August 2002
Plane Crash in the Amazon - 2002-08-31
A plane crash in the Amazon region of Brazil resulted in at least 24 fatalities, including a member of Congress and his wife. The crash…
600,000 Residents of Hunan Province Evacuated
The Chinese government has evacuated 600,000 residents from Hunan Province due to rising water levels at Dongting Lake, leading to 16 confirmed deaths and significant…
Risk of Major Flood in China - 2002-08-22
In Hunan province, nearly one million people are mobilized to prevent a major flood from Dongting Lake, which is currently above warning levels. Vice Premier…
Flood in Hunan Province, China - 2002-08-16
Severe flooding in Hunan Province, China, has impacted over 38 million people and caused significant financial losses. A recent landslide has resulted in at least…
Mexican President Cancels Trip to the U.S.
Mexican President Vicente Fox canceled his trip to the U.S. in protest of the execution of Javier Suárez Medina, a Mexican citizen executed in Texas.…
Severe Floods in China and Europe - 2002-08-10
Severe flooding in Hunan Province, China, has killed at least 70 people, while Europe has seen at least 30 fatalities, predominantly in Russia. The unprecedented…