Natural disaster
ZAKA leaders to discuss importance of civilian first-responders at Jpost Washington Conference
Dubi Weissenstern ZAKA CEO, “Government authorities around the world must begin recognizing civilian first-responders as a significant and legitimate force.”
Rescuers step up recovery operations as Southeast Asia flood deaths reach 321
Volcano erupts in Ethiopia for first time in recorded history, forces several flights cancellations
Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll hits 114 in Philippines, rebuilds strength as it heads to Vietnam
Kalmaegi death toll climbs to 66 as Philippine survivors confront destruction
'When the waters rose, we went to our second floor. Yet, the waters kept rising so we decided to head up to our roof.'
Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes near Mazar-e Sharif, causing widespread damage
A devastating 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Mazar-e Sharif, damaging key sites like the Blue Mosque and prompting fears of heavy casualties.
Jamaica's Chabad center survives hurricane Melissa, as Rabbi Raskin plans recovery, aid efforts
Hurricane Melissa damaged Chabad in Jamaica, though the synagogue's prayer hall is mostly in "good condition."
India evacuates tens of thousands as cyclone Montha gains strength
India evacuates 50,000 people as Cyclone Montha intensifies, threatening heavy rain and strong winds.
Death toll from Indonesian school collapse jumps to at least 49
Piles of concrete caved in on hundreds of mostly teenage boys after the collapse of the Al Khoziny school in Indonesia, trapping and later killing them.
Heavy rains kill at least 22 in Nepal, block roads
Heavy rains in Nepal have triggered deadly landslides and floods, killing at least 22 people and leaving 11 missing as rescue operations continue.
Powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Philippines causes damage, power outages
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Eastern Visayas in the Philippines, the USGS said. Authorities reported no tsunami threat after the shallow quake.
Vietnam evacuates thousands, shuts airports as Typhoon Bualoi nears
"This is a rapidly moving storm - nearly twice the average speed - with strong intensity and a broad area of impact," the national weather forecast agency said.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 strikes northwest Turkey, no reports of casualties
The quake, in Balikesir's Sindirgi region, was at a depth of 7.72 km (4.8 miles), AFAD said.
Over 1,000 killed in landslide in western Sudan village, Sudan Liberation Movement/Army says
A deadly landslide occured in western Sudan, killing refugees who were displaced by the ongoing civil war.
Nesher mayor to 'Post': A major earthquake in Israel is coming. We must be ready - opinion
The real question is not if it will happen, but when; and, more importantly, whether we are prepared.
