Nigeria Floods Devastate Northern Market Towns

Saturday, May 31, 2025, 9:21 am

Flooding in Nigeria has wreaked havoc on communities in a northern market town, with torrential rains resulting in at least 151 fatalities and displacing thousands of residents. Emergency services are scrambling to provide relief amid mounting concerns over worsening climate conditions.

nypost.com / Devastating flooding in Nigeria kills over 151, displaces thousands

cbsnews.com / Death toll after floods submerge Nigeria town rises to 151; thousands displaced

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 8 hours ago #community #weather-disruptions #disaster #market

Deadly Kentucky Storm Spurs Tornado Warnings, Leaves Casualties

Friday, May 30, 2025, 11:21 pm

A severe storm barreled through parts of Kentucky, triggering tornado warnings and resulting in at least one fatality along with several injuries. Local authorities continue to assess the situation as residents brace against unpredictable, violent weather.

theepochtimes.com / 1 Dead and Several Injured When Storm Rips Through Kentucky Community, Authorities Say

cbsnews.com / Tornado warnings issued in South after storm hits Kentucky, killing 1

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 18 hours ago #safety #weather-disruptions #disaster #kentucky

Alaska Man Survives 700-Pound Boulder Creek Ordeal

Friday, May 30, 2025, 10:22 am

In a miraculous turn of events down in Alaska, a man managed to survive being pinned beneath a 700-pound boulder in a creek. Thanks to swift rescue efforts—including his wife’s determined intervention—he is expected to make a full recovery, leaving both officials and onlookers to shake their heads in incredulous relief at the bizarre, life-threatening mishap.

foxnews.com / Alaska man survives being pinned face-down by 700-pound boulder in creek after help from his wife

go.com / WATCH: Man survives being pinned down by 700-pound boulder for 3 hours in Alaska creek

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 31 hours ago #safety #weather-disruptions #disaster #alaska

Global study finds significant darkening of Earth's oceans

Thursday, May 29, 2025, 9:22 pm

Recent satellite data reveals that about 21% of the world's oceans have become darker over the past two decades. Scientists caution that diminished light penetration might disrupt marine ecosystems and jeopardize biodiversity on a global scale.

foxnews.com / Earth's oceans are growing darker, threatening marine life worldwide: study

nypost.com / Earth’s oceans are growing darker, threatening marine life worldwide: study

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 44 hours ago #climatechange #conservation #weather-disruptions #disaster

Hurricane Helene Devastation Spurs Recovery and Debris Relief Efforts

Thursday, May 29, 2025, 12:21 am

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, communities are rallying to rebuild while local sawmills clear vast amounts of hazardous debris that threaten wildfires. The dual response combines community resilience and proactive hazard mitigation as affected areas work to overcome the storm’s lasting impact.

foxnews.com / Sawmills act to relieve wildfire threat from Hurricane Helene debris

cbsnews.com / Asheville, North Carolina, makes determined comeback after Hurricane Helene

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 2 days ago #community #weather-disruptions #disaster #international-assistance

Devastating Swiss Glacier Collapse Destroys Alpine Village

Thursday, May 29, 2025, 12:21 am

A massive chunk of glacier in the Swiss Alps has devastated a mountain village, burying homes and buildings under a torrent of ice, mud and rock. Dramatic video footage shared on social media and local TV captures the catastrophic event prompting urgent rescue and recovery efforts.

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nypost.com / Swiss Alps village largely destroyed after massive glacier collapses: ‘It’s a major catastrophe’

go.com / WATCH: Swiss glacier collapse buries mountain village

cbsnews.com / Large chunk of glacier breaks off, burying 90% of Swiss village

cbsnews.com / Landslide from partial glacier collapse buries 90% of Swiss village

cnn.com / Mud and rock buries evacuated Swiss village after glacier collapse, one person missing - CNN

permalink / 5 stories from sources in 2 days ago #climatechange #conservation #weather-disruptions #disaster

Severe Weather Throws Memorial Day Travel into Chaos Nationwide

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 9:23 am

Unseasonably severe weather has thrown a wrench in Memorial Day travel plans, leaving millions stranded and scrambling. Travelers faced unexpected delays and hazardous conditions, proving yet again that Mother Nature doesn’t care about holiday plans—or your itinerary.

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cbsnews.com / Millions of Americans navigate Memorial Day weekend travel back home

cbsnews.com / Severe weather impacts return travel for Memorial Day weekend

cbsnews.com / Eye Opener: Severe weather upends Memorial Day travel across U.S.

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 4 days ago #memorial-day #travel #weather-disruptions #disaster

Massive Memorial Day Air Travel Delays Due To Weather Disruptions

Monday, May 26, 2025, 1:22 pm

Travelers nationwide faced significant flight delays on Memorial Day as adverse weather wreaked havoc at major airports. The unexpected conditions disrupted holiday itineraries, leaving passengers frustrated while officials worked to manage the widespread travel chaos.

foxbusiness.com / Memorial Day travelers face flight delays across multiple US airports due to weather

nypost.com / Grapefruit-sized hail, thunderstorms put a damper on Texas Memorial Day

cbsnews.com / Memorial Day travelers face thousands of flight delays across U.S.

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 5 days ago #airlines #memorial-day #travel #weather-disruptions

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