August 2026 – Page 319

The Fuego volcano, located between the Escuintla, Chimaltenango, and Sacatepéquez regions, registered an increase in its activity on Monday, prompting Guatemalan authorities to declare an “orange alert” – the second highest emergency. Around 400 people were evacuated from communities near the volcano and taken to temporary shelters in Alotenango and Escuintla city. Schools close to […]

Danube River water levels drop so low that Second World War ships are emerging

August 4, 2026admin

Water levels on the Danube River, the second longest in Europe, have dropped so low because of drought that the hulks of dozens of Second World War German battleships are emerging into view. The Danube’s record low water levels have also forced power plants to the brink of shutting down, and governments across Central and […]