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DisasterJul 16Monsoon season power crisis: Power curbs likely to continue in KeralaElectricity Minister Sunny Joseph said that the State is currently facing a 500 MW to 600 MW deficit in availabilityThe Hindu
DisasterJul 16生後11か月の男児、熱中症の疑いで死亡 車中で心肺停止 熊本Asahi Shimbun
DisasterJul 16Climate disasters compete with wars, markets for distracted world’s moneyCapital is finite, as is political bandwidth and public concern. So far, this year has asked all three to stretch further than usual, split between security spending, market volatility and now simultaneous disasters unfolding on opposite ends of the planet. Climate change did not wait for global crises to subside. It forced its way onto the front page anyway. Last week supplied the clearest illustration yet. In southern Spain, a wildfire near Almeria killed at least 12 people and left 23 more...South China Morning Post
DisasterJul 16Greece pins hopes on heat-seeking satellites to predict wildfiresThe country, which suffers each summer, builds an arsenal of high-tech surveillance to help pre-position firefighters.Al Jazeera [en]
DisasterJul 16Heatwave-battered France adopts carbon neutrality roadmap for 2050, but must prove its credibilityOn Wednesday, the Environment Ministry unveiled the country's third national low-carbon strategy, the official document charting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through the year 2050. The goals are highly ambitious compared to previous policies.Le Monde [en]
DisasterJul 16Man fatally shot about 1 mile east of University of Arkansas at Little Rock , police saynwaonline.com · United States
DisasterJul 16Verdict due in trial over 2018 bridge collapse in Italy that killed dozensA verdict is expected in the trial concerning the 2018 bridge collapse in Italy, an incident that resulted in numerous fatalities. This marks a significant legal development following a past disaster.brentwoodlive.co.uk · United Kingdom
DisasterJul 16Middle East flight disruption : Delays in Kuwait as Singapore Airlines and Air France extend suspensionsFlight operations in the Middle East are experiencing disruption, with delays reported in Kuwait and extended suspensions by Singapore Airlines and Air France. This situation indicates significant challenges for air travel in the region.thenationalnews.com
DisasterBreakingJul 16More than 500 people feared dead after boats carrying refugees capsize express.co.uk · United Kingdom
DisasterBreakingJul 16500 feared dead after Rohingya boats carrying refugees sink off Myanmarjpost.com · Israel
DisasterJul 16Nigerian newspapers review: Gunmen raid Kogi school, abduct principal, NECO official, studentsVanguard Nigeria
DisasterJul 16Toronto choked by wildfire smoke, records world's worst air qualityEuroNews [en]
DisasterJul 16Fire at orphanage in Algeria kills 11 and wounds 19France 24 [en]
DisasterJul 16French firefighter taken into custody over suspicions of starting Fontainebleau fireIn all, six people have been arrested as part of the investigation into the wildfires at the historic forest near Paris.Le Monde [en]
DisasterJul 16More than 500 feared dead after boats carrying refugees sink off Myanmar, UN saysJapan Today
DisasterJul 16Credit card outage hits convenience stores, other merchants across JapanCredit cards could not be used at convenience stores and other merchants across Japan for hours on Thursday following a system outage that also affected some transportation companies'…Japan Today
DisasterJul 16Niger Opens Bids For Mokwa Erosion Control ProjectThe State Project Coordinator of Niger ACReSAL, Raji Shehu, said the flooding, which attracted national and international attention, was caused by a combination of natural factors and human activities, particularly the obstruction and encroachment on natural waterways. The post Niger Opens Bids For Mokwa Erosion Control Project appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
DisasterBreakingJul 16More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugeesnews4jax.com · United States
DisasterJul 16Hongkonger dies in New Zealand car crash, third fatality this yearA Hongkonger has died in a traffic accident in New Zealand, marking at least the second fatal crash involving city residents in the country this year. The Chinese consulate in Christchurch said on Thursday that the resident died in a “serious traffic accident” a day earlier along Crown Range Road near Queenstown. “Our consulate is deeply saddened by the loss and has activated its emergency response mechanism immediately,” it said. “We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim...South China Morning Post
DisasterJul 16Over 500 feared dead in two suspected shipwrecks off Myanmar, UN warnsLe Monde [en]
DisasterBreakingJul 16More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugeesgoskagit.com · United States
DisasterJul 16Myanmar: More than 500 feared dead in capsized refugee boats, UN saysDW News [en]
DisasterJul 16Canadian wildfire smoke pushes Toronto air quality to world's worst, reaches USFrance 24 [en]
DisasterJul 16Drunk driver jailed for Leicestershire 4 - car pile - up that was like a terrorist attack A drunk driver has been jailed following a four-car pile-up in Leicestershire, an incident described as highly impactful. This highlights the severe consequences of impaired driving.leicestermercury.co.uk · United Kingdom