The number of casualties from flash floods and cold lava flow in western Indonesia has reached 50, with 27 people still missing. The death toll is expected to rise further as the search effort continues. Indonesia faces such natural disasters frequently during the rainy season, and deforestation has been blamed for exacerbating the problem. The national disaster mitigation agency has called for additional support and aid deliveries to affected areas.
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Israeli airstrikes in Rafah, Gaza, have resulted in the death of at least 44 Palestinians, including numerous children. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans for the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people and a potential ground invasion. The situation has sparked panic and concern among diplomats, as it threatens to worsen an already dire humanitarian crisis. The international community has urged Israel to reconsider its approach and take measures to protect civilians. The ongoing conflict has led to a high death toll, widespread destruction, and massive displacement of people.
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Cyclone Michaung has made landfall in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the evacuation of thousands of people. The Indian Meteorological Department has forecasted that the landfall process will continue for the next 3 hours. Chennai airport, which was shut due to adverse weather conditions, has resumed operations. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has inspected the cyclone-affected areas in the state.
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The chief of Gaza’s biggest hospital and five health workers were arrested during a UN mission to evacuate patients, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO has expressed concern over their fate.
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Florida residents in vulnerable coastal areas are ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Idalia intensifies in the Gulf of Mexico and poses a threat of storm surges and heavy rainfall. The hurricane has already caused damage and power outages in Cuba. Governor Ron DeSantis urges residents to leave the affected areas, while some individuals choose to stay behind. The storm is projected to make landfall in the lightly populated Big Bend region and move across Florida, southern Georgia, and the Carolinas. States of emergency are declared in other regions, and preparations are underway for the hurricane’s impact.
