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DisasterJul 3Venezuelan earthquake survivors search for missing pets in an unexpected place: McDonald’sThe restaurant, next to the ruins of collapsed state housing complexes, has become a de facto hospital for earthquake victims, as well as a center for locating and treating missing pets in the seaside city of Caraballeda, which was...pressdemocrat · united states of america
DisasterBreakingJul 3Extreme heat wave threatens U.S. power grids and July 4 travelCNBC
DisasterBreakingJul 3France records nearly 30% increase in deaths during June’s heatwaveEuroNews [en]
DisasterJul 3Enforcement of zero-liquid discharge norms in Kanpur tanneries helps curb pollution in Ganga across Uttar PradeshKanpur’s Jajmau tannery belt is significant as it is surveyed as the largest single point source of industrial pollution on the Ganga main stemThe Hindu
DisasterJul 3Tanker accidents claim 555 lives in five yearsTanker-related road crashes have claimed at least 555 lives across Nigeria between 2020 and early 2025 The post Tanker accidents claim 555 lives in five years appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterJul 3California forest fires aren’t just getting bigger. They’re burning more severelypressdemocrat · united states of america
DisasterJul 3At least 40 killed in passenger bus crash in southwest PakistanAl Jazeera [en]
DisasterJul 3Fishermen warned off Andhra Pradesh coast as heavy rain, strong winds forecastThe Cyclone Warning Centre has forecast heavy rain in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts, and winds up to 65 kmph off the coast, over the next four daysThe Hindu
DisasterBreakingJul 3Firefighters battle major wildfire in southern FranceEuroNews [en]
DisasterBreakingJul 3Bus falls into ravine in Pakistan, killing 40 peoplearabnewspk · pakistan
DisasterJul 3France records 2,025 excess deaths in June heatwaveFrance recorded 2,025 excess deaths during the June 22-28 heatwave, the country's health minister said Friday, marking a nearly 30 percent nationwide rise in recorded deaths. In the Paris region, the number of deaths during the same period increased by 62 percent, according to the public health authority.France 24 [en]
DisasterJul 3'Iberian oven' fires up again: up to 42C in Spain this weekendAEMET warns that a mass of very hot air will sweep over Spain from this weekend and could trigger the summer’s second heatwave, with orange alerts up to 42°C in Extremadura and Andalusia.EuroNews [en]
DisasterBreakingJul 3Ammonia gas leak: Death toll rises to 18The Hindu
DisasterJul 3Venezuela’s leader defends quake response as thousands remain missingSouth China Morning Post
DisasterJul 3Three workers injured as sidewall collapses in SCCL’s SRP-3 coal mine in MancherialPeddapalli MP enquires about the incidentThe Hindu
DisasterJul 3As heat waves loom, scientists wonder how humans will adaptTemperatures are set to soar in the US around the July 4 holiday, a week after Europe struck new records. With experts predicting more intense and more frequent heat waves in the future, can our bodies adapt?DW News [en]
DisasterJul 3Are Europe’s extreme summers the new normal? What the science saysWHO warns Europe must 'plan for heat like winter flu' as experts reveal how permanent this summer's extreme heat is.Al Jazeera [en]
DisasterJul 3Taxi driver and ex-pub landlord drunk on spirits banned from drivingShaun Waters, former landlord of the Norman Warrior pub in Lowestoft, has been banned from driving after being almost four times over the alcohol limit.edp24_co_uk · united kingdom
DisasterJul 3Mumbai Manhole Death: BMC Faces Backlash After Fatal Rainwater Drain Incident in Shakinaaka<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="180" data-end="425">A tragic incident in Mumbai’s Shakinaaka Khairani Road has once again raised serious questions over civic safety and infrastructure maintenance after a 55-year-old man reportedly died after falling into an open manhole during heavy rainfall. According to eyewitness accounts, the victim, identified as Aslam Sheikh, was walking to work when he reportedly fell into an uncovered drain. Preliminary reports suggest that municipal workers had been carrying out maintenance work in the area and allegedly left the manhole open without proper safety barricades or warning signs. The man’s body was later recovered after a search operation lasting several hours, with fire brigade personnel retrieving him from another nearby manhole outlet. The incident has triggered widespread public anger, with residents and commuters blaming the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for alleged negligence. Locals claimed that the area sees heavy pedestrian movement, including schoolchildren and daily commuters, making safety measures essential. Following the incident, civic authorities announced immediate action, including the suspension of four officials, the formation of an inquiry committee, and the blacklisting of the contractor responsible for the maintenance work. The committee has been directed to submit its report within seven days. The administration has also announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh to the victim’s family. However, residents and activists have questioned whether such measures are sufficient, pointing out that similar incidents involving open drains and manholes have occurred repeatedly in Mumbai and other cities during monsoon seasons. Critics argue that despite repeated inquiries and compensation announcements, systemic lapses continue to endanger public safety. The incident has reignited debate over urban infrastructure preparedness during monsoons, accountability of contractors, and enforcement of safety protocols in public works across Indian cities.</p>abplive · india
DisasterJul 3Government Rolls Out El Niño Response Plan, Public Urged to Heed Safety AdvisoriesNAIROBI, Kenya Jul 3 – Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that the government is fully prepared to respond to the anticipated El Niño rains, urging the public...capitalfm · kenya
DisasterJul 3Paramedics fear more road deaths as school holidays loomWith fatalities on WA roads on track to surpass their highest toll in almost two decades, first responders fear the upcoming school holidays will make things worse.abc_net · australia
DisasterJul 3盗まれた930万円、案件屋が教えた「白の引き出し」　情報なぜ把握An investigation is underway into the theft of 9.3 million yen, with questions arising about how information regarding the "white drawer" was obtained by a "case dealer." This story concerns a high-value theft and the methods used by criminals.Asahi Shimbun
DisasterJul 3Rescuers dig out survivor eight days after Venezuela quakes that killed at least 2,595 peopleLe Monde [en]
DisasterJul 3NDMA expert urges vigilance in wake of unpredictable weather patternsNDMA Expert Zahra Hassan issued a strong warning on Thursday emphasizing the urgent need for public vigilance as escalating climate crises and unpredictable weather patterns can pose a severe threat to water and food security, with ongoing monitoring by authorities underscoring the critical importance of immediate awareness, proactive measures and decisive action to safeguard the [...]dailytimes_pk · pakistan
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