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Weather news — August 9, 2026

Publications tagged with Weather published on August 9, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

8 publications

  1. CultureUnited KingdomWeatherPublic Health

    97-Year-Old Betty Bromage Breaks Guinness World Record for Oldest Woman on Plane's Wing

    British pensioner Betty Bromage, aged 97, has broken a Guinness World Record by becoming the oldest woman to perform an aerial display on a plane's wing. Her aim was to raise funds for the stroke unit of the hospital that helped her recover after suffering a stroke last year. Despite being unable to drive due to poor vision, she chose this extreme activity to combat boredom and express gratitude.
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  2. SportsMiddle EastEarthWeather

    Three Drown in Sunzha River Rescue Attempt

    Three people, including a teenager, drowned in the Sunzha River in Chechnya while trying to save the teenager from a strong current. The incident occurred when a family from Samashki village was relaxing by the river. The teenager, Yasin, got into trouble while swimming and his two uncles, Hamzat and Shamyl, rushed to help but were also pulled under by the strong current. Despite efforts to revive them, all three drowned. This is the second drowning incident on the Sunzha River this year.
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  4. WorldEarthWeather

    Eastern Cape Braces for Heavy Snowfall

    The Eastern Cape is expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulations of up to 35 centimeters, as a cold front moves across parts of South Africa. The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for disruptive snow, predicting significant disruptions to livelihoods, major traffic disruptions, and some communities becoming temporarily inaccessible. The snow is expected to be accompanied by heavy rain and damaging weather.
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  5. WorldCorruptionMiddle EastWeather

    Civilian Severely Injured by Exploding Box in Kursk Region

    A civilian in the Kursk region of Russia suffered severe injuries after a box exploded in his hands, severing both legs and his left arm. The victim is in critical condition and is being evacuated for medical treatment. The incident has prompted the regional governor to warn residents not to handle unknown objects due to the risk of mines left by Ukrainian forces.
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  7. WorldMiddle EastChinaWeather

    China Cancels Flights and Halts Services Ahead of Typhoon Dolphin

    China has canceled hundreds of flights and suspended railway services as Typhoon Dolphin approaches its eastern coast. The storm has already caused power outages in Japan, affecting over 50,000 buildings. In China, over 1,000 flights were canceled across eastern cities like Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Wenzhou on Sunday. The country has issued a red alert and ordered evacuations in anticipation of heavy rains and strong winds through Wednesday. Airlines have offered flexible options for rebooking and refunds to affected passengers.
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