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DisasterAug 9140 - year - old Hong Kong heat record shattered as temperatures soarHong Kong has experienced soaring temperatures that broke a 140-year-old heat record. This signifies a severe and historically significant weather event.news.az · Azerbaijan
DisasterAug 9Temperatures rise above 30C while Scotland hit by half month rain in two daysParts of Scotland experienced an unusual amount of rainfall in a short period, while temperatures in other areas rose above 30 degrees Celsius. This indicates significant and contrasting weather events affecting different regions.newarkadvertiser.co.uk · United Kingdom
DisasterAug 9Boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty , baby drownsdailyliberal.com.au · Australia
DisasterAug 9Quién era el hombre que murió en el choque en el que dos autos cayeron de un puente en Mendoza y cómo están los heridosClarín
DisasterAug 9Three Queens Fire grows to 1,200 acresHigh winds Saturday pushed the Three Queens Fire to 1,200 acres, officials with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest said in a Sunday update.goskagit · united states of america
DisasterAug 9Three Queens Fire grows to 1,200 acresHigh winds Saturday pushed the Three Queens Fire to 1,200 acres, officials with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest said in a Sunday update.dailyrecordnews · united states of america
DisasterAug 9More than 50 firefighters tackle huge fire in fieldMore than fifty firefighters tackled a large straw bale fire in a Hampshire field.dailyecho · united kingdom
DisasterBreakingAug 9Wildfire rages in southern France, forcing evacuationsFrance 24 [en]
DisasterAug 9Disaster response force deployed to trace missing trekker at ShivagangeA disaster response force has been deployed to Shivagange to locate a missing trekker. The operation is currently underway.The Hindu
DisasterBreakingAug 9Over 200 firefighters battle blaze in southern FranceA fast-moving wildfire was raging in southern France on Sunday, forcing evacuations as more than 200 firefighters raced to contain the blaze. The fire broke out at around 12.45pm in the Lozere region, about 140km (85 miles) northwest of Montpellier. Officials said it might have been sparked by a car catching fire on a local road. By late afternoon, the fire had burned some 90 hectares (220 acres) and continued to spread. Around 220 firefighters from Lozere and neighbouring departments were...South China Morning Post
DisasterBreakingAug 92 dead, including infant, after boat capsizes off Liberty Island coastthestandard_hk · hong kong
DisasterBreakingAug 9Puerto Rico rations water supplies due to intense droughtBBC World
DisasterAug 9Wildfires in Albania and Spain cause hundreds to evacuateWildfires have spread near Albania’s capital and in parts of southern Spain, prompting hundreds to evacuate.Al Jazeera [en]
DisasterBreakingAug 9Nuevas evacuaciones por los incendios: Los Ángeles de San Rafael y Vegas de Matute (Segovia), y Catí (Castellón)El Mundo
DisasterAug 9Water purifiers developed during Rajasthan deluge delivered to flood-hit AssamThe units developed by the Nagpur-based CSIR-NEERI are expected to make ambient water drinkable at 3,500 litres per hourThe Hindu
DisasterAug 9Tragedia en Nueva York: mueren una mujer y una beba al volcar una lancha cerca la Estatua de la LibertadClarín
DisasterAug 9Bengaluru: Man dies of cardiac arrest during Nandi Hills monsoon marathonA man died of a cardiac arrest while participating in the Nandi Hills monsoon marathon in Bengaluru. This was a fatal incident during a sporting event.The Hindu
DisasterAug 9Woman and baby die after boat capsizes in New York harbourThe operator of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her infant daughter, is facing criminal charges and authorities are investigating whether the vessel was an illegal charter, the US Coast Guard said on Sunday. The 22-foot Bayliner speedboat overturned at 10.25pm on Saturday near Liberty Island, home to the Statue of Liberty, the US Coast Guard said. Twelve people were rescued from the water before police arrived and police divers later located the 27-year-old woman...South China Morning Post
DisasterAug 9Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US WestRecord heat in the US West is warming rivers, leading to routine fishing closures. This indicates a significant environmental impact on aquatic ecosystems and local economies.kunc.org · United States
DisasterAug 9Temperatures rise to 30C while Scotland hit by half a month rain in two daysTemperatures are rising to 30C in some areas, while Scotland has experienced heavy rainfall equivalent to half a month's worth in two days. These contrasting weather events indicate significant meteorological patterns affecting different regions.swindonadvertiser.co.uk · United Kingdom
DisasterAug 9Temperatures rise to 30C while Scotland hit by half a month rain in two daysTemperatures are rising to 30C in some areas, while Scotland has experienced heavy rainfall equivalent to half a month's worth in two days. These contrasting weather events indicate significant meteorological patterns affecting different regions.rutland-times.co.uk · United Kingdom
DisasterAug 9Heat record set in 1995 set to be smashed next week as fifth heatwave sees temperatures soarA record-breaking heatwave is anticipated next week, with temperatures expected to significantly exceed a 1995 record. This indicates an extreme weather event with potential societal impacts.lbc.co.uk · United Kingdom
DisasterAug 9Temperatures rise to 30C while Scotland hit by half a month rain in two daysScotland is experiencing contrasting weather conditions, with temperatures reaching 30C while also receiving a significant amount of rainfall in a short period. This highlights unusual and potentially impactful weather patterns.ledburyreporter.co.uk · United Kingdom
DisasterAug 9Calls for system review after lowest alert in force during record-breaking heatHong Kong authorities are under pressure to review the warning system for heat stress at work after the lowest-level alert remained in force on Sunday, despite the city sweltering through its hottest day on record. Labour unionists, joined by a leading meteorologist, also proposed relaxing the law to recognise heatstroke as a work-related injury, thus entitling workers to compensation. A scorching 36.9 degrees Celsius (98.4 Fahrenheit) was recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory in Tsim Sha Tsui...South China Morning Post