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DISASTERSep 25Alberta’s ‘rat patrol’ ramps up operations as vermin makes inroads in provinceProvince’s rat patrol called in to investigate as town of Bowden announces discovery of dead verminFor more than seven decades, residents of Alberta have shared something in common with Antarctica and the high Arctic: all locations are officially free of rats.But on Thursday the Canadian province’s reputation as a firewall against rodent infestation took a hit when the town of Bowden announced the discovery of a dead rat and called on the province’s “rat patrol” to investigate. Continue reading...Guardian World
DISASTERSep 25Russian woman mauled to death by bear as attacks surge across Siberian regionThe attacks have been attributed to climate change and human carelessnessThe Independent World
DISASTERSep 25Fifteen members of a family injured in Mulugu road accidentFifteen members of a family were injured, four of them seriously, after a mini truck collided head-on with a super luxury bus on NH-163 in Mulugu district. The victims were returning home from the Bhadradri Temple when the accident occurred.telanganatoday · india
DISASTERSep 25More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees flee to Chad as UN calls for fundingAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERSep 25FEMA Delivers More Than $47 Million to Help Fire Departments and Other First Responder Organizations in the Mid-AtlanticFEMA Delivers More Than $47 Million to Help Fire Departments and Other First Responder Organizations in the Mid-Atlantic PHILADELPHIA — This week, FEMA awarded more than $47 million in grant funding for fire departments and other first responder organizations in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. FEMA disburses this money to support firefighters and other emergency personnel because they are often the first ones on the scene when disaster strikes. They play an essential role in keeping American communities safe. By empowering these emergency responders to strengFEMA
DISASTERSep 25Nor'easter to lash the East Coast with strong winds, flooding and heavy rainlocal10 · united states of america
DISASTERSep 25Powerful nor'easter to bring more flooding to Northeast; Hawaii braces for Hurricane NoloCBS News
DISASTERSep 25Bristol Mum Festival canceled due to inclement weatherThis year’s Bristol Mum Festival has been canceled, according to a press release from the Bristol Mum Festival Committee.wfsb · united states of america
DISASTERSep 25Farmers in Vizianagaram district bear the brunt of incessant rainFarmers in Vizianagaram district are severely affected by incessant rain. This indicates a significant negative impact on agricultural livelihoods due to adverse weather conditions.The Hindu
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 25Five missing in Athens after explosion rocks tourist hotspotThe Independent World
DISASTERSep 25Rain-related death toll in Andhra Pradesh rises to nine60-year-old man washed away in a swelling stream in Eluru district; two siblings electrocuted in West Godavari district, one person dies and nine sustain injuries as fish-laden lorry overturnsThe Hindu
DISASTERSep 25A Small Hawaiian Island Rode Out a Storm With Faith and Little HelpNot much is publicly known about how Niihau, a privately owned Hawaiian island with fewer than 100 residents, fared during Hurricane Lowell.NYT US
DISASTERSep 25Spring heat settled in AMBA, but rains are already threatening it: what the weather forecast says for this weekendAccording to the new season, this Friday dawned hot with completely clear skies over the City of Buenos Aires and its surroundings. What does the Meteorological Service forecast say for the next few hours?Clarín
DISASTERSep 25Awaiting El Niño: spring begins with 70% between scarcity and drought in the main agricultural regionThe last winter rains were not enough to reverse the water deficit in the central-west of the region. Wheat loses condition and corn finds difficulties to advance with planting.Clarín
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 25Hurricane Nolo, a zig-zagging storm, threatens Hawaii with flooding rainNPR News
DISASTERSep 25Climate breakdown: Is the EU adapting to the new normal? Europe's summer of disastersFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERSep 25The Mediterranean migration crisis, in focus in the documentary "Rescue"A Danish director documents the migration drama in the Mediterranean, focusing on the separation and rescue of a Yemeni family. The documentary, presented in Toronto, addresses the migration crisis from a personal and political perspective, highlighting ethical and emotional challenges.Clarín
DISASTERSep 2557-year-old man killed in Birmingham house fireA man pulled from inside a burning house by Birmingham firefighters Thursday night has died. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Kerry Orlando Colston. He was 57. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service was dispatched about 8:45 p.m.…dothaneagle · united states of america
DISASTERSep 25The Mexico City neighborhoods where earthquakes are barely feltDiscover which Mexico City neighborhoods are least affected by earthquakes, and why volcanic soil gives southern areas a natural advantage. The post The Mexico City neighborhoods where earthquakes are barely felt appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
DISASTERSep 25Ole Miss students found dead near ‘packaged kratom’ identified"We have been in touch with the families to offer our deepest sympathies and share university support and resources."The Hill
DISASTERSep 25Florida county declares state of emergency as dengue fever cases reach 170The Hill
DISASTERSep 25Tracking the nor'easter: Your forecast for this weekendMillions in the Northeast are bracing for a powerful nor'easter set to bring pounding rain and strong winds to the region through the weekend.ABC News
DISASTERSep 25FEMA Delivers More Than $27 Million to Help Fire Departments and Other First Responder Organizations in New Jersey and New YorkFEMA Delivers More Than $27 Million to Help Fire Departments and Other First Responder Organizations in New Jersey and New York NEW YORK — This week, FEMA awarded more than $27 million in grant funding for fire departments and other first responder organizations in New Jersey and New York. FEMA disburses this money to support firefighters and other emergency personnel because they are often the first ones on the scene when disaster strikes. They play an essential role in keeping American communities safe. By empowering these emergency responders to strengthen and expand their capacity, FEMA isFEMA
DISASTERSep 25Airlines waive flight-change fees ahead of nor'easterFlight disruptions were rising in Boston over the weekend.CNBC