderately strong, 5.8- …

Protect wetlands to address urban flood crisis, says Assam CM Sarma

Guwahati, June 3: Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasised that conserving wetlands in and around towns and cities is one of the most effective ways to mitigate urban flooding. During his visit to Silchar in Cachar district today to take …

Disastrous flooding adds to Myanmar's humanitarian emergency

The already-dramatic humanitarian emergency in Myanmar has been intensified by heavy flooding in the north of the country. By Deborah Castellano Lubov The ongoing humanitarian emergency in Myanmar is being compounded by devastating floods in the north of …

Flash floods devastate Diyun circle in Arunachal Pradesh, displacing dozens and damaging infrastructure

Guwahati, June 3: A severe wave of flash floods has struck Diyun circle in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district, leaving over 15 families homeless and causing widespread destruction. The villages of Dharmapur I, II, and III have been particularly hard- …

Sunderland carer on holiday in Turkey felt earthquake tremors from over 100 miles away

A Sunderland carer who is on holiday in Turkey felt the tremors of a massive earthquake from over 100 miles away. The earthquake, measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale, hit the country in the early hours of this morning. Tourists have described their hotels …

2.9 magnitude earthquake recorded near Mount Vernon

An earthquake shook near Mount Vernon on Tuesday morning. MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — A 2.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded early Tuesday morning near Mount Vernon. The shakes were recorded around 1:59 a.m. Tuesday about 3 kilometers west of Mount Vernon, …

Risk of flood passes as hurricane season begins

St. Mary’s first brush with widespread flooding this year has passed, giving local governments a chance to test their procedures without real danger. The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City was at 5.39 feet at 5 a.m. Tuesday, continuing a slow decline. The …

Over 100 inmates flee pakistan prison after earthquake evacuation in Karachi

Over 100 inmates escaped from a prison in Karachi overnight after being temporarily moved from their cells due to mild earthquake tremors. Officials reported Tuesday that one prisoner was killed and three security personnel were injured in a shootout …

Government Offers Help to Save Tourism in Flood-hit Praid

On Monday, the State Secretary for National Policy visited the disaster-stricken town of Praid (Parajd), Romania, where he learned about the severity of the situation caused by the flooding of the salt mine. He then spoke with local entrepreneurs involved …

South Florida's persistent rain causes road flooding

Is it safe to travel to Turkey or Rhodes after major earthquake injures dozens?

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World news briefs: Mass jailbreak after quakes in Pakistan

Karachi, Pakistan — More than 200 inmates escaped from a jail in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi late on Monday when they overpowered prison guards after being allowed to leave their cells following a series of earthquakes, local officials and …

Flood Watch in effect across South Florida as heavy rains drench region

A Flood Watch remains in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward counties through Wednesday morning, June 4, 2025, as a developing area of low pressure continues to bring waves of heavy rainfall to the region. The National Weather Service is warning residents to …

Political clashes complicate efforts to mitigate future floods in NC

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3.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Stanley area

STANLEY, Idaho (CBS2) — According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), an earthquake was reported near Stanley at 11:59 UTC on Tuesday. USGS says the earthquake's magnitude was 3.9 ml at a depth of 15 kilometers. More information can be found …

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Kainji, Jebba dams not responsible for Niger flood — Minister

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, on Tuesday, cleared the air that no water release from Kainji and Jebba Dams caused the flooding and deaths in Mokwa, Niger State. Utsev made the statement during a press conference held in …

British tourists 'jump on children' to protect them as earthquake hits Turkey

British tourists in Turkey have described the terrifying moment an earthquake hit Marmaris, leaving some "running" to protect children. An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit Marmaris, Turkey, during the early hours of this morning. …

Ictect Sponsors i.c.stars Program to Support the Next Generation of Diverse Tech Talent

MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ictect, a leading provider of Intelligent Content software, proudly announces its sponsorship of a recent program in collaboration with i.c.stars, a non-profit organization …

New Research Report - The Future of AI in Home Care

What's Now and What's Next PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The home care industry is facing a crisis. Driven by demographic shifts, longer life expectancy, and rising rates of chronic illness and …

ANY.RUN Reveals Real-World Tactics Used in Cyberattacks on Government Institutions

DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Responding to a 51% surge in cyberattacks on public-sector entities in Q1 2025, threat intelligence solution provider ANY.RUN has released a case study spotlighting how …

Xceedance-backed Millennium Information Services Makes Strategic Investment in DigsFact to Advance Property Inspections

Strategic collaboration accelerates the adoption of AI-driven virtual inspections to improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency in property underwriting. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Millennium Information Services …

Gentreo Welcomes Ben Brandes as Board Advisor to Accelerate Growth in Life and Estate Planning Innovation

Gentreo appoints Ben Brandes as Board Advisor to help scale its mission of modern, accessible estate planning for families nationwide. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gentreo, the leader in next-generation life and …

SAVI iQ Brings a Bold Slate of Cutting-Edge AV Solutions at InfoComm 2025

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SAVI iQ, a leader in AI-driven cloud-based Audio, Video, Lighting, and Control (AVLC) solutions, is set to make a big impact at InfoComm 2025, held June 11-13 at the Orange County …

Trackian Appoints New CEO and Successfully Completes pre-Series A Round from Leading International Investor

With 200+ active clients, aiming for 3,000 by 2027, Trackian secures strategic investment & new CEO Evgeni Yordanov to accelerate its global market entry. SOFIA, BULGARIA, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The innovative Bulgarian SaaS …

Dès sa première année, l’Hôtel Les Artistes Paris affiche 100 % d’occupation et 3 M€ de CA

Grâce à une stratégie de commercialisation externalisée, l’hôtel indépendant parisien dépasse les standards du marché. PARIS, FRANCE, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Un an après son ouverture face à la gare Montparnasse, l’Hôtel Les Artistes …

Freen OÜ lanceert 10kWh LiFePO₄ Thuisbatterij met 10.000+ Cycli

Freen, een Europese fabrikant van schone energieoplossingen, heeft een nieuwe 10kWh lithium-ijzerfosfaat (LiFePO₄) thuisbatterij geïntroduceerd. ESTONIA, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freen, een Europese fabrikant van schone …

مجموعة أغذية تعلن عن تعيين جرن نيجس رئيسًا تنفيذيًا للإدارة المالية للمجموعة

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- أعلنت مجموعة أغذية ش.م.ع ("أغذية" أو "المجموعة")، إحدى الشركات الرائدة في قطاع الأغذية والمشروبات في المنطقة، عن تعيين جرن نيجس في منصب الرئيس التنفيذي …

Capital Numbers Honored with Times Business Award 2025 for Excellence in AI Solutions

Capital Numbers won the “Excellence in AI Solutions” award at the Times Business Awards 2025 for innovation and excellence. KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, INDIA, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Capital Numbers, a leading digital solutions provider …

Rhetorik Unveils Landmark Workforce Analysis: Gen Z is Reshaping the Global Workplace

New global data reveals Gen Z's shift toward purpose-driven, collaborative, and tech-centric careers - redefining traditional paths to success WOKINGHAM, BERKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rhetorik, a leading …

Tally MSME Honours Marks the Fifth Year of Championing MSME Innovation and Growth

5 years, 600+ MSMEs recognized, 27,000+ nominations across 7 countries- celebrating real stories of resilience and impact DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tally Solutions, a leading international technology …

Amid AI Surge, Educators Seek Direction: AILCN Launches Summer Certificate to Bridge the Gap

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms industries and classrooms alike, educators across the United States are grappling with how to adapt. Since early this year, Dr. Reggie …

Quadlytics Raises JPY 600 Million in Series A to Advance the Epileptic Seizure Prediction System

KYOTO, JAPAN, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quadlytics Inc., headquartered in Kyoto, is a digital health company developing innovative medical devices. The company has raised JPY 300 million in equity funding through a Series A round led by Lifetime …

Jobstas Launches Free Hiring Access for U.S. and Canadian Employers Amid Labor Shortages and Global Talent Demand

A new AI-driven hiring platform offers free job postings and international talent access to U.S. and Canadian employers for 30 days LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As U.S. and Canadian employers across …

كيتا" تثبّت حضورها في المشهد الرياضي بالمنطقة برعاية مستمرة لتصفيات آسيا

RIYADH, NOT APPLICABLE, SAUDI ARABIA, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- أعلنت "كيتا"، الذراع الدولية لشركة "ميتوان" الصينية الرائدة في خدمات التوصيل عند الطلب، عن استمرار رعايتها لتصفيات كأس آسيا – الطريق إلى 2026، مؤكدةً …

Keeta Continues AFC Sponsorship, Supporting Key Asian Qualifiers

RIYADH, NOT APPLICABLE, SAUDI ARABIA, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Keeta, the international subsidiary of Meituan, China’s on-demand delivery giant, is continuing its sponsorship of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 2026, maintaining its …

Apex Group appoints new Group Chief Information Security Officer

Apex Group hires Azeem Bashir as the Group CISO, overseeing the Group’s enterprise-wide Cyber Security Strategy LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex Group”), the leading global financial services …

MindCloud and Canto Join Forces to Streamline Digital Asset Management Through Seamless Integrations

A New Partnership Between MindCloud and Canto Raises the Standard for Integrated Digital Asset Workflow. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canto is one of the most intuitive and powerful DAMs on the market, and we …