
Three Missing After Landslide in Western Japan’s Ehime Prefecture
Three people are missing after a massive landslide struck Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, early Friday, burying homes and prompting urgent evacuation efforts.
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Three people are missing after a massive landslide struck Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, early Friday, burying homes and prompting urgent evacuation efforts.
Kuwait experiences a severe heat wave as temperatures climb over 50°C, reaching 51°C on Thursday and nearing the national record. Authorities urge caution and recommend measures to protect against heat-related illnesses.
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.
Persistent heavy rains have caused severe flooding in south China’s major rivers, including the Xijiang River, as water levels surpass warning marks across multiple provinces.
China’s eastern regions face prolonged heavy rains, causing floods while drought conditions persist elsewhere. The unusual weather patterns challenge authorities and highlight environmental concerns.
Serbia prepares for a severe heat wave with temperatures expected to reach up to 40°C, prompting health and safety advisories.
An intense storm has struck south-central Chile, leaving one person dead and forcing over 11,000 residents to evacuate. Heavy rains impacted nine regions from Coquimbo to Los Rios, with lighter showers expected on Tuesday.
Beijing is bracing for a second heat wave this week, with temperatures expected to soar above 35°C between June 16 and 18, following a recent three-day heat wave.
An extreme early-summer heat wave peaks across the western United States, with record-breaking temperatures causing concern for a potentially brutal summer ahead.
Bangladesh faces its highest temperatures since 1989 as a sweeping heat wave pushes mercury to 43.8°C in Jessore.
Nearly 100,000 people have been evacuated as severe floods hit Kazakhstan, with a state of emergency declared in eight provinces.
The Philippines faces soaring temperatures as El Nino intensifies, with heat indexes reaching dangerous levels. April brings heightened risks of heat cramps and exhaustion in Manila and other regions.
An unusual haze of Saharan dust covered Switzerland and southeastern France, leading to health warnings and reduced air quality. The rare event is expected to subside by Sunday.
China’s National Meteorological Center has renewed a yellow alert for heavy fog in eastern coastal regions, warning vessels to navigate safely as visibility drops below one kilometer.
Japan experiences record-breaking February temperatures, with some regions seeing highs more typical of late June. The Japan Meteorological Agency reports unprecedented warmth across the country.