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Natural Disasters

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Tsunami warnings issued as strong earthquake hits Russia’s far east

The magnitude 7.8 quake has struck weeks after the region was rocked by a similar seismic event.

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A 7.8 magnitude earthquake has rocked Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka region, triggering tsunami warnings.

Bali flash floods leave at least 20 dead as search continues for missing

People in Denpasar have crammed into emergency shelters.

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Heavy raid has caused floods and landslides in Indonesia, including the tourist hotspot of Bali.

More than 800 dead as magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Afghanistan

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A powerful earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan, with hundreds feared dead.

Tragic scenes as ute where father and son died in river crash dredged from river

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The ute a father and son were in has been recovered from the water.

Floods and landslides in Indian Kashmir kill 60

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Rescue efforts continue after flash floods devastated Chasoti village in Indian-controlled Kashmir. (AP PHOTO)

Floods, landslides kill more than 30 in Indian Kashmir

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Rescuers are searching for survivors after deadly flooding and landslides in Kashmir's Chositi area. (AP PHOTO)