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DisasterAug 5Hong Kong fatal traffic accidents rise 44% in first half of 2026, with 63 deadHong Kong recorded a 44 per cent year-on-year increase in fatal traffic accidents in the first half of 2026, with many cases involving elderly victims and older drivers, police said, adding that they supported tighter health check requirements for motorists. Police said on Wednesday that the city recorded 59 fatal traffic accidents in the first half of this year, up from 41 in the same period in 2025, while the number of victims rose from 43 to 63. This rise in deaths stood in contrast to the...South China Morning Post
DisasterAug 5Firefighters scramble to contain fires outside Athens before high winds returnEuroNews [en]
DisasterAug 5OPINION : As French wildfires still burn , the blame the Green deflection has begunFrench wildfires continue to burn, leading to an opinion piece on the deflection of blame towards environmental policies. This highlights both an ongoing natural disaster and related political discourse.thelocal.fr · France
DisasterAug 5Fire tornadoes have reached Europe: What makes them so dangerous?EuroNews [en]
DisasterAug 5Flights at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport disrupted after suspicious objects sightedSeveral flights, including one passenger plane, were diverted to other airports after the sighting of the flying object near the airport shortly before midnight.EuroNews [en]
DisasterBreakingAug 5Multiple explosions trigger fire at Dubai Jebel Ali zone near Palm Jumeirahtheweek.in · India
DisasterAug 5Another heatwave on the way with 14 united kingdom areas set to sizzle in 35C - see full listThe United Kingdom is bracing for another heatwave, with 14 areas expected to experience temperatures up to 35°C. This weather event could have significant public health implications.dailystar.co.uk · United Kingdom
DisasterAug 5Chad le Clos loses home to fire while competing at Commonwealth GamesSwimmer Chad le Clos's home was destroyed by fire while he was competing at the Commonwealth Games. This reports a personal tragedy involving a house fire.timeslive.co.za · South Africa
DisasterBreakingAug 5India: Heavy monsoon season claims more than 100 livesDW News [en]
DisasterBreakingAug 5Flood situation in Assam critical as overnight rains threaten fresh inundationThe Hindu
DisasterAug 5World War II Nazi ships and mammoth bones appear as Europe rivers dry upDrying rivers in Europe have led to the appearance of World War II Nazi ships and mammoth bones. This event is attributed to reduced water levels.abc.net.au · Australia
DisasterAug 5Lagos boosts fire response capacity with 11 public stations, 685 new firefightersBy Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reinforced the state’s emergency response capacity with the induction of 150 newly recruited firefighters into the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The ceremony also featured the commissioning and commencement of operations at the new Oworonshoki Fire Station, bringing the number of public […] The post Lagos boosts fire response capacity with 11 public stations, 685 new firefighters appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterAug 5EU deployed its biggest wildfire response. Is it what Europe needs?As wildfires rage across southern Europe, the EU has deployed its largest shared firefighting force. But the crisis exposes a growing gap between emergency response and wildfire prevention. Watch the video.EuroNews [en]
DisasterAug 5Sussex green spaces show effects of driest July on recordGreen spaces in Sussex are displaying the impact of the driest July ever recorded, highlighting environmental changes due to extreme weather. This concerns the local ecosystem and potentially resource management.theargus.co.uk · United Kingdom
DisasterAug 5Narrow escape: how ANA flight from Shanghai avoided a collision at Tokyo airportAn All Nippon Airways passenger jet took evasive action after coming close to a government inspection aircraft near Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Tuesday, in the latest aviation safety incident at the airport since a deadly runway collision in 2024. According to Japanese media reports, ANA flight NH968 from Shanghai was approaching the airport at around 6am on Tuesday when its traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) was activated, warning of a potential collision risk with another aircraft. The...South China Morning Post
DisasterAug 5Europe is blowing up riverbeds as an extreme drought wreaks havoc on its economyCNBC
DisasterAug 5Odisha may halt hydropower generation to prioritise drinking water, irrigationThe decision to suspend hydroelectricity generation with many reservoirs observed to have less than required level of waterThe Hindu
DisasterAug 5South Albury house fire wakes neighbours after postie called 000 | The Border MailA house fire in South Albury woke neighbors after a postie reported it to emergency services. This describes a local incident involving property damage and community awareness.bordermail.com.au · Australia
DisasterAug 5Appin Road : driver dies after car swerves in front of police | Southern Highland NewsA driver has died on Appin Road after their car swerved in front of police. This incident reports on a fatal traffic accident.southernhighlandnews.com.au · Australia
DisasterAug 5BCWS reports no significant growth Tuesday at Bradley Creek wildfire ; crews working overnightThe BCWS reported no significant growth at the Bradley Creek wildfire on Tuesday. Crews continued to work on containment overnight.castanetkamloops.net
DisasterAug 5Record heatwave hits South and North Korea , people seek reliefA record heatwave is affecting both South and North Korea, leading people to seek relief. This event highlights a significant environmental challenge impacting public health and daily life in the region.russiaherald.com · Russia
DisasterAug 5‘An underused tool’: How regenerative farmers are shielding Spanish land from wildfiresEurope’s regenerative farmers are providing vital wildfire protection – but they need more support.EuroNews [en]
DisasterAug 5El Niño Bakes Southeast AsiaForeign Policy
DisasterBreakingAug 5Fuego volcano spews more ash and lava as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villagesEuroNews [en]
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