A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami waves across the Pacific. Japan’s Meteorological Agency issued warnings for waves up to 3 meters, with the first wave hitting Hokkaido’s coast. Russia’s Kuril Islands saw flooding and evacuations, while Hawaii, Alaska, and California activated emergency protocols. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirmed waves could arrive every 12 minutes, lasting for hours. Ecuador, Chile, and the Philippines also issued alerts. The quake, one of the strongest since 1952, caused building damage and power outages in Russia’s Far East. Authorities urged residents to evacuate coastal areas immediately and remain alert for multiple waves and strong currents.

A massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami waves across the Pacific. Japan’s Hokkaido and Russia’s Kuril Islands were hit first, prompting evacuations and warnings in Hawaii, California, Alaska, and parts of South America. Japan ordered over 900,000 residents to evacuate, while Hawaii shut down water and wastewater systems. Russia declared an emergency in the Kuril Islands, reporting building damage and power outages. The quake, the strongest since 1952, was followed by 30 aftershocks. Tsunami advisories were issued in China, Indonesia, Philippines, and Ecuador. Experts warn the impact could last for hours, with waves arriving every 12 minutes. Authorities urge coastal residents to stay alert and evacuate.

A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami waves across the Pacific, prompting evacuations in Hawaii, Japan, Russia, and California. Waves up to 5 feet have already hit Maui and Oahu, with officials warning surges may reach 10 feet. Hawaii Governor Josh Green urged residents to seek higher ground, emphasizing the threat spans the entire island chain. Japan evacuated 1.9 million people; one fatality reported. Russia’s Severo-Kurilsk saw 16-foot waves and declared a state of emergency. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirmed widespread impact. President Trump urged Hawaiians to act immediately. Tsunami warnings remain active across multiple Pacific nations, with waves arriving every 12 minutes.

In the early hours of July 30, 2025, tsunami waves triggered by a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula reached Northern California, marking the first impact on the continental U.S. Waves up to 1.5 ft were recorded in Crescent City and Arena Cove, while Bay Area gauges detected about 1 ft . A tsunami warning was active for the northern coast from Cape Mendocino to the Oregon border, while the rest of California remained under an advisory . Officials warned of a build-up of waves through high tide and urged residents to avoid beaches, harbours, and low-lying zones for the next several hours. (PC: India Today)

Since late June 2025, Pakistan has been ravaged by a deadly combination of glacial lake outburst floods, cloudbursts, and relentless monsoon rain, claiming at least 293 lives and injuring over 600 people across the country from the Himalayan north to southern plains . Critical infrastructure, homes, roads, and local economies have been severely damaged. Rescue teams evacuated over 500 tourists stranded by a cloudburst, while authorities issued urgent alerts amid forecasts of another impending monsoon spell. Climate vulnerabilities, accelerated glacier melt, and inadequate early warning systems have heightened the scale of devastation. (PC: The Times of India)

A magnitude‑8.7 (later revised to 8.8) earthquake struck roughly 125 km southeast of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky, at a shallow depth of 19 km, marking the strongest in the region since 1952 . The quake generated tsunami waves of 3–5 metres, flooding Severo‑Kurilsk and damaging infrastructure including a kindergarten; several minor injuries were reported in Kamchatka . Tsunami warnings and evacuations were issued across the Pacific—including Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, and parts of the U.S. West Coast, Guam, and Micronesia . In Japan, officials forecasted waves up to 3 metres and advised coastal evacuations; no major damage was reported yet . The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warned of persistent wave activity and issued alerts from California to Chile, underscoring elevated risks across multiple continents 

On July 30, 2025, a powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, shaking buildings and homes in nearby cities like Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The quake’s shallow depth increased the risk of a tsunami, prompting widespread alerts across the Pacific region, including Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S. West Coast. Videos showed intense tremors and swaying furniture as residents evacuated. Russia reported minor damage and no serious injuries. Japan issued high-level tsunami alerts and evacuated nearly 1 million people. Authorities warned of strong aftershocks and further tsunami waves in the coming hours.

An extremely powerful earthquake—initially measured at magnitude 8.7 and later upgraded to 8.8—struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, 2025, at a shallow depth of ~19 km, about 120–130 km east of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky. The quake generated tsunami waves of 3–4 m (10–13 ft) along the Kamchatka coast, damaging buildings and prompting evacuations including in Severo‑Kurilsk and a kindergarten. Tsunami warnings and advisories were issued across Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, the U.S. West Coast, and parts of the Pacific. In Japan, officials warned of up to 3 m waves and ordered coastal residents to evacuate. Several minor injuries reported; this is considered the region's strongest quake in decades. (PC: BBC)

Torrential rain in northern China has killed over 30 people, forced evacuations of more than 80,000 in Beijing alone, and triggered flash floods and landslides across Hebei, Tianjin, and 10 other provinces. The worst-hit area was Beijing's Miyun district. Authorities issued a second-highest rainstorm warning, and President Xi Jinping urged all-out rescue efforts. Landslides in Hebei’s Chengde region killed 8, with 4 missing. Over 130 villages lost power, and thousands remain stranded. The government has allocated ¥550 million ($76 million) for relief. Experts cite climate change for intensifying disasters, even as China pursues carbon neutrality by 2060. PC: (NDTV )

The Odisha government on July 26, 2025 placed Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur districts on high flood alert, following heavy rainfall in upstream Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar regions. Rivers Subarnarekha, Jalaka, and Baitarani have breached danger levels, swelling rapidly and threatening low-lying areas . District collectors have been instructed to expedite evacuation from vulnerable zones, set up shelters, and ensure food, water, and medical assistance . Rescue units from ODRAF, NDRF and Fire Services have been deployed with boats and patrolling teams; government leave has been cancelled to maintain full readiness . Authorities expect peak river levels by late Sunday and continue 24×7 monitoring via the state flood cell. (PC: PTI) .