About 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer in Germany
RTP Notícias27 August 2026 at 11:10
About 15,800 people died by August 16 in Germany due to heat waves, setting a new historical high, according to estimates published by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the German public health authority.
Stunning images captured the moment a powerful flood dragged a massive boulder at the border between Nepal and China. The flooding was caused by the collapse of a glacier and caused devastation in local communities and infrastructure.
Journalist Ana Leal presented updated data on the municipalities of Leiria and Marinha Grande affected by Storm Kristin, revealing that many houses still remain unrebuilt. The highlight of the report was given to the bureaucracy that has been making it difficult and delaying the arrival of financial aid to the populations affected by the storm.
Storm Kristin continues to affect the populations of Leiria and Marinha Grande, with many houses still unrebuilt. Journalist Ana Leal presented updated data on the situation, showing that bureaucracy has been a significant obstacle in the distribution of aid to affected populations, delaying the recovery process of the areas devastated by the storm.
The bad weather during the early hours of Thursday caused severe disruptions at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto, with the morning being marked by successive delays in departing flights. From Friday onwards, the return of sunshine and normalization of weather conditions is expected.
