How a New Bridge Partly Collapsed in China’s Southwest

A section of the tall bridge in mountainous Sichuan Province fell, apparently after a landslide. No casualties were reported.

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Caribbean Braces for Hurricane Melissa

A fast developing storm was expected to bring “unprecedented” amounts of rain to several countries, meteorologists said.

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Why Tropical Storm Melissa’s Slow Speed Is a Problem

Melissa is moving at a sluggish pace and could dump a lot of rain in one place. Jamaica and Haiti are likely to see the most.

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Landslide Caused by Tropical Storm Melissa Kills 3 in Haiti

Officials across the Caribbean prepare for days of heavy rain from the storm.

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Post-Fire Debris Flow Risk Rising in a Changing Climate

Research in the U.S. Southwest could expand lifesaving efforts for hazards that follow wildfires across the globe.

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Dozens Are Dead and Dozens More Missing as Catastrophic Rains Devastate Mexico

Torrential rains set off deadly floods and landslides across five Mexican states, leaving a trail of destruction.

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Heavy Rain, Floods and Landslides in Mexico Kill at Least 27

The downpours also damaged thousands of homes and cut off power to entire towns. More rain was expected this weekend.

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Landslides Kill Dozens in Nepal During Political Transition

Deadly rainfall, which also hit neighboring India, added to the woes of interim leaders in Nepal who took over last month after nationwide protests.

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Trapped in the Homes They Thought Would Protect Them

Some victims of the Cebu earthquake in the Philippines lived in homes that were supposed to withstand natural disasters.

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In the Philippines, Search Teams Look for Survivors of Deadly Earthquake

At least 69 people were killed in Cebu Province by the 6.9-magnitude temblor — including 10 in a village built as a haven for survivors of a previous disaster.

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