Weather news — August 29, 2026

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1. WorldMiddle EastEarthWeather

   Aug 29, 2026, 19:46 UTC

   

   Wildfires in California

   Multiple wildfires are burning across California. In San Bernardino, a vegetation fire is active on the northbound 15 freeway between Kenwood and Blue Cut. Another fire is reported in Oasis, with a third in Agua Dulce. A fourth fire is burning in Cinco. Updates are available from the respective agencies.

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2. WorldMiddle EastWeatherClimate

   Aug 29, 2026, 18:58 UTC

   

   Tornado and Hailstorm Devastate Cremona, Italy

   A severe tornado and hailstorm hit Cremona, Italy, causing significant damage to the city's infrastructure and historic buildings. The storm, which lasted around 10 minutes, damaged the town hall tower, cathedral, and at least 10 other churches. Over 40 people were injured, with four sustaining femur fractures. More than 500 rescue interventions were triggered across Lombardy, with over 300 operations registered in Cremona alone. The city is dealing with extensive damage, including thousands of uprooted trees and around 10,000 damaged cars. Lombardy has requested a state of emergency.

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3. CultureMiddle EastWeather

   Aug 29, 2026, 17:12 UTC

   

   LED Screen Collapse Injures Five at Elazığ Festival

   An LED screen toppled due to strong winds during a festival in Elazığ's Keban district, injuring five people. The incident led to the cancellation of subsequent festival events due to adverse weather conditions.

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4. SportsArrestMiddle EastWeather

   Aug 29, 2026, 14:50 UTC

   

   Serbian Influencer Expelled from Croatia for Displaying Chetnik Tattoos in Split

   A Serbian influencer, Marko Stojković, was arrested and expelled from Croatia after displaying tattoos of Chetnik leaders Draža Mihailović and Momčilo Đujić, as well as Chetnik symbols on Žnjan beach in Split. He was detained for 15 days and banned from entering Croatia for five years.

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5. WorldMiddle EastWeather

   Aug 29, 2026, 14:07 UTC

   Israeli Attacks in Gaza and Jenin

   Multiple Israeli artillery and aerial attacks occurred across the Gaza Strip and Jenin. In Gaza, targets included Shati refugee camp, Kamal Adwan Hospital, Beit Lahia, northern Bureij camp, Nusairat refugee camp, and Rafah. In Jenin, several Palestinians were killed in an Israeli air strike on Harish al-Saeed. The attacks resulted in civilian casualties and injuries.

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6. WorldMiddle EastWeather

   Aug 29, 2026, 09:05 UTC

   

   Forest Fire in Yalta Mountains

   A forest fire has been burning in the mountains of Yalta, Crimea for over a week. The fire started after a drone attack by Ukrainian drones on August 19 and quickly spread due to strong winds, covering an area of over 50 hectares. More than 600 people are involved in fighting the fire, which is currently at the 5th level of danger due to difficult terrain and strong winds. There is no threat to populated areas.

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7. WorldWeatherPublic HealthHealthcareEnvironment

   Aug 29, 2026, 05:14 UTC

   

   Rain Disease: Transmission, Symptoms, and Cures

   Rain disease, also known as rain rot, is a rare bacterial infection that has recently started affecting humans after previously only impacting animals. Transmission occurs through close contact with an infected person, including sexually. Cases are increasing in Europe, raising concerns about potential spread beyond the continent. Cures are not explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

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