26th August - Today's News: Massive Nepal Flash Flood - Hundreds Missing

 Shocking scenes, like something out of a Hollywood disaster movie...... huge death toll feared as flash flooding triggered by earthquake demolishes buildings and bridges in Nepal

I fear the toll is likely to be in the many thousands

Lithuania declares nationwide emergency after storm causes heavy damage

Japan’s Fukuoka sees record temperatures as heat wave leaves 79 dead

In Strath Nethy, fires still burn in charred landscape as focus turns to wildfire prevention

And calls to rename developing 'Storm Dolly' after Dolly Parton's death

 

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