The event took place with high energy and a strong sense of community spirit. Attendees gathered together to show their support for the victims of the recent tornado.
Their collective efforts created an atmosphere of hope and solidarity, highlighting the power of coming together in times of need.
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/community-rallies-to-rebuild-tornado-recovery/
The Monsoon of 2022: Beyond Physical Damage – Addressing the Mental Health Impact of Floods in Pakistan
The monsoon of 2022 brought torrential rains across Pakistan. Although the Meteorological Department had warned about possible flooding, the reality struck sooner than expected. Many areas of the country were submerged, and Sindh was no exception.
At that time, I had just assumed charge as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at my university. The Vice Chancellor called an emergency meeting to discuss how we could contribute to relief efforts for the communities affected by the floods. Teams comprising doctors and paramedics were dispatched to provide first aid, food, medicines, and treatment for medical conditions anticipated in such disasters, including skin and eye infections.
As a mental health professional, I realized that addressing physical health alone would not suffice. Acute panic and deep psychological scars are often part of such calamities. After a brief training on psychological first aid, I sent medical officers, psychiatry trainees, and psychology interns to join our medical teams. This multidisciplinary team worked effectively on-site, but many patients needed ongoing treatment and were referred to hospitals in Hyderabad.
During this time, I met many individuals whose stories left a lasting impact on me. Among them was an elderly, lean man whose quiet tears spoke volumes. He seemed unable to express the many emotions and thoughts crossing his mind. A companion informed me that he had lost the dowry he had painstakingly saved for his daughter’s marriage in the flood. Without uttering a word, his grieving face revealed dreams washed away and a spirit broken by loss.
I also recall a mother who screamed every time she remembered her child drowning, and a farmer who lost his cattle – his entire livelihood swept away. Behind each individual case was a story of human pain and sheer helplessness. The floods not only dismantled homes and damaged crops but also swept away the hopes and peace of countless people.
The challenges did not end there. Within weeks, many who had helped flood victims began suffering from anxiety, sleep disturbances, and trauma themselves. This experience gave my team and me unforgettable insights into managing the multifaceted nature of grief.
Many survivors initially experienced shock; they felt numb and were unable to comprehend the devastation. Those who had helped others lived in intense fear—fear of losing loved ones, possessions, or facing hunger, disease, or another disaster. Overwhelming grief was common among those who lost family members, relatives, homes, and lifelong savings.
As people tried to rebuild their lives amidst instability and insecurity, some struggled with panic, anxiety, and sleeplessness. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) appeared in some, who relived traumatic events through flashbacks and nightmares. Others battled suicidal thoughts fueled by survivor guilt.
Imagine a white-collar worker, once living with dignity, now standing in a queue for food—his pride shattered and spirit broken.
Children accompanying families of psychiatric patients often showed withdrawn and fearful behavior, reflecting anxiety and confusion about their surroundings. Adults expressed irritability, helplessness, and emotional numbness. The elderly, already fragile, lost their sense of safety and belonging.
These deep psychological scars often linger long after physical damage is repaired.
Recognizing and treating emotional wounds is as vital as addressing physical injuries in disaster response. True recovery goes beyond rebuilding homes and providing food; it means restoring resilience, dignity, self-esteem, and hope.
If psychological wounds are neglected, healing remains incomplete. Fear, grief, despair, and shattered ego can prevent a person from fully recovering despite adequate physical healthcare. Emotional scars erode motivation, disturb sleep, and weaken the body’s resilience.
This reality concerns me deeply, especially since public attention and media coverage tend to focus more on physical health and infrastructure than mental well-being.
The flood of 2022 left us pondering: Can we not learn from such experiences and train ourselves to practically help those in distress? Rather than watching as bystanders—making videos or panicking—we can act with empathy by listening, connecting, and comforting those who have suffered, offering them a ray of hope.
Can our governments also support these distressed people in ways that protect their dignity and self-esteem, enabling them to become more resilient and capable of rebuilding their lives—and perhaps, helping others in turn?
The mental health dimension of disaster relief is not just an add-on; it is central to holistic recovery and the restoration of communities torn apart by tragedy.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1350034-floods-washed-away-all-but-tears
国際
米南部爆薬工場で爆発、死者複数 テネシー州、19人不明
2025年10月11日 5:23（10日5:25更新）
【ニューヨーク共同】米南部テネシー州の軍事用爆薬製造工場で10日、爆発が発生しました。地元の保安官によると、複数の死者が確認されており、現在19人の安否が不明となっています。
米メディアの映像では、爆発現場の建屋が跡形もなく破壊されている様子が映し出されています。現場付近には消防車両が駆けつけ対応にあたっています。
（写真）爆発現場近くに駆けつけた消防車両＝10日、テネシー州バックスノート（AP＝共同）
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title: 能登・公費解体、10月完了は困難に 地震・豪雨被災建物の解体作業
date: 2025-10-10 18:56
categories: 社会, 気象
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石川県は10日、昨年発生した能登半島地震と豪雨で被災した建物の公費解体について、当初の目標であった10月までの完了が困難になり、11月以降にずれ込むとの見通しを明らかにしました。
9月末時点での解体率は88.0％となっており、作業は順調に進んでいるものの、残る解体作業の規模や現場状況により完了時期が遅れる見込みです。
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https://www.nishinippon.co.jp/item/1409977/
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday expressed strong disappointment with the Central government over its refusal to waive loans of people affected by the 2024 Wayanad landslides.
The disaster, which occurred on July 30, 2024, decimated four villages, injured hundreds, claimed over 200 lives, and left 32 people still missing.
A Division Bench of the High Court criticised the Union government for what it described as “bureaucratic babble” and a failure to stand by the citizens of Kerala in a time of crisis.
During the hearing, the Bench told the Central government’s counsel, “Please tell the Union Government it has failed the people of Kerala. We had made it very clear that it is not a situation where the Union is powerless to act. By this affidavit, you’ve again shown that you are hiding behind this argument of powerlessness. Why is that being done?”
The Bench was responding to the Centre’s contention that there is no legal provision for waiving bank loans for natural disaster victims.
“This is just bureaucratic babble. It is not about whether the Union can act, but whether they are willing to act. If you are unwilling, have the courage to say it. Who are you trying to fool?” they asked.
The Court further emphasised that the government should be transparent about its position.
“Please tell your government that these kinds of tactics are not going to carry the day. If they have the courage, let them say that they are not willing to help. At least the people should know that in moments like these, the Union government has failed them,” said the court.
“Having said all this, we can’t be behaving like them. Our sense of Constitutional morality requires us to respect in regard the principle of separation of powers and therefore, we will not issue directions to the Union government. That is because of our magnanimity and as a body, an integral part of the State, which respects the Constitution. Enough is enough. We don’t need the Union’s charity,” it remarked.
The Court thereafter asked for a list of banks and financial institutions controlled by the Union.
It also noted that, as far as some of the state government-controlled banks are concerned, the loans are waived off.
Noting banks such as Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, and some others, the Bench orally observed that it would implead those banks and issue notices to them while staying the recovery action for the time being.
“We will give them the opportunity to seek a modification of this interim order after filing a counter-affidavit, where they will say whether or not they will waive or not the entire loan. If they are not going to waive the loan, either entirely or partially, then let them give reasons as to why they are insisting on this despite this calamitous situation,” the court added.
The case was posted for further hearing after two weeks.
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https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/kerala-high-court-slams-centre-over-refusal-to-waive-loans-for-2024-wayanad-landslide-victims
Mumbai: The diligent staff aboard the Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express (Train No. 12009) recently returned a purse containing Rs 10,360 in cash to a passenger who had inadvertently left it behind on the train.
According to Western Railway (WR), Parag Pithwa, 52, was travelling with his wife, Ritu Pithwa, 49, and their daughter Akshara from Borivali to Vadodara in the Vistadome coach (seats 1, 2, and 3). After disembarking at Vadodara, the family realized they had accidentally left behind Ritu Pithwa’s ladies’ purse.
“The purse was discovered by a member of the catering staff while cleaning the coach after the passengers had alighted. Without delay, the staff informed Train Superintendent Mahesh Giri, who used a Hand Held Terminal (HHT) device to identify the passenger assigned to the seats. This allowed him to retrieve the registered contact information,” said an official.
Upon being contacted, Parag Pithwa confirmed the loss and provided an accurate description of the purse and its contents — which included Rs 10,360 in cash, a pair of numbered spectacles, and other personal items.
As the family had already exited the station, Pithwa arranged for his brother, Hemantbhai, to collect the purse during the return journey of the Shatabdi Express. After verifying his identity, railway staff returned the purse with all its contents intact.
Parag Pithwa expressed heartfelt appreciation for the integrity and prompt action of the railway staff. “We are deeply thankful to the staff of the Shatabdi Express. Their honesty and quick response ensured we were reunited with our belongings,” he said.
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Sambhajinagar: Maharashtra Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane on Friday stated that preliminary estimates indicate fishermen in the Marathwada region have suffered losses amounting to Rs 22 crore due to recent floods and heavy rainfall.
Rane visited Phulambri taluka of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district in central Maharashtra to assess the damage faced by fishermen amid the downpours and floods affecting the region, which comprises eight districts. He later chaired a meeting with officials in the city to discuss the issue further.
Speaking to reporters, Rane said, “I came here to review the losses suffered by fishermen. Our officers have provided me with detailed information. A full report on the damage is being prepared. Currently, the losses have been pegged at Rs 22 crore. This figure is expected to rise as some surveys are still underway.”
The minister assured that the government would provide adequate assistance to the affected fishermen. “We will ensure that fishermen receive maximum aid, just like farmers,” he added.
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https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/fishermen-in-marathwada-region-suffer-22-crores-loss-due-to-floods-heavy-rainfall
Sambhajinagar: Maharashtra Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane on Friday stated that preliminary estimates indicate fishermen in the Marathwada region have incurred losses amounting to Rs 22 crore as a result of recent floods and heavy rainfall.
Rane visited Phulambri taluka in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district of central Maharashtra to assess the damage faced by fishermen affected by the downpours and floods. The Marathwada region, which includes eight districts, has been severely impacted by the adverse weather conditions.
Following his visit, the minister presided over a meeting with officials in the city to discuss the situation in detail.
Addressing reporters, Rane said, “I came here to review the losses suffered by fishermen. Our officers have provided me with detailed information, and a comprehensive report on the damage is currently being prepared. At present, the losses have been estimated at Rs 22 crore, but this figure is expected to rise as some surveys are still underway.”
The minister also assured that the government would provide adequate assistance to the affected fishermen. “We will ensure that fishermen receive maximum aid, similar to the support extended to farmers,” he added.
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At least 91 students remain trapped in concrete rubble almost two days after an Islamic school building collapsed on them, authorities said after reviewing attendance records and reports from anxious families of those missing.
More than 300 rescue workers desperately worked to free survivors Wednesday morning, following the collapse of the structure that fell on top of hundreds of people—mostly teen boys—who had been performing afternoon prayers on Monday in a prayer hall at the century-old al Khoziny Islamic boarding school in East Java province. The building was undergoing an unauthorised expansion at the time of the collapse.
At least three students have been confirmed dead, and 100 others were injured. The National Disaster Management Agency revised the number of people presumed buried in the rubble to 91 late Tuesday, up from the previous count of 38.
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A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck near the Eastern Visayas region in the Philippines, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake was shallow, raising initial concerns about possible tsunami threats.
Authorities have reported that there is no tsunami warning following the earthquake, providing some relief to residents in the affected areas.
A man inspects a damaged building and car in the aftermath of the earthquake in the Philippines, July 28, 2022. (Photo Credit: REUTERS/LISA MARIE DAVID)
Officials continue to assess the situation to determine the full extent of the damage and to ensure the safety of local communities.
https://www.jpost.com/environment-and-climate-change/article-869118
