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Italy heat wave kills 9 elderly people— Health Ministry activates heat wave hotline

At least nine elderly people have died of heat wave in Italy in last four days, Italian media reports. The heatwave caused the deaths of five elderly people, two cyclists and three beachgoers,  in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. A 77-year-old person died in Chivasso, Piedmont, on Thursday, The Local quoted Fanpage.it .

Karachi heat wave kills 237 in latest Pakistan natural disaster

Heat wave in Karachi and other parts of Sindh claimed lives of at least 237 people in just two days with temperatures as high as 45degrees Celsius on Saturday. Dozens of people have been hospitalised for heat exhaustion and heatstroke prompting all hospitals to declare a state of emergency across all wards, The Express Tribune reported.

Heat wave India 2015: More than 1,400 killed

A week long heat wave in India has claimed lives of more than 1,400 people. At least 1,020 people have died in the heat wave in southeastern state of Andhra Pradesh. Another 340 have died in the neighboring state of Telangana. Other casualties are from the eastern states of West Bengal and Orissa, The Hindu reported.

Shanghai heat wave 2013: Hottest temperature in 140 years!

More than ten people have died in record Shanghai heat wave, prompting the level two emergency heat alert for the first time. Heat alerts have been issued in nine different provinces of China, including Anhui, Jiangsu, Hunan, Hubei, Shanghai and Chongqing. Shanghai heat wave has been recorded as the hottest July in 140 years. On July 26, Xujiahui meteorological observation station in Shanghai observed 40.6℃, which is the highest since 1872. China Meteorological Administration has issued a high temperature warning for predicting temperatures up to 41 degrees Celsius in coming days. Related post: China natural calamities 2013 Below is Shanghai heat wave 2013 map from July 1 to 29 (Source China Meteorological Administration). Similarly from 18:00 of July 31, the National Meteorological Center of CMA issued a yellow warning of drought. CMA has issued level Ⅲ meteorological emergency response in 8:30 of August 1. Original post: Natural Disasters List August 1, 2013

Heat wave in Odisha, India claims 3

Intense heat has claimed lives of at least three people in Odisha, India based IBN reported. Met Office has recorded temperature over 46 degree Celsius in several parts of Odisha. Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Bolangir and Sundergarh districts are reported to be worst affected by recent heat wave. The hottest temperature (48 degree celsius) has been recorded in Churu in Rajasthan. The heat waves have also increased across UP, Delhi, Rajasthan and Punjab. This year temperatures are expected 3 to 4 degrees above normal in many parts of North India. Extreme heat is expected to last at least till May 24, 2013. The 2002 Indian heat wave claimed lives of more than 1,000 people. Original post: Natural Disasters List May 21, 2013

Natural Disasters List January 25, 2013-Ecuador mudslides kill 12

Recent Natural Disasters 2013 : This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Recent Natural Disasters Mine mudslides in Pueblo Nuevo, Ecuador -At least 12 killed and 20 others injured in Ecuador mudslides. Heavy rain in a gold-mining community in southern Ecuador caused mudslide. - Mudslide disaster happened after six hours of torrential downpours. -Mudslides have destroyed houses and blocked roads in Pueblo Nuevo. Natural disasters area can only be reached by helicopter. -Around 200 soldiers and policemen are working in rescue operations.

Natural Disasters List December 25, 2012-Flood in Malaysia, worst since 1971!

Recent Natural Disasters 2012 : This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Recent Natural Disasters Flood in Malaysia -More than 10,8000 people displaced due to flood in the east coast of peninsular Malaysia. Recent floods have affected Terengganu, Kelantan and Pahang area of Malaysia. -The Kelantan River at the Guillemard Bridge in Tanah Merah, Golok River in Jenob, Tanah Merah and in Rantau Panjang are running above the danger level. -A total 52 flood relief centres were now open all over Terengganu. -Flood in Kuantan is expected to be worst since 1971. Terengganu: Around 5,297 victims are in evacuation centers. Flood relief centres in operation in Terengganu are: Besut (16), Dungun (12), Hulu Terengganu (16), Kemaman (13), Kuala Terengganu (eight), Mara

Natural Disasters List August 23, 2012-More than 30 killed in flash floods in Pakistan

Disaster Report: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Recent Natural Disasters Massive flash floods in Pakistan -More than 30 killed in flash floods in northern and central Pakistan. -Most of the deaths reported from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province where some 15 people died. More than a hundred have been homeless in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province and Kashmir. -Authorities in Nowshera district declared an flood emergency following heavy rains. -The Metrological Department (MD) has forecast more heavy rains in Kashmir, Punjab, Islamabad, and KP. Related natural disaster posts: Three killed in flash floods in Nowshera, Pakistan Recent natural disasters in Pakistan Flooding in Krasnodar, Russia -Four killed and more than 1,500 people evacuated due to flooding in

Natural Disasters List August 22, 2012-At least 10 killed in flash floods in Jaipur, India

Disaster Report: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Recent Natural Disasters Flash floods in Jaipur, India -At least 10 reported to be killed in flash floods in Jaipur, India. -The district administration announced a holiday for all government and private schools Wednesday. -Markets in the walled city and the slum areas in Jawahar Nagar, Shashtri Nagar and Sodala were the worst-affected. -Heavy rains since Tuesday night have also led to water logging in many parts of the city, especially the low-lying areas. -The state capital of Rajasthan received 160 mm rainfall on Wednesday morning. Related natural disaster posts: Flash floods in Rajasthan, India Uttarkashi, India hit by worst natural tragedy in 34 years Recent natural disasters in India Wildfir