![Western Canada blazes cause evacuations, air quality concerns Western Canada blazes cause evacuations, air quality concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715565312_GrandePrairieFores.jpg)
Western Canada blazes cause evacuations, air quality concerns
In British Columbia, thousands of residents were evacuated as the nearby blaze nearly doubled to 4,136 hectares.
Mon May 13 2024
![Israel steps up strikes across Gaza, orders new evacuations in north Israel steps up strikes across Gaza, orders new evacuations in north](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713868796_IsraelHamas.jpg)
Israel steps up strikes across Gaza, orders new evacuations in north
Strikes by air and shelling from tanks on the ground were also reported in central and southern areas of the Gaza Strip.
Wed Apr 24 2024
![Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713421787_MountRuangjpg.jpg)
Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure
Ruang volcano belches explosive plumes of lava, rocks and ash for days, declaring the highest alert on the situation.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![Israel besieges two more Gaza hospitals, demands evacuations, Palestinians say Israel besieges two more Gaza hospitals, demands evacuations, Palestinians say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711258190_tbGaza.jpg)
Israel besieges two more Gaza hospitals, demands evacuations, Palestinians say
Israel says hospitals in the Palestinian enclave, where war has been raging for over five months, are used by Hamas as bases.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![WHO plans more evacuations from Gaza hospital as bodies buried on grounds WHO plans more evacuations from Gaza hospital as bodies buried on grounds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708056231_TBPalestinianchil.jpg)
WHO plans more evacuations from Gaza hospital as bodies buried on grounds
Medical teams had buried on the grounds of the hospital 13 patients who died as the facility had no power or oxygen.
Fri Feb 23 2024
![Thousands urged to higher ground as Australia battles floods Thousands urged to higher ground as Australia battles floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702863736_TBFLOODjpg.jpg)
Thousands urged to higher ground as Australia battles floods
The flooding came with heavy rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, leaving tens of thousands without power and forcing evacuations.
Mon Dec 18 2023
![California wildfire, fueled by desert winds, forces evacuations California wildfire, fueled by desert winds, forces evacuations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51698810740_firefighter.jpg)
California wildfire, fueled by desert winds, forces evacuations
Some 1,220 homes and 4,270 residents were under mandatory evacuation orders.
Wed Nov 01 2023
![Floods from waning typhoon hit transport, force evacuations in China Floods from waning typhoon hit transport, force evacuations in China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61693994918_heavyrains.jpg)
Floods from waning typhoon hit transport, force evacuations in China
The provincial capital of Fuzhou closed subway lines and suspended train services, while schools shut for a second day.
Wed Sep 06 2023
![Raging Canada wildfires threaten critical infrastructure, force evacuations Raging Canada wildfires threaten critical infrastructure, force evacuations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686202696_TBSmoke.jpg)
Raging Canada wildfires threaten critical infrastructure, force evacuations
About 3.8 million hectares have already burned, some 15 times the 10-year average, said Bill Blair.
Thu Jun 08 2023
![Wildfire in Canada's Halifax leads to evacuation orders for thousands of homes Wildfire in Canada's Halifax leads to evacuation orders for thousands of homes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51685418023_Tantallonwildfire.jpg)
Wildfire in Canada's Halifax leads to evacuation orders for thousands of homes
Halifax Mayor Mike Savage said the evacuations impacted about 18,000 people.
Tue May 30 2023
![Factbox: Foreign states evacuate citizens from Sudan Factbox: Foreign states evacuate citizens from Sudan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51682300582_TBJordanian.jpg)
Factbox: Foreign states evacuate citizens from Sudan
Here's the status of some evacuations, as Sudan slides into a conflict between the army and a paramilitary group.
Mon Apr 24 2023
![New Zealand declares national emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc New Zealand declares national emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41676337142_Auckland.jpg)
New Zealand declares national emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc
Cyclone Gabrielle caused widespread flooding, landslides and huge ocean swells, forcing evacuations and stranding people on roof tops.
Tue Feb 14 2023
![Thousands on alert in Indonesia's Java after Mt. Semeru eruption Thousands on alert in Indonesia's Java after Mt. Semeru eruption](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670291146_INDONESIA.jpg)
Thousands on alert in Indonesia's Java after Mt. Semeru eruption
A violent eruption of Mount Semeru's volcano prompted authorities to impose an 8km no-go zone and forced evacuations of entire villages.
Tue Dec 06 2022
![Cyclone lashes Bangladesh killing nine, flooding low-lying areas Cyclone lashes Bangladesh killing nine, flooding low-lying areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666674472_DHAKA.jpg)
Cyclone lashes Bangladesh killing nine, flooding low-lying areas
Mass evacuations before Cyclone Sitrang made landfall on the west coast helped save lives.
Tue Oct 25 2022
![Two deaths reported in California's Fairview fire, evacuations ordered Two deaths reported in California's Fairview fire, evacuations ordered](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51662447127_California.jpg)
Two deaths reported in California's Fairview fire, evacuations ordered
Nine fire crews, six air tankers, four helicopters, and 265 firefighters have been deployed to tackle the blaze, according to authorities.
Tue Sep 06 2022