It's been a rough month of natural disasters. Here's a review of some of the worst
Natural disasters have intensified in the past month as the super El Nino phenomenon takes effect.
TL;DR
- A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia on August 10, 2026, resulted in 289 deaths, 4,187 injuries, and $9.57 billion in economic losses.
- Flash floods in Nepal, triggered by a glacier collapse on August 26, 2026, have caused over 1,000 deaths and thousands missing.
- The eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau on September 4, 2026, caused flight disruptions across Java and Sumatra.
- Hurricane Lowell is expected to bring damaging winds, possible tornadoes, and dangerous rip currents to Hawaii.
- Wildfires continue to cause destruction across large parts of the U.S. and Canada.
- Typhoon Saudel made landfall in southeast China, leading to the evacuation of nearly 600,000 people.
- The Philippines are experiencing monsoon flooding, with 39 reported deaths as of September 2, 2026.