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DISASTERSep 17Dry rivers and shrinking glaciers deepen global freshwater declineRivers around the world are running unusually dry as freshwater reserves continue to decline, leaving less water stored away to help countries through drought, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has warned. Glaciers and groundwater are also shrinking, while in Switzerland the retreat of Alpine ice is already forcing changes to infrastructure that supplies hydroelectric power.RFI [en]
DISASTERSep 17Dry rivers and shrinking glaciers deepen global freshwater declineRivers around the world are running unusually dry as freshwater reserves continue to decline, leaving less water stored away to help countries through drought, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has warned. Glaciers and groundwater are also shrinking, while in Switzerland the retreat of Alpine ice is already forcing changes to infrastructure that supplies hydroelectric power.RFI [en]
DISASTERSep 17Malaysia offers aircraft, other assets to help tackle Indonesia’s forest firesThe offer was conveyed during deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s four-day working visit to Indonesia, which began today.freemalaysiatoday · malaysia
DISASTERSep 17Helene exposed Appalachia’s flood risks; experts explain whyAs western North Carolina approaches two years since Helene, experts are examining why Appalachian communities are vulnerable to floodingnewschannel9 · united states of america
DISASTERSep 17‘The drought has left its mark’: Slovenia’s potato lovers lament low yieldsHundreds gather to share roast potatoes in northern Slovenia as think tank warns 'chips are down' across Europe.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERSep 17Torrential rains flood Valencia and Catalonia, killing driver in SpainFlooded streets, submerged cars and disrupted transport were reported across parts of Valencia and Catalonia on 17 September as torrential rain swept through eastern Spain.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERSep 17Oil spill hits Akwa Ibom oil community as NOSDRA probes sourceResidents of Ntafre, a remote Akwa Ibom oil community, say a crude oil spill has contaminated their creek, disrupted fishing and left them without safe water as NOSDRA moves to determine the source. The post Oil spill hits Akwa Ibom oil community as NOSDRA probes source appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTERSep 17VIDEO: Rivers students cross dangerous floodwater on makeshift planks to reach classroomStudents of Community Secondary School, Rumuapara, in Rivers State, attend classes in a flood-ravaged environment, using makeshift plank bridges to move between school buildings. The local government chairman says the flooding has persisted for years and requires state government intervention. The post VIDEO: Rivers students cross dangerous floodwater on makeshift planks to reach classroom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 17Los Angeles news helicopter crash: What we know about victims, investigationThe Hill
DISASTERSep 17Ondo Poisonous Alcohol: Death Toll Increases To 49, Cases Spread To Neighboring Local GovtChannels TV
DISASTERSep 1726-year-old hiker disappeared in Washington's Olympic National Park; two weeks later his remains were foundAfter almost two weeks of desperate searching, rescue teams found the body of Neil Gehring, a 26-year-old who had started a solo hike on Mount Appleton and whose disappearance mobilized helicopters, drones, and trained dogs. His cell phone signal wasClarín
DISASTERSep 17Satya Niketan building collapse: Kiran Bedi seeks intervention in case, Centre opposes plea“What reply will you file? She is a conscientious citizen of the country. She has administrative experience. The matter is in larger public interest,” a Bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia told the law officerThe Hindu
DISASTERSep 17As freshwater reserves shrink, countries must prepare for a new water realityThe world is entering a period in which abnormal water supplies are becoming the norm, with river flows, groundwater and glaciers all showing signs of sustained disruption, the UN weather agency warned on Thursday. UN News
DISASTERSep 17Mendoza: a 62-year-old woman and her grandson died after falling into a septic tankIt happened in a gated community in the town of Guaymallén. The boy was two years old.Clarín
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 17Alake Calls For Immediate Rescue Mobilisation After Mine Collapses In SudanChannels TV
DISASTERSep 17New Details Emerge on Deadly News Helicopter Crash in LANTSB investigators say they’re looking into a number of potential factors that led to the tragic news helicopter crash in Los Angeles that claimed three lives, including two NBC News colleagues. The agency is looking at the chopper’s maintenance records, studying dashcam video that shows the moment the chopper fell out of the air, and are asking for eyewitnesses to come forward. NBC’s Steve Patterson reports for TODAY.NBC News
DISASTERSep 17Ondo confirms 48 deaths, 182 cases from suspected alcohol poisoningOndo State Government has confirmed the deaths of 48 persons from the consumption of a local alcoholic drink suspected to be contaminated with methanol. The post Ondo confirms 48 deaths, 182 cases from suspected alcohol poisoning appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTERSep 17Climate change had major role in triggering Nepal floods, scientists sayAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERSep 17Boy’s body found, search on for father, uncle who swept away in Galeru-Nagari canalEight-year-old Aarush lost his balance while playing at Ramapuram village in Owk mandal and the two men went in after him; the canal was carrying about 3,200 cusecs at the timeThe Hindu
DISASTERSep 17Andhra saw the El Niño drought coming in February, farmers still lost ₹20,000 an acre: JaganYSRCP president alleges farmers lost ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 an acre, drought mandals were not declared and Srisailam water went to power generation instead of RayalaseemaThe Hindu
DISASTERSep 17Super El Niño 2026 in Argentina, LIVE: affected provinces, where more rains are expected, polar wave and when the climate changesSe trata de un fenómeno climático que produce cambios en la cantidad de lluvias y los niveles de temperatura. Los países de la comarca andina anunciaron que coordinarán esfuerzos y compartirán información para hacerle frente.Clarín
DISASTERSep 17Thunderstorm forecast in 25 Telangana districts on September 18A thunderstorm has been forecast for 25 districts in Telangana on September 18. This forecast is important for residents in those areas to prepare for potential weather impacts.The Hindu
DISASTERSep 17Two Britons among three killed in plane crash at popular resortTwo Britons are among three people killed after a light aircraft crashed in a popular resort in the Swiss Alps.Sky News World
DISASTERSep 17Two British nationals among three dead in Swiss Alps plane crash in SwitzerlandTwo British nationals among three dead in Swiss Alps plane crash in SwitzerlandTwo British nationals were among three people killed when a light aircraft crashed into a mountain slope in the Swiss Alps. The single-engine Cirrus SR22T aircraft took off from Sion Airport in the Rhône...thenews · pakistan