Evacuations

Australia tells thousands to evacuate as tropical cyclone Alfred nears

Flash floods and landslides in Java claim 25 lives, rescue efforts ongoing

Flash floods and a devastating landslide in Indonesia’s Central Java province have left at least 25 dead, with rescue teams racing to find survivors amid warnings of more heavy rain.

Wildfires spread to Hollywood Hills, forcing evacuations

Wildfires raging across Los Angeles have reached the Hollywood Hills, forcing over 100,000 evacuations and threatening iconic landmarks like the Dolby Theatre. With strong winds fuelling six major blazes, officials warn of worsening conditions as firefighting efforts are stretched thin.

Pacific Palisades wildfire forces 30,000 to evacuate

A massive wildfire erupted in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, on Tuesday, forcing 30,000 residents to evacuate as flames engulfed homes and spread rapidly under fierce winds.