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Death toll passes 900 in Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka floods

Officials in Indonesia say more than 442 people have died, while Sri Lanka suffers worst natural disaster since 2004 tsunami

The Guardian - UK

‘Mud on our hands; blood on his’: fury lingers one year after Spain’s deadly floods

Survivors in Valencia call for consequences, particularly for regional president, after country’s worst natural disaster this century

The Guardian - UK

How Verizon uses AI, drones, and robots to keep your phone connected during a crisis

I saw firsthand how Verizon Frontline is using emerging technologies to respond to natural disasters — here's how it might help you when it matters most.

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Lightning strikes: India’s hidden killer

Lightning strikes kill more people in India than any other natural disaster.

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10 Ways Scammers Use Fake Charity Drives to Steal Your Money

When a devastating natural disaster strikes or a story about a sick child goes viral, your first instinct may be to help. Unfortunately, scammers know this, and they are experts at exploiting your generosity. They create fake charity drives that look and feel real, preying on your goodwill to line…

Budget and the Bees

9 Strange Situations That Can Wreck Your Finances Overnight

Money usually vanishes slowly bad spending habits, mounting interest, or creeping inflation. But every so often, it doesn’t just trickle away, it gets blasted out of your hands like confetti in a wind tunnel. Life has a way of throwing bizarre curveballs that can flatten even the most responsible budget.…

Everybody Loves Your Money

How to Complete All Natural Disaster Survival The Takeover Challenges

Natural Disaster Survival is a survival game on Roblox where players are dropped on an island and must survive any and every natural disaster that the

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Why Some Charity Appeals Surge Right After Natural Disasters

The moment breaking news flashes across screens about a massive earthquake, hurricane, or flood, something else starts moving just as quickly: donations. People open their wallets at lightning speed, and charity appeals skyrocket overnight. It feels almost automatic, like a collective instinct to help.

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Should governments pay businesses for climate disasters? Researchers unpack huge lawsuits in South Africa

The most catastrophic natural disaster ever recorded in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province – also the worst flood in South Africa for more than a century – has sparked two major lawsuits by insurance companies whose business clients suffered massive flood damage.

The Conversation

Feds fish among drought funds for algal bloom support

Government support will flow to those affected by "significant ecological events" but the Nationals say it will be at the expense of drought-stricken farmers.

AAP

6 State Rules That Can Void Your Insurance After a Natural Disaster

Imagine the roof ripping off your house during a hurricane, floodwaters swallowing your basement, or wildfires turning your street into ash. You’d expect your insurance to swoop in like a financial superhero and make things right.

Everybody Loves Your Money

10 Insurance Exclusions Hidden Behind the Phrase “Acts of God”

Natural disasters strike without warning, and the fallout can be devastating—emotionally, physically, and financially. Insurance policies are supposed to provide a safety net, yet many policyholders are blindsided by fine print. One of the most ambiguous and misunderstood phrases in insurance lingo is “Acts of God.”

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6 State Rules That Can Void Your Insurance After a Natural Disaster

Natural disasters can turn your world upside down in minutes. You think your insurance policy will help you get back on your feet. But sometimes, state rules can leave you without coverage when you need it most. Many people don’t realize that insurance isn’t just about paying your premiums. It’s…

Budget and the Bees

41 Devastating Natural Disasters In The 20th Century That Deeply Shook Humanity Deeply

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‘Devastating’ toxic algal bloom declared natural disaster in Australia amid warnings Bondi beach could be next

Algal bloom spreads across hundreds of kilometres, killing thousands of fish, rays, sharks and dolphins, and scientists warn it could spread further

The Guardian - AU

Senate to hold SA algal bloom inquiry as Greens warn ‘Adelaide beaches today could be Bondi tomorrow’

Inquiry to look into water quality, tourism, ecosystem health, Indigenous communities, fishing, and responses of state and federal governments

The Guardian - AU

SA algae crisis ‘incredibly disturbing’ but federal government won’t declare natural disaster, Watt says

Greens’ Sarah Hanson-Young warns $14m in federal funding ‘nowhere near’ enough to support South Australian communities reeling from toxic algal bloom covering coast

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Natural and a disaster but no fed help for algal bloom

Governments are working to find a way to help industries affected by a devastating algal bloom, which falls outside existing natural disaster criteria.

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7 Times Homeowners Lost Everything Over a Technicality

It’s every homeowner’s nightmare: losing your home not to natural disaster or foreclosure, but a tiny technicality you never saw coming. These stories aren’t about irresponsible borrowers… They’re about people blindsided by obscure laws and bureaucratic mistakes. From unpaid tax fees to lost paperwork, these homeowners lost everything, and many…

Al Jazeera

‘We belong to this land’: Syrians navigate landmines to battle wildfires

Syria’s wildfires are the first major natural disaster since the country overthrew the al-Assad regime in December.

Reason

The Texas Floods Were a Natural Disaster, Not a Policy Disaster

There's no evidence that cuts to the National Weather Service impacted the response to the weekend's tragic flash floods.

The Guardian - US

Pope Leo extends condolences to Texas flood victims: ‘We pray for them’

US-born pontiff addresses probably the deadliest natural disaster in his home country since assuming role in May

The Free Financial Advisor

Insurance Loopholes That Could Bankrupt You During a Natural Disaster

Natural disasters strike with little warning, leaving families scrambling to pick up the pieces, both emotionally and financially. You might think your insurance policy has you covered, but hidden loopholes can turn a safety net into a trap. When a hurricane, wildfire, or flood hits, the last thing you want…

AAP

Climate change costs hit regions and budget hard

A slew of natural disasters have taken a toll on the NSW economy but its budget aims to keep the regions growing with targeted investments.

Euronews

Worried about earthquakes? What to know about cancelling holidays, according to insurance experts

Southern Europe is seeing a rise in seismic activity, but standard travel insurance won’t cover cancellations.

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