Heavy rain in the Far East engulfed 9,500 houses

The situation of floods in Khabarovsk, Russia continues to be complicated. The Amur River water level on August 28 rose to 741cm, rising 6cm higher only one day and night. According to the latest forecast, the water level of the Amur river can rise to the highest of 770-780cm in early September.

>>>Russia: Floods cause tens of thousands of people to evacuate

Meanwhile, in the province of Primorie on August 29, it is expected to continue with heavy rain due to the impact of the storm moving from China to the North of the Korean peninsula and the Sea of ​​Japan.

Heavy rains in the Far East region lasted for the past two months, causing heavy flooding. According to the latest data, heavy rain affected nearly 100,000 people, submerging 9,500 houses in Amur province, Khabarovsk district and Jewish autonomous region. It is estimated that the total damage caused by floods in the Far East could exceed RUB 30 billion (about 910 million USD).

In Spain and Portugal, firefighters and local residents continue to struggle with forest fires. So far the fire has destroyed a vast area of ​​forest, and has killed four firefighters.

In Portugal, more than 800 firefighters have been mobilized to put out strong fires caused by high winds. The Portuguese Ministry of Defense spokesman said on August 27 that the military is ready to intervene if the situation worsens.

Meanwhile, in Spain, firefighters, supported by planes and planes, are struggling to control the fire that destroyed 1,200 hectares of forest. Spanish press said at least 176 people had to evacuate.

On August 27, a large forest fire covering the northern part of Yosemite National Park in California and the United States continued to spread over an area of ​​75,000 hectares. Fire has been raging for 11 days and this is California's largest forest fire since October 2007.

In Brazil, a two-story commercial building under construction in the city of Sao Paulo has collapsed, killing at least six people, about 10 people are believed to still be trapped in the rubble. The death toll could increase as seven injured people are in critical condition.

The authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.

In Germany, five people died (including one child) when the US-produced Paiper light aircraft carried eight people in western Germany. Three other children were seriously injured.

On August 27, in Dallas, the United States occurred a shooting that left two people dead and one injured.

The incident happened almost midnight, a man in a car used a rifle to fire at three men, then escaped. Police are searching for suspects. The motive of the crime is still unclear.