Global Natural Disasters: Earthquakes, Floods, and Droughts in August-September 2026
In the past month of August to September 2026, a series of severe natural disasters have struck multiple regions around the world. These events include earthquakes, floods, droughts, typhoons, and glacial collapses, exacerbated by the ongoing super El Niño phenomenon that is increasing global extreme weather risks. One major event was a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia on August 10, which caused widespread destruction, killing at least 289 people, injuring over 4,000 others and causing $9.57 billion in economic losses. In Nepal, flash floods triggered by a glacial collapse killed more than 1,398 people with over 5,500 missing as of September 1.
Topics: Colombia earthquake El Nino natural disasters