British Columbia wildfires burning out of control
Canadian officials declared a state of emergency on Saturday, August 9, 2026, after a fast-moving wildfire in British Columbia forced the overnight evacuation of more than 20,000 people.
Mount Bromo closed due to expanding wildfire
Indonesia has closed Mount Bromo national park to all tourist activities due to an expanding wildfire that began on Monday.
Typhoon Dolphin approaches China, causing flight cancellations
Over 1,600 flights were cancelled as Typhoon Dolphin approached China's eastern coast.
Firefighting Helicopter Crashes in Utah Amid Wildfire Season
A firefighting Sikorsky S64 helicopter crashed on Friday morning, August 7, 2026, in Utah's Fishlake National Forest with two individuals onboard.
Vehicle Fire Shuts A31, Spreads to Heathland
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said 26 fire engines were on the scene tackling the blaze on the A31 near Ringwood on Sunday evening.
Three lions die in Tokyo zoo amid heatwave
Three female lions at Tama Zoological Park in western Tokyo died on August 4, 2026, within a week due to suspected heatstroke.
Five arrested for smuggling 12 kg of ivory
A flying squad of the Forest department arrested five men on Sunday (August 9) for allegedly smuggling around 12 kg of ivory.
Rhine Falls to Record Lows Amid European Drought
The Rhine River has fallen to record low levels in Germany and the Netherlands, affecting shipping and potentially leading to an energy emergency.
Lake Mead Hits Historic Low Water Level
Water levels at Lake Mead hit 1,040.4ft (317.1 meters) above sea level on Friday, August 7, 2026.
Wildfires in Albania and Spain force evacuations
Wildfires have spread near Albania’s capital and in parts of southern Spain, prompting hundreds to evacuate.
Trial to convert water hyacinth into mulching material begins
A single shredder machine can shred about five to eight tonnes of water hyacinth a day.
Telangana Deputy CM visits UC Berkeley energy center
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka visited the India Energy & Climate Center at the University of California, Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy.
Austria heat records, Japan braces for Typhoon Dolphin
Wieselburg in Austria recorded a new July peak temperature of 40.3C (104.5F).
Europe's Heatwave Reveals Mammoth Bones, Nazi Relics
The remains of an ancient mammoth were discovered in northern Bulgaria as the Danube River's water levels reached a record low.
India monsoon season claims over 100 lives
More than 100 people have died across India since July due to floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains.
South Korea heatwave kills 16, President urges support
At least 16 people have died in South Korea due to a record heatwave.
Two forest staff suspended over leopard remains removal
Two forest staff members, Maithili and Praveen, were suspended for allegedly removing and burning the remains of a leopard near Anthiyur.
Heat health alerts issued for England as temperatures rise
Amber and yellow heat health alerts have been issued across much of England by the UK Health Security Agency, with temperatures expected to reach 34C in some areas.
Plastics Contamination Overlooked in Food Waste Schemes
About one-third of all food produced worldwide is wasted each year, according to UN data.
Residents resume protest against poultry waste unit in Kerala
The Kerala High Court stayed the Kerala State Pollution Control Board's order to close down the Freshcut poultry waste rendering unit.