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DisasterJul 28France and Spain brace for heatwave that could worsen raging wildfiresBoth countries expect to see temperatures soar into Wednesday, which could cause the blazes to spread.Al Jazeera [en]
DisasterJul 28Spain is seeing 'the light at the end of the tunnel' in its fight against firesFirefighters are starting to see "light at the end of the tunnel" in their battle against some of the worst forest fires in Spanish history, according to the country's prime minister. In Avila, near Madrid, over 50,000 hectares were burned. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris tells us more about the latest on the situation.France 24 [en]
DisasterBreakingJul 28Japan hit by 7.1-magnitude earthquakeFrance 24 [en]
DisasterJul 28Floods raze 3,029 houses in three years in Kebbi; residents seek resettlementFour thousand households were displaced by flash floods, forcing the victims to take refuge in schools some in their relatives houses. The post Floods raze 3,029 houses in three years in Kebbi; residents seek resettlement appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterJul 2844% rainfall deficit hits Shivamogga; only 28% sowing completedShivamogga Deputy Commissioner says that the two major crops to be affected by the loss of rainfall are paddy and maize; however, there is still time for paddy cultivation up to August-end.The Hindu
DisasterBreakingJul 28A strong earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detectedNPR News
DisasterBreakingJul 28Japan hit with 7 . 1 magnitude earthquakealbawaba.com · Israel
DisasterBreakingJul 28Numerosos muertos dentro de un centro comercial en Kumamoto (Japón) tras un fuerte terremoto de magnitud 7,1El Mundo
DisasterJul 28Water Risks Hit Utilities - Maurice Info - Partager et informer en toute intégralitéUtilities are being affected by water-related risks. This implies potential challenges for infrastructure and service provision.maurice-info.mu · Mauritius
DisasterJul 28UN Climate Chief Warns : Climate Alarm BlaringThe UN Climate Chief has issued a warning, stating that the "climate alarm is blaring." This indicates a critical level of concern regarding the ongoing climate emergency.miragenews.com · United States
DisasterBreakingJul 28Aerial footage shows wildfires spreading across Spain's Madrid regionEuroNews [en]
DisasterJul 28Anambra Seals Site Of Collapsed Building, Orders Integrity Tests On Nearby StructuresThe Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Chijioke Ojukwu, said preliminary findings suggest that structural failure was the likely cause of the collapse. The post Anambra Seals Site Of Collapsed Building, Orders Integrity Tests On Nearby Structures appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
DisasterJul 28地震で客が避難、その後爆発 イオン熊本「砲弾が命中したような音」Asahi Shimbun
DisasterJul 28Hostel collapse: Oko Poly students accuse landlords of ignoring safety warningsBy Vincent Ujumadu Students of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, have accused owners and managers of private hostels of ignoring repeated complaints about structural defects, following the collapse of a three-storey building that accommodated students and other residents. Some students who spoke after the incident alleged that the landlord and caretaker of the collapsed […] The post Hostel collapse: Oko Poly students accuse landlords of ignoring safety warnings appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterBreakingJul 28Tsunami warning lifted in southern Japan after 7.1 quakeEuroNews [en]
DisasterJul 28Weak Southwest monsoon hits farmers in NilgirisAccording to officials, a rainfall deficit of anywhere between 30% and 70% has been recorded in regions across the Nilgiris, with an average deficit of 50%The Hindu
DisasterJul 28Hostel collapse: No student died – Oko Poly managementBy Vincent Ujumadu The management of Oko Polytechnic has claimed that no student died, or was trapped in the collapsed building. The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Oguegbu Celestine Udoka said the affected building is a privately owned lodge situated in Amaokpala, a neighbouring community to Oko, adding that it accommodated both students and non-students. […] The post Hostel collapse: No student died – Oko Poly management appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterJul 28Heavy rainfall forecast in 10 Telangana districts on July 29The Hindu
DisasterBreakingJul 28Japan: Strong earthquake hits Kumamoto, many deaths fearedDW News [en]
DisasterJul 28Seattle pays tribute to food festival shooting victimsBBC World
DisasterBreakingJul 28Multiple deaths in Japan mall collapse after 7.1-magnitude earthquakeFrance 24 [en]
DisasterBreakingJul 28Facemasks return as French southwest air charges in fire smokeFrance 24 [en]
DisasterJul 28French police look to avoid burglaries in evacuated areas as firefighting continuesFrench firefighters are still battling major wildfires in the southwest of the country, that have already ravaged 42,000 hectares. Thousands have been evacuated due to the fires, although some of them have been stabilised. Authorities are also trying to prevent burglaries in evacuated areas. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland patrolled with them and tells us more.France 24 [en]
DisasterBreakingJul 28Many trapped in shopping mall as earthquake rocks JapanVanguard Nigeria