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DisasterAug 10Most of the Maldives may be unliveable in 50 years – but these kayaking islanders aren't giving upFrom protesting against a mangrove-damaging reclamation project to organising beach clean ups, Maldivian youth are defending their home and identity.EuroNews [en]
DisasterAug 10Newcastle light rail : close calls prompt rail safety warning . | Dungog ChronicleA safety warning has been issued for the Newcastle light rail system following several close call incidents.dungogchronicle.com.au · Australia
DisasterAug 10救助法適用の災害、25年度は過去30年で最多 温暖化で増える大雨Asahi Shimbun
DisasterAug 10Western Europe records hottest June and July on recordWestern Europe has experienced its warmest June and July in recorded history. This report highlights significant temperature anomalies across the region.dw.com · Germany
DisasterBreakingAug 10Wildfires bear down on homes in Canada’s Okanagan regionAl Jazeera [en]
DisasterAug 10Haze returns to Malaysia’s Sarawak, Selangor as Indonesian wildfires burn out of controlThe haze is back in Malaysia – with at least two states registering unhealthy air readings on Monday as raging forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia send clouds of smoke northwards. Transboundary haze is a long-standing problem in Southeast Asia, particularly affecting Malaysia and Singapore due to their proximity to Indonesia, where vast tracts of forests and agricultural land become fire hotspots during the dry season. A wildfire scorched 550 hectares (1,360 acres) of land in the Bromo...South China Morning Post
DisasterAug 1040% of flights grounded in Shanghai as long-lived Typhoon Dolphin moves northShanghai airports cancelled nearly 40 per cent of all flights on Monday as heavy rain continued after Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China on Sunday evening and continued to move north. According to a notice from the Shanghai government on Monday morning, there were 642 cancellations at Pudong airport and 301 at Hongqiao. Passengers were urged to check their airlines for updates. Some trains began to recover on Monday morning, including services to Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang...South China Morning Post
DisasterAug 10Western Europe sets new temperature record as heat waves continue to pummel regionLast month saw the highest average sea surface temperature ever recorded for July across the extra-polar oceans, or the oceans free of seasonal sea ice, Copernicus said.EuroNews [en]
DisasterAug 10Western Europe sets new temperature record as heat waves continue to pummel regionEuroNews [en]
DisasterAug 10Hong Kong heatwave to persist before showers bring relief later this weekMore frequent showers expected later this week should bring relief from Hong Kong’s extreme heat, the city’s weather forecaster has said, although scorching conditions will persist in the coming days, with temperatures in some areas forecast to reach at least 37 degrees Celsius (99 Fahrenheit). The Hong Kong Observatory said on Monday that outer subsiding airflow associated with Typhoon Dolphin continued to bring extremely hot weather to Guangdong and Hong Kong. The heat is expected to persist...South China Morning Post
DisasterAug 10Western Europe records hottest June and July on recordDW News [en]
DisasterAug 10Indonesia’s Mount Bromo wildfire put out but new fires threaten in unusually dry seasonA fire in Indonesia’s ⁠Mount Bromo National Park ⁠in East Java ⁠that burnt 550 hectares (1,360 acres) has been extinguished, according to an official on Monday, but there are new hotspots near the caldera. Gatot Soebroto, head of the local disaster mitigation agency, said authorities had found new fires in ⁠areas around the caldera covering some 20 hectares. Mount Bromo is ‌an active volcano, and is a popular tourist destination and best known for its “sand sea” ‌caldera. The national park...South China Morning Post
DisasterAug 10Clima hoy en Punta Lara, Buenos Aires: el pronóstico del tiempo para este lunes 10 agosto de 2026El SMN anticipa para este lunes temperaturas entre 2°C y 12°C.El pronóstico extendido durante la jornada. ¿Cómo estará el cielo? ¿Cuál es la probabilidad de lluvias?Clarín
DisasterAug 10Clima hoy en Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela: el pronóstico del tiempo para este lunes 10 agosto de 2026El pronóstico extendido durante la jornada.¿Cómo estará el cielo? ¿Cuál es la probabilidad de lluvias?Clarín
DisasterAug 10Clima hoy en Maracay, Venezuela: el pronóstico del tiempo para este lunes 10 agosto de 2026El pronóstico extendido durante la jornada.¿Cómo estará el cielo? ¿Cuál es la probabilidad de lluvias?Clarín
DisasterAug 10Clima hoy en Maracaibo, Venezuela: el pronóstico del tiempo para este lunes 10 agosto de 2026El pronóstico extendido durante la jornada.¿Cómo estará el cielo? ¿Cuál es la probabilidad de lluvias?Clarín
DisasterAug 10Clima hoy en Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela: el pronóstico del tiempo para este lunes 10 agosto de 2026El pronóstico extendido durante la jornada.¿Cómo estará el cielo? ¿Cuál es la probabilidad de lluvias?Clarín
DisasterAug 10Clima hoy en Ciudad de Bolívar, Venezuela: el pronóstico del tiempo para este lunes 10 agosto de 2026El pronóstico extendido durante la jornada.¿Cómo estará el cielo? ¿Cuál es la probabilidad de lluvias?Clarín
DisasterAug 10Clima hoy en Isla Margarita, Venezuela: el pronóstico del tiempo para este lunes 10 agosto de 2026El pronóstico extendido durante la jornada.¿Cómo estará el cielo? ¿Cuál es la probabilidad de lluvias?Clarín
DisasterAug 10Clima hoy en Caracas, Venezuela: el pronóstico del tiempo para este lunes 10 agosto de 2026El pronóstico extendido durante la jornada.¿Cómo estará el cielo? ¿Cuál es la probabilidad de lluvias?Clarín
DisasterAug 10Rockfall at Egypt largest gold mine kills worker , injures fiveA rockfall at Egypt's largest gold mine has resulted in one fatality and five injuries. This incident highlights safety concerns within the mining industry.bssnews.net · Bangladesh
DisasterAug 10Met Office considers issuing rare extreme heat warning amid 36C forecastThe Met Office is considering issuing a rare extreme heat warning amid a 36C forecast. This action suggests a potential for severe weather conditions and related public health concerns.maldonandburnhamstandard.co.uk · United Kingdom
DisasterAug 10ASEAN secretary - general sounds alarm on climate risks to region - Asia & PacificThe ASEAN secretary-general has raised concerns about climate-related risks affecting the Asia & Pacific region. This highlights a significant environmental challenge for the area.thejakartapost.com · Indonesia
DisasterAug 10Met Office considers issuing rare extreme heat warning amid 36C forecastThe Met Office is considering issuing a rare extreme heat warning due to a forecast of 36C temperatures.ipswichstar.co.uk · United Kingdom