Geological mass-wasting events driven by gravity, from rockfalls to mudslides.
Monsoon floods have struck Nuristan, Afghanistan, damaging Parun and surrounding areas. Authorities report dozens dead, hundreds missing or injured, as forecasters warn of more heavy rainfall. Rescue teams are struggling amid rugged terrain and limited infrastructure; international aid agencies are mobilising.
A landslide in Pengshui County, Chongqing, buried more than 10 buildings and injured residents. Rescue teams are continuing search operations, leveraging DNA analysis, drones, and underwater robots as authorities evacuate residents and attempt to prevent further collapses.
A glacier collapse in Tibet has triggered flash floods along the Bhote Koshi river, killing hundreds and leaving thousands missing across Nepal and Tibet. Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities warn of further flooding and travel advisories remain in place. Foreign nationals are among those unaccounted for, prompting international aid and consular assistance.