News & Insights Across Asia
Typhoon Gaemi has affected over 628,600 people in Fujian Province, prompting emergency responses and suspension of transportation services as authorities mobilize resources for disaster relief.
Typhoon Gaemi has left three dead and 380 injured in Taiwan Region as it moves away from the island. The storm caused heavy rains, flooding, and widespread damage, impacting central and southern areas.
China activates emergency response as heavy rains are forecast in Beijing and Hebei, with a 30-hour downpour expected in Beijing starting Wednesday.
Heavy rains have affected over 13,400 people in Longnan City, Gansu Province, China, leading to evacuations and widespread damage. Emergency services are working tirelessly to restore normalcy.
Shaanxi Province in Northwest China has elevated its emergency response to the highest level after rain-triggered disasters claimed at least 20 lives.
China’s National Disaster Reduction Commission has activated a Level-IV emergency response to flooding in Shaanxi Province, dispatching teams to assist local governments in relief efforts.
China has activated a Level-IV emergency response to flooding in Chongqing as heavy rainstorms batter the Sichuan Basin. Authorities issued an orange alert, anticipating severe weather throughout the week.
China has activated a Level IV emergency flood response in Shandong Province as heavy rains persist, raising river levels and heightening flood risks in the region.
A dike breach at Dongting Lake in central China’s Hunan Province has caused flooding in the area. Rescue and relief efforts are underway to protect residents and property.
China has allocated $75 million for disaster relief amid floods and forest fires. High-tech solutions like drones and satellites are aiding rescue operations as heavy rainstorms continue to impact several regions.
Chinese authorities have activated a Level IV emergency response to severe flooding in Jiangxi Province, deploying teams to assist local governments in disaster relief efforts.
Chinese authorities upgraded their emergency response to Level III as severe floods in Anhui Province have affected nearly 1 million residents and led to the evacuation of 242,000 people.
Forest fires near Athens have been brought under control after a weekend blaze that caused evacuations and claimed the life of a 45-year-old man. Strong winds and dry conditions fueled the fires.
China’s authorities have issued a Level-IV emergency response to tackle severe flooding in Heilongjiang Province after persistent rains caused rivers to overflow.
China has intensified flood control efforts as 33 rivers across the country exceed warning levels due to persistent heavy downpours, signaling a critical phase in disaster management.
China raises flood control response to Level III in Zhejiang, Anhui, and Jiangxi after red alert for severe rainstorms, signaling heightened measures against potential flooding.
China’s Meteorological Administration has raised the emergency response level for rainstorms to Level II, anticipating heavy downpours along the Yangtze River regions in the coming week.
China has activated a Level-IV emergency response in three provinces due to heavy rainstorms causing potential flooding, mobilizing support to affected areas in the south.
China’s State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters has activated a level-4 emergency response as Typhoon Maliksi approaches Guangdong Province, expected to make landfall at tropical storm strength.
Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes swept across the central United States, killing at least 23 people in five states, including four children, and causing widespread destruction.
