June Current Events 2024: Disaster News
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- Unexpected Fatalities As Michigan Tornado Drives Tree Into A Home
- Global Emissions Worsened By Two Years Of Russia-Ukraine War
- Up To A Thousand Hajj Pilgrims Reported Dead Due To Intense Heat
- A Thirty Meters Sinkhole Destroys A Soccer Field In Illinois
Unexpected Fatalities As Michigan Tornado Drives Tree Into A Home
Thursday, June 6, 2024 – A two-year-old kid died in Michigan when a tree crashed into a house during a storm and landed on the youngster while they were sleeping. The event happened in Livonia, Michigan, and a team of 25 firemen used chainsaws to remove the roof and limbs before lifting the tree using high-pressure airbags.
Another toddler was also present with his grandma inside the house but was unharmed. According to the city of Livonia, the storm toppled a "massive tree" and crashed on the mother and child's bed. The infant was declared deceased on the spot.
The National Weather Service did not issue a warning to the city because the storm was a spin-up that did not appear on radars in enough time to warrant one. A secondary tornado hit at least two residences in Livonia, Maryland, roughly 500 miles north of Washington, DC.
Source: BBC
Global Emissions Worsened By Two Years Of Russia-Ukraine War
Thursday, June 13, 2024 – According to a study, the climatic cost of Russia's war on Ukraine in the first two years was more than the yearly greenhouse gas emissions of 175 nations combined, aggravating the global climate catastrophe in addition to the increasing death toll and extensive devastation.
According to the most comprehensive analysis of conflict-driven climate impacts ever conducted, the war has generated at least 175 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e), in addition to an increase in emissions from direct warfare, landscape fires, rerouted flights, forced migration, and leaks caused by military attacks on fossil fuel infrastructure.
According to a study group financed in part by the German and Swedish governments, as well as the European Climate Foundation, the Russian Federation faces a $32 billion (£25 billion) climate reparations debt for its first 24 months of war. The United Nations General Assembly has said that Russia should pay Ukraine for the conflict, prompting the Council of Europe to create a register of harm, which will include climate emissions.
Source: The Guardian
Up To A Thousand Hajj Pilgrims Reported Dead Due To Intense Heat
Thursday, June 20, 2024 – Over a thousand people have died during this year's hajj, with over half of the dead being unregistered pilgrims who underwent the sweltering Saudi Arabian heat for the trip. The deaths were attributed to sunstroke amidst scorching temperatures exceeding 52 degrees Celsius during this year's Hajj, which drew over 1.8 million participants.
According to an Arab ambassador who supplied a breakdown indicating that 630 of the 658 Egyptians who died were unregistered pilgrims. More than 14 Jordanians were also reported dead.
The pilgrimage, a pillar of Islam, involves physically demanding rituals performed outdoors, posing challenges particularly for the elderly. Saudi authorities have implemented measures to mitigate heat risks, including climate-controlled areas, water distribution, and advice on sun protection.
Despite these efforts, incidents like stampedes and fires have marred past Hajj events, underscoring ongoing safety concerns during the massive religious gathering. Coordination between various foreign authorities and Saudi officials is ongoing to manage the aftermath and ensure the respectful handling of the deceased in accordance with their families' wishes.
Source: The Guardian
A Thirty Meters Sinkhole Destroys A Soccer Field In Illinois
Thursday, June 27, 2024 – A massive sinkhole emerged during an Illinois football pitch built over a limestone mine, only days after amateur teams ceased practicing there. The collapse occurred in Gordon Moore Park in Alton, Illinois, approximately 18 miles north of St. Louis, Missouri. The sinkhole seemed to be 100 feet broad and 30 feet deep.
No Casualty was recorded as no one was present on the field at the time of the collapse. Many official sources maintained that the incident could have been worse as about 70 people were expected to be present on the field as per the weekly schedule. More information is expected from geological experts, as they can figure out what occurred, why it happened, how to avoid it, and how to remedy what happened here.
A spokeswoman for New Frontier Materials stated that "safety is our top priority" and that the firm will "work with the city to remediate this issue as quickly and safely as possible to ensure minimal impact on the community".
Source: The Guardian
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