EU sends firefighting support to Serbia amid wildfires
The European Union is sending four helicopters and two firefighting teams to help Serbia battle wildfires.
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Disasters & extreme weather
Natural disasters and severe weather: reported damage, affected communities and disruption to everyday services.
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Wildfire damages Fontainebleau forest near Paris
A devastating wildfire affected the Fontainebleau forest near Paris, which has since reopened.
Hawk Fire grows to 30–40 acres near Somersett
The Hawk Fire near Somersett has expanded to approximately 30–40 acres.
Study finds widespread water movement linked to reservoir storage
A graduate student modeled nearly 7,000 reservoirs and reported that the stored water has shifted Earth’s pole by 44 inches. The headline provides no indication of an immediate disaster.
Dangerous heat continues in Magnolia as an earthquake is reported in Louisiana
The headlines report dangerous heat in Magnolia and an earthquake in Louisiana. The scale and impact of both events are not specified.
Extreme heat spreads across southern and western Greece
Temperatures around 40°C are affecting the Peloponnese and western Greece. The headline describes a significant heatwave impacting populated regions.
Ganga and Yamuna rivers rise toward danger levels
The Ganga and Yamuna rivers are swelling toward danger marks, forcing cremations to move onto roads. The headline indicates flooding-related disruption in affected areas.
Landslide causes major disruption in South Tyrol
A landslide in South Tyrol rescued hikers, rerouted a riverbed and cut off access roads.
Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies decline
Federal officials announced water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge.
Wildfires threaten French nuclear and military production facilities
Wildfires in France are reported to be threatening parts of the nuclear deterrence industry and Rafale aircraft assembly.
Unprecedented El Niño event described as highly unusual
A report describes an unprecedented El Niño event and gives it a perplexing label.
Flood kills or leaves two children feared dead and displaces dozens in Jigawa
Flooding ravaged a community in Nigeria's Jigawa State, with two children feared dead and dozens displaced.
Cameroon recalls the 1986 Lake Nyos disaster
The headline concerns the 1986 Lake Nyos disaster in Cameroon, an event described as an invisible avalanche.
Cottonwood Fire closure order lifted with caution urged
A forest service lifted the Cottonwood Fire closure order but warned the public to proceed with caution.
Hurricane Italia tracker reports storm map and arrival times
A tracker provides the projected map and arrival times for Hurricane Italia.
Wildfire destroys areas of Central Oregon
A report documents losses caused by wildfire in Central Oregon. The supplied headline indicates significant damage from the fire.
Colorado water district adapts to drought crisis
A Western Slope Colorado water district is responding to an ongoing drought crisis and planning long-term resilience measures.
Lake Les Brenets in Switzerland reaches an unusually low level and dries out
Lake Les Brenets in Neuchâtel has dried out, reaching a rare low level. The headline describes a significant local water-level anomaly.
Odisha prepares for heavy rain linked to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal
Odisha is preparing for fresh heavy rain as a low-pressure area is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal.
Rockfall unsettles communities in the Dolomites
A new rockfall in the Dolomites has caused concern, with experts issuing warnings.
Wakashio crude oil spill described as an ecological tragedy
The headline reports a crude oil spill from the Wakashio and raises questions about whether it could have been prevented.
China activates Level IV flood emergency response in three southern regions
China activated a Level IV flood emergency response for Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan.
Thousands displaced by flooding in Thailand's Nan province
Thailand's government allocated RM12.3 million and deployed the army to help clear flood damage in Nan. Thousands of people were displaced from their homes.
Jigawa council begins construction of flood-control tunnel
A local council in Jigawa began constructing a 3-kilometre tunnel in response to flooding.
Heatwaves and drought increase pressure on European agriculture
Heatwaves and drought are placing growing pressure on agriculture across Europe. The headlines indicate risks to farming conditions and production.
Floods prompt rescue of elderly woman in Assam
A volunteer from ASHA carried an elderly woman to safety amid flooding.
Large firefighting operation tackles Calderona forest fire in Spain
An estimated 30 aircraft and hundreds of personnel are fighting a forest fire in the Calderona area, including water drops near homes.
Political dispute unfolds over the ashes of Ourense wildfires
A report indicates a political dispute involving Alfonso Rueda and Xácome over wildfire damage in Ourense.
Heat and drought affect a local castle fountain business
A report examines the effects of heat and drought on the Lieler Schlossbrunnen, including its revenue and workers' stress.
Drought is affecting sugar beet production at Wabern sugar factory
Drought conditions are putting pressure on sugar beet crops supplying the Wabern sugar factory.
Wildfire and flooding reported in Spain amid extreme weather
A wildfire is reported in Valencia while flooding is occurring on the Gold Coast. The headline indicates simultaneous weather-related hazards but gives no scale of damage.
Florida adapts to rising sea levels and storm threats
Florida is developing adaptation measures as coastal cities face growing threats from sea-level rise and storms.
Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Moke expected on Hawaii's Big Island
Heavy rainfall from Moke is expected to begin late Saturday on Hawaii's Big Island.
Wildfire prompts further evacuations in Valencia
A forest fire near Segorbe has led to new evacuations in Valencia, with concern in the Sierra Calderona.
Flooding prompts chaplain deployment in Ohio
A rapid response team deployed chaplains to Ohio following severe flooding. The headline indicates a disaster affecting communities in the state.
Experts examine differing tsunami threats from Flores and Nias earthquakes
An expert discusses why earthquake-related tsunami threats differ between Flores and Nias in Indonesia.
Heat and drought force economic sectors to adapt
Heat and drought are forcing many parts of the economy to reconsider their operations.
Wildfires expose evacuation gaps for Canadians with disabilities
Wildfires have highlighted evacuation shortcomings affecting Canadians with disabilities, according to advocates.
Nigeria warns of flooding across 33 states
Nigeria's federal government warned that rising river levels threaten communities across 33 states.
Drought leaves Sudanese farms barren as Nile banks dry
Sudan’s farms are reportedly suffering as El Niño dries parts of the Nile banks.