News & Insights Across Asia
At least eight people have died as heavy rains and violent winds lashed Brazil after a prolonged drought, causing widespread damage and blackouts. Experts link the extreme weather to climate change.
Heavy rain battered Japan’s Noto region, triggering floods and landslides in an area still recovering from a deadly earthquake earlier this year. Authorities have issued top-level alerts and urge residents to be cautious.
At least 12 people have been killed as heavy rains wreaked havoc in India’s southern states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
China has activated a level-IV emergency response as heavy rains hit Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, and Shanxi, with torrential downpours expected in some areas.
Over 86,000 residents in south China’s Guangdong Province were relocated after torrential rains caused flooding and transportation disruptions on Wednesday.
China’s Ministry of Water Resources has activated a Level-IV emergency flood response in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region due to forecasts of heavy rainfall and potential flooding over the coming days.
The China Meteorological Administration predicts heavy rainfall in northern China and persistent heat waves in the south throughout August, urging citizens to prepare for diverse weather challenges.
Beijing is on high alert as heavy downpours lash the city, prompting several districts to issue an orange alert and suspend train services. Authorities warn residents to take precautions amid rising rainfall.
China’s National Meteorological Center has issued an orange alert, warning of heavy rainstorms across multiple regions, including Beijing, Hebei, and Guangdong, with up to 280mm of rainfall expected in some areas.
Heavy rain in Japan over the past week has caused floods and landslides, disrupting transportation and forcing residents to seek shelter. Four people are missing as of Friday, including two police officers.
Heavy rains have triggered landslides and mudslides in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, disrupting traffic on highways and expressways. No casualties reported as emergency response efforts are underway.
At least 20 people have died in Nepal as heavy rains trigger landslides and floods over the past two days, officials report. Lightning strikes accounted for nine of the deaths.
China’s meteorological authority has issued a yellow alert for rainstorms, forecasting heavy rainfall across several regions from Friday to Saturday, including parts of Henan, Hunan, and Inner Mongolia.
China renews yellow alert as severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecasted across multiple regions, prompting safety advisories.
China’s Ministry of Water Resources warns of potential floods in southern regions as heavy rains are forecast, urging caution in provinces like Jiangxi, Zhejiang, and Guangxi over the coming days.
At least four people have died in severe floods in southern Germany following heavy rainfall. Authorities have declared a state of emergency, with widespread evacuations underway.
China’s National Meteorological Center has issued a blue alert for heavy rainstorms expected to affect multiple regions from Friday to Saturday, urging residents to stay alert and take precautions.
The China Meteorological Administration issues alerts for severe convective weather and heavy rains in southern China.
China’s Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region prepares for severe rainfall as Typhoon Doksuri moves northward. Authorities issue red alerts, close parks, and suspend events amid warnings of extreme weather.
Typhoon Doksuri has weakened as it moves across east China, but heavy rains are expected in northern regions. Residents are urged to stay alert and take necessary precautions.