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DisasterAug 3Assam flood : Rs 160 crore transferred to affected families , says CM SarmaThe Chief Minister of Assam announced that funds have been transferred to families affected by a flood. This action provides relief to those impacted by the natural disaster.prokerala.com · India
DisasterAug 3Spain fully deploys sea barrier as death toll of Ceuta migrant crisis rises -- China Economic NetSpain has fully deployed a sea barrier in response to a migrant crisis in Ceuta. The death toll associated with this crisis continues to increase.en.ce.cn · China
DisasterBreakingAug 3Cuba Plunges into Darkness as Electric Grid Collapsesenglish.aawsat.com · Syria
DisasterAug 3Evacuation order partially downgraded to evacuation alert near Wait Creek wildfireAn evacuation order near the Wait Creek wildfire has been partially reduced to an evacuation alert. This indicates a decrease in immediate danger for residents in the affected area.kimberleybulletin.com · Canada
DisasterBreakingAug 3Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts Egypt, triggering emergency responseA magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the Egyptian city of Suez early Monday, shaking buildings across Cairo and prompting authorities to activate emergency response plans. No casualties or significant damage were immediately reported.Africanews [en]
DisasterAug 3Rain triggers landslip at Panakkad in Kerala’s Malappuram; highway blockedA hill in the area had been shedding loose soil since Sunday morning, prompting authorities to close the highway before the slope gave way. Earth, rocks and trees tumbled onto the road and into the swollen Kadalundipuzha on the other sideThe Hindu
DisasterBreakingAug 3Wildfires force evacuations on Greek island of KefaloniaEuroNews [en]
DisasterBreakingAug 3Two people in hospital , more hurt in building collapseA building collapse has resulted in two people being hospitalized and additional injuries. This is a developing incident with immediate public safety implications.bluemountainsgazette.com.au · Australia
DisasterBreakingAug 3Floods kill 14 , thousands displaced in southern Indiaexaminer.com.au · Australia
DisasterAug 3Ruto Says His Own Maize Crop Dried Up as Drought Devastates FarmersPresident Ruto states his own maize crop dried up, illustrating how drought is devastating farmers. This highlights the severe impact of drought on agriculture.nairobiwire.com · Kenya
DisasterAug 3Man in 60s in critical condition after falling from roof in KoonawarraA man in his 60s is in critical condition after falling from a roof in Koonawarra. This reports a serious local accident resulting in injury.southernhighlandnews.com.au · Australia
DisasterAug 3Armidale : One year since historic snow blanketed city streets | The Armidale ExpressThe article marks one year since Armidale experienced a historic snow event that blanketed city streets. This serves as a retrospective look at a significant past weather occurrence.armidaleexpress.com.au · Australia
DisasterAug 3Can the EU combat wildfires? Ask the Euronews AI chatbotAs wildfires rage across Europe, the EU has launched its largest-ever cross-border firefighting response. Do you want to know how the EU's firefighting response system works? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.EuroNews [en]
DisasterAug 3Cuba suffers yet another nationwide blackoutCuba's electricity grid has collapsed again after three nationwide blackouts in July. The power failure comes amid a US-imposed oil blockade on the communist island.DW News [en]
DisasterAug 332,000 evacuated in Polavaram district as Godavari, Sabari begin to recedeV.R. Puram and Kunavaram mandals, near the Sabari-Godavari confluence, are the worst hit; over 11 lakh cusecs is being let into the sea at DowleswaramThe Hindu
DisasterBreakingAug 3Fuertes lluvias en Chile dejan dos fallecidos y más de 2.000 personas aisladas mientras autoridades mantienen alerta roja en varias regiones del paísEl Tiempo
DisasterAug 3Kerala rains: Heavy rainfall continues in Idukki, dam water levels riseIsolated incidents of mudslides and fallen trees reported across the districtThe Hindu
DisasterAug 3Spain's wildfires: Counting the economic costDevastating wildfires are ravaging Spain's tourism, economy and nature. Could the country have done more to prevent the flames?DW News [en]
DisasterBreakingAug 3Kerala rains: Overnight rain swells rivers, heightens flood threat in central TravancoreHeavy overnight rains in central Travancore, Kerala, have led to a significant rise in water levels across major rivers, igniting fresh flood fears in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, and Alappuzha districts.The Hindu
DisasterBreakingAug 3Grid failure plunges Cuba into nationwide blackoutAl Jazeera [en]
DisasterAug 3Two coaches of Samastipur-Saharsa MEMU train catch fire in Bihar, none hurtEast Central Railway (ECR) Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra said, "As 63344 Samastipur-Saharsa MEMU arrived at Simri Bakhtiyarpur station around 3 a.m., the station master reported a fire in the motor coach of the train."The Hindu
DisasterBreakingAug 3Kerala rains LIVE | Moderate heavy rain continues; CM to chair emergency meetIMD upgrades rain alert to orange in 12 districts. Rescue and relief operations stepped up amid continuing heavy rainThe Hindu
DisasterAug 32 Japan quake victims ordered back into Aeon Mall store to secure cashTwo women who died in an explosion at an Aeon shopping centre following a powerful earthquake in Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture last week were instructed by their employer to return inside to put sales proceeds in a safe, according to the company. Two executives of Habita, which operates the variety store where the women died, said on Sunday they apologised to the family of one of the victims, 22-year-old Kurumi Otake, at her wake and handed over a written account of events. Otake evacuated from...South China Morning Post
DisasterBreakingAug 3Cuba plunges into darkness as state energy firm reports new nationwide blackoutFrance 24 [en]