Glacier Collapse in the Swiss Alps Destroys Most of a Village
At least one person was missing after a landslide wiped out 90 percent of Blatten, which was home to roughly 300 residents who were evacuated on May 19.
Landslides and Mudslides
Hurricane Otis Batters Mexico, Defying Forecasts
Hurricane Otis defied forecasts when it quickly transformed from a tropical storm into a Category 5 storm and slammed into the coastal city of Acapulco.
Dozens Said to Be Missing After Myanmar Jade Mine Landslide
The disaster occurred in Kachin State, where wildcat jade miners toil in dangerous conditions and landslides are common during the monsoon season.
At Least 2 Dead in Heavy Rains and Flooding in Beijing
Landslides and flash flooding threatened outer districts of the city, and more than 5,000 residents were evacuated from their homes, the authorities said.
Flash Floods and Landslides Sweep Chinese Cities
As Typhoon Doksuri moved north toward Beijing, it left parts of southern China in flooded disarray.
Around the Globe, Searing Heat With No Sign of Relief
In Asia, Europe and the United States, records are shattering, and forecasters say there’s no respite in sight.
Landslide Kills at Least 10 in Western India
More than 100 more people were feared to be trapped under debris, as torrential monsoon rainfall continued to pummel the country.
Monsoon Rains Leave More Than Two Dozen Dead in South Korea
Floods and landslides have submerged roads and homes across South Korea in recent days.
‘Heaviest Rain Ever’ in Southern Japan Sets Off Floods and Landslides
Unusually heavy rain on the mountainous island of Kyushu has killed at least six people and left three others missing.
Flooding and Landslides Hit Japan
The deluge hit the island of Kyushu with what one official called the “heaviest rain ever experienced” in the region.