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disasters
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thehindu.comscience3 hrs ago
Cyclone Senyar Killed Over 1,000 People and 58 Orangutans in Sumatra
A study published this month found the storm wiped out 7% of the global population of the critically endangered apes. Researchers documented more than 20,000 acres of landslide damage in the animals’ main habitat.
nbcnews.comtechnology13 days ago
Tornadoes, Flooding and Wildfires Hit South and California, Killing at Least One
Severe storms and wildfires disrupted travel and damaged property across the South, Midwest and West as millions remained under alert.
science15 days ago
Wildfire Insured Losses Hit $54 Billion in 2025, Highest on Record
A new analysis published Sunday found that insured losses from wildfires worldwide hit at least $54 billion in 2025, the highest level on record. The Los Angeles fires and blazes in South Korea and Spain drove the total.