Japan on high alert after 7.7 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami warning
A 7.7 magnitude undersea earthquake struck off Japan's northeast coast near Iwate prefecture on April 20, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuation orders.The quake occurred at a depth of 10km and was felt as far as Tokyo, approximately 530km away.Tsunami waves measuring up to 80cm were recorded along parts of Japan's east coast, with warnings issued for waves potentially reaching 3 meters.Thousands of residents in coastal and riverside areas were instructed to evacuate to higher ground or designated shelters.Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a tsunami warning at the second-highest alert level, advising that waves could hit repeatedly.The agency also warned of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 15:01 LONDON
State of emergency declared in Wellington due to severe flooding
New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in its capital city Wellington as torrential rain and flash flooding drenched the country's North Island.Wellington received a record 77mm of rain in less than an hour on Monday, leading to widespread disruption including submerged vehicles, uprooted trees, and landslides damaging houses.More than a dozen people have been evacuated, and a 60-year-old man in the Karori suburb has been reported missing.No fatalities have been confirmed so far.Several schools have closed and some flights at Wellington Airport have been cancelled due to the flooding.Local authorities have advised residents to stay indoors as rain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 07:02 LONDON
Fire at Viva Energy refinery in Geelong raises fuel supply concerns
A fire broke out on Wednesday at the Viva Energy refinery in Geelong, Victoria, disrupting fuel production and raising concerns about supply amid global energy tensions.The fire occurred in the refinery's gasoline production unit, also known as the mogas plant, and was driven by a hydrocarbon leak.The refinery, located approximately 75 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, processes about 120,000 barrels of crude oil daily and supplies roughly 10% of Australia's gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel to the eastern states, including Victoria, Tasmania, and parts of New South Wales.Emergency services responded promptly, involving fire crews and hazardous materials specialists.Authorities confirmed that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 09:31 LONDON
