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Nearly 2,500 Missing as Nepal, China Intensify Rescue Efforts
Nearly 2,500 missing in Nepal-China flash floods, with rescue efforts intensifying.
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Nepal-Tibet flash flood: rescue operations resume after halting over lake overflow; death toll rises to 469 – latest updates
Rescue operations have resumed in Nepal after a temporary halt due to an overflowing barrier lake. The death toll from the flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border has risen to 469, with 1,500 people still missing.
Heavy rain ongoing in Toyama and Ishikawa prefectures as warnings downgraded
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Heavy rain ongoing in Toyama and Ishikawa prefectures as warnings downgraded
Torrential rain caused rivers to overflow and houses to be inundated in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, leading to evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands. The JMA issued the highest-level emergency rain warning before downgrading it.
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Typhoon Narra: record flood waters submerge homes and force mass evacuations in China
Typhoon Narra has triggered widespread flooding in southern China, forcing mass evacuations and submerging homes. Authorities have relocated over 54,000 people in the Guangxi region, with heavy rain expected to persist across parts of Vietnam and southern China.
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Amatrice earthquake anniversary: Meloni attends commemoration
Italy commemorates the 10th anniversary of the devastating 2016 earthquake that struck central Italy, claiming 299 lives. Commemorations include silent torchlight processions, solemn masses, and ceremonies attended by national and local authorities, including Prime Minist…
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Japan Hit by 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake, Several Injured and Disruptions to Train Services
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Japan on Sunday, affecting the Tokyo area and nearby prefectures, causing several injuries and disruptions to train services, but no tsunami risk was reported.
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European wildfires expose, detonate buried bombs and mines from past wars
Wildfires in Europe have exposed buried bombs and mines from World War I and II, threatening crews responding to the flames. Some of the weapons have exploded in the intense heat.
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Several homes on Hawaii's Big Island destroyed by mudslide triggered by former Hurricane Lala
A mudslide triggered by former Hurricane Lala destroyed about a dozen homes in the small community of Waiohinu on Hawaii's Big Island. Residents are dealing with the destruction and lack of basic necessities like water, propane, and food.
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Belgian Authorities Demand Deployment of Forces from Germany Amidst Massive Forest Fire
Belgian authorities have ordered the evacuation of parts of the city of Monschau in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, due to a massive forest fire in the Hohes Venn nature reserve. The fire has destroyed 30 square kilometers of land and is still out of control.
Heavy rain that battered Chiba left 9 dead: report
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Heavy rain that battered Chiba left 9 dead: report
Heavy rain that battered eastern Japan has left nine people dead, public broadcaster NHK said Sunday, after an 'unprecedented' deluge that flooded over a thousand homes and snarled up roads and rail services.
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Unprecedented rains kill six people in eastern Japan and strand thousands at Narita Airport
Record rainfall causes flooding in Chiba prefecture near Tokyo. Six dead, five injured. Power cut to over 20,000 households. Thousands stranded at Narita airport.
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Colombia earthquake: Hospitals adapt to save lives amid widespread damage
After a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 273 and injuring 3,800, hospitals in Cali are improvising with expansion zones and field clinics as four major facilities remain out of operation.
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30 hours on, rescuers race against time to find man trapped under boulder after Mumbai landslide
Rescuers in Mumbai are racing against time, over 30 hours after a landslide in Kurla's Gaushiya chawl, to find Saddam Hussain Shaikh trapped under a massive boulder.
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8% of owners at fire-hit Hong Kong estate yet to accept buy-back as deadline nears
About 8% of homeowners at Hong Kong's fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court have not yet accepted the government's buy-back offer, with the deadline set for the end of August.
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Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China
Typhoon Dolphin has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured at least five people after hitting Japan's Okinawa island on Saturday. The storm had maximum wind speeds of 162km/h (101mph) and is expected to make landfall on China's eastern coast late on Sunday or …
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Spokane Shows What the New Era of Wildfires Looks Like
Spokane, Washington, is experiencing unprecedented wildfires, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing thousands to evacuate, signaling a new era of more intense and frequent blazes driven by climate change.
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Protests Erupt in Rawalpindi as Search for Missing Six-Year-Old Girl Suspended
Authorities suspended the search operation for a six-year-old girl who fell into a drain during heavy rainfall. Protesters demand immediate resumption of rescue efforts.
Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues
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Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues
Wildfires continue to rage across central and eastern Washington, with aerial footage showing thick smoke and helicopters battling the blazes. Cooler weather has aided containment, but officials warn of worsening conditions ahead.
Claims of manmade quake spread online after southwestern Japan disaster
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Claims of manmade quake spread online after southwestern Japan disaster
Following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan, claims that the disaster was manmade rapidly spread online, despite experts dismissing such theories as technologically and financially unrealistic.
aljazeera.com
Sri Lanka shuts schools as floods and mudslides kill 7
Sri Lanka has shut down schools across its central highlands after torrential rains triggered deadly mudslides and flash floods, killing at least seven people and injuring several others.
One week on, disaster response in Kumamoto shifts to helping survivors
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One week on, disaster response in Kumamoto shifts to helping survivors
A week after a major earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, the focus has shifted from rescue to supporting survivors. Concerns are rising over heatstroke and blood clots due to poor conditions in evacuation centers and scorching summer heat.
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Wildfires in Washington State Destroy 700 Buildings and Force 64,000 to Evacuate
Wildfires in the Spokane area of Washington State have destroyed over 700 buildings and forced 64,000 people to evacuate. The fires have burned over 8,000 acres since they started on Saturday.
aljazeera.com
Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes passes 6,000
The Venezuelan government has announced that the confirmed death toll from a pair of heavy earthquakes that struck the country in June has risen to 6,125 people. The government faces mounting criticism for shortcomings in the response to the deadly earthquakes.
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Japanese store worker, 22, dies after being told by employer to reenter earthquake-hit building to return sales proceeds
A 22-year-old Japanese store worker died after being ordered by her employer to reenter an earthquake-hit building to return sales proceeds. The incident occurred in Kumamoto, Japan, where a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck on July 28.
In blazing Greece, anger grows among residents forced to evacuate
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In blazing Greece, anger grows among residents forced to evacuate
Greece is grappling with a severe wildfire crisis, marked by destructive blazes across the country and a deadly mid-air collision involving firefighting helicopters.
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5.2 magnitude quake strikes Suez, felt in 7 countries
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck northwest of Suez, Egypt, early Monday, with tremors felt across Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, and the occupied Palestinian territories.
The Climatic Stupidity of Sánchez and Pérez Llorca
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The Climatic Stupidity of Sánchez and Pérez Llorca
A critical analysis argues that recent climate initiatives by both the Valencian regional government and the Spanish national government are redundant and politically motivated, demonstrating "dangerous climatic stupidity."
zeit.de
European Wildfires Continue to Burn Out of Control, Hundreds of Homes Destroyed in Greece
Wildfires continue to rage across Europe, with hundreds of homes destroyed in Greece. The situation remains critical, with strong winds and dry conditions fueling the fires. Emergency services are working to contain the blazes, but the risk of further spread remains high.
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Wildfires in France, Spain, Greece, and Athens: Partial Relief, Partial New Flames
Wildfires continue to rage across parts of Southern Europe, with Greece facing a critical situation and new flare-ups in southern France, while Spain and France's Atlantic coast report some containment and relief.
No words. - Japan Today
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No words. - Japan Today
A rescue worker walks in front of AEON Mall, which was damaged by an explosion following an earthquake in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture on Wednesday.