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at least 10 killed in Uganda flooding
Heavy rains that were effective in Kapchorwa and Mbale regions in eastern Uganda caused flooding. At least ten people were killed in the flood. "This disaster is the result of environmental degradation," Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah…
flash floods hit saudi arabia
Several neighborhoods in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital, were flooded on Sunday as a result of heavy rains. Flash floods washed away many cars and caused traffic to stop in some streets, and many vehicles were stranded as a result of…
beirut grain silo partially collapses 2 years after massive explosion
A part of a grain silo collapsed in the Port of Beirut in Lebanon's capital Beirut, where hundreds of people died in the massive explosion two years ago. The northern block of the silo was reported to have collapsed due to the grains in it…
woman rescued from car during arizona flooding
Heavy rains caused flooding in Apache Junction, Arizona, USA. During the disaster police were called to help Sue Teders, who was trapped in her vehicle with her dog. The police, who broke the window to save Teders managed to get the woman…
Over 80kg of cocaine seized off Turkey’s west coast
Despite warnings from coast guards, the US-flagged yacht 'Belgor' escaped in the Bodrum district of Muğla, Turkey, off the Gulf of Güllük. The yacht was apprehended following the helicopter-assisted pursuit. During the investigation, 60 kg…
fireworks set off at Dua Lipa’s show in Toronto injured 3
A person set off unauthorized fireworks at the Scotiabank Arena during British singer Dua Lipa’s show in Toronto, Canada. Three people were slightly injured in the incident which took place towards the end of the concert. The incident…
locals flock parks in Jerusalem amid extreme heatwave
People in Jerusalem were preparing for extreme temperatures as a heatwave swept through the city in recent days. During the heatwave, a fountain in the center of a park have become a popular attraction for both children and adults.…
ferry crashes into dock in seattle, US
A ferry crashed into a dock in Seattle, Washington, USA. Major damage occurred to the ferry and 2 vehicles in it. The U.S. Coast Guard has announced that it has started an investigation into the cause of the accident. Ship traffic in the…
Fire in 16-storey building in Moscow: 8 dead, 4 injured
A fire broke out on the first floor of a 16-story building used as a hostel in Moscow, Russia, killing 8 people and injuring. 200 people were evacuated from the building. The victims were reportedly foreign nationals. They were unable to…
At least 8 killed after extensive flooding hit US state of Kentucky
The death toll from flooding in eastern Kentucky increased to eight, according to a statement from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. Governor Beshear declared a state of emergency in six areas, saying the damage caused by the flood that…