UGANDA: At least 23 children and one adult from the King David Junior School in Kampala died in a bus crash, after an excursion to see Sipi Falls on Thursday. NORWAY: A fire on the edge of Drammen Friday destroyed 100 homes; more than 400 people were evacuated. ALGERIA: A fire in an orphanage inContinue reading “Floods, Fires and a Schoolbus”
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Floods, Fires and Other World News
SPAIN: At least 12 have died and 23 others are missing in wildfires near Sierra de Los Filabres mountains in Almeria province. VIETNAM: A speedboat carrying 32 tourists from INDIA and four crew members capsized Saturday just a half kilometer (0.3 miles) from shore, killing 15. VENEZUELA: The twin earthquakes death toll has risen toContinue reading “Floods, Fires and Other World News”
Death Tolls Rise in Venezuela Earthquakes, Europe Heatwave
VENEZUELA: The death toll from June 24’s twin earthquakes has risen to nearly 3,000, with close to 13,000 injured and perhaps 50,000 still missing. EUROPE: A new study says more than 20,000 deaths June 22-28 may have been caused by the present heatwave. Hundreds of firefighters are battling wildfires fed by wind, drought and heatContinue reading “Death Tolls Rise in Venezuela Earthquakes, Europe Heatwave”
Deadly Heatwave, Fires, Crashes
Many times, it’s in the hardest of trials that we finally realize our need for a Savior. Let’s pray through the news today for those who are mourning, scared, injured or hurting, that the Lord will be so near to them they will feel His touch, turn to Him and be saved. EUROPE: More thanContinue reading “Deadly Heatwave, Fires, Crashes”
Yet More Earthquakes and Other News
VENEZUELA: The death toll in Wednesday’s simultaneous earthquakes is now past 1,400, with more than 3,200 injuries, as rescuers continue to search for survivors among some 50,000 still missing. Since Wednesday’s four, earthquakes have also rocked PAPUA NEW GUINEA (M5.5) Thursday; JAPAN (M6.1), PHILIPPINES (M6.7) and NICARAGUA (M5.2) on Friday; and AFGHANISTAN (M6.1) and PAKISTANContinue reading “Yet More Earthquakes and Other News”
Headline Prayers: Fires, Gangs, Protests, Trains
Pray with us for those suffering and grieving, as well as those who have caused the suffering, that they will recognize their need for Christ, turn to Him and be saved: IRAN: Between 5,000 and 20,000 died in recent protests against the regime. CHILE: Wildfires killed 19 and forced about 50,000 to evacuate. SPAIN: AtContinue reading “Headline Prayers: Fires, Gangs, Protests, Trains”
Trash Avalanche, Deadly Elephant, More News for Prayer
INDIA: At least 22 people, including a family of four, were killed by an elephant in 12 or more separate attacks over the last two weeks in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand state. PHILIPPINES: A massive mound of garbage collapsed at a landfill in Binaliw village, Cebu City, on Thursday, killing 11 or more workers.Continue reading “Trash Avalanche, Deadly Elephant, More News for Prayer”
Prayers for Vietnam, Thailand, China, Kenya and the USA
VIETNAM and THAILAND: After lashing CHINA‘s Hainan Island and Guangdong province, Typhoon Kajiki brought heavy rain, flooding and landslides to northern and central Vietnam, injuring more than 34 and killing at least seven. One person also died in a landslide in Chiangmai, Thailand. Hundreds of thousands have been evacuated. Lord, please rescue those who areContinue reading “Prayers for Vietnam, Thailand, China, Kenya and the USA”
The World This Week
INDIA, PAKISTAN: Heavy rain on Tuesday caused flash floods and landslides, killing more than 280, while rescuers search for more than 80 still missing in the Himalayan mountains of Kashmir. EUROPE: As temperatures soar and wildfires rage across GREECE, PORTUGAL and SPAIN, thousands have been displaced and at least three have died. About 15 firefightersContinue reading “The World This Week”
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Fires, Storms, Clashes
ETHIOPIA: A boat carrying 157 Ethiopian migrants sank off the coast of YEMEN this weekend, killing at least 76. Some 32 were rescued, but dozens are still missing. SYRIA: Druze militia killed four on Sunday, when clashes once again broke out in Sweida. Before last month’s ceasefire, more than 1,400 died. TAIWAN: Five have diedContinue reading “Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Fires, Storms, Clashes”
Wildfires Across the World
New wildfires have broken out in CYPRUS (where two have died), TURKEY (where at least 15 have died since June), GREECE, ALBANIA, MONTENEGRO, SERBIA, SPAIN, CANADA, and the USA. In addition, Greece, ITALY, Spain, PORTUGAL and Turkey suffer from extreme heat, with an all-time high of 50.5 Celsius (122.9 Fahrenheit) recorded in Silopi, Turkey Friday.Continue reading “Wildfires Across the World”
Thailand-Cambodia Conflict and Other News
CAMBODIA-THAILAND: Conflict broke out yesterday between Thailand and Cambodia, with dozens killed. More than 130,000 Thai citizens have been evacuated from the border region. CHINA: When the flooring gave way in a mine in Inner Mongolia, six university students visiting from Liaoning province fell into a flotation tank and drowned. A teacher was also injured.Continue reading “Thailand-Cambodia Conflict and Other News”
Deadly U.S. Floods, Europe Heat
The death toll from last weekend’s flash floods in Texas has risen to 120, with some 173 still missing, including a camp counselor and five girls from Camp Mystic, where at least 27 campers and counselors died. A total of more than 59 adults and 36 children died in Kerr County, including Mystic’s numbers, withContinue reading “Deadly U.S. Floods, Europe Heat”
Fires in the USA, Greece, Turkey, Syria
A man died and at least five others were injured, one critically, after Independence Day fireworks exploded, catching a string of homes on fire in the Pacoima neighborhood of Los Angeles, California Thursday night. On Tuesday, seven went missing, at least one is dead and two are injured, after a fireworks explosion at a warehouseContinue reading “Fires in the USA, Greece, Turkey, Syria”
Nigeria Floods Kill 151, and More World News
Join us next Sunday, June 8 for the International Day for the Unreached. NIGERIA: At least 151 people, including many children, have died in floods due to heavy rainfall in Mokwa, Niger state, and more than 3,000 have been displaced. And yesterday, 21 athletes died in a bus accident, as they returned to Kano fromContinue reading “Nigeria Floods Kill 151, and More World News”
East Coast Floods and Minnesota Fires
Flash floods ravaged the East Coast from Pennsylvania to North Carolina on Tuesday. Then yesterday, floodwaters in Albemarle County, Virginia, swept away 12-year-old Jordan Sims; and in Allegany County, Maryland, 150 elementary school children and 50 teachers were rescued from raging waters that breached the second floor. Meanwhile, wildfires in northern Minnesota have burned moreContinue reading “East Coast Floods and Minnesota Fires”
Fires Rage in Los Angeles
At least five people have died and more than 2,000 homes/buildings have been destroyed due to raging wildfires in Los Angeles County, California. About 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate and some 17 million are in danger of smoke and dust inhalation. As of yesterday afternoon, the fires were 0% contained and had burnedContinue reading “Fires Rage in Los Angeles”
Fires and Wars
Join us daily at PrayerWall.pw as we pray through the headlines for every heart to awaken to Christ’s love and salvation: SUDAN: Army air strikes killed at least 23 and injured more than 40 in a market place and residential area of Khartoum. The 18-month war with Rapid Support Forces has cost perhaps 150,000 lives.Continue reading “Fires and Wars”
Helene, Milton, Haiti, Pakistan, Sudan Headlines
USA: Hurricane Milton left at least 17 dead and millions without power in Florida Thursday. Many are still missing after Hurricane Helene, and some areas still have no water or electricity. Praise God, many churches and other Christian aid agencies are helping deliver provisions and rebuild homes. Let’s pray! Lord, please help those in need,Continue reading “Helene, Milton, Haiti, Pakistan, Sudan Headlines”
Hezbollah Explosions and Nations in the News This Week
Let’s pray through the headlines this week. If you’re joining us, please comment, so this post will be seen by even more prayer warriors. Help us build the army! In LEBANON and SYRIA, around 4,000 were wounded and at least 11 died when pagers used by members of the Hezbollah terrorist group exploded Tuesday. ThenContinue reading “Hezbollah Explosions and Nations in the News This Week”
Drought in Brazil, Floods in Morocco, Chad, Yemen
Heavy rain in the normally dry mountains and deserts of MOROCCO and ALGERIA caused the deaths of more than 20 people over the weekend, including visitors from CANADA and PERU. The storms hit some of the same areas affected by last year’s earthquake. More than 340 have died in CHAD over the past few weeksContinue reading “Drought in Brazil, Floods in Morocco, Chad, Yemen”
Typhoon, Fires Cause Hundreds of Deaths
SOUTHEAST ASIA: Nearly 300 have died or are missing in VIETNAM, due to winds and flooding from Typhoon Yagi, which killed at least 20 in the PHILIPPINES and four in southern CHINA. Now, at least two have died in THAILAND, and hundreds are stranded. MYANMAR and LAOS have also been affected. KENYA: At least 21Continue reading “Typhoon, Fires Cause Hundreds of Deaths”
Greece, Brazil, Sudan, USA, Israel-Gaza Headlines for Prayer
GREECE: Thousands were forced to flee their homes near Athens this week due to wildfires. BRAZIL: A plane crash outside São Paolo killed all 61 passengers Friday. SUDAN: Last week, around 11,500 homes collapsed in floods that killed 17 and injured 170 in the north. USA: Pray for families in Alaska affected by floods fromContinue reading “Greece, Brazil, Sudan, USA, Israel-Gaza Headlines for Prayer”
Prayer for Ethiopia, Croatia, Gaza, Canada, USA
ETHIOPIA: Two landslides in Gofa zone killed more than 229 people Monday, the second burying those who had gathered to rescue victims of the first. Pray for rescue and healing, but most of all, salvation. Pray those who have never heard about Jesus will now know the Truth. CROATIA: A gunman killed six people andContinue reading “Prayer for Ethiopia, Croatia, Gaza, Canada, USA”
Headline Prayers for USA, Nigeria, Gaza, Canada
USA: One man died and three were injured, including Donald Trump, whose right ear was nicked in an assassination attempt on the former US president at a rally Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania. NIGERIA: At least 22 died when a school building collapsed as students took exams on Friday. The other 132 trapped in the buildingContinue reading “Headline Prayers for USA, Nigeria, Gaza, Canada”
Deadly Fires in China, Spain
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9. CHINA: More than 148 forest and other wildfires burned through much of Guizhou Province this month, as well as some areas of Guangxi and Yunnan. At least 15 people died and dozens were injured Friday in an apartment block fire in Nanjing.Continue reading “Deadly Fires in China, Spain”
Fires in Chile and Other Headline Prayers
CHILE: As of yesterday, 123 people have died in Valparaiso with nearly 100 fires burning more than a thousand homes in the last few days. PAKISTAN: Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants killed at least ten policemen and injured several others in a heavily armed attack on a police station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Monday, as Thursday’s national electionsContinue reading “Fires in Chile and Other Headline Prayers”
Headline Prayers This Week
At least 27 have died and several are still missing in Acapulco, MEXICO, after Category 5 Hurricane Otis. Both tourists and locals are now dealing with flash floods, mudslides and lack of adequate food and aid. Smoke from marsh fires combined with dense fog to create a “superfog” on Monday, resulting in a series ofContinue reading “Headline Prayers This Week”
Headline Prayers for Awakening
A fire ripped through a “hijacked” building in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Wednesday, killing at least 74 and injuring more than 50. (Gangs or other groups often “hijack” abandoned buildings and then lease out spaces for migrants and South Africans who cannot afford other housing.) The wildfire in northeastern Greece continues to burn out ofContinue reading “Headline Prayers for Awakening”
Miracles in Maui
After raging flames this past week left Lahaina mostly in ashes with more than 1,000 people still missing, Maui’s death toll is now at 111 and climbing, making it the deadliest fire in modern US history. And yet, in the midst of the devastation, a miracle has appeared. Surrounded on all sides by the greyContinue reading “Miracles in Maui”
Pray for God’s Mercy on Maui
At least 67 people have lost their lives in wildfires raging across the island of Maui since Tuesday. Lord, please have mercy on those suffering right now across Maui. Bring forth rain and an end to the fires. Rescue those who are trapped. Heal those who are wounded. Comfort those who mourn. Protect firefighters andContinue reading “Pray for God’s Mercy on Maui”
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