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Swiss police have confirmed that all 116 people injured in a devastating New Year’s Eve bar fire at the resort town of Crans-Montana have now been identified, as authorities begin repatriating the bodies of foreign victims.

A weak La Niña pattern is influencing global weather forecasts, with potential impacts on winter conditions across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. While less intense than past events, this climate shift could still affect rainfall, temperatures, and extreme weather risks worldwide.

The recent eruption of Mount Bromo in Indonesia has raised concerns across the travel industry. As ash clouds, safety restrictions, and transport disruptions unfold, the tourism sector—especially in East Java—faces temporary setbacks. Here’s what travelers, travel agencies, and tourism operators need to know.

Asia is facing unprecedented extreme weather in 2025, from record-breaking heatwaves in South Asia to “black rainstorms” in Hong Kong. Explore the causes, impacts, and urgent need for effective disaster risk management in the region.

In response to the widespread destruction caused by recent typhoons, the European Union has released over P85 million in aid for the Philippines. The funds aim to support emergency relief, reconstruction, and community recovery efforts amid one of the country’s most challenging storm seasons in recent years.

Discover the impact of Vietnam Flood 2025 on the central region. Learn about the crisis, humanitarian efforts, and climate resilience challenges.

In September 2025, Bali suffered its worst flooding in over a decade — hundreds of homes submerged, infrastructure damaged, and lives lost. As conditions improve, the island faces urgent questions: What triggered such extreme flooding? How can Bali rebuild stronger, and guard against future disasters?

Wildfires across Southern Europe are escalating as heatwaves sweep Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, and the Balkans. Climate change, dry winds, and record-breaking heat intensify the crisis, forcing mass evacuations and raising questions about Europe’s readiness for climate-driven disasters.

A ferry bound for Bali sank in rough seas on July 2, resulting in six deaths and 30 people missing. Rescue efforts have been paused through the night due to hazardous conditions, with authorities planning to resume operations at first light.

Asia is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average—with 2024 one of its hottest years ever. Terrifying heatwaves, melting glaciers, rising seas, and extreme weather are reshaping ecosystems, economies, and communities. Urgent action is needed.

The World Bank sounds the alarm: more than 60% of South Asian households and businesses have faced climate-driven shocks—like floods, droughts, and heatwaves—over the past five years, with the crisis expected to worsen unless adaptive measures are scaled up urgently.

Monsoon rains have ravaged India’s northeast, with flash floods and landslides leaving over 50 dead and thousands homeless. As rescue teams race against time, the region braces for more rain and devastation.

Eastern Australia is grappling with catastrophic flooding after days of torrential rain submerged entire communities. Over 50,000 people have been impacted, with two fatalities confirmed and ongoing rescue efforts for missing individuals. Emergency services remain on high alert as the crisis unfolds.

A catastrophic earthquake has rocked Myanmar, leaving devastation in its path. As thousands mourn and global aid trickles in, the country battles on two fronts—natural disaster and political turmoil.

Asia's coastal regions are increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, particularly due to rising sea levels driven by the...

Source: Firstaidpro Australia has recently faced a series of severe natural disasters, including devastating floods, destructive coastal...