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DISASTERJul 23Japan’s deadliest fault line shifts, frustrating megaquake forecastsA Japanese study has found that the locked zone in the Nankai Trough is not permanent but changes over time, further complicating the task of predicting megaquakes along the fault line. A locked zone is where tectonic plates merge, allowing stress to build up until it is released in an earthquake. In the case of the 900km (560-mile) long Nankai Trough off Japan’s Pacific coast, it is where the Philippine plate meets the Eurasian plate. The Philippine plate is slipping under the Eurasian plate at...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 23Hong Kong mechanic dies after being crushed under busA Hong Kong mechanic died earlier this week after being crushed by a 28-seater bus while he was inspecting its undercarriage, police revealed on Thursday. The force said a colleague of the victim had contacted police at 3.45pm on Tuesday about the incident, which took place in a garage on Tin Ha Road in Tin Shui Wai. Police said the deceased, a 52-year-old man surnamed Leung, managed to climb out from underneath the vehicle but was found in an unconscious state with multiple injuries when...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 23Philippines storm may intensify into typhoon, approach Hong Kong this weekendSouth China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 22Japanese agency warns of ‘cruelly hot days’ amid 40 degrees and above heatJapanese cities are experiencing “cruelly hot days”, a new meteorological term devised this year to warn people of intense heat above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), with emergency officials describing the soaring temperatures on Wednesday as “a disaster”. Heatstroke alerts were issued across almost the whole country and emergency officials said at least 14 people had died from heat-related causes in the past week. Three central cities logged scorching temperatures on Tuesday above the new...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 22Hong Kong surpasses July rainfall in just 20 days – why?Hong Kong’s rainfall so far this month has already surpassed typical levels for July by 23 per cent, a review of Observatory data shows, with a meteorologist warning the city will experience more extreme downpours due to global warming. The Observatory also said on Tuesday that Hong Kong would be hit by rainstorms again over the weekend following weeks of heavy rain as a tropical cyclone neared the city. A South China Morning Post reporter reviewed the forecaster’s data and found the city...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 21Hong Kong woman killed, 5 others injured in car crash in Japan’s HokkaidoA 53-year-old Hong Kong woman died and five others were injured in a head-on car crash in Japan on Monday, becoming the second such accident in Hokkaido prefecture to involve city residents in less than a week. Japanese news outlets reported that the incident took place at around 3.30pm (Japan Standard Time) on National Route 38 in Furano. A rental car carrying a family of four from Hong Kong crossed into the opposite lane and collided head-on with another passenger vehicle carrying two Japanese...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 2110 injured after bus crashes into barrier on Hong Kong roadAt least 10 people have been injured when a bus crashed into a barrier on Tuen Mun Road, prompting an emergency response. Police said they received a report at 8.59am on Tuesday of the crash on the Kowloon-bound carriageway near the Bellagio private housing estate in Sham Tseng. Nine women and one man sustained minor injuries. Images widely circulating online show the vehicle involved is a Citybus 952P originally bound for Causeway Bay. The crash shattered the bus’s windscreen and several other...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 21Squally thunderstorms set to hit parts of Hong Kong within hoursHong Kong’s weather forecaster has warned that downpours are approaching the city, saying they are expected to become more frequent throughout the day. A spokesman for the Hong Kong Observatory said at 8.20am on Tuesday that an area of thundery showers over western Guangdong was gradually moving eastwards. “Showers are expected to be heavier in some areas, with squally thunderstorms affecting parts of the territory in the next couple of hours,” the spokesman said. Hong Kong has experienced...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 20Mercury hits 35 C in Tokyo, marking first 'extremely hot' day of the yearThe rainy season has likely ended in regions including Tokyo and Nagoya, the weather agency said Monday, with the Japanese capital marking the first "extremely hot" day of…Japan Today
DISASTERJul 20Japanese beetle advances through northern Italy vineyards and orchards , frustrating farmersThe Japanese beetle is advancing through vineyards and orchards in northern Italy, causing frustration among farmers. This invasive species poses a threat to agricultural production in the region.wsls.com · United States
DISASTERJul 20Japanese beetle advances through northern Italy vineyards and orchards , frustrating farmersThe Japanese beetle is spreading through vineyards and orchards in northern Italy, causing frustration among farmers. This represents an advancing agricultural pest problem impacting local farming.news4jax.com · United States
DISASTERJul 20In China , people brave simulated typhoons to prepare for the real thingPeople in China are conducting simulated typhoon exercises to enhance their preparedness for actual typhoon events. This initiative aims to improve public readiness for natural disasters.kfgo.com · United States
DISASTERJul 20In China , people brave simulated typhoons to prepare for the real thingPeople in China are engaging in simulated typhoon exercises to enhance their preparedness for actual typhoons, demonstrating proactive disaster mitigation efforts.wsau.com · United States
DISASTERJul 20In China , people brave simulated typhoons to prepare for the real thingPeople in China are participating in simulated typhoon exercises to prepare for actual typhoon events. This illustrates efforts in disaster readiness and public safety.kelo.com · United States
DISASTERJul 20In China , people brave simulated typhoons to prepare for the real thingPeople in China are participating in simulated typhoon experiences to prepare for actual typhoons. This highlights proactive disaster preparedness measures being undertaken in the region.whtc.com · United States
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 20Hong Kong issues red rainstorm warning, urges schools to ensure students’ safetyHong Kong’s weather forecaster downgraded the red rainstorm warning to amber on Monday morning, but warned that unsettled weather would continue to affect the city over the next day. The Hong Kong Observatory reissued the amber rainstorm warning at 9.30am, nearly 1½ hours after raising the red signal at 8.05am. Authorities earlier urged schools to implement contingency measures to ensure students’ safety while the red rainstorm warning was in force. “Schools which are in session should continue...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 19Five passengers found drifting days after boat sinks in IndonesiaFive passengers, including a seven-year-old girl, were rescued from a passenger boat that sank in Indonesia.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 19Two more survivors found after boat sinks in IndonesiaTwo additional survivors have been discovered following a boat sinking incident in Indonesia. This suggests ongoing rescue efforts after a maritime disaster.dailyliberal.com.au · Australia
DISASTERJul 19Two more survivors found after boat sinks in IndonesiaTwo additional survivors have been located following a boat sinking incident in Indonesia. This is a development in a maritime accident, indicating ongoing search and rescue efforts.goulburnpost.com.au · Australia
DISASTERJul 1910,000 Hong Kong homes face 24-hour wait for water after pipe bursts in Shau Kei WanAround 10,000 homes in Hong Kong’s Eastern district face a 24-hour fresh water supply disruption following a sudden pipe burst, with authorities expecting service to resume on Monday morning. The Water Supplies Department received reports of the disruption in Shau Kei Wan at around 6am on Sunday and immediately deployed staff to investigate. According to a suspension notice issued by the department in the evening, water supply is estimated to resume at 6am on Monday. The affected areas covered...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 19Five people rescued after Indonesia boat sinks, at least 20 still missingAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 19Searching the rubble for survivors of China landslidegoulburnpost.com.au · Australia
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 19Searching the rubble for survivors of China landslidecrookwellgazette.com.au · Australia
DISASTERJul 19Five survivors found after boat sinks in IndonesiaFive survivors have been located following a boat sinking incident in Indonesia. This indicates a maritime disaster with ongoing rescue efforts or aftermath.examiner.com.au · Australia
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