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DisasterAug 6Helping handA Self-Defense Force member helps provide water to residents affected by an earthquake at Hikawa Town Hall in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture.Japan Today
DisasterAug 6Fire engulfs earthquake housing site in TurkiyeA fire broke out at a workers' accommodation camp at a construction site for earthquake housing in Hatay, Turkiye.Al Jazeera [en]
DisasterAug 6308 abductees freed from separate attacks in Northern NigeriaFrance 24 [en]
DisasterAug 6Portuguese man o' wars spread in Spain: what to do if you get stungThe surge in jellyfish along the Cantabrian coast has forced swimming bans on several Basque beaches and prompted health authorities to step up advice on what to do if stung.EuroNews [en]
DisasterAug 6Cómo el calor extremo ha cambiado la vida de los estadounidenses, según encuesta de AP-NORCEl calor extremo impacta cada vez más en la vida diaria de los estadounidenses, afectando actividades al aire libre y aumentando costos de energía. Encuestas revelan que el clima abrasador influye en planes de viaje y facturas eléctricas, mientras que la percepción del cambio climático se mantiene estable.Clarín
DisasterAug 6How drought threatens electricity supplies in EuropeDroughts, heat and falling water levels in the Danube are hitting central and southeastern Europe hard. Hungary and Romania are experiencing an energy crisis — whereas countries like Bulgaria are better prepared.DW News [en]
DisasterAug 6Ceuta’s leader says 100 died in border rush as up to 5,000 still in enclaveAl Jazeera [en]
DisasterAug 6GVMC steps up measures to tackle drinking water scarcity in VizagA municipal corporation is increasing its efforts to address drinking water scarcity in a specific city, indicating a developing local environmental and public health concern.The Hindu
DisasterAug 6Little respite for drought - hit Britain with more heat health alerts issued as temperatures set to hit 33C by next weekBritain, already affected by drought, is set to experience more extreme heat with temperatures reaching 33C next week, leading to further heat health alerts. This situation indicates a continuing environmental and health concern.dailymail.com · United States
DisasterBreakingAug 6Europe Heat Wave Puts All Major Italian Cities On Red Alert As Austria Sets Heat Recordtheyeshivaworld.com · United States
DisasterBreakingAug 6Heathrow Airport runway is closed : Grass fire to cause travel chaos dailymail.com · United States
DisasterAug 6Hurricane Season Update and Predictions |An update and predictions for the upcoming hurricane season are provided, informing about potential natural disasters and their expected severity.sfexaminer.com · United States
DisasterAug 6Romania rushes to sink 4 barges in the Danube to keep a nuclear power plant second reactor runningwral.com · United States
DisasterAug 6Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record2news.com
DisasterBreakingAug 6Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat recordsomdnews.com · United States
DisasterAug 6Two women killed, 18 injured as speeding private bus collides with four vehicles near Kunnamkulam in Kerala’s ThrissurTwo people in critical condition. Deceased identified as Riya Fathima, 17, and Thankamani, 72The Hindu
DisasterAug 6Alsace farmers turn to pulses to cope with droughtFour farmers in Bas-Rhin have turned to growing pulses to launch their own brand, "Graines d'Alsace", a bet on the future as droughts multiply across Europe.EuroNews [en]
DisasterAug 6Ensure 25% interim crop insurance relief for drought-hit farmers: TangadagiTangadagi directs officials to expedite insurance claims as 80% crop damage reported across most taluks; asks administration to prioritise drinking water, fodder supply and rural employmentThe Hindu
DisasterAug 6Ministers Tangadagi and Rayaraddi inspect drought-hit fields in KoppalMinisters Tangadagi and Rayaraddi have inspected drought-hit fields in Koppal. This visit aims to assess the impact of drought on agricultural areas.The Hindu
DisasterAug 6Authorities review emergency preparedness as rain continues in ErnakulamCoordination among various departments and agencies has been stepped up, considering lessons learnt from the massive floods in 2018, says Aluva MLAThe Hindu
DisasterAug 6Idukki Collector orders closure of zipline run by M.M. Mani’s brother​The order follows a case registered by the Adimaly police against Mr. Lambodaran’s wife, the official owner of the venture. The firm was allegedly operating illegally and accommodating tourists in direct violation of a ban imposed in light of harsh weather conditions.The Hindu
DisasterAug 6What to know as Germany investigates an explosive drone at a key cargo airportGermany is investigating an explosive drone found at a key cargo airport. This incident raises significant security concerns for critical infrastructure.ckom.com · Canada
DisasterAug 6Teenager arrested over suspected arson at former Corner pub buildingA teenager was arrested in connection with suspected arson at a former pub building. This indicates a criminal investigation into a destructive act.cyprus-mail.com · Cyprus
DisasterAug 6Panakkad landslip: traffic reopening put off to Friday amid rain alertOfficials say the road is motorable. However, experts warn that the slope can become unstable if heavy rain continues as the waterlogged soil may lose strengthThe Hindu