3rd - 9th September 2026
Country Hazards
The Bahamas
Bahamas teen dies after lightning strike at R.M. Bailey High School
Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Acute Malnutrition Situation for January - December 2026 | IPC - Integrated Food Security Phase Classification
Two brothers killed by lightning strike in Bagerhat
Youth dies after lightning strike on house rooftop in capital
Suspected measles cases kill nearly 1,000 as Bangladesh struggles to contain outbreak | AP News
Mass fish deaths in Barnai River raise pollution concerns
Bolivia
Bolivian blast death toll rises to 9; rescuers search for missing soldiers | Investigation News | Al Jazeera
Cape Verde
At least 25 dead in bus crash on Cape Verde island | AP News
China
Restaurant fire kills 6, injures 3 in south China-Xinhua
12 dead, 1 missing in mudslide in Jiangxi province - Chinadaily.com.cn
Cuba
Lightning Strike Claims Life of 13-Year-Old in Las Tunas, Injures Two Others
Democratic Republic of the Congo
A wedding party fire in Congo's capital leaves at least 22 dead | AP News
India
12 Dead Across Uttarakhand Since Yesterday, Heavy Rain Alert For 3 Districts
New Delhi hostel collapse kills 7 as owner arrested | AP News
Five dead as Bihar floods affect more than 3.4 million, Ganga exceeds previous highest levels - The Watchers
Lightning strike kills two women, injures three in Seraikela-Kharsawan | Ranchi News - The Times of India
Human-wildlife conflict: 2 killed, over 40 injured in bear attacks across Kashmir since apple harvest began
Indonesia
Fire in Papua kills 11, including 6 children - Archipelago - The Jakarta Post
Anak Krakatau: Volcano eruption closes eight Indonesian airports - BBC News
Iran
Fuel tanker blast in western Iran kills at least 10 | Infrastructure News | Al Jazeera
Malaysia
Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak as haze from Indonesia worsens | ASEAN News | Al Jazeera
Mexico
Fireworks explosion in central Mexico leaves at least 10 dead | AP News
Nigeria
At least 37 killed by toxic fumes during alleged petrol theft in Nigeria, reports say - BBC News
Plateau Orders Closure Of Schools Over Diphtheria Outbreak
Russia
Kabardino-Balkaria Avalanche Deathtoll Climbs to 13 as Rescue Efforts Continue - The Moscow Times
Spain
More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands - BBC News
Sudan
23 dead, over 310 cholera cases reported in Sudan’s West Kordofan: Local group - AZERTAC
Syria
Syrian warehouse blast leaves at least 4 dead | AP News
Turkey
Volunteer firefighter dies battling wildfire in Turkey | AP News
Uganda
Uganda (Karamoja): Acute Food Insecurity Situation for August - October 2026 and Projection for November 2026 - February 2027 | IPC - Integrated Food Security Phase Classification
USA
Steubenville mourns longtime coach Joe Pierro after lightning strike
At least five killed after Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami airport | Aviation News | Al Jazeera
1 dead as Hurricane Lowell passes west of Niʻihau, knocks out power to 90% of Kauaʻi, Hawaii - The Watchers
Zambia
Zambia: Acute Food Insecurity Situation for April - September 2026 and Projection for October 2026 - March 2027 | IPC - Integrated Food Security Phase Classification
Other items of interest
Global
WHO| Global initiative launched to improve access to mpox vaccines
WMO bulletin shows air quality and climate interlinkages
How a One Health approach to rangeland conservation can mitigate disease risks in Central Asia
Harmful information in disasters: Risk communication for safer decisions (Guidance note) | UNDRR
Tracking progress in the governance of critical risks | PreventionWeb
Regional
Indonesian Wildfires Cause Air Pollution Levels To Rise To Hazardous Levels In Southeast Asia - Health Policy Watch
National
WHO validates Bhutan for eliminating dog-transmitted human rabies
WHO validates Timor-Leste’s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem
Doctors Without Borders warns that funding cuts are forcing health clinics to close | AP News
Why Nepal is demanding climate justice and compensation after deadly floods | Climate Crisis News | Al Jazeera
Nepal flood survivor's family in China relieved after days of waiting | AP News
