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DisasterAug 4Europe’s hydropower nears ‘all-time-low’ as summer drought worsens. Is gas the only backup?“We are simply missing one-third of the water volume that our hydropower plants would normally process.”EuroNews [en]
DisasterAug 4Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with wildfires in SpokaneThe suspect was arrested in connection with one of three wildfires in Spokane, Wash., that have destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced nearly a quarter of the city's residents.NPR News
DisasterBreakingAug 4Guatemala volcano eruption sends lava spewing into the airBBC World
DisasterAug 4Contamination in rivers: SC suggests Rajasthan come out with 20-point resolution planThe top court said that the entire industrial area in Pali is located along the river bank and in the long run, the State authorities may have to consider relocating industries away from the riverThe Hindu
DisasterAug 4Record drought and heatwave bring energy emergency to Eastern EuropeFrance 24 [en]
DisasterAug 4Wildfires burn 70 , 000 hectares across Greece Attica region in 9 yearsWildfires have collectively burned 70,000 hectares across Greece's Attica region over a nine-year period. This highlights the substantial and recurrent environmental impact of wildfires in the area.aa.com.tr · Turkey
DisasterBreakingAug 4Spokane fires : Man arrested in connection to Washington wildfire as crews battle multiple blazesedition.cnn.com · United States
DisasterAug 4Downed electrical line challenges crews at Kansas house fireEmergency crews are facing challenges due to a downed electrical line while responding to a house fire in Kansas. This highlights hazardous conditions during a local emergency response.jcpost.com · United States
DisasterAug 4Sick TikTok clips show delivery drivers pushed off bikes in Glasgow attacksTikTok clips reportedly show delivery drivers being pushed off their bikes in Glasgow attacks. This indicates a public safety concern involving criminal acts against workers.dailyrecord.co.uk · United Kingdom
DisasterAug 4July was France's hottest month ever recordedAccording ot the country's weather service, the month was also France's third-driest July on record, with rainfall nearly 70% below average.Le Monde [en]
DisasterBreakingAug 4South Korea’s Lee calls heatwave national disaster, deaths rise to 19South China Morning Post
DisasterAug 4More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in ChannelBBC World
DisasterAug 4Kerala rains: Kozhikode police issue alert over landslides, flooding and dam releasesPatrolling and surveillance strengthened in low-lying areas, riverbanks, waterlogged roads, bridges, beaches, tourist spots, and areas prone to landslide; public urged to adhere strictly to safety guidelinesThe Hindu
DisasterAug 4157 migrants rescued after boat catches fire during Channel crossingFrance 24 [en]
DisasterBreakingAug 4South Korea heatwave declared a national disasterbordermail.com.au · Australia
DisasterAug 4Wildfires ease in Greece as people return to gutted homesWildfires in Greece are subsiding, allowing residents to begin returning to their damaged homes. This marks a transition from the active disaster phase to recovery efforts.wiky.com · United States
DisasterBreakingAug 4South Korea heatwave declared a national disastercrookwellgazette.com.au · Australia
DisasterAug 4Canadian wildfires are reducing solar power generation in EuropeLost solar power due to smoke blocking the sun cost Europe and North America nearly $2 billion in 2023 aloneNew Scientist
DisasterAug 4Kerala floods 2026: Idukki mudslide survivor recalls moments before disasterThankaraj, who managed to rescue his family before tragedy struck, was trapped under mud and later saved by neighbours; with their house and vehicles completely lost, the family seeks govt. aid to rebuild their livesThe Hindu
DisasterAug 4Arson arrest made over largest of Washington state's wildfiresThere are three wildfires in the Spokane area that have forced 60,000 to be evacuated from their homes.BBC World
DisasterAug 4Air India Phuket-Delhi flight encounters turbulence; few passengers, crew sustain minor injuriesThe airline said the aircraft landed safely in Delhi and all passengers and crew disembarked without incidentThe Hindu
DisasterAug 4Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo, spokesperson saysTen of the 16 lions in Tama Zoological Park have suffered symptoms such as "loss of appetite and decreased activity" since mid-July, and three lionesses died, the zoo said in a statement.EuroNews [en]
DisasterBreakingAug 4Greece's wildfires claim lives as firefighters struggle to contain flamesFrance 24 [en]
DisasterAug 4Phuket to Delhi Air India flight faces sudden turbulence , injures 14 : Airline issues statementAn Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced sudden turbulence, resulting in injuries to 14 passengers. The airline has released a statement regarding the incident.livemint.com · India