11 Jul 2018

Japan floods: Death toll rises to 176 as Abe visits affected areas

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Tokyo (CNN) Landslides and flooding caused by torrential rain in Japan have killed another 21 people in what has become one of the deadliest natural disasters to hit the country since the earthquake and tsunami at Fukushima in 2011. A total … Read More
8 Jul 2018

Japan: Torrential rains leave dozens dead

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Record rains and flooding across central and western Japan have caused 2 million people to be evacuated from their homes. More than 80 are reported dead, and many more are missing. Widespread flooding At least 80 people have died in … Read More
11 Jun 2018

In Guatemala, woman searches for 50 relatives buried by volcano

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SAN MIGUEL LOS LOTES, Guatemala (Reuters) – Eufemia Garcia watched in horror as Guatemala’s Fuego volcano sent scalding ash and gas surging over her home a week ago, burying her children and grandson among 50 of her extended family. She … Read More
8 Jun 2018

Guatemala: Fuego Volcano Eruption Briefing note – 08 June 2018

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Fuego Volcano, the most active volcano in Guatemala erupted on 3 June generating a column of ash, lava, and pyroclastic flows up to 10km from the crater. The eruption affected over 1.7 million people in Sacatepéquez, Escuintla, and Chimaltenango departments. … Read More

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