Due to heavy storms, floods and landslides in India and Bangladesh, about 6 million people have been displaced, dozens are missing, and at least 84 have died, including 17 struck by lightning in India’s northeastern state of Bihar. Bangladesh has 289 people groups that have been cut off from the Gospel message, most of themContinue reading “6 Million Displaced in India, Bangladesh”
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China Flood Update: Hundreds of Thousands Affected
Floods and landslides throughout southern China have destroyed thousands of homes and displaced hundreds of thousands of people so far this month. More than 200,000 have been displaced in Guangdong Province; more than 220,000 in Fujian; about 145,000 in Guangxi, where 2,700 houses have collapsed; and thousands more in other provinces. Yet more rain isContinue reading “China Flood Update: Hundreds of Thousands Affected”
Earthquake in Afghanistan
At least 1,000 people have died and an estimated 1,500 are injured after a devastating earthquake in Paktika Province, eastern Afghanistan, near the border of Pakistan. The 5.9 magnitude quake occurred at night about 27 miles from Khost. Recent monsoon rains made villagers’ mud homes particularly susceptible to damage. Lord, please have mercy on theContinue reading “Earthquake in Afghanistan”
100 Million Displaced
This World Refugee Day marks a tragic milestone. For the first time in history, more than 100 million people — a shocking 1 in 78 — across the globe have had to flee their homes due to violence or persecution. This includes more than 27.1 million refugees and 4.6 million asylum seekers. Afghanistan’s fall, theContinue reading “100 Million Displaced”
