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AnewZ’s daily roundup for Oct. 12, 2026, covered five natural disasters around the world.
Impact of disasters in Panama and the United States
More than 200 aftershocks have been recorded in Panama since a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck on Friday. At least 27 people were injured, nearly 900 homes were damaged and a state of emergency was declared in the country.
No deaths have been reported. Officials said the number of people affected could rise as assessments continue. The government has allocated up to $100 million for relief efforts. The United States has pledged $5 million in aid and the deployment of a 20-member response team.
Hurricane Isaias killed four people after making landfall on Saturday morning. As it lost its tropical characteristics and became a post-tropical cyclone, power outages affected about 670,000 residents in Florida, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi.
Authorities have prioritized restoring electricity and assessing the damage. Roads, bridges and airports have begun reopening. Storm Rachel has also left another 7,000 people without power in California, according to reports.
The U.S. Department of Energy has authorized the release of up to 4 million barrels of crude oil from strategic reserves to address supply disruptions caused by the hurricane.
Severe weather in Mexico and Nepal
Hurricane Simon weakened to Category 3 as it moved along Mexico’s Pacific coast on Sunday. Strong winds and heavy rain flooded homes in affected areas.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported maximum sustained winds of 205 kilometers per hour. Its forecast said the hurricane was expected to remain powerful as it passed near Mexico’s west-central coast overnight.
Mexican authorities issued the highest cyclone alert for 28 municipalities in the states of Jalisco and Colima, while placing 93 more municipalities under a high-risk alert. Puerto Vallarta International Airport was temporarily closed.
Nepalese officials on Sunday urged residents in several districts to move to safer areas. A landslide in Gorkha district blocked the Budhi Gandaki River, triggering flooding downstream.
The flood swept away about 12 houses and two suspension bridges and damaged a hydropower plant’s camp. Five people are missing. The army rescued 49 people, including one foreign national. There have been no confirmed reports of deaths or injuries, and rescue teams are monitoring the situation.
UNICEF has warned that the El Niño event expected to develop in 2026–2027 could expose more than 347 million children in nearly 100 countries and territories to unusually wet or dry conditions in the coming months.
According to the agency’s forecast, the climate event could be exceptionally strong, causing severe droughts and floods that threaten children’s health, nutrition, education and access to essential services. UNICEF also highlighted increased risks of displacement, water shortages, disease outbreaks, school closures and financial hardship for families.
