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A powerful 7.4 magnitude quake struck off the coast of Sanriku on 20 April 2026, triggering a tsunami warning for parts of Hokkaido and northern Honshu. While no major damage has been reported yet, the event serves as a sobering reminder of Japan’s vulnerability to devastating seismic activity.

Heavy rains trigger deadly floods and landslides near Arba Minch as East Africa faces a growing climate and disaster risk.

Unstable weather patterns bring heavy storms to eastern regions while western parts of South Africa brace for rising temperatures.

Ongoing rains and swollen rivers leave families uprooted as humanitarian agencies struggle to keep pace