Catastrophes Captured: Natural Disasters that Shook the World in 2024

Thu Dec 26 2024

Disasters — Cars piled up in this narrow street in Spain after a flood receded. Photo by AFP

ISLAMABAD: With the global temperatures on the rise due to the effects of climate change, the year 2024 saw a number of natural disasters and catastrophes all across the globe. These incidents serve as a wake-up call to the policymakers, the relevant institutions, world leaders and international bodies to gather their acts together and speed up action to turn the tide on adverse effects of climate change.

Glimpses into the eye of the storms

Afghanistan-Pakistan Floods: March 6-September 4

Disasters — A view of a flooded town in in Pakistan that caused damage to crops. Photo by AFP

Typhoon Yagi: August 31-September 8 (Southeast Asia)

Disasters — Monks wade through a flooded road as Typhoon Yagi impacted vast areas of Southeast Asia. Photo by AFP

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Enga Landslide: May 2024 (Papua New Guinea)

Disasters — People carry relief good as Engla landslide affected this part of Papua New Guinea. Photo by AFP

Wayanad Landslide: July 30 (India)

Disasters — Relief workers clear an area impacted by Wayanad landslide in India. Photo by AFP

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Hurricane Helene: September 24-27 (United States)

Disasters — A satellite grab of Hurricane Helene off the coast of United States. Photo by AFP

Spain Floods: October 29-November 16

Disasters — Cars piled up in this narrow street in Spain after a flood receded. Photo by AFP

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Rio Grande do Sul Floods: April 29 (Brazil)

Disasters — A view of a town submerged in water due to Rio Grande do Sul floods. Photo by AFP

Tropical Storm Trami: October 19-29 (Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand & China)

Disasters — People evacuate from a Tropical Storm Trami affected area. Photo by AFP

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Cyclone Chido: December 7-16 (Southeast Africa)

Disasters — Rescue workers are seen in an area affected by Cyclone Chido in Mozambique. Photo by AFP

Cyclone Remal: May 24-28 (Bangladesh)

Disasters — Cyclone Remal batters a coastal area in Bangladesh. Photo by AFP

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RAWALPINDI: Four soldiers embraced martyrdom during an exchange of fire between the terrorists and the security forces in the Tirah area of Khyber District, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. In a statement, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said security forces are conducting extensive Intelligence Based Operations (IBOs) in Tirah, Khyber District against Fitna-Al-Khwarij and so called Laskar-e-Islam and Jamat-ul- Ahrar. It added these operations based on robust intelligence, have resulted into major setbacks to Fitna Al Khwarij and its affiliates. “During these daring and highly successful IBOs being conducted since 20 August 2024, Security Forces have so far successfully neutralized twenty five Khwarij including Kharji ring leader Abuzar alias Saddam, who have been sent to hell, while eleven Khawrij have been injured,” said the ISPR. The statement said, that during the conduct of operations, four brave soldiers, having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat. “The heavy losses inflicted upon Fitna Al Khwarij in these operations is testament to the valour and commitment of Security Forces to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country,” it added.

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