Guatemala says Fuego eruption has ended as evacuees begin returning home
Guatemalan authorities said the eruption of Fuego volcano has ended after about 50 hours of activity, allowing more than 1,700 evacuated residents to return home. The announcement came on Wednesday after the volcano, one of Central America's most active, had been sending lava and ash into the air since Monday. Officials said the crater, about 35 kilometres from Guatemala City, was no longer showing the same level of activity.The country's Institute of Volcanology said the eruption had officially ended and urged continued caution because ash remained in the area and renewed activity could not be ruled out. Conred emergency services... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 04:31 LONDON
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Sri Lanka closes schools as heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides
Sri Lanka has closed schools in its tea-growing mountainous regions after heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides that killed at least five people. The worst-affected areas are in the country's central region, where downpours over the past two days have caused widespread disruption. Officials said the weather has flooded homes, fields and roads, while rescue teams continue to respond to the emergency.The government's Disaster Management Centre said five people died after being buried in mudslides that overran two houses in the central region. Its spokesperson, Pradeep Kodippili, said three people were wounded and two remain missing. He also said rains... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 10:35 LONDON
