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DISASTEROct 6Finland orders halt to work on two Google data centresThe order affecting two planned data centres follows concerns over forest clearance.BBC World
DISASTEROct 6Missaukee County Residents Invited to Attend Flood Map Open HouseMissaukee County Residents Invited to Attend Flood Map Open House CHICAGO — Homeowners, renters and business owners in Missaukee County are encouraged to attend a virtual Open House on Thursday, October 15 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. to learn about their specific flood risks, ways to prevent flood loss and the benefits of having flood insurance.The meeting will be held via Zoom. Those who attend will be able to view their own address on new preliminary flood maps and meet one-on-one with local officials and experts from FEMA to discuss flood map changes and potential flood risks to their FEMA
DISASTEROct 6Worker dies in hospital after falling from scaffolding in RiminiLong spate of fatal workplace accidents goes onANSA [en]
DISASTEROct 6More than 40 South Staffordshire properties without powerOver 40 properties in South Staffordshire are currently experiencing a power outage. This indicates a significant local service disruption impacting residents.expressandstar · united kingdom
DISASTEROct 6British father pleads to be spared jail after son's fatal Cyprus hotel window fallJosh Foster pleaded guilty to a charge of negligence after his son fell to his death from a hotel window in Cyprus in JulyThe Independent World
DISASTEROct 6Search and identification of remains continue in Nepal despite end of rescue operation — Ukraine's Foreign MinistryUkraine has contacted the competent authorities in Nepal following the launch of procedures to legally declare people who went missing in the floods dead, including 56 Ukrainian citizens. Rescue services, meanwhile, continue searching for and identifying human remains.Ukrinform [en]
DISASTEROct 5British Airways flight drops 27,000 feet, returns to LondonA spokesperson for British Airways said there was a technical issue and that the aircraft later landed safely.CBS News
DISASTEROct 5BA Flight to Chicago drops 28,000 feet, returns to LondonA British Airways passenger jet declared an emergency and descended rapidly while flying from London to Chicago.NBC News
DISASTEROct 5Teenager loses hand picking up grenade in France school protestsCBS News
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 5Spain: 'Mini-hurricane' kills at least two people in CataloniaFrance 24 [en]
DISASTEROct 5Security alert in Florence after gas canister left near statue of DavidBomb disposal experts called in at Piazzale MichelangeloANSA [en]
DISASTEROct 5Belgian city’s historic canals turn green after record-hot summerA thick carpet of green duckweed has covered Ghent’s canals, disrupting tour boats and raising fresh concerns about climate change in Belgium.EuroNews [en]
DISASTEROct 5Two men die trying to cross Channel to UKTwo women were also hospitalized with burns after a boat carrying 120 people set off on Sunday night, leaving about 20 migrants stranded in the water after they were unable to board.Le Monde [en]
DISASTEROct 5Two Die Trying To Cross Channel To UKThe development was after three people, including a 10-year-old child died during another attempted crossing last week. The post Two Die Trying To Cross Channel To UK appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
DISASTEROct 5Floods leave streets and roads submerged across CataloniaEuroNews [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 5Five days of intense rainfall leave trail of destruction across CreteEuroNews [en]
DISASTEROct 5Persistent drought puts pressure on France's drinking water networksWater reserves supplying distribution systems across France remain under strain due to a significant rainfall deficit.Le Monde [en]
DISASTEROct 4The Junta declares emergency situation 1 in Ávila due to reservoir levelsEntre las localidades más afectadas por la meteorología se encuentran El Barraco, Mombeltrán y Casavieja LeerEl Mundo
DISASTEROct 4An unusual storm sweeps Catalonia, leaving two dead, historic rains, and serious damage: "At 5 in the morning the street was running like a real river"El Mundo
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 4Abnormally warm Mediterranean Sea causes major floods in SpainGisteravond was het weer zover. Inwoners van de Spaanse regio Catalonië werden opgeschrikt door een ES-Alert, een sms en geluidssignaal op de mobiele telefoon vergelijkbaar met een NL-Alert. Reden: er werden zware buien verwacht, die mogelijk zware schade konden aanrichten. Het alarm bleek terecht: er vielen twee doden en er waren duizenden meldingen van omgevallen bomen en ondergelopen kelders en huizen. Deze week was er ook veel schade en een dodelijk slachtoffer door zwaar noodweer in Castilië-La Mancha in het zuidoosten van het land. Na de zware overstromingen van twee jaar geleden in de pNOS Buitenland
DISASTEROct 4Heatwaves killed over 8,000 people in France this year. Here are some of their storiesLe Monde [en]
DISASTEROct 4Barcelona Suspends Activities Amid Flood Risk, Awaits Decision on Match DelayFC Barcelona has suspendEd all club activities for a 24-hour period due to severe weather warnings. The club is also considering delaying the begin of its women's football match against Real Madrid to ensure safety and proper stadium operation.headtopics · united states of america
DISASTEROct 4Central team assesses drought situation in Saligrama talukA central team is currently assessing the drought conditions in Saligrama taluk. This indicates an ongoing governmental response to a natural disaster.The Hindu
DISASTEROct 4Two people have died in Catalonia as the region is hit by torrential rain and floodingEuroNews [en]