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DisasterJul 16Tsunami alert lifted after earthquake shakes NZA tsunami alert in New Zealand has been lifted following an earthquake. This signifies that the immediate danger from the seismic event has subsided.bendigoadvertiser.com.au · Australia
DisasterJul 16Más de 500 hectáreas deforestadas en el río Puré por minería en la AmazoníaLa cifra corresponde al periodo entre junio del 2024 y mayo del 2026. Es un área protegida donde no se permite la minería de ningún tipo. The post Más de 500 hectáreas deforestadas en el río Puré por minería en la Amazonía appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
DisasterJul 16Italian court convicts 32 over deadly 2018 Genoa Bridge collapseAn Italian court on Thursday sentenced 32 defendants, including former motorway operator Autostrade chief Giovanni Castellucci, for their roles in the 2018 collapse of Genoa's Morandi bridge which killed 43 people. Castellucci was among 57 defendants tried over the disaster, with 25 others acquitted or cleared. The ruling marks a major milestone in one of Italy's most notorious infrastructure disaster cases.France 24 [en]
DisasterJul 16Deceitful firms mostly to blame for deadly Tai Po blaze, government counsel saysHong Kong authorities’ role in last year’s deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze was secondary to that of construction and fire service firms, which either conspired to circumvent supervision or neglected their statutory duties, a government counsel has argued. Wrapping up the government’s arguments at an independent committee inquiry into the tragedy, Jenkin Suen SC on Thursday attributed the inferno to the “deceit, inaction and deliberate omission” of contractors who exploited regulatory regimes founded...South China Morning Post
DisasterJul 16Telangana reservoirs levels constrict irrigation usage; ground water in State may plummet from 9.46 mgbl to 11.01 mgblFarmers in Telangana urged to harvest rainwater, opt less water-consuming crops. Agriculture department lists alternate crops that can be taken up in the weather conditions which changed under the impact of El Nino.The Hindu
DisasterJul 16Algeria: Fire at orphanage kills 11, including childrenDW News [en]
DisasterJul 16Contraloría: emergencia ha recaudado $7,5 billones. Ejecución es casi nulaEl ente de control advirtió que la ejecución de los recursos para atender las zonas afectadas es “prácticamente nula”. The post Contraloría: emergencia ha recaudado $7,5 billones. Ejecución es casi nula appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
DisasterJul 16Italian court sentences ex-highway chief to 12 years’ jail over Genoa bridge disasterAn Italian court on Thursday sentenced the former head of motorway operator Autostrade per l’Italia to 12 years for his role in a deadly bridge disaster eight years ago. Giovanni Castellucci was found guilty of vehicle homicide and negligence related to the collapse of the bridge in Genoa that killed 43 people in one of the country’s worst infrastructure disasters. The courtroom was packed with relatives of those who plunged to their deaths when the Morandi Bridge – part of a key highway...South China Morning Post
DisasterJul 16How concretisation is turning cities into monsoon flood trapsThe process of concretisation in urban areas is being identified as a factor contributing to cities becoming vulnerable to monsoon floods. This highlights an environmental and infrastructure concern leading to potential disaster.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
DisasterJul 16Puri Rath Yatra: 1 dead, many ill in crowd surgeThe Hindu
DisasterJul 16Powerful storm floods hundreds of homes in Russia’s uralsPowerful storm floods hundreds of homes in Russia's uralsAl Jazeera [en]
DisasterJul 16Italian officials handed jail terms for Genoa bridge disaster that killed 43The ex-head of Italy's motorway operator Giovanni Castellucci was handed a 12-year term over the 2018 bridge collapse.BBC World
DisasterJul 16Two killed in head-on motorcycle collisionTwo people were killed in a head-on motorcycle collision. The incident resulted in fatalities.The Hindu
DisasterJul 16'No power for hours': What it's like living in one of the world's hottest towns with 48C daysResidents in of Earth's hottest spots share how extreme temperatures, fuelled by the burning of fossil fuels, is making daily life a gruelling challenge.EuroNews [en]
DisasterJul 16Macron vows 'zero tolerance' for arson on visit to scorched Fontainebleau forestVisiting the fire-ravaged forest in the Paris region, the French president pledged a crackdown on arsonists as wildfires have burned some 35,000 hectares nationwide this year, more than all of 2025.Le Monde [en]
DisasterJul 16Devotee dies, over 30 in hospital after Puri Rath Yatra crowd rushIndian Express
DisasterJul 16More than 800 Canadian wildfires burning as air quality alerts extend to USSmoke from more than 800 blazes has filled major cities from Toronto and New York, to parts of the US Midwest and Great Lakes.BBC World
DisasterJul 16Macron vows to replant Fontainebleau forest after devastating wildfiresFrench President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday vowed to replant Fontainebleau forest after devastating wildfires blazed through at least 10% of the 20,000 hectare demain and forced hundreds of residents to flee. The historic forest, just south of Paris, draws hikers, climbers and nature lovers from all over the world every year.France 24 [en]
DisasterJul 16Ground water levels fall in 18 districts; Telangana releases agriculture contingency plan for Vanakalam 2026Majority of the major, medium, and minor irrigation reservoirs in Telangana are presently at, or very close to, their Minimum Draw Down Level (MDDL)The Hindu
DisasterJul 1611 killed in orphanage fire as Algeria struggles in heatwaveVanguard Nigeria
DisasterJul 16Orphanage fire kills 11 as Algeria struggles in heatwaveAfricanews [en]
DisasterJul 16Venezuela’s recovery clouded by uncertainty three weeks after earthquakeIn Venezuela, the focus has shifted from rescue to rebuilding three weeks after devastating earthquakes.Al Jazeera [en]
DisasterJul 1611 killed in Abuja–Kaduna highway crash — FRSCThe Federal Road Safety Corps said a speeding commercial bus carrying 16 passengers rammed into a stationary truck on the Abuja–Kaduna Expressway. The post 11 killed in Abuja–Kaduna highway crash — FRSC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DisasterJul 16Toronto: Air ranked among world's worst as wildfire smoke chokes cityToronto’s skies have turned a hazy yellow as smoke blown in from wildfires blankets Canada’s largest city and sends pollution levels soaring. On Wednesday, Toronto had the worst air quality of any major city in the world, according to Swiss firm IQAir, edging out New Delhi and Kinshasa.France 24 [en]
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