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DISASTERAug 18Interior cifra en 2.168 los menores identificados en Ceuta desde el 30 de julioLa Policía Nacional ha identificado y puesto bajo tutela de Ceuta a más de dos mil menores, obligando a habilitar centros de emergencia ante la saturación de los recursos locales LeerEl Mundo
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 18Belgian Wildfire Approaches Germany as Peat Blaze Threatens to Burn for Monthstheepochtimes.com · United States
DISASTERAug 17Rhine River remains low amid ongoing drought in GermanyDrought conditions have pushed water levels on Germany's Rhine to exceptionally low levels. The situation is putting pressure on inland navigation along one of western Europe's key transport routes. It comes amid a record-breaking wave of extreme weather across the region.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 17Persiste riesgo de inundaciones a medida que tormentas se desplazan de al Atlántico medio de EEUUClarín
DISASTERAug 17French PM heckled over wildfire response as blazes continue across EuropeThe prime minister announced on Monday €12m worth of aid to French regions that had been worst affected by the fires.BBC World
DISASTERAug 17Britain deploys military as wildfires spread across EuropeAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERAug 17Britain’s only desalination plant remains idle during droughtWater flow in the river Thames has dropped low enough to warrant the use of England’s only large-scale desalination plant, but it hasn’t been switched on at all this yearNew Scientist
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 17Persiste el riesgo de inundaciones por tormentas del medio oeste al Atlántico medio en EEUUClarín
DISASTERAug 17Comment une femme de 97 ans a survécu aux inondations meurtrières en Inde grâce à un radeau de troncs de bananiersBBC Afrique
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 17Wildfires: Belgium battles blaze, France's Lecornu jeeredDW News [en]
DISASTERAug 17Europe’s wildfires: How prepared are we for the next fire?France 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 17Europe wildfires: German border town partially evacuated but France blaze stabilisedA historically hot summer on the planet's fastest-warming continent has contributed to the deaths of thousands of people and increased the risk of wildfires, with blazes periodically sweeping through parched landscapes.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 17UK weather maps plunge to 6C before possible sixth heatwave in SeptemberUK weather maps indicate a temperature drop to 6C, with a potential sixth heatwave in September. This suggests significant and unusual weather fluctuations are anticipated.aol.co.uk · United Kingdom
DISASTERAug 17Why are heatwaves becoming more frequent in France? Unprecedented series of heatwaves raises questionsBetween May and July, France was the most abnormally hot country in the world, compared to its average heat index. While the role of global warming is not under debate, the frequency of this summer's heatwaves is a topic of scientific debate.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 17Portuguese man-o'-war, a highly venomous marine organism, returns to beaches in southwestern FranceSince July, mass strandings of these organisms have been increasing along the Aquitaine coastline. The frequency and scale of the phenomenon have prompted scientists to investigate, particularly to determine the role of climate change.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 161 killed , 3 injured in accident while battling wildfire in Huesca , Spain - XinhuaAn accident occurred during efforts to battle a wildfire in Huesca, Spain, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. This highlights the dangers faced by those combating natural disasters.english.news.cn
DISASTERAug 161 killed , 3 injured in accident while battling wildfire in Huesca , Spain - XinhuaOne person was killed and three others were injured in an accident while fighting a wildfire in Huesca, Spain. This reports casualties from an emergency response operation.english.news.cn
DISASTERAug 16Leura : Man dies in police raid after stabbing self with knife | Western AdvocateA man died in Leura during a police raid after reportedly stabbing himself with a knife.westernadvocate.com.au · Australia
DISASTERAug 16Europe heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mountEurope's heatwaves are revealing gaps in insurance coverage as businesses experience increasing losses due to the events.mvariety.com · United States
DISASTERAug 16Europe continues to battle wildfires as Belgium sees biggest blaze in recorded historyeuronews.com · United States
DISASTERAug 16Europe continues to battle wildfires as Belgium sees biggest blaze in recorded historyEuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 16France: Landes wildfire stopped spreading but remains out of controlFirefighters in southwestern France are continuing to battle a wildfire that has burned 1,700 hectares of forest in the Landes region. The blaze has stopped spreading but remains out of control, with 550 firefighters, military personnel and six water-bombing aircraft working to contain it and allow evacuated residents to return home.France 24 [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 16Belgium battles worst wildfire on record, EU allies come to aidSouth China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 16New satellite images show Europe’s disappearing rivers due to droughtHalf of Europe’s land is experiencing drought with rivers running low from the Danube to the Rhine.Al Jazeera [en]