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Devastating wildfires across Washington state have displaced more than 65,000 residents and destroyed over 700 homes. Authorities arrested a man on arson charges linked to one of the blazes, as multiple fires burn with zero containment.
Malaysia's meteorological authority has activated weather alerts for 10 states, cautioning residents of intense thunderstorms, torrential downpours and powerful gusts expected to persist through the evening.
South Korea's southeastern city of Yangsan recorded a staggering 42.5°C on Sunday, marking the highest temperature since weather records began in 1904. The government activated emergency protocols as heatwave conditions persist across the region.
France is battling an exceptional wildfire season, with 119,000 hectares burned and 14,320 fire outbreaks recorded since January. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez warns conditions remain dangerous despite temporary humidity gains.
A mountain collapse triggered by heavy rainfall in Chongqing, China has claimed 51 lives with 10 people still unaccounted for. Rescue operations continue as authorities work to restore normalcy.
Greece has declared a state of emergency in Rethymno municipality on Crete as a major wildfire spreads across the island, forcing authorities to evacuate approximately 8,000 residents and tourists amid extreme weather conditions.
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake has devastated Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan, killing at least 34 people and injuring hundreds. Rescue teams continue operations amid intense heat, widespread infrastructure damage, and persistent aftershocks.
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu region, triggering a gas leak explosion at a major shopping mall in Kumamoto Prefecture. Two women are confirmed dead, with rescue operations underway for those still trapped.
At least 13 people have been confirmed dead following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan. Rescue teams are actively searching for missing persons while major transport networks remain suspended.
Malaysia's embassy in Japan has urged its nationals to remain alert following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu. Authorities warn of potential aftershocks and extreme heat.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake centred in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture caused multiple injuries and widespread disruption on Tuesday, with the highest recorded intensity since January's Noto Peninsula quake.
China has declared its highest-level red alert as Typhoon Noul, the 12th of the season, approaches Guangdong Province's coast. The storm is forecast to bring severe weather and potential flooding across southern China.
Spain's government has declared a national state of emergency after massive wildfires forced nearly 60,000 residents to flee their homes near Madrid and in Ávila province. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed cautious optimism about containment efforts.
Assam's catastrophic monsoon flooding has claimed 61 lives, with 14 additional deaths confirmed in the past day. Over 1.1 million residents across 2,000 villages remain affected as water levels persist at dangerous heights.
Vietnam has declared a natural disaster emergency on a section of Ho Chi Minh Road in Tuyen Quang Province after successive heavy rainfall events in June caused severe damage to transport infrastructure.
Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia's Sunda Strait erupted on Tuesday, launching an ash column 100 metres skyward. Authorities have elevated the volcano's alert status to Level III, the second-highest in Indonesia's four-tier system, amid a significant surge in seismic activity.
Thailand's disaster authorities have issued a regional alert for Bangkok and six central provinces as astronomically high tides threaten to breach riverbanks and flood vulnerable communities during mid-July.
Powerful thunderstorms and gales swept across eastern Hubei Province in central China on Monday night, leaving 11 people dead, one missing, and over 300 injured. The extreme weather damaged thousands of buildings.
Across the western United States, communities are cancelling Fourth of July fireworks displays due to severe drought and dangerous wildfire conditions, marking a significant disruption to the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck southwest China's Sichuan Province early Monday, leaving 13 people with minor injuries. No deaths were reported as relief operations continued in an orderly manner.
Four people have died in severe flooding across Kentucky after intense rainfall struck the Southern US state, leading Governor Andy Beshear to declare a state of emergency and mobilize emergency rescue teams.