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Breaking : Horrifying visuals show panic among residents as wildfires spread toward residential areas in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia .
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🇮🇩 Indonesia — M6.6 earthquake: A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck beneath the Java Sea, about 124–125 km north of Tangerang/Jakarta, at 04:23 local time on September 12 (21:23 UTC Sept. 11). GDACS lists it as a new M6.6 event. Initial reports indicate no tsunami threat and no immediate major damage or casualties reported.
🇻🇳 Vietnam — tropical depression / heavy-rain threat: A tropical depression is being monitored near Vietnam, with authorities warning of heavy rain and potential flooding, particularly around central Vietnam. Hue has been preparing for heavy rainfall and has sheltered more than 1,100 fishing vessels.
🇺🇸 United States — Northern California wildfire: The Lucas Fire in Lake and Mendocino counties has grown to more than 3,400 acres, prompting evacuations and air-quality concerns. The latest report was published early September 12, putting this inside the requested window.
🇮🇳 India — active monsoon/flood risk: A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal near the Odisha–Andhra Pradesh coast is producing widespread rain, with heavy rain and strong winds expected in Andhra Pradesh and heavy rainfall across parts of central and northern India.
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🇮🇩 Indonesia — multiple volcanic hazards: Anak Krakatau remains active, while volcanic-ash advisories are also being issued for other Indonesian volcanoes. The latest available volcanic monitoring shows continued activity at Etna, Fuego and several Indonesian volcanoes, but Anak Krakatau remains the most prominent Indonesian story because of its recent high-level eruption and aviation disruption. Indonesia is also facing a major wildfire/haze crisis, particularly across Sumatra and Kalimantan, with wildfire emissions reaching exceptionally high levels and respiratory illnesses linked to the smoke exceeding 113,000 cases by Sept. 9.
🇮🇹🇸🇮ðŸ‡ðŸ‡· Italy–Slovenia–Croatia — severe storms and flash flooding: This is one of the freshest major disaster developments today. Severe thunderstorms have caused flash floods, damaging winds and evacuations across parts of northern Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. Two deaths have been reported in Italy, while intense rainfall and flooding continue to affect the region. The latest report was published around 07:53 UTC (1:23 PM IST) today.
🇧🇷 Brazil — severe storms, tornadoes and deadly landslide: Southern Brazil is experiencing another dangerous weather setup today as a cold front and extratropical cyclone bring intense rain, damaging winds, hail and a tornado threat. In Paraná, two tornadoes were confirmed from storms on Sept. 9–10, while a landslide in Ponta Grossa killed three members of one family.
🇬🇹 Guatemala — Fuego volcano: Volcán de Fuego remains active, with fresh explosions reported during Sept. 10–11 producing ash plumes drifting west/northwest. Lahars also descended drainage channels on Sept. 10, temporarily blocking roads in several communities.
🇯🇵 Japan — flooding/landslides: Japan continues to deal with the major flooding and landslide emergency caused by extreme rainfall. The situation remains significant, but the triggering rainfall occurred earlier in the week, so I would classify this as an ongoing disaster rather than a newly occurring event within the 12-hour window.
🌊 Tropical systems — Pacific: The Pacific remains active, with Norbert and Lowell among the systems being tracked by disaster-monitoring agencies. GDACS currently lists Lowell and Norbert among its active tropical-cyclone alerts, although Lowell is weakening and Norbert is over open water.
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🇮🇩 Indonesia — volcano + wildfire crisis: Anak Krakatau remains at Level III (Siaga), with a fresh September 10 eruption/activity update from Indonesia’s Geological Agency. The volcano continues to be monitored after its recent prolonged eruptive episode. At the same time, severe forest and peat fires are burning across Kalimantan and Sumatra. Japan has deployed 300 personnel, a landing ship and three CH-47 helicopters to Borneo to assist Indonesia with firefighting. More than 1.4 million students have been affected by hazardous wildfire haze, while Indonesia recorded 395 high-confidence hotspots as of September 9.
🇯🇵 Japan — extreme rain & flooding: Severe rainfall continues to affect parts of Japan following the major flooding around Nagoya, Aichi and Gifu. Nagoya recorded 104.5 mm in one hour, while landslides hit Shizuoka, including the Mount Fuji area. Authorities continue to warn about flooding, swollen rivers and landslides.
🇨🇳 China — deadly landslides: In Suichuan County, Jiangxi, another body was recovered, taking the death toll from rain-triggered landslides to 16. More than 18,000 people have been evacuated. Neighboring Hunan has also reported deaths and additional landslide impacts following torrential rain associated with Typhoon Saudel.
🇹🇠Thailand — widespread flash-flood threat: Thailand’s Meteorological Department issued a fresh warning on September 10 for heavy to very heavy rain, with Bangkok and surrounding areas among those at risk. Authorities warn that accumulated rainfall could trigger flash floods, overflowing rivers and landslides, particularly around foothills and low-lying areas.
🇹🇷 Türkiye — major wildfires: Firefighters continue battling active wildfires in Antalya’s Aksu district and Adana’s Kozan district. Strong winds helped the Antalya fire spread into populated areas, while evacuations and large-scale aerial and ground firefighting operations continue. One person died after suffering a heart attack following smoke exposure.
🇵🇠Philippines — monsoon flooding risk: The southwest monsoon is continuing to bring heavy rain across parts of Luzon and the Visayas. PAGASA warns of possible flash floods and landslides, with a fresh thunderstorm advisory issued this morning for parts of Mindanao.
🇺🇸 Pacific — active tropical systems: Tropical Storm Lowell remains over the central Pacific and is moving northwest while gradually weakening. Meanwhile, Tropical Depression Fourteen-E is active south-southwest of Baja California and is being monitored by the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
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🇯🇵 JAPAN — SEVERE FLOODING: Heavy rain is continuing across a wide area from Tohoku to Chugoku and Shikoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of flooding, swollen rivers and landslides. Nagoya has been badly affected, with around 200 vehicles flooded and dozens of homes inundated.
🇮🇩 INDONESIA — ANAK KRAKATAU: The volcano remains highly active following its major eruption. Eight people, including five journalists, are missing at sea after traveling toward Anak Krakatau to cover the eruption.
🇮🇩 INDONESIA — MAJOR WILDFIRE CRISIS: New data released today shows Indonesia’s wildfire emissions have surged to the world’s highest, with fires concentrated in Kalimantan and Sumatra. Hazardous air quality has been reported in parts of the country.
🇺🇸 HAWAII — HURRICANE LOWELL: Lowell has weakened to a tropical storm, but the flash-flood threat remains across Hawaii. Kauai suffered major wind, rain and power impacts as the storm passed nearby.
🇳🇵 NEPAL — M5.0 EARTHQUAKE: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck flood-ravaged Nepal on Tuesday night. No earthquake-related casualties or major damage have yet been confirmed.
🇨🇳 CHINA/TIBET — M5.3 EARTHQUAKE: A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Tibet, according to EMSC. It occurred at approximately 35 km depth; damage information remains limited.
🇵🇠PHILIPPINES — FLOODING: Heavy monsoon rainfall continues to produce flooding concerns, with PAGASA maintaining rainfall monitoring and warnings.
🇮🇳 INDIA — FLOOD/RIVER THREAT: The Ganges has crossed its warning level near Kanpur, raising flooding concerns for nearby villag
Breaking : Footage shows massive devastation by flooding at Nagoya Dome-mae Yada Station in Nagoya, Japan .
Breaking : Aftermath Devastating visuals show dirt and debris piled inside a hotel in Kauaʻi, Hawaii USA, following the impacts of Hurricane Lowell recently today.
Breaking : Dramatic Footage show cars being swept away by floodwaters in Nagoya, Japan , amid torrential rainfall.
Breaking : Visuals show streets flooded with water amid heavy rainfall in Higashi Ward, Nagoya City, Japan , today,
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🇯🇵 JAPAN — SEVERE FLOODING & LANDSLIDE THREAT
Torrential rain has hit eastern Japan, with Level 5 emergency landslide warnings issued for Niijima, Oshima and Toshima. More than 580 mm of rain fell on Oshima in 24 hours, a September record. A woman died after her vehicle was submerged in Iwaki, Fukushima.
🇮🇩 INDONESIA — ANAK KRAKATAU ERUPTS AGAIN
Fresh eruptions are being monitored at Anak Krakatau after volcanic ash forced several Indonesian airports to close. Jakarta’s main airport and four others have reopened, but renewed eruptions could cause further ash-related disruption.
🇺🇸 HAWAII — HURRICANE LOWELL
Category 2 Hurricane Lowell is approaching Hawaii, with dangerous conditions expected across Niʻihau, Kauaʻi and Oʻahu, including flash flooding, damaging waves and strong winds.
🇺🇸 HAWAII — KILAUEA ERUPTION
Kīlauea produced a new episode overnight, with a fourth dome fountain and precursory overflow beginning around 5:52 p.m. HST on Sept. 7. The USGS volcano alert remains WATCH.
🇹🇷 TÜRKIYE — MAJOR ANTALYA WILDFIRE
A rapidly spreading wildfire in Aksu, Antalya, has destroyed homes and forced residents to evacuate. Strong winds are driving the flames and smoke through the area. Fresh imagery from Sept. 8 shows firefighting operations continuing.
🇨🇳 CHINA — FLOODS & LANDSLIDES
Heavy rain associated with Typhoon Saudel continues to cause flooding and landslide problems in parts of China. Rescue operations have continued following deadly landslides in Jiangxi.
🇵🇠PHILIPPINES — FLOODING / HEAVY MONSOON RAINS
The southwest monsoon (Habagat) continues to bring heavy rainfall, with flood advisories active on Sept. 8. Flooding remains an ongoing disaster in parts of the country.
🇳🇵 NEPAL — CATASTROPHIC FLOOD RECOVERY
Rescue and recovery operations continue after the devastating flash floods along the Nepal–China border. Nepal is still dealing with major casualties, missing people and destroyed transport links; Japan announced $3 million in emergency assistance today.
🇻🇺 VANUATU — M5.1 EARTHQUAKE
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Isangel, Vanuatu, at 00:52 UTC on Sept. 8. Current assessments indicate a relatively low humanitarian impact.
🇮🇩 INDONESIA — OTHER VOLCANIC ACTIVITY
Besides Anak Krakatau, Indonesia’s Mount Ibu and Ili Lewotolok were also erupting on Sept. 8, although authorities are monitoring their impacts.
Breaking : New visuals show a terrifying wildfire near Topallı in Aksu, Antalya, Türkiye overnight.





