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Earthquake off Indonesia of 6.2 magnitude, tremors felt in Aceh

Shubhi Kumar
The Sunday Guardian (India)
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:32 UTC
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Earthquake Today in Aceh, Indonesia

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck just off the coast of Aceh in Indonesia on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, according to Indonesia's geophysics agency. The powerful tremor was felt in and around the northern Sumatra region, but authorities confirmed there is no tsunami potential following the seismic event.

Indonesia lies on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," one of the most seismically active regions in the world due to tectonic plate interactions along faults such as the Great Sumatran Fault near Sumatra. This makes earthquakes. This includes the recent 6.2 magnitude event relatively common.
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Spring snowfall reaches 37 cm depth in Shahbuz, Azerbaijan

Aidə Qurbanlı
operativmm.az
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:06 UTC
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Unstable weather conditions continue across Azerbaijan, with heavy snowfall reported in most regions. According to the National Hydrometeorological Service, as of 10:00 AM on March 2, the highest snow depth was recorded in Shahbuz at 37 cm.

The Operative Information Center-OMM reports that significant snow accumulation was also observed in Kishchay (Shaki) at 33 cm, Alibay (Zaqatala) at 25 cm, and Khinalig and Griz at 24 cm. Other mountainous areas saw substantial coverage, including Dashkasan (22 cm), Kalbajar (21 cm), Qusar and Gadabay (18 cm), as well as Lachin, Shahdag, and Qubadli (16 cm). In the liberated territories, Shusha recorded 12 cm, Khankendi 10 cm, and Fuzuli 6 cm of snow.

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'Once in a generation': Wild scenes as Australia smashed by heavy rain, thunderstorms, floods - nearly 6 inches of rainfall overnight

Georgia Palgan and Alexandra Feiam
News.com.au
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:12 UTC
Severe thunderstorms led to flash flooding in William Creek.
Severe thunderstorms led to flash flooding in William Creek.
Wild scenes have unfolded across parts of Australia as "once in a generation" levels of rain, thunderstorms and flash flooding threaten much of the country's southeast.

A slow moving system hovering over the outback is bringing a widespread band of moisture across South Australia, western Victoria and western and southern New South Wales that will create significant rainfall, flooding and intense downpours for some regions.

Overnight, South Australia and parts of western Victoria were smashed with intense rainfall, with 149mm recorded in Braemar, 129mm in Yunta and 125mm in McCoys Well.

In the past 24 hours until 8pm, the Victorian SES responded to 176 requests for assistance across the state.

A spokesman told NewsWire 76 call-outs were for trees down, 42 for building damage and 40 for flood assistance.

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7-year-old girl mauled to death by stray dogs in Uttar Pradesh, India

Manish Sahu
The Indian Express
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:42 UTC
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A seven-year-old girl was killed allegedly by a pack of stray dogs in a village on the outskirts of Lucknow on Sunday evening.

Police said the child's body was found in a thicket, 150 metres away from her home in Tarona village.

The incident has left residents in shock and raised fresh concerns over the menace of stray dogs in rural areas.

Police said a preliminary inquiry revealed that around 6.30 pm, the girl, Anshika Vishwakarma, had gone alone towards the bushes to relieve herself.

When she did not return, worried family members and local residents began searching for her. Villagers then discovered her mutilated body lying on the ground and a few stray dogs standing at a distance.
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6.0 magnitude earthquake in Volcano Islands, Japan region


Earthquake Track
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:58 UTC
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6.0 Magnitude Earthquake

UTC time: Monday, March 02, 2026 03:55 AM
Your time: Monday, 2 March 2026 at 03:55 GMT
Depth: 20.0 km
No tsunami statement issued
Magnitude Type: mww
USGS page: M 6.0 - Volcano Islands, Japan region
USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public: 0 persons
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Vehicles buried under deep snow in Ordu, Türkiye

Yeliz Engin Senturk
hayatgazetesiordu.com
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:21 UTC
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The expected snowfall in Ordu has intensified. In Gürgentepe district, known for its high altitude, the snow depth has reached nearly 1.5 meters. Most parked vehicles in the district center and rural neighborhoods are buried under the snow.

Vehicles were trapped in snowdrifts.

The scene that emerged in the morning after the snow that fell continuously throughout the night was striking. The roofs of houses, roads, and vehicles were completely covered in white. Some citizens had to spend a long time shoveling to clear the snow from their vehicles.

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Volcano

Mount Fuego volcano erupts violently in Guatemala - Ash rises 5,000 meters

Info Mount
YouTube
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:55 UTC
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One of the most active volcanoes in Central America, Volcán de Fuego in Guatemala, is once again showing intense volcanic activity today. According to official reports from INSIVUMEH, the volcano continues to produce frequent explosive eruptions throughout the day.

Visual observations and seismic monitoring indicate that approximately 5 to 15 explosions are occurring every hour. These eruptions are generating thick columns of volcanic ash rising as high as 4,500 to 5,000 meters above sea level. The ash plume can be seen clearly from surrounding areas, forming large gray clouds drifting with the wind.

In addition to ash emissions, glowing volcanic material is being ejected from the summit crater. At night, incandescent lava fragments can be seen illuminating the upper slopes of the volcano. These hot materials can fall onto the volcano's flanks and may trigger avalanches of volcanic debris, posing a serious hazard to nearby areas.

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6.3 magnitude earthquake in the Fiji region


Earthquake Track
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:41 UTC
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6.3 Magnitude Earthquake

UTC time: Sunday, March 01, 2026 05:44 AM
Your time: Sunday, 1 March 2026 at 05:44 GMT
Depth: 596.0 km
No tsunami statement issued
Magnitude Type: mww
USGS page: M 6.3 - Fiji region
USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public: 0 persons
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6,000 evacuated as flood situation remains critical in parts of Sabah, Malaysia


The Straits Times
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:01 UTC
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© BERNAMANo fatalities have been reported in the floods in Sabah, but officials anticipate substantial damage to crops, livestock and property.
Nearly 6,000 people have sought shelter as Sabah's flood situation remains critical on the third day in the state's interior and south-western districts.

A total of 5,860 residents from 2,067 households remain affected by the flood in interior Tenom and Sook as well as Beaufort, Membakut and Sipitang on the state's south-western coast.

According to the Sabah State Disaster Command Centre, Tenom remains the worst hit with 3,544 victims from 1,207 households across 46 villages.

Beaufort recorded 1,462 victims from 513 households across 58 villages, Membakut had 435 victims from 171 households across 16 villages and Sipitang had 340 victims from 151 households involving 22 villages.

Sook had 79 victims from 25 households across four villages.

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Floods and landslides after heavy rains in Brazil kill at least 64 - rainfall of 21 inches in just 6 hours (UPDATES)

Sofia Ferreira Santos and Ione Wells
BBC
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:06 UTC
Rescue and clean up efforts are under way in areas hit by landslides
© ReutersRescue and clean up efforts are under way in areas hit by landslides
At least 20 people have died in the south-eastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais after heavy rains on Monday evening caused floods and several landslides.

Most deaths were reported in the city of Juiz de Fora, where officials say 15 people were killed, while another six deaths were reported in Ubá.

Rescue operations are ongoing, with workers and residents searching for dozens of people reported missing after several homes and buildings collapsed overnight.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sent his "deepest condolences" to the families of the victims and those who lost their homes. He also said that the government had declared a "state of calamity" in Juiz de Fora.


Comment: Update February 25

Reuters reports:
The death toll from the heavy rains in Brazil's southeastern state of Minas Gerais has risen to 40, according to figures released by the state fire department on Wednesday.

Flooding and landslides displaced around 3,600 people in the cities of Juiz de Fora and Uba, about 110 km (68 miles) apart, while 27 people remain missing, the fire department added.
Update February 27

Associated Press reports:
Landslides and flooding in Brazil's Minas Gerais that have been state triggered by days of heavy rains have claimed the lives of 64 people, authorities say.

Downpours that started late Monday have wreaked havoc across parts of the cities of Juiz de Fora and Uba, about 310 kilometers (192 miles) north of Rio de Janeiro. Throughout the week, rescuers have been assisting victims and recovering bodies.

Minas Gerais's fire department said five people are missing, while more than 5,500 people have been forced to leave their homes.


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