Natural Disasters & Weather
Major hurricanes, tropical storms, and severe weather events causing infrastructure damage and humanitarian crises across regions.
12 events tracked
Today in Natural Disasters & Weather· Oct 22
A rare hailstorm struck Phoenix on Thursday, dumping damaging ice and heavy rain across the city in an event uncommon for the desert region. Widespread damage to vehicles, roofs and infrastructure will trigger insurance claims to property and casualty carriers operating in Arizona. Localized demand for construction materials and auto body repair services will spike as residents and businesses address storm damage.
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- Single sourceabout 8 hours ago
Rare hailstorm batters Phoenix with damaging ice and heavy rain
Rare hailstorm strikes Phoenix, Arizona, causing property damage across the metro area.
BBC News
- Single source3 days ago
Record-breaking El Niño reshapes weather globally
El Niño weather patterns are disrupting global conditions across multiple regions and sectors.
BBC News
- Single source5 days ago
Fire at Bangladesh beach resort kills ten people
Fire at Bangladesh beach resort kills ten, raising questions about property safety standards and insurance exposure.
Al Jazeera
- Single source6 days ago
England's drought threatens to shrink Halloween pumpkin supplies this year
English drought reduces pumpkin supply ahead of Halloween, tightening seasonal produce availability.
The Guardian
- Single source8 days ago
Wildfires shroud Indonesian city in thick orange smog
Palangka Raya in Kalimantan experiences heavy smoke as nearby wildfires persist in the region.
BBC News
SPONSORED
- Single source10 days ago
El Niño phenomenon intensifies to historically unprecedented strength levels
Super El Niño strengthens to unprecedented levels, raising risks of extreme weather disruption to agriculture, shipping, and insured assets.
BBC News
- Reported by 3 outlets10 days ago
Person dies and multiple riders injured at Georgia amusement park
A rider died and several others were injured on a Georgia roller coaster, raising safety and liability questions.
BBC News · The New York Times · CNBC
- Single source10 days ago
Two killed as hurricanes Simon and Rachel strike Mexico
Hurricane Simon and storm Rachel strike Mexico's coast, killing two people and threatening regional infrastructure.
Al Jazeera
- Single sourceMARKET SHOCK ↓11 days ago
Mexico's leader calls for residents to take cover ahead of Hurricane Simon
The Mexican government urged people to seek shelter as a powerful Category 4 hurricane threatens the Jalisco coast near Cabo Corrientes.
Al Jazeera
- Single source12 days ago
Hurricane Isaias kills four, leaves thousands without electricity across US
Hurricane Isaias kills four and cuts power to thousands across the US, raising insured loss exposure.
BBC News
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- Single source22 days ago
Air Canada cancels return flight without notifying stranded passenger
Air Canada stranded a passenger in Europe, raising questions about airline liability and customer service failures.
The New York Times
- Single sourceMARKET SHOCK ↓25 days ago
Category-four hurricane nears Baja California Sur with significant damage risk
Hurricane Polo approaches Mexico's Pacific coast, threatening property, agriculture, and supply chains in the region.
BBC News