Tsunami

India is emerging as a global first responder to natural disasters - opinion

By providing need-based and rapid assistance during emergencies, and through its efforts to develop capacities for mutual benefit, India is seen as a reliable first responder and a force for good.

Members of the Disaster Response Force (DRF) evacuate residents at a flood-affected region following heavy monsoon rains in Hyderabad on September 27, 2025.
Rescuers inspect a heavily-damaged building at L. Say port following an earthquake in Maumere, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, August 15, 2026.

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People wade through a flooded street after Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain to Shanghai, China, August 10, 2026.

Typhoon Dolphin causes severe flooding in Shanghai, grounds hundreds of flights across east China

An aerial view shows the damaged Aeon Mall shopping centre after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture, in Kashima Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, July 28, 2026.

At least 13 killed as 7.1 earthquake hits Japan, evacuation issued for 260,000 people amid blackout


Israeli organizations begin relief operations in Indonesia after Tsunami

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) has planned to send emergency medical services and supplies to Indonesia after the Tsunami's aftermath.

Indonesian navy prepare packages of aid to distribute to victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Palu at Koarmada II port in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

Indonesian leader demands all quake victims be found as toll hits 1,234

The Red Cross said the situation was "nightmarish" and reports from its workers venturing into one cut-off area.

Rescue team members walk in front of the ruins of Roa-Roa hotel after the earthquake in Palu, in Indonesia's Sulawesi Island, October 2, 2018

Death toll from Indonesian quake, tsunmai rises to 832

Hundreds had gathered for a festival on the beach in the city of Palu on Friday when waves as high as six meters (18 feet) smashed onshore.

People walk near the ruins of a shop at the beach after a tsunami hit in Palu, Indonesia Sulawesi Island, September 29, 2018

Quake, tsunami kills at least 48 in Indonesia, hundreds missing

At least 48 people had been killed and the death toll was expected to rise, said Nugroho.

Residents stand in front of a damaged shopping mall after an earthquake hit Palu, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia September 29, 2018.

Quake, tsunami kills at least 48 in Indonesia, hundreds missing

At least 48 people had been killed and the death toll was expected to rise, said Nugroho.

Residents stand in front of a damaged shopping mall after an earthquake hit Palu, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia September 29, 2018.

Tsunami warning signs being placed on beaches throughout country

The last tsunami to strike Israel's coast was in 1956, following an earthquake in Greek waters.

Tsunami warning sign on a Tel Aviv beach.