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DISASTERAug 12Niger Flooding: Northern senators seek permanent solution beyond emergency response— Call for coordinated action by FG, state government— Commiserate with families affected by disaster By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Senators from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have called for a permanent and coordinated solution to recurring flooding in Shiroro, Minna […] The post Niger Flooding: Northern senators seek permanent solution beyond emergency response appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTERAug 12Italy: Etna eruption in Sicily halts Catania flightsSicily's Catania airport has suspended flights again as Mount Etna continues to spew lava and volcanic ash. The eruption has disrupted travel during the peak summer holiday season.DW News [en]
DISASTERAug 12Colombia declares three days mourning for quake victims as EU pledges assistanceEuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 12One-fifth of France's nuclear capacity offline due to extreme weather and jellyfishLe Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 12EU sends €2 million to Colombia after deadly earthquakeThe European Union has provided €2 million in aid to Colombia following a deadly earthquake.euronews.com · United States
DISASTERAug 12Europe braces for next heat waveDW News [en]
DISASTERAug 12Nayib Bukele, presidente de El Salvador, envió a Colombia las primeras 51 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria tras el terremoto: 'Ya va en camino'El Salvador enviará dos aviones con un total de 100 toneladas y el mandatario afirmó que seguirá atento a lo que el país necesite.El Tiempo
DISASTERAug 12More than half of Europe's population to be hit by another heatwaveTemperatures are expected to surpass 30°C across large swaths of Western and Southern Europe, which temperatures above 35°C in parts of France, Italy and Spain.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 12Europe's scorching summer could cost EU economies €180 billionExtreme heat could cost EU economies around €180 billion this year, roughly 1% of GDP and almost exactly the growth the bloc had been expecting for 2026, with France facing the heaviest blow of the big member states.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 12Italy Fort Knox of cheese feels the heat as climate change drives up costs and riClimate change is causing increased costs and risks for Italy's cheese industry. This highlights the economic impact of environmental changes on agricultural sectors.ynetnews.com · Israel
DISASTERAug 12UKs biggest power supplier issues solar eclipse warningThe UK's largest power supplier has issued a warning regarding a solar eclipse, indicating potential impacts on the power grid or supply.austinglobe.com · United States
DISASTERAug 12Europe braces for another heatwaveRepeated heatwaves this summer have had severe consequences across Europe, scorching grasslands and causing rivers to fall so low that they’ve revealed secrets dating back to the Second World War. July was the hottest month on record for nearly 120 million Europeans, and Europe remains the fastest-warming continent. Here’s Emerald Maxwell with a snapshot of what that looks like.France 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 12EU sends €2 million to Colombia after deadly earthquakeEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc continues to support Colombia wherever possible following the deadly quake.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 12Spain gears up for much-anticipated total solar eclipseThis Wednesday, Spanish authorities are bracing for two major risks: wildfires, after July's massive blazes, and a surge in travel that could result in heavy traffic jams, with an additional 450,000 visitors expected.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 12France swelters in new heatwave as water restrictions tightenSeventy-eight departments, including Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Calvados and Finistère, are on orange heatwave alert. Weeks of drought have led the authorities to impose successive restrictions on water use.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 11As Lake Maggiore runs low, Switzerland steps in as Italy faces growing water shortageLake Maggiore is suffering from drought and Switzerland is increasing releases from Lake Lugano. Water is also scarce in Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto and the Marche: this is Italy's new emergency.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 11France: Drought's impact on the cheese industryFrance is gripped by another heatwave as it also grapples with a record drought. Nearly 70% of the country is facing water restrictions with agriculture bearing the brunt. The production of milk has fallen significantly as extreme heat caused vegetation to dry up and the quality of dairy products, notably cheese, is threatened.France 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 11UK set to record 'warmest summer on record' as Europe preps for yet another heatwave"These statistics are a clear reminder – if one were needed – of the stark changes that we are seeing in the UK’s climate," senior Met Office scientist Mike Kendon said.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 11Italy’s Po river runs low as drought threatens farms and water suppliesEuroNews [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 11Europe battles wildfires and braces for another summer heatwaveFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 11Germany news: Some shipping stops as Rhine hits new lowsThe summer heat is not only causing water levels in Germany's key river arteries to drop to dangerously low levels, but also contributing to wildfires in several areas. Follow DW for more.DW News [en]
DISASTERAug 11Drought forces water restrictions across nearly 70 percent of FranceA drought has necessitated water restrictions across nearly 70 percent of France. This indicates a widespread environmental issue with significant public impact.thelocal.fr · France
DISASTERAug 11Drought : Could tap water run out in France this summer ? A drought in France raises concerns about the potential for tap water shortages during the summer. This situation highlights a looming environmental and resource challenge.thelocal.fr · France
DISASTERAug 11France: Drought conditions worsen amid successive heatwavesFrance 24 [en]