News & Insights Across Asia
Approximately 200 people were evacuated following a fatal landslide in Sichuan Province, leaving over 30 missing. Authorities have launched a Level I emergency response and allocated funds for disaster relief and recovery.
Two new wildfires erupted in Southern California on Wednesday evening, forcing over 30,000 residents to evacuate as extreme winds and dry conditions fuel the flames.
A fast-moving wildfire erupted in Los Angeles, rapidly spreading over 500 acres with zero containment. Evacuations have been ordered for northern mountainous communities.
Firefighters have made progress in containing the devastating wildfires in Southern California as winds settle. In Altadena, blocks of homes have been reduced to rubble, and the death toll stands at 11.
Powerful winds fuel a massive wildfire in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades, forcing 30,000 residents to evacuate as the city declares an emergency.
Russia’s embassy in Syria has urged Russian nationals to leave the country after insurgents attacked the Syrian army, TASS reported.
The death toll from Spain’s worst floods in decades has risen to 205. Residents are evacuating on foot as rescue teams search for survivors. Footage from Valencia shows the beginning of recovery efforts.
Typhoon Trami has claimed seven lives and left one person missing in Hainan Province, China, forcing over 40,000 residents to evacuate as heavy rains cause widespread flooding and damage.
Birmingham Airport has been evacuated due to a report of a suspicious vehicle, causing disruption to flights and services. Authorities are investigating, and passengers are advised to avoid the airport.
Hurricane Milton intensifies to a Category 5 storm approaching Florida, prompting urgent evacuation orders. Residents brace for impact less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene’s devastation.
Hurricane Milton has intensified to a Category 5 storm as it approaches the Florida coastline, prompting urgent evacuation orders less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated the region.
Wildfires in California have burned over 1 million acres this year as soaring temperatures add challenges for firefighters battling the Line Fire near Los Angeles.
Shanghai evacuates over 100,000 residents as Typhoon Pulasan hits the city, bringing record-breaking rainfall and prompting widespread safety measures.
Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall in Hainan Province, forcing the relocation of 570,000 residents and causing widespread power outages and severe weather conditions.
Residents in Tasmania brace for major floods as heavy rain and winds prompt evacuation warnings. Authorities caution of inundated properties and isolated towns.
Typhoon Shanshan has struck Japan’s Kyushu region, prompting the evacuation of millions, causing fatalities, power outages, and disrupting transportation and industry across the area.
Japan issues emergency warnings as Typhoon Shanshan approaches, with residents ordered to evacuate and major companies like Toyota closing factories in anticipation of one of the strongest storms to hit the region.
A forest fire in Türkiye’s western city of Izmir has reached residential areas, forcing hundreds to evacuate as flames spread into neighborhoods and industrial sites.
A dike breach in Xiangtan County, Hunan Province, has expanded to 77 meters, leading to the evacuation of over 3,800 residents.
A fast-moving wildfire known as the Park Fire has forced over 3,500 residents to evacuate near Chico, northern California. Over 1,150 firefighters are battling the blaze, which is only three percent contained.