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DisasterJul 9Active fault line threatens world’s biggest hydropower project, Chinese geologists warnChinese geologists have determined that an active fault line directly beneath the world’s largest hydropower project poses a threat to the mega-dam now being built on Tibet’s Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River. The scientists said a fracture in the Earth’s crust in the eastern Himalayan region would significantly affect the integrity of the massive hydropower project’s infrastructure. In a paper published last month in the Chinese-language journal Sedimentary Geology and Tethyan Geology,...South China Morning Post
DisasterJul 9Western Europe experiences hottest June on recordThousands of deaths were linked to the heatwave – mostly in France, Spain and Belgium. More than two-thirds of Europeans – 410 million people – endured temperatures topping 35°C during the June 15-30 heatwave.Le Monde [en]
DisasterJul 9Six killed, three injured in MUV-truck collision in Karnataka’s Uttara KannadaThe deceased have been identified as the driver Sanjeev Angadi (33), Basappa (38), Abhishek Eshwar (28), Akshay( 26), Abhishek (27), Manjunath Chulaki(33), all from DharwadThe Hindu
DisasterJul 9Lions dead, zebras on the run as floodwaters devastate zoo in southern ChinaUnsettled residents in eastern China are preparing for Super Typhoon Bavi to land, stocking up on supplies and reconsidering their travel plans. Satellite imagery from China’s official weather forecaster shows Bavi covers nearly 940,000 sq km (363,000 square miles) – an area about nine times the size of the eastern province of Zhejiang or 850 times the size of Hong Kong. In recent days, Hui Xinyi, a high school English tutor in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, has constantly refreshed weather apps...South China Morning Post
DisasterJul 9東京駅で人身事故 JR中央線が運転見合わせAsahi Shimbun
DisasterJul 9Kooringal home hit by car after driver medical episode | The Daily AdvertiserA home in Kooringal was damaged when a car hit it, reportedly due to the driver experiencing a medical episode. This details a localized accident involving a vehicle and property damage.dailyadvertiser.com.au · Australia
DisasterJul 9Telstra grapples with second triple zero outageTelstra is reportedly dealing with a second outage affecting triple zero emergency services. This incident highlights ongoing challenges with critical communication infrastructure.canberratimes.com.au · Australia
DisasterJul 9Pennsylvania man threatened to commit arson at PA governor mansion : state policewjactv.com · United States
DisasterJul 9Near - record heat arrives ThursdayNear-record heat is expected to arrive on Thursday. This indicates a significant weather event with potential public health and safety implications.winknews.com · United States
DisasterJul 9Yoogali : Man on bail allegedly found with pistol , drugs after stop | The Daily AdvertiserA man who was out on bail was allegedly discovered with a pistol and drugs after a police stop in Yoogali. This reports on a significant criminal allegation.dailyadvertiser.com.au · Australia
DisasterJul 9Venezuela earthquakes leave thousands struggling for water and sanitationwgauradio.com · United States
DisasterJul 9Headaches continue for regional commuters after outageRegional commuters are still experiencing problems following an outage. This suggests continued disruption to daily travel and infrastructure services.irrigator.com.au · Australia
DisasterJul 9 A wound that cannot be repaired : Fallen N . W . T . wildfire fighters identifiedThis report identifies firefighters who died battling wildfires in the N.W.T. region. Their deaths represent a significant loss for the community and for emergency services.panow.com · Canada
DisasterBreakingJul 9Monsoon tracker LIVE | Orange alert issued in DelhiIMD said that there has been a delay of a day in the monsoon, covering the whole country, as it normally takes place on July 8The Hindu
DisasterJul 9Eight killed as landslide hits Rohingya school in BangladeshAl Jazeera [en]
DisasterJul 9Habló Marco, el padre de Lucas Gámez: "Lo despedimos en el plano terrenal, pero lo llevaremos por siempre en el corazón"El niño argentino de 9 años fue encontrado sin vida este miércoles a la tarde en La Guaira, zona más castigada por el doble terremoto."Es un momento de muchas preguntas, sé que no voy a conseguir respuestas", lamentó Marco tras dos semanas de búsqueda.Clarín
DisasterJul 9Edmonton weather : Severe thunderstorms could bring large hail , windsEdmonton is bracing for severe thunderstorms that could bring large hail and strong winds. This weather warning indicates a potential for significant local disruption and damage.edmontonjournal.com · Canada
DisasterJul 9Telstra grapples with second triple zero outagenewcastleherald.com.au
DisasterJul 9Southbound lanes reopen on Florida Turnpike near The Villages after vehicle fireSouthbound lanes on the Florida Turnpike near The Villages have reopened following a vehicle fire. This indicates a resolution to a traffic-disrupting incident.wesh.com · United States
DisasterJul 9Zamfara boosts emergency response, launches firefighting trucksThe Zamfara State government yesterday boosted its emergency response mechanisms by distributing eight firefighting trucks to some local government areas across the state. Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Lawal Barau Bungudu, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Engr. Amiru Musa Anka, officially received the eight firefighting vehicles from the Secretary to the State […] The post Zamfara boosts emergency response, launches firefighting trucks appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterJul 8Melbourne weather : Fog could linger until midday in parts of MelbourneA weather forecast indicates that fog may persist in certain areas of Melbourne until midday.brisbanetimes.com.au · Australia
DisasterJul 8Midtown Manhattan high - rise stable after columns buckled , officials sayOfficials have confirmed that a Midtown Manhattan high-rise is stable after its columns buckled. This report addresses a structural incident in a significant urban area and assurances of building safety.wiky.com · United States
DisasterJul 8Una joven de 26 años celebraba el pase de Marruecos en el Mundial, se le enganchó la bandera en la moto y murióLa tragedia ocurrió durante los festejos por el pase de Marruecos a cuartos.El caso expone el peligro de circular en moto con banderas o telas sueltas.Clarín
DisasterJul 8Lucas Gámez, el nene argentino que cumplió 9 años bajo los escombros y murió en Venezuela: cómo fueron los 14 días de búsquedaLos padres del niño estuvieron desde el primer momento en las inmediaciones del edificio donde se lo vio por última vez al niño. El testimonio de la última persona que lo vio, las pruebas de sonido que detectaban latidos del corazón y la llegada de los rescatistas argentinos.Clarín