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– As heavy rains and flooding spread across eastern China, Typhoon Dolphin prompted the evacuation of approximately 167,900 residents in Fujian Province. The displaced individuals in Fujian left vulnerable land and coastal zones by 7 a.m. Monday. Separately, Shanghai evacuated
– Late Saturday, a earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 shook southeast of Atka in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. The Alaska Earthquake Center recorded this seismic event at 7:36 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time on August 8, which corresponds to 03:36 UTC
– Over 20,000 individuals have evacuated communities surrounding Okanagan Lake following the rapid spread of the Bald Range wildfire through southern British Columbia during the weekend. Provincial authorities declared a state of emergency on Saturday as flames approached Summerland and
– A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck southwestern China on Friday, impacting Gao County in Yibin City within Sichuan province. The China Earthquake Networks Center reported that the seismic event took place at 1:08 p.m. local time at a shallow depth
– Hiroshima observed the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing on Thursday with renewed appeals for global nuclear disarmament. Mayor Kazumi Matsui presided over the annual Peace Memorial Ceremony at Peace Memorial Park. Survivors, relatives, Japanese officials, and international delegates
– Instagram ran paid advertisements in India that promoted access to child sexual abuse material, according to findings published in July. Some ads directed users from Instagram to channels on Telegram offering illegal material for sale. Meta Platforms later acknowledged
– On Wednesday, China introduced new measures in response to the United States, tightening restrictions on drone-related exports. The government also imposed limitations on dealings with seven American organizations. These measures took effect on August 5, following recent U.S. restrictions
– Guatemala has elevated three departments to its highest alert status as the Fuego volcano continues to erupt vigorously, leading to evacuations and disruptions in nearby communities. Authorities issued red alerts for Chimaltenango, Sacatepéquez and Escuintla, with a nationwide orange
– Spokane has been impacted by three wildfires that have destroyed at least 700 structures, prompting officials to issue evacuation orders for approximately 67,000 residents. Since Saturday, the Old Trails, Autumn Lane, and Fairview fires have collectively consumed over 8,000
– Austria experienced its highest July temperature on July 31, when Wieselburg in Lower Austria hit 40.3 degrees Celsius. This measurement surpassed the national July record of 39.7 degrees, set in Dellach im Drautal on July 27, 1983. GeoSphere Austria