At least 142 people died in floods and landslides in China in July, but August has brought yet more devastation. In Hebei, at least 29 people died during Typhoon Doksuri and others are still missing. At least 33 died in Beijing, where raging floodwaters carried people away. More than 12 have died in northeastern Jilin,Continue reading “Prayers for Those Suffering from Floods”
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Where the Floods Rise
In Pakistan more than 55 people died recently due to heavy rains, including eight children caught in a landslide. Neighboring Afghanistan saw more than 31 deaths, 74 injuries and 41 missing. Typhoon Doksuri left at least 39 dead and caused extensive flooding on many islands in the Philippines, with tens of thousands evacuated. On Friday,Continue reading “Where the Floods Rise”
Flooding in Korea, India and Beyond
At least 36 people are dead and others are still missing after heavy rains, landslides and flash floods hit South Korea over the weekend. Nearly 8,000 have been evacuated. Meanwhile, tornadoes ravaged areas of Ottawa, Canada, on Thursday. In Delhi schools have closed, as overflow much of the Yamuna River has placed much of theContinue reading “Flooding in Korea, India and Beyond”
Deadly Floods in India, Japan, USA
In flash floods and landslides throughout the world these past few days, at least 22 people have died in Delhi, India; six in Kyushu, Japan; and one in northeastern USA. Father, please comfort those who mourn and care for those in need. Carry them through this hard time, and give wisdom to leaders, rescuers, medicalContinue reading “Deadly Floods in India, Japan, USA”
Deadly Floods in Chongqing, China
At least 15 people have died and more than 10,000 are now displaced by flash floods in Chongqing, China. Zhenba County in Shaanxi Province also reported extensive flooding. More areas throughout the nation already reeling from a heat wave expect both soaring temperatures and heavy rainfall in coming days. China is home to over 1.4Continue reading “Deadly Floods in Chongqing, China”
Cyclone Hits Southern Brazil
More than 13 have died and dozens are still missing after a cyclone hit Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul this weekend. Thousands have been displaced from their homes, even as more rainfall and low temperatures loom ahead in the coming week. Loving Father, please rescue those who are trapped, heal those whoContinue reading “Cyclone Hits Southern Brazil”
Deadly Floods in Turkey Quake Zone, Malawi
On February 6, the same day of the Turkey earthquakes that would claim now more than 52,000 lives, a devastating storm formed in the waters north of Australia. Cyclone Freddy traveled some 5,000 miles across the Indian Ocean to hit Madagascar and Mozambique, killing 21 people and displacing thousands. Then it twisted around to strikeContinue reading “Deadly Floods in Turkey Quake Zone, Malawi”
Freddy Ravages Malawi and Mozambique
After traveling 5,000 miles across the Indian Ocean and slamming Madagascar and Mozambique a couple of weeks ago, Cyclone Freddy twisted around to plow into Mozambique a second time this weekend, killing at least 20 (as of 3/16) people before moving on to Malawi, where around 200 (3/16) have died, and the numbers continue toContinue reading “Freddy Ravages Malawi and Mozambique”
More Snow, Floods, Power Outages in California
More than a month after our post asking for prayer for Californians, storms, floods, snow and power outages continue to plague that state. Several people have died, about 9,000 are under evacuation orders, tens of thousands are without power, and 34 of California’s 58 counties are under a state of emergency. An “atmospheric river,” whichContinue reading “More Snow, Floods, Power Outages in California”
Longest Storm Strikes Madagascar and Mozambique
On February 6, the same day as the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Cyclone Freddy formed in the waters between Indonesia and Australia. Now on track to becoming the longest-lasting storm ever recorded, Freddy traveled 8,000 km (5,000 miles) across the entire southern Indian Ocean, affecting Mauritius and La Réunion along the way, andContinue reading “Longest Storm Strikes Madagascar and Mozambique”
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