Floods in Romania kill one, hundreds evacuated
Some 25 villages across nine counties were affected by heavy rain and high winds, which tore off roofs and uprooted trees, blocking traffic on some national roads, the emergency response agency said.
The worst hit were Neamt and Suceava counties in eastern Romania, where two rivers burst their banks, killing a 66-year-old man and forcing hundreds of people to evacuate. All access roads to the village of Brosteni in Suceava county were blocked.
The Environment Ministry's water management agency said some rivers saw record high water levels. Repair works on collapsed bridges were underway, it said.
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Whales wash ashore in Japan after huge 8.7-magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami
One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded has sparked tsunami warnings in areas in Japan, the US, Hawaii and South America after it struck near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula this morning Four whales washed ashore in Japan after one of the biggest earthquakes ever recorded hit. The 8.7-magnitude quake struck near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in the early hours of this morning. It is the sixth largest recorded earthquake in history and tsunami waves have already struck parts of Russia's Kuril Islands, Japan's northern island of Hokkaido and Hawaii. A tsunami watch is also in place for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the US while the Philippines is also in the line of fire. You can keep on top of the latest news about the tsunami on the Mirror's live blog. Footage from Japan has now emerged showing four whales washing ashore in Tateyama City, in Chiba. It was broadcast on live TV in the country, with the first tsunami waves hitting the city of Hokkaido at 10.40am local time (2.40am BST). Whales can come ashore during tsunamis due to the rapid and dramatic changes in water levels and currents near the coast. When waves approach shore, water initially pulls back from the coast at a rapid pace which can strand whales near the beach. Nearly two million people in Japan have been asked to evacuate to safer ground this morning, with the majority of evacuees coming from Hokkaido, Kanagawa and Wakayama prefectures. When the first waves struck Hokkaido, the northernmost island in Japan, footage from Reuters and the Nippon News Network showed residents sheltering on roofs. On Wednesday morning, tsunami sirens sounded in certain areas of the island. A warning sent out on phones read: "Damage due to tsunami waves is expected. Evacuate immediately from coastal regions and riverside areas to a safer place such as high ground or an evacuation building," the warning read. 'Tsunami waves are expected to hit repeatedly. Do not leave safe ground until the warning is lifted.' Meanwhile, streets are in gridlock in Hawaii as residents try to evacuate to higher ground. Pictures show long queues at petrol stations near downtown Honolulu. Flights into the holiday destination have now been cancelled as the earthquake continues to wreak havoc across the world. US President Donald Trump warned residents on X to evacuate, writing: "Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii. A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States. Japan is also in the way. Please visit for the latest information. STAY STRONG AND STAY SAFE!" Parts of South America, including Mexico, Chile and Ecuador, are also at risk according to various tsunami warning systems. The earthquake is the largest recorded since 2011, when a 9-9.1 magnitude earthquake killed more than 19,000 people across Japan with tsunami waves reaching heights of 40 metres.
Reuters
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Tsunami waves reach Hawaii after huge quake rattles Russia's Far East
July 30 (Reuters) - A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami waves of up to 5 metres (16 feet) and sparked evacuation orders in Hawaii and across the Pacific on Wednesday. The shallow earthquake damaged buildings and injured several people in the remote Russian region, while much of Japan's eastern seaboard - devastated by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami in 2011 - was ordered to evacuate. In Hawaii, coastal residents were told to get to high ground or the fourth floor or above of buildings, and the U.S. Coast Guard ordered ships out of harbours as the tsunami approached. "Take Action! Destructive tsunami waves expected," the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management said on X. Shortly after 0600 GMT, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said 1-1.2-metre waves were impacting the Hawaiian islands. Hawaii Governor Josh Green said so far no waves of consequence hit the islands but all flights in and out of Maui were cancelled. Tsunami waves struck parts of Kamchatka, partially flooding the port and a fish processing plant in the town of Severo-Kurilsk and sweeping vessels from their moorings, regional officials and Russia's emergency ministry said. "Today's earthquake was serious and the strongest in decades of tremors," Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov said in a video posted on the Telegram messaging app. Russian scientists said it was the most powerful quake to hit the region since 1952. Russia's Ministry for Emergency Services said on Telegram that a kindergarten was damaged but most buildings withstood the quake. No serious injuries or fatalities have been reported. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was shallow at a depth of 19.3 km (12 miles), and centred 119 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city of 165,000. It revised the magnitude up from 8.0 earlier, and reported a series of strong aftershocks up to a magnitude of 6.9. A resident in the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky said the shaking rumbled for several minutes. "I decided to leave the building," said Yaroslav, 25. "It felt like the walls could collapse any moment. The shaking lasted continuously for at least 3 minutes.' WARNINGS ACROSS THE PACIFIC Tsunami alarms sounded in coastal towns across Japan's Pacific coast and evacuation orders were issued for tens of thousands of people. Workers evacuated the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, where a meltdown following the 2011 tsunami caused a radioactive disaster, operator TEPCO said. Footage on public broadcaster NHK showed scores of people on the northern island of Hokkaido on the roof of a building, sheltering under tents from the beating sun, as fishing boats left harbours to avoid potential damage from the incoming waves. Automaker Nissan Motor (7201.T), opens new tab suspended operations at certain domestic factories in Japan to ensure employee safety, Kyodo news agency reported. Three tsunami waves had been recorded in Japan, the largest of 1.3 metres (4.3 feet), officials said. Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said there were no injuries or damage reported so far, and no irregularities at any nuclear plants. Tsunami waves of between 1-3 metres can be fatal for people who are swept away, said NHK. They can also cause flooding and damage wooden buildings, with people at risk of being killed by large drifting objects, according to the Japan Lifesaving Association. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System also warned of "hazardous tsunami waves" spreading across the Pacific. Waves reaching more than 3 metres were possible along some coasts of Russia, the northern Hawaiian islands and Ecuador, while waves of 1-3 metres were possible in countries including Japan, Hawaii, Chile and the Solomon Islands, it said. Smaller waves were possible along coastlines across much of the Pacific, including the U.S. West Coast. "Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii," U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post. "A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States." Several people in Kamchatka sought medical assistance following the quake, Oleg Melnikov, regional health minister, told Russia's TASS state news agency. In Severo-Kurilsk in the northern Kuril islands, south of Kamchatka, tsunami waves exceeded 3 metres, with the largest up to 5 metres, Russia's RIA news agency reported. Alexander Ovsyannikov, the town's mayor, said four tsunami waves had passed. He urged residents to assess damage to their homes and not to use gas stove heating until inspections had been carried out, in order to avoid a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Power to the Sakhalin region had been cut off due to damage to the electricity grid, RIA said, citing the regional governor. Kamchatka and Russia's Far East sit on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a geologically active region that is prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The Russian Academy of Sciences said it was the strongest quake to hit the region since 1952. "However, due to certain characteristics of the epicentre, the shaking intensity was not as high ... as one might expect from such a magnitude," said Danila Chebrov, director of the Kamchatka Branch of the Geophysical Service, on Telegram. 'Aftershocks are currently ongoing ... Their intensity will remain fairly high. However, stronger tremors are not expected in the near future. The situation is under control.'
Reuters
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- Reuters
Japan hits highest-ever temperature of 41.2 degrees Celsius
TOKYO, July 30 (Reuters) - Japan recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.2 degrees Celsius (106.2 degrees Fahrenheit) in Tamba City of Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan on Wednesday, the country's Meteorological Agency said. The reading surpassed the previous record of 41.1 C in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture, in 2018 and in Hamamatsu City in 2020.
