Typhoon Game, with its packing winds equivalent to a category 4 hurricane, left a trail of devastation that resonated deeply in northeastern Taiwan. Restaurant owner Lely Chan witnessed the brute force of nature firsthand. "The roof fell and the water pipes burst," she recounted, her voice tinged with emotion. "I'm on the verge of crying now. I'm going to have to spend a lot of money, and I'm afraid the roof will fall and hit someone."
In the heart of southern Ethiopia, a natural calamity of unprecedented proportions has left a trail of devastation. The recent heavy rains triggered a series of catastrophic mudslides, resulting in the loss of over 200 lives. As rescue teams tirelessly comb through the debris, the quest to find survivors continues amidst the struggle to deliver aid to those affected. With approximately 14,000 individuals displaced due to the risk of further slides, this disaster ranks among Ethiopia's deadliest.