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Explosion at Russian Thermal Power Plant Injures 23

An explosion rocked a thermal power plant in Shagonar, Tuva, Russia, injuring 23 people, six of them seriously. The blast occurred at 08:49 local time in the boiler room, triggering a fire and sending smoke billowing into the sky. Emergency teams rushed to the scene, evacuating workers and rescuing four individuals trapped in the boiler room. Fifteen workers, suffering from burns and carbon monoxide poisoning, were transported to regional hospitals, while eight others with minor injuries received outpatient treatment. The Russian Ministry of Health reported that six workers were in serious condition. An investigation by the Russian Investigative Committee and regional prosecutor’s office is underway, focusing on potential negligence related to the explosion. The incident disabled the central heating system in 62 apartments and 216 houses in Shagonar, impacting around 4,000 residents.

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Monsoon Rains Kill 17 in Pakistan

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Monsoon rains have claimed 17 lives in Pakistan, with flash floods hitting Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. In Swat, nine people drowned while trying to rescue children who fell into a river during a family picnic. Search operations are ongoing for four missing individuals. Eight more deaths were reported in Punjab due to roof collapses, lightning, and floods. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed sorrow over the tragedy.

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