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DisasterAug 3Dangerous summers: How heatwaves and wildfires change life across EuropeAl Jazeera [en]
DisasterAug 3Kerala rains: CM Satheesan announces emergency preparations in Pathanamthitta to tackle flood situationThe Hindu
DisasterBreakingAug 3In blazing Greece, anger grows among residents forced to evacuateFrance 24 [en]
DisasterAug 3Two workers killed in blast after re-entering quake-hit Japan mall on boss' orderBBC World
DisasterAug 3Kerala rains: 92% of power connection restored after monsoon damage, says Minister Sunny JosephMinister says 2,892 transformers were damaged during the rains. Following the receding of floodwater, 2,600 transformers have been repaired and re-energised, while restoration of 1,872 damaged electric poles is progressingThe Hindu
DisasterAug 3Spanish farmer finds donkeys alive after wildfires destroy her propertySpanish farmer finds donkeys alive after wildfires destroy her propertyAl Jazeera [en]
DisasterBreakingAug 3Wildfires ravage neighborhoods in US northwest city of SpokaneLe Monde [en]
DisasterAug 3How monsoon ready is Chennai?As Chennai begins the countdown to the Northeast monsoon, the city confronts the twin challenges of a weak Southwest monsoon, followed by prospects of intense rainfall during the ensuing monsoon. An additional factor this year, El Nino, adds to the uncertainty. But the focus of the local government must always remain on making sure the city is monsoon readyThe Hindu
DisasterBreakingAug 3Wildfires destroy hundreds of homes near Spokane, WashingtonEuroNews [en]
DisasterAug 3Cuba state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout as US embargo continuesThe power cuts have made normal life almost impossible, with each outage also meaning that water supplies trickle away and ceiling fans slow to a halt.EuroNews [en]
DisasterAug 32 women who died in Aeon mall blast were told to return inside by employerTwo women who died in an explosion at an Aeon shopping mall following a powerful earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture last week were instructed by their employer to return…Japan Today
DisasterAug 3What should the EU prioritise to tackle wildfires? Take our pollThe EU is deploying its largest-ever firefighting force in southern Europe to help countries battle wildfires. But is it enough, and what should Brussels prioritise?EuroNews [en]
DisasterAug 3Assam flood: Government releases first tranche of ₹75,000 interim relief to affected householdsChief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is touring the worst-affected districts, released the first tranche of interim relief from DibrugarhThe Hindu
DisasterBreakingAug 3Aemet issues alerts in six regions and red warning in Gran Canaria for extreme heatEuroNews [en]
DisasterBreakingAug 3Woman killed, many injured as KSRTC bus skids off Nelliyampathy ghat road in Kerala’s PalakkadThe Hindu
DisasterAug 3Evacuation order partially downgraded to evacuation alert near Wait Creek wildfireAn evacuation order near the Wait Creek wildfire has been partially downgraded to an alert. This update indicates a reduction in immediate danger for the affected area.thefreepress.ca · Canada
DisasterAug 3Body of famed international climber Nirmal Purja and 3 more found after Pakistan avalancheasiaone.com · Singapore
DisasterBreakingAug 3Cuba sufrió otro apagón nacional y volvió a quedar completamente a oscurasClarín
DisasterAug 3Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car in Tamworth | Glen Innes ExaminerA pedestrian in Tamworth was seriously injured after being struck by a car. This incident was reported by the Glen Innes Examiner.gleninnesexaminer.com.au · Australia
DisasterAug 3UN Chief warns El Niño is intensifying climate crisis as extreme heat escalatesThe UN Chief has issued a warning that El Niño is worsening the climate crisis, leading to escalating extreme heat. This highlights a significant global environmental concern.pina.com.fj · Fiji
DisasterBreakingAug 3Aerial firefighters take off to tackle major wildfire in Greece after two killed in helicopter collisionEuroNews [en]
DisasterAug 3Kerala rains: Water level of major rivers in Ernakulam crosses warning markDistrict administration issues alert to people living along Muvattupuzha, Thodupuzha and Kaliyar rivers as water levels continued to riseThe Hindu
DisasterAug 3Kerala rains: Shutters of Kanjirapuzha dam in Palakkad to be raisedDue to Kerala rains, the shutters of the Kanjirapuzha dam in Palakkad are to be raised. This action is likely a flood management measure related to heavy rainfall.The Hindu
DisasterAug 3Downtown Tucson mass shooting suspect due in court FridayThe suspect in a mass shooting that occurred in Downtown Tucson is scheduled to appear in court on Friday. This marks a development in the legal process following a significant public safety incident.kvoa.com · United States