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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.
Japan faces dual typhoon threats as the Japan Meteorological Agency warns of potential weekend landfalls. Over 2 million residents across 13 prefectures have been evacuated amid severe rainfall and landslide risks.
Malaysia's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that all registered Malaysian nationals in Venezuela are safe following two powerful earthquakes that struck central Venezuela on Wednesday, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.
A devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines has permanently altered Mindanao's southern coastline, pushing the seabed up by two metres and creating an eerie landscape of dead coral. Hundreds remain displaced, fearing further tremors.
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An unusual storm swept through Bercham in Ipoh yesterday, affecting more than 240 homes and eight business premises. The incident, believed caused by a landspout phenomenon, marks an unprecedented weather event for the area.