Today’s Critical Disaster Intelligence Brief — Jul 20, 2024
Today’s news has been dominated by a range of natural disasters, with torrential rains leading to flooding and landslides in parts of Asia, while an earthquake struck off the coast of Chile and a waterspout was spotted near the Philippines. The United States has also been dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, with estimates placing industry insured losses in the billions of dollars.
India
- Heavy rains have led to red alerts being issued in Karnataka, and schools in Kerala have been closed due to the downpour. The districts of Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod have reported instances of flooding, property damage, and minor landslides. https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/India/rain-updates-red-alert-for-karnataka-schools-closed-in-kerala-today-after-downpour/ar-BB1qfjJi
China
- Heavy seasonal rainfall has caused widespread flooding across China, leading to six deaths and thousands of evacuations. At least 20 floods have been reported in major rivers, with 31 rivers exceeding their flood warning levels. The flooding has severely disrupted transport services, including rail lines. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jul/19/weather-tracker-heavy-seasonal-rain-widespread-flooding-china
Philippines
- A waterspout was observed off the coast of Misamis Oriental province. Footage of the column of air and water has been circulating online. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c1we414lj89o#2
Chile
- A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile. The location of the quake’s shake area and aftershocks can be viewed on interactive maps provided by the New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/07/18/world/americas/earthquake-tracker-chile.html
United States
- Hurricane Beryl has caused significant damage, with Verisk Analytics estimating industry insured losses to be between $2 billion and $3 billion. https://seekingalpha.com/news/4125773-verisk-analytics-estimates-hurricane-beryl-related-industry-insured-losses-to-be-2b-3b?utm_source=feed_news_all&utm_medium=referral&feed_item_type=news
The last 24 hours have been marked by a concerning number of natural disasters, highlighting the increasing vulnerability of our planet to climate change and the need for greater preparedness and mitigation efforts. These events underscore the urgency for global collaboration on addressing climate change and supporting communities affected by these disasters.
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