At least 162 people have lost their lives in a flood caused by a glacier collapse in Nepal, while around 1,500 people, including tourists and pilgrims, are being searched for, and experts say that climate change may also contribute to the increasing risk of similar disasters in the region. (translated)
The death toll from the Nepalese flash floods has risen to 332, while more than 900 people are missing, including three Hungarians, and the rescue efforts are facing difficulties due to the washed-out infrastructure. (translated)
Massive floods and landslides have devastated the border region between Nepal and China, during which numerous people went missing, and according to the harrowing accounts of survivors, many were terribly afraid for their lives during the disaster. (translated)
In Nepal, due to a massive flash flood in the mountainous region, 162 people have died so far, more than 1500 are missing, including at least two Hungarian citizens, while the area was a popular tourist destination where rescue operations are proceeding slowly due to extensive destruction. (translated)
According to The Guardian's report, the Danube has been severely affected by drought, which not only threatens the river's vitality but has also put the drinking water supply of the riverside residents and agriculture in a critical situation, as a significant portion of the crops have been destroyed, which is considered an unprecedented disaster in the country's history. (translated)
A bus tragedy occurred on Saturday night on the M3 motorway, where a Polish-registered bus overturned in a ditch, and during the rescue operations, eleven people lost their lives, while thirty-seven passengers sustained minor injuries. (translated)
A massive forest fire broke out in Croatia, near Omis, resulting in over a thousand hectares of land being burned, numerous buildings damaged, and several people being hospitalized due to the disaster, while the authorities ordered a mass evacuation. (translated)
A Russian tanker that ran aground near the Omani Hallaniyat Islands has caused one of the most severe oil spills in recent decades, affecting an area of several hundred square kilometers and threatening local wildlife, including several rare animal species, while authorities are now racing against time to stop the disaster. (translated)
Due to the national drought, there is a shortage of 200 liters of water per square meter in the upper layer of the soil near Szeged, which forecasts catastrophic agricultural yield prospects. (translated)
The National Directorate General for Disaster Management expressed its concern about the dramatic increase in outdoor fires, which are primarily the result of human negligence, and again called attention to compliance with the fire ban. (translated)
Hungary has entered a serious water shortage situation, which could have catastrophic consequences for agriculture, the energy sector, drinking water supply, and wildlife, while the government has already implemented crisis measures to manage the situation. (translated)
In his article, Gábor Fodor emphasizes that collective thinking and political cooperation are now more important than immediate political gain, especially amid the energy crisis and natural disasters affecting Hungary, which require appropriate responses and responsibility from all political actors. (translated)
After seventy-four years, the wreckage of the Pan American Airways Clipper Endeavor, which was the result of a disaster in 1952, has been found, leading to the introduction of important safety measures in air travel. (translated)
In Óbuda, carcinogenic toxins are leaking into the river from the drying bed of the Danube, while the water level reaches a record low, which could lead to an environmental catastrophe. (translated)
Due to the wildfires in France, a new dangerous weather phenomenon, the pyrocumulonimbus, or fire cloud, has developed, which can accelerate the further spread of the fire, and several hundred thousand people have already been evacuated from the surrounding areas. (translated)
In Japan, in Kumamoto prefecture, at least 13 people lost their lives due to a strong earthquake, and rescue teams are searching for survivors in the 35-degree heat, while authorities warn of further aftershocks and a suspension of production in the local automotive industry is also expected. (translated)
According to the warning of the disaster management, it is important to note during the heat alert that we should not consume alcohol, ice cream can help with cooling, and it is advisable to check on the grandparents and monitor the health of the most vulnerable, such as the elderly and young children. (translated)
Harmadfokú hőségriasztást rendeltek el Magyarország egész területére július 30-tól augusztus 4-ig, figyelmeztetve a lakosságot a hőség egészségügyi kockázataira és az önállóan élő idősek fokozott figyelmére, valamint ajánlásokat adva a folyadékpótlásra és a fizikai aktivitás kerülésére a legmelegebb órákban. #hőségriasztás #egészség #katasztrófavédelem
Budapestre vihar csapott le, amely több mint ötven bejelentést eredményezett a katasztrófavédelemhez, elsősorban kidőlt fák és leszakadt ágak miatt, a tűzoltók pedig folyamatosan dolgoznak a károk elhárításán a fővárosban és környékén. #viharkár #Budapest #tűzoltók
A „Costa Concordia: Rémálom a tengeren” című dokumentumfilm bemutatja a 2012-es Costa Concordia katasztrófáját, mely során a hajó kapitánya, Francesco Schettino, súlyos hibákat vétett, és késlekedett a menekülés irányításában, így közel négyezer ember pánikját és tragédiáját rögzítve közvetíti a nézők felé a rémületet és káoszt. #CostaConcordia #hajóbaleset #dokumentumfilm
