Natural Disaster
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Myanmar’s Earthquake Survivors Face a Perfect Storm of Crisis and Neglect
In the weeks following a devastating earthquake, central Myanmar remains engulfed in a humanitarian crisis marked by an unforgiving combination of natural disasters, infrastructural collapse, and insufficient relief capacities. On March 28, 2025, at approximately 12:50 PM local time, a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, registering at a shallow depth of only 10…
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After the Shock: Myanmar’s Struggle for Survival Amid Earthquake and Conflict
The Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar has been thrust into a deepening humanitarian catastrophe following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck on March 28, 2025, at 12:50 p.m. local time. The quake, one of the strongest in the region in recent history, had its epicenter near Mandalay and originated from movement along the Sagaing Fault at…
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Frozen Province: Ontario Crippled by Devastating Ice Storm and Infrastructure Collapse
A severe ice storm has struck Ontario, causing widespread devastation and leaving over 360,000 homes and businesses without power. According to CBC’s Nicole Williams, hydro crews have restored electricity to about 200,000 customers, but restoration remains slow due to hazardous conditions, extensive ice accumulation, and ongoing rain in Ottawa. Regions such as Barrie, Kingston, and…
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Deluge and Disrepair: Bosnia’s 2025 Floods and the Crisis of Climate Vulnerability
Torrential rainfall in late March 2025 brought widespread flooding to Bosnia and Herzegovina, submerging thousands of homes and vast tracts of farmland. With up to 170 liters of rain per square meter falling in just 48 hours, this deluge overwhelmed already fragile infrastructure and exposed the country’s deep vulnerability to climate-driven weather events. The city…
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Myanmar’s Catastrophic Earthquake: Over 10,000 Feared Dead
In the wake of a catastrophic earthquake that struck Myanmar, fears mount that the death toll could rise to over 10,000, despite the 1,600 deaths already confirmed and approximately 3,400 individuals still missing. The disaster has affected more than 100,000 people across multiple regions, including Mandalay and the capital Naypyidaw, in what has been described…
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