Fires in Algeria kill 12 and injure dozens

At least 12 people died and dozens were injured due to forest fires in Algeria, which since Wednesday afternoon forced the Army and Civil Protection to evacuate homes after an unexpected change in wind direction spread the flames to residential areas, destroying several infrastructures.

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Heavy vehicles banned for 15 days at Monfortinho border crossing, Idanha-a-Nova

Infraestruturas de Portugal announced that traffic on the Spanish road at the Monfortinho border, in Idanha-a-Nova, is prohibited for heavy vehicles for 15 days, between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

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Correio da Manhã27/08/26, 18:07

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"There is a quite high infection risk": specialist warns of sanitary danger after flood in Nepal and Tibet

Sérgio Santos, commander of firefighters in Saudi Arabia with experience in rescue operations, warned of a very high risk of infection in areas affected by the flood in Nepal and Tibet. According to the specialist, the lack of adequate protection equipment among teams participating in the removal of victims significantly increases the health danger in flooded areas.

SIC Notícias27/08/26, 18:07

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From the avalanche to the tragic flash flood in Nepal: what happened?

An avalanche of ice and rock on the border between Nepal and Tibet is believed to have caused a massive flood that has already killed hundreds of people in Nepal, leaving a trail of mud and destruction wherever the water passed, devastating several regions of the country.

Correio da Manhã27/08/26, 18:06

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Soure awards cleaning contract for Arunca river after storm

The municipality of Soure awarded a contract of 575 thousand euros for the cleaning and regularization of the Arunca river, after a storm that affected the region. The intervention aims to clear the river bed and prevent future floods.

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Diário de Coimbra27/08/26, 18:00