Taiwan lowers Typhoon Ragasa death toll to 14; China starts cleanup
The weakened storm remains a rain threat to Vietnam and other parts of Southeast Asia.Published…
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Hurricane Kiko weakens into tropical storm but could create dangerous surf in Hawaii
HONOLULU -- Hurricane Kiko has weakened into a tropical storm but still could create life-threatening…
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Japan and South Korea record hottest summers in history
Record temperatures come amid scientists’ warnings that climate change is causing more frequent extreme weather…
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Why is Pakistan flooding, and what is the solution?
Pakistan has been reeling from flooding triggered by torrential rains, with nearly 400 people killed…
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Mexico City airport flights hit for second day due to torrential rains
Around 20,000 passengers have been affected by flight cancellations, delays and rerouting.Torrential rains have forced…
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Taiwan reports first case of chikungunya virus from China outbreak
The mosquito-borne virus has crossed the Taiwan Strait from southern China, where confirmed cases of…
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Hong Kong battles floods amid heaviest August rainfall since 1884
More than 350mm (13.8 inches) of rain was recorded – the highest daily rainfall for…
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Deadly typhoon causes flooding across Philippines
A powerful typhoon has caused extreme flooding across the Philippines, affecting millions of people. Source…
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Turkish wildfire kills 10 firefighters, rescue workers amid extreme heat
Local media report that 24 firefighters and rescuers were trapped by the wildfire, and that…
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Four dead as South Korea lashed by torrential rain, displacing thousands
Record rainfall is expected to continue hammering parts of South Korea until Monday as more…