Torrential rains set off deadly floods and landslides across five Mexican states, leaving a trail of destruction.
Category: Evacuations and Evacuees
Snowstorm Traps Hundreds of Everest Hikers
The snowfall buried tents and reduced visibility. The local authorities said that they were in contact with the hikers and that rescue efforts were underway.
Strong-Armed by Trump, Netanyahu Embraces Gaza Deal as a Personal Win
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel took credit for an emerging agreement, but it was clear that President Trump was calling the shots.
Typhoon Matmo Makes Landfall in Southern China
The tropical cyclone disrupted transportation, forced more than 151,000 evacuations and raised fears of flooding as it barreled toward Guangdong province.
Gaza City Exodus as Israel Expands Offensive Is Overwhelming Aid Efforts
Hospitals are overflowing, water is low and diseases are spreading as hundreds of thousands of Palestinians flee south to escape Israel’s expanded ground offensive.
Gaza City Exodus as Israel Expands Offensive Is Overwhelming Aid Efforts
Hospitals are overflowing, water is low and diseases are spreading as hundreds of thousands of Palestinians flee south to escape Israel’s expanded ground offensive.
Typhoon Ragasa Slams Into China After Deaths in Taiwan and the Philippines
One million residents of Guangdong, in southern China, were evacuated before the powerful storm made landfall on Wednesday. At least 18 people have been killed along its path this week.
Typhoon Ragasa Tears Through Guangfu in Taiwan, Killing at Least 17
Hundreds of firefighters and soldiers dispatched to Guangfu have gone door to door to check for trapped residents.
Typhoon Ragasa Slams Into China After Deaths in Taiwan and the Philippines
One million residents of Guangdong, in southern China, were evacuated before the powerful storm made landfall on Wednesday. At least 21 people have been killed along its path this week.
Typhoon Ragasa Kills 15 in Taiwan as Hong Kong Faces Strong Winds
One million residents of Guangdong, in southern China, were evacuated. The storm left 15 dead in Taiwan.
Typhoon Ragasa Kills 15 in Taiwan as Hong Kong Faces Strong Winds
One million residents of Guangdong, in southern China, were evacuated. The storm left 15 dead in Taiwan.
Where Will Gazans Go?
Josh Holder of The New York Times, who has been using satellite images to track the destruction in Gaza, describes how there are few viable places to flee.
Where Will Gazans Go?
Josh Holder of The New York Times, who has been using satellite images to track the destruction in Gaza, describes how there are few viable places to flee.
Facing Israeli Assault, Many in Gaza City Say Fleeing Again Is Worse
Israel has ordered hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate the city and go to the southern Gaza Strip, but many residents say it is no safer for them there.
Facing Israeli Assault, Many in Gaza City Say Fleeing Again Is Worse
Israel has ordered hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate the city and go to the southern Gaza Strip, but many residents say it is no safer for them there.
Facing Israeli Assault, Many in Gaza City Say Fleeing Again Is Worse
Israel has ordered hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate the city and go to the southern Gaza Strip, but many residents say it is no safer for them there.
Facing Israeli Assault, Many in Gaza City Say Fleeing Again Is Worse
Israel has ordered hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate the city and go to the southern Gaza Strip, but many residents say it is no safer for them there.
Punjab Floods Devastate Pakistan’s Breadbasket
Housing communities and businesses that rely on agriculture have been destroyed in the country’s largest province.
Punjab Floods Devastate Pakistan’s Breadbasket
Housing communities and businesses that rely on agriculture have been destroyed in the country’s largest province.
At Least One Dead as Typhoon Kajiki Slams Vietnam
More than 300,000 people have been told to evacuate as Typhoon Kajiki moved across a wide area between Hanoi and Da Nang.
China’s Tropical Resort Island Orders Evacuations as Typhoon Kajiki Nears
Officials on Hainan Island, China’s only tropical beach destination, halted public transportation. Businesses were closed in Sanya, a popular resort city on the island.
China’s Tropical Resort Island Orders Evacuations as Typhoon Kajiki Nears
Officials on Hainan Island, China’s only tropical beach destination, halted public transportation. Businesses were closed in Sanya, a popular resort city on the island.
Thailand and Cambodia Clash in Deadly Border Dispute
At least a dozen people were killed after the two countries exchanged fire after simmering tensions over a border dispute boiled over on Thursday.
Syrian Government Evacuates Bedouin Families After Deadly Clashes
The violence in Sweida Province between groups from Bedouin tribes and the Druse minority renewed fears of sectarian conflict and drew Israeli attacks before a cease-fire was announced Saturday.
Landslides and Floods Kill 18 in South Korea
As rescuers search for the missing under the rubble, thousands of evacuated villagers face the daunting task of rebuilding their homes.
Dozens Are Killed at Aid Site Near Border, Gaza Health Officials Say
Thousands of Palestinians had gathered to try to get aid from U.N. trucks entering the territory.
Israel Issues Evacuation Order for New Area in Gaza
The military told Palestinians to leave an area where many have sought refuge during the 21-month war and warned that it may expand operations.
A Landscape of Death: What’s Left Where Ukraine Invaded Russia
When Ukraine turned a corner of Russia’s Kursk region into a battlefield, it set in motion some of the war’s fiercest fighting. Our photographer documented the aftermath.
Manitoba Declares Second Wildfire Emergency in a Near-Record Year
The amount of land burned this year is on pace to be the most since 1994, as 100 blazes burned on Friday across the central Canadian province.
Ukrainian Troops Struggle to Hold the Line on the Eastern Front
Kyiv is defending Kostiantynivka from Russian drone attacks. The embattled city is a gateway to Ukraine’s last major defense in the Donetsk region.
Tourists Evacuated as Crete Wildfire Spreads
The authorities evacuated around 1,500 people, most of them tourists, as firefighters struggled against heavy winds to bring the flames under control.
Video Shows Drone Rescuing Man During Flood in China
Unmanned aerial vehicles are playing an increasing role in transporting supplies, and even people.
Helicopter Being Sent for Brazilian Who Fell While Hiking Indonesian Volcano
The hiker, a Brazilian in her 20s, has been unreachable since Saturday, when she fell while climbing Mount Rinjani, her family said.
Villages Evacuated on Greek Island as Wildfires Rage
More than 190 firefighters were battling three wildfires on Chios in the Aegean Sea, which authorities are investigating as arson.
Which Countries Have Issued Travel Advisories for Israel and Iran?
Both countries have closed their airspaces, leaving few options for citizens of other countries seeking to leave.
