Overview
A day of ongoing recovery and looming threats defines global disaster activity.
In Asia, the aftermath of Typhoon Kalmaegi (locally “Tino” in the Philippines) continues to unfold with devastating human and infrastructural tolls, while a new severe tropical storm, Fung-Wong (“Uwan”), intensifies toward the Philippines.
Seismic activity persists in the region with a moderate earthquake.
In Africa, heavy rains exacerbate flooding. No major new incidents reported in the Americas, Europe, or Oceania today, though a powerful geomagnetic storm impacts global communications and weather-sensitive populations.
Total confirmed fatalities from recent events: 151+ (primarily from Kalmaegi).
Early warning systems and evacuations are critical as back-to-back storms strain resources.
Himalayan and Mountainous Regions
Nepal Himalayas
Recovery efforts continue from the deadly snowstorm of November 1-3, which claimed at least 9 lives across nationalities, including trekkers caught in sudden blizzards.
Separately, an avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri’s base camp (November 3-4) killed 7 climbers (5 foreign, 2 Nepali guides); 7 Italian climbers remain missing as of November 5, with search operations hampered by harsh weather.
No new incidents today, but officials urge enhanced early warning systems (EWS) amid rising disaster frequency.
Himachal Pradesh Himalayas
Brief relief from cold waves follows recent snow and rain spells, with mercury rising slightly today. However, repeated monsoon-induced hazards (landslides, floods) earlier in the year have prompted tests of nature-based solutions like reforestation to mitigate risks. Flash floods in August killed 36 across Himalayan states, highlighting poor planning and climate-driven erratic rainfall as key aggravators.
Western Himalayan Region
The region remains under the full influence of the Western Disturbance that arrived earlier this week.
The IMD has specifically forecast rain and snowfall across Uttarakhand today (and continuing through November 8). This system has brought widespread rain and fresh snowfall to the higher reaches of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. This heightens the immediate risk of avalanches at high altitudes and can reactivate landslide zones severely destabilized during the severe 2025 monsoon season.
Major Disasters in Other Areas
Asia (Non-Mountain Focus)
Philippines
Catastrophic fallout from Typhoon Kalmaegi (Tino) persists.
140+ dead, nearly 2 million affected, widespread flooding, and infrastructure collapse (roads vanished near Laguna de Bay, schools/services cut off). State of emergency declared; P760M in aid released.
A new earthquake (M4.6) struck 1 km west of Tabango at 11:00 UTC today, at shallow 10 km depth—no immediate damage reported, but it adds to post-typhoon fragility.
Severe Tropical Storm Fung-Wong (Uwan) intensifies outside PAR, forecast to hit northern Luzon (Aurora/Isabela) at peak intensity late November 9 or early 10, with 10+ regions at risk of heavy rain, storm surges, and landslides.
Evacuations underway; Cordillera halts outdoor activities.
Back-to-back storms have locals decrying government response amid 36 deaths in Liloan alone.
Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall overnight November 6-7, killing at least 5 with winds up to 220 kph; uprooted trees, damaged power lines, and flattened buildings reported.
Unusual November intensity linked to warmer oceans.
Floods and landslides ongoing; avoid non-essential travel.
Africa
East Africa (Uganda, Kenya, Gulf of Guinea)
Heavy rainfall and flooding continue, impacting parts of Uganda and Kenya; surpluses along Gulf coasts raise overflow risks. No new fatalities today, but humanitarian needs escalate.
DRR & CCA Conferences, Workshops, Reports, Concerns and Incidences
Conferences Today
The International Conference on Climate Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction is taking place today in Munich, Germany, focusing on technological solutions and latest industry opportunities for resilience practitioners and researchers.
Ongoing Meetings
The EU Science for Preparedness Conference in Turin, Italy, is continuing today, with the primary objective of exploring how science can better anticipate and prepare for future climate-related crises.
Record Warming and GHG
The WMO update released today is a major incidence, flagging that the global mean near-surface temperature is already 1.42o C above the pre-industrial average. The concentration levels of the three key greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide) are also at record highs, making the exceedance of the 1.5o C warming limit inevitable, likely within the next decade.
Arctic Sea Ice
The Arctic sea ice extent is tracking at the lowest on record following the winter freeze, which accelerates global warming and impacts weather patterns worldwide.
Emissions Gap
The recent UNEP Emissions Gap Report confirms that new national climate plans have barely moved the needle on limiting global warming, highlighting the need for much deeper and faster cuts in emissions.
Global Temperature Records
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released an update stating that 2025 is set to be the second or third warmest year on record, with the period from 2015 to 2025 being the warmest 11 years in observational history, driven by record-high greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations.
Historical Disasters on This Day (October 21)
1861 – American Civil War: Battle of Belmont
Union forces, led by General Ulysses S. Grant, achieved an initial success against a Confederate camp in Belmont, Missouri, before being forced to retreat.
1913 – Great Lakes Storm
In 1913, the Great Lakes Storm—dubbed the “White Hurricane”—unleashed blizzard conditions with hurricane-force winds across Lakes Huron, Erie, and Superior from November 7-10, claiming up to 250 lives and wrecking over 20 ships in one of North America’s deadliest maritime disasters.
Crews battled 35-foot waves and zero visibility, with the SS Charles S. Price famously foundering upside down, its masts piercing the ice like a grim monument.
1917 – October Revolution
The Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, stormed the Winter Palace in Petrograd, overthrowing the Russian provisional government. This pivotal event led to the establishment of the Soviet Union and fundamentally altered 20th-century global politics.
1940 – Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse
The original Tacoma Narrows Bridge (nicknamed “Galloping Gertie”) in Washington State, USA, dramatically collapsed in a windstorm, only four months after its completion.
1957 – A tornado outbreak ravaged the US South
A tornado outbreak ravaged the US South on this date, spawning an F4 twister that leveled 115 structures and killed 14 across three states, part of a 50-year-anniversary reflection on supercell violence.
2012 – A nor’easter slammed the US Northeast
A nor’easter slammed the US Northeast dumping up to 12+ inches of snow, shattering records, and leaving over 3 million powerless amid 50 mph gusts—exacerbated by Hurricane Sandy’s recent scars.
2013 – Super Typhoon Haiyan
Super Typhoon Haiyan’s 2013 rampage (one of the strongest ever, hitting November 8) saw warnings issued on November 7, foreshadowing the Philippines’ deadliest storm with 6,300+ fatalities.
These echoes from November 3 urge vigilance:
Floods that drown cities, Quakes that crack the ground, Storms that swallow shores.
In 2025’s quivering world, these whisper that yesterday’s scars are blueprints for tomorrow’s shields.
Stay vigilant; history whispers warnings.
यह हमारा एक छोटा सा प्रयास हैं, आपको हर दिन आपदा से जुड़ी नवीनतम जानकारियाँ प्रदान करने का – विशेष रूप से वह आपदायें जो हिमालय व अन्य पहाड़ी क्षेत्रों में घटित हों.
हमारा यह प्रयास आपको कैसा लगा और कैसे हम इसे बेहतर व उपयोगी बना सकते हैं ?
हमेशा की तरह आपके सुझावों का हमें इंतजार रहेगा.
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