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Natural disasters

Six hurt but no serious damage from powerful quake that struck Japan on April 20

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) also warned of an increased risk of a megaquake hours after the 7.7-magnitude quake struck on April 20.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) also warned of an increased risk of a megaquake hours after the 7.7-magnitude quake struck on April 20.

Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake strikes north

An electronic signboard warning road users about earthquake risk in Sendai, north-eastern Japan, on April 20, 2026.
An electronic signboard warning road users about earthquake risk in Sendai, north-eastern Japan, on April 20, 2026.

5-magnitude earthquakes strike off mountainous Nagano in Japan: NHK

The quake hit Omachi in northern Nagano around 1.20pm (12.20pm, Singapore time).
The quake hit Omachi in northern Nagano around 1.20pm (12.20pm, Singapore time).

Japan volcano erupts, sending plumes of ash 3.4km high

Sakurajima erupted after noon on April 11, sending ash soaring up to 3.4km.
Sakurajima erupted after noon on April 11, sending ash soaring up to 3.4km.

Cyclone lashes New Zealand’s North Island, hundreds evacuated

Cyclone Vaianu brought destructive winds exceeding 130 kph, heavy rain and large swells even before it was expected to make landfall in the afternoon.
Cyclone Vaianu brought destructive winds exceeding 130 kph, heavy rain and large swells even before it was expected to make landfall in the afternoon.

Eight dead after earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Afghanistan

People check the damage on April 2 caused by heavy rains in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
People check the damage on April 2 caused by heavy rains in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

At least 1 dead as 7.4-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia

Police officers look at a damaged building following a major  7.4-magnitude offshore quake in Manado, North Sulawesi, on April 2.
Police officers look at a damaged building following a major  7.4-magnitude offshore quake in Manado, North Sulawesi, on April 2.

Chiang Mai declares two wildfire disaster zones, steps up emergency aid

The authorities have been instructed to provide immediate assistance to affected residents, including livelihood support.
The authorities have been instructed to provide immediate assistance to affected residents, including livelihood support.

Tokyo buildings shaken by magnitude 5 earthquake; no tsunami warning

The epicentre in the Ibaraki region was 50km deep.
The epicentre in the Ibaraki region was 50km deep.

Heavy rain, floods kill 45 people in Afghanistan, Pakistan

A view of the damage caused by flash floods in Logar, Afghanistan, on March 30.
A view of the damage caused by flash floods in Logar, Afghanistan, on March 30.

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