Nocere – Earth Disasters

In the western parts of China, in three different areas, Xiaohe, Sichuan, and Sima all suffered with landslides in the predawn hours on Tuesday.

While there was activity of draining down a dangerous rapidly rising reservoir in another part of China, 17 people loss their lives in landslides.

4 people perished and another 42 missing in Xiaohe which is located in Yunnan. There were 38 others wounded.

In Sichuan, a nearby province, 7 more perished and one was still not found. While searching for a survivor, 6 others that had died where discovered.

The landslides are the result of the heavy rainfall that the area has been receiving this year.

Rescuers continue to search for people at all three area.

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In Arkansas, people who were enjoying the out do doors, were hit with heavy rainfall on Friday with rivers rising almost 8ft an hour.

The rising rivers sent a wall of water tearing through the campgrounds as many were still in their beds sleeping.

Some people survived by climbing trees and holding onto cars. The flood waters tore trees out of the ground and even the asphalt was ripped off the roads.

At this time there are at least 18 confirmed dead. 6 of the dead are children. There are still over 20 people missing from the campgrounds.

The debris from the once active campgrounds now lies along the sides of the swollen rivers. Tents, cabins, supplies all line the banks.

At this time, there has  been dozens of people rescued.

The search goes on for possibly more people trapped and in need of help.

They are searching the campgrounds that run along the Little Missouri and the Caddo rivers in Ouchita Mountains.

There could have 300 or more people camping in those areas at the time of the floods.

It’s not certain how many were camping, so they really have no idea the actual number of people that are missing.

Albert Pike Recreation Area also hit by flood waters had it’s log of campers washed away. The campgrounds were full of families. There were many questions being asked on Friday about possibly 73 campers who could still be missing.

The area hit by the floods is a mixture of campgrounds, hunting areas and peoples homes.

Some who are still missing could be under rocks or debris. If they are trapped beneath the water, they may not be found for awhile yet.

They will possibly keep the search and rescue mission going for a bit longer.

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Most thought that they could return home after a hard day work and an all day bad weather, however, they were told that the several train stations were closed due to rain floods. Local authority confirmed that several underground train stations were closed due to flooding, while commuter were advised to seek for alternative transport means. Many were left puzzled that a 20 minute long rain could have caused the train station to be flooded.

All stations have since resumed back to service, while this incident has definitely caused much inconvenience to commuters.

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As water continues to gush in amid India worst flood, local authorities are fearful that water level would rise to a level that threatens human lives. Currently, water level has already reached a dangerous level in certain areas. Floodwaters now covered much of the arable land that once thrived with vegetation and crops. In addition, people residing in low lying areas have been forced to evacuate their homes to avoid being victims in this disaster.

Local government has already deployed emergency relief aids to affected areas. Those who have been displaced are receiving food and water supplies in relief camps situated on higher grounds. Rescuers are trying to reach for those trapped in relatively inaccessible areas, bringing them out to safer ground.

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Floods visit part of China, causing few hundred thousands to escape from their homes. Heavy rains coupled with strong winds quickly flooded low lying areas, affecting many who resided along these places. Fast moving water gushes through the land, leading to landslides that stripped houses and apartments off the ground. As many as 16 people have been reported dead, while a couple more are still missing.

China now shares similar natural disaster threat as its neighbouring country Vietnam. Vietnam also reported a total of 15 death. Local authorities of both countries fear that death toll would still rise in this rainy season.

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Bangladesh was hit with one of its worst weather threat over the week, which brought about floods and heavy rains across the country, Many whom survived from the disaster are both glad and in dismay. These people are glad that they are able to pull through despite the terrible weather challenge, however, they are equally dismay over the lost of their homes and crops. To make matter worse, the country now faces a shortage of clean water. Large amount of floodwater remains trapped and eventually becoming stagnant and polluted. Officials warned that they might be a possible increase in diarrhoea cases if the situation continues with no access to clean water.

To date, the total death toll has been placed at 200 though police deemed that there might be more victims. Recovery works are in progress, while many corpses have already been recovered with water receding progressively.

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Australia has been experiencing its greatest challenge in terms of natural disasters. Ranging from floods in the eastern and northern region to the bushfires in the south, residents in the affected zones are fleeing to avoid being victims in the disasters. According to local officials, rains coupled with strong winds are causing water to gush into the eastern states, especially in Queensland and New South Wales. Thus far, two casualties have been reported with each from the respective states.

Battered by natural disasters, evacuations and humanitarian aids are the utmost concern for the government. Bushfires in the south claimed more than 170 lives, while flash floods in the east and north are putting lives of many in danger.

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Weather experts have reported a surge in the average temperature of Tibet, which is causing an enormous climatic challenge to the region. The effect of such weather condition could bring forth short-term flooding, while putting the region in severe drought in the long-run. This could be explained with the melting of glaciers at an accelerated rate, leading to water gushing in into lakes and rivers. However, the water could deplete equally fast with the rising temperature.

The government is now proritising the safety of millions who are residing in the region, while stressing the need for immediate contingency plans to tackle such climatic condition.

Desertification now roams part of China and has already caused many to be in destitution. It is a sure challenge for the government to take necessary measures to counter such weather effects.

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