One of the Europe’s largest active volcano erupted overnight for the 16th time since February. Mount Etna sent lava rocks up to 6 km into the air. Red alarm issued for airspace of Catania region. Two flights were canceled and four flights directed.
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.