Recent Natural Disasters | Calamities | Hazards

Typhoon Wutip has claimed lives of at least three people and injured 35 others in Vietnam, Xinhua reported. According to the Central Committee for Flood and Storm Control, all fatalities are from Quang Binh province of central Vietnam while the other 35 injured people are from Ha Tinh, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Hue provinces. Typhoon Wutip has further damaged over 95,000 houses in Vietnam's central region. Below is  a photo of Typhoon damage as seen in Vietnam (Xinhua/Viet-nam News Agency). Original post: Natural Disasters List October 2, 2013

At least seventy-four fishermen have been missing after typhoon Wutip sunk three fishing boats in the South China Sea. Rescuers however rescued 14 other fisherman from the boats which were sailing from the southern province of Guangdong, Xinhua reported. At least 10 ships and six planes have been involved in rescue operations. More than 8,000 villagers in Quang Tri province of Vietnam have been moved to safe ground. Typhoon Wutip is said to be the most powerful to hit Vietnam this season. Below is a raw you tube video of Typhoon Wutip battering Vietnam coast by Associated Press. Original post: Natural Disasters List September 30, 2013

Recent flash floods in Vietnam have claimed lives of at least 24 people and injured six others. Fatalities are from Dak Lak, Ha Tinh, Nghe An, Quang Nam, and Quang Tri Provinces of Vietnam. Following Center for Flood and Storm Control in central Vietnam, storm has destroyed thousands of houses and 2,491 hectares of rice. Original post: Natural Disasters List September 24, 2013

Flash flood and rock slides in Lai Chau province of Vietnam have claimed lives of at least three people. Heavy rainfall caused landslide in Phong Tho District early Wednesday morning. A disaster relief team has been send by the provincial Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Prevention and Control. Landslide and flood damage have been estimated at nearly US$1 million. Original post: Natural Disasters List September 5, 2013

Recent Vietnam floods have claimed lives of at least five people and left one other missing, Central Committee for Flood and Storm Control said today. Vietnam floods have left seven others injured and damaged over 200 houses, Flood and Storm Control Committee added. According to the National Hydro-meteorological Forecasting Center, the tropical storm Jebi is forecast to move north and northwest in next 24-48 hours. The 2008 Vietnam floods had claimed lives of at least 100 people. Vietnam floods have claimed lives of around 500 in last five years (2008-present). Around 25,000 people have been evacuated to relief camps after floods in Karen State, Myanmar . Original post: Natural Disasters List July 31, 2013

Hailstorm and cyclone in Cao Lanh city in Dong Thap province of Vietnam have caused huge damage, Xinhua reported. One hour disaster has blown away roofs of houses and knock down electric poles. Detail natural disaster damage report is yet to come. Hailstorm in Lao Cai, Vietnam damaged 10,000 houses in March 2013. Below is a photo of display booth destroyed by cyclone and hailstorm in Cao Lanh city of Vietnam (Xinhua/VNA). Original post: Natural Disasters List May 30, 2013

Hails damaged roofs of more than 10,000 houses in Lao Cai area of Vietnam. Hail storms also injured 26 people . Update 2013/03/30 Another hailstorm today in Lao Cai again has destroyed 100 houses more. Hailstorm has also injured two people. The hailstorm, together with a vortex, hit several areas of Bao Yen District. Recent hail storms in Vietnam have damaged roofs of more than 10,000 people. Hail damaged roof mostly in northern Lao Cai province. Hailstones as large as 8-10 cm in diameter have rained down in Lao Cai area. According to the National Search and Rescue Committee, hail storms have injured 26 people and damaged 10,500 houses. The hailstorm which lasted for 20 minutes also destroyed trees and crops. Yesterday hailstorm damaged roof of 80 houses in Ha Giang Province. Central Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Center has predicted hail storms to be more bad in coming days in Vietnam. Photo: Hail damage roof in Lao Cai, Vietnam; Tuoi Tre Original post: Natur

Several areas in northern Taiwan have experienced rare hailstorms today evening. Hailstorm in Taiwan came with lightning, thunder and heavy rain. Hailstorm lasted for less than one minute. Hailstone in Taiwan ranged from 0.5 centimeters to 1.5 centimeters, Taiwan Central News Agency mentions. The Taiwan Weather Bureau had issued the first ever hailstorm warning for Taiwan and predicted the hailstones as big as 6 centimeters in diameter. Related post: Strong earthquake near Taichung, Taiwan claims 1 People described the hailstorm as "unbelievable" and some said it was their first time seeing the power of nature, CNA mentions. No damage or injuries were reported by the hailstorm in Taiwan. More rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in Taichung City, Miaoli, Hsinchu and Changhua counties. The Central Weather Bureau has also warned of possible mudslides in the mountainous area of central and southern Taiwan. Original post: Natural Disasters List March 28, 2013