Rescuers evacuate people trapped in flooded home in Fujian

Rescuers rushed to evacuate villagers in Xianyou County of east China’s Fujian Province on Friday as rainstorm triggered flood and inundated houses. China’s National Meteorological Center maintained a yellow alert for rainstorms in several parts of the country on Saturday. It forecast heavy rainfall from Saturday to Sunday across parts of country. Local governments have been urged to take necessary precautions and inspect drainage systems in cities and villages.

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Rescuers rushed to evacuate villagers in Xianyou County of east China’s Fujian Province on Friday as rainstorm triggered flood and inundated houses. China’s National Meteorological Center maintained a yellow alert for rainstorms in several parts of the country on Saturday. It forecast heavy rainfall from Saturday to Sunday across parts of country. Local governments have been urged to take necessary precautions and inspect drainage systems in cities and villages.

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Rescuers rushed to evacuate villagers in Xianyou County of east China’s Fujian Province on Friday as rainstorm triggered flood and inundated houses. China’s National Meteorological Center maintained a yellow alert for rainstorms in several parts of the country on Saturday. It forecast heavy rainfall from Saturday to Sunday across parts of country. Local governments have been urged to take necessary precautions and inspect drainage systems in cities and villages.

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China says cumulative 44 dead, 9 missing in Beijing rains

China said Thursday that a total of 44 people were killed and nine unaccounted for following heavy rains across the whole of Beijing since last week. Those still missing are local officials working on search and rescue. Swathes of northern China endured deadly rains and floods since last week that forced the evacuation of tens of thousands.

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China said Thursday that a total of 44 people were killed and nine unaccounted for following heavy rains across the whole of Beijing since last week. Those still missing are local officials working on search and rescue. Swathes of northern China endured deadly rains and floods since last week that forced the evacuation of tens of thousands.

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China said Thursday that a total of 44 people were killed and nine unaccounted for following heavy rains across the whole of Beijing since last week. Those still missing are local officials working on search and rescue. Swathes of northern China endured deadly rains and floods since last week that forced the evacuation of tens of thousands.

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Shanghai evacuates 283,000 people as typhoon hits
Natural Disaster Information - Thu, 31-Jul-2025

Shanghai has evacuated almost 283,000 people from vulnerable coastal and low-lying areas as Typhoon Co-May made landfall in the Chinese financial hub on Wednesday evening, bringing lashing rains and winds.

Almost a third of flights from Shanghai's two international airports have been cancelled. More than 1,900 temporary shelters have been set up across the city. The Shanghai Central Meteorological Observatory upgraded an earlier yellow rainstorm alert to orange on Wednesday afternoon.

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Shanghai has evacuated almost 283,000 people from vulnerable coastal and low-lying areas as Typhoon Co-May made landfall in the Chinese financial hub on Wednesday evening, bringing lashing rains and winds.

Almost a third of flights from Shanghai's two international airports have been cancelled. More than 1,900 temporary shelters have been set up across the city. The Shanghai Central Meteorological Observatory upgraded an earlier yellow rainstorm alert to orange on Wednesday afternoon.

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Shanghai has evacuated almost 283,000 people from vulnerable coastal and low-lying areas as Typhoon Co-May made landfall in the Chinese financial hub on Wednesday evening, bringing lashing rains and winds.

Almost a third of flights from Shanghai's two international airports have been cancelled. More than 1,900 temporary shelters have been set up across the city. The Shanghai Central Meteorological Observatory upgraded an earlier yellow rainstorm alert to orange on Wednesday afternoon.

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Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano erupts after major earthquake
Natural Disaster Information - Thu, 31-Jul-2025

The Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano erupted in Kamchatka following a major earthquake in the region, the Kamchatka Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences' Geophysical Service said on Wednesday.

Also, scientists are tracking flows of incandescent lava down the western slope. Currently, explosions and intense glowing are visible above the volcano. Earlier in the day, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck offshore Kamchatka, the strongest in the region since 1952. The volcano’s last eruption was in April 2025.

The Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano erupted in Kamchatka following a major earthquake in the region, the Kamchatka Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences' Geophysical Service said on Wednesday.

Also, scientists are tracking flows of incandescent lava down the western slope. Currently, explosions and intense glowing are visible above the volcano. Earlier in the day, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck offshore Kamchatka, the strongest in the region since 1952. The volcano’s last eruption was in April 2025.

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The Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano erupted in Kamchatka following a major earthquake in the region, the Kamchatka Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences' Geophysical Service said on Wednesday.

Also, scientists are tracking flows of incandescent lava down the western slope. Currently, explosions and intense glowing are visible above the volcano. Earlier in the day, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck offshore Kamchatka, the strongest in the region since 1952. The volcano’s last eruption was in April 2025.

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Portugal battles to contain wildfire in north
Natural Disaster Information - Wed, 30-Jul-2025

Almost 2,700 firefighters battled Tuesday to contain forest blazes across Portugal that have led to almost the whole country being put on high alert for fires.

Almost 2,700 firefighters battled Tuesday to contain forest blazes across Portugal that have led to almost the whole country being put on high alert for fires.

Seventeen major fires blazed with the most serious in the centre and north of the country. Some 750 firefighters sought to control a blaze in a eucalyptus forest in the Arouca municipality of central Portugal. Like many countries, Portugal faces wildfires every summer. Experts say climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of droughts and fires around the world.

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Almost 2,700 firefighters battled Tuesday to contain forest blazes across Portugal that have led to almost the whole country being put on high alert for fires.

Seventeen major fires blazed with the most serious in the centre and north of the country. Some 750 firefighters sought to control a blaze in a eucalyptus forest in the Arouca municipality of central Portugal. Like many countries, Portugal faces wildfires every summer. Experts say climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of droughts and fires around the world.

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earthquake
Natural Disaster Information - Wed, 30-Jul-2025

A strong earthquake of magnitude (7.8) Richter Scale with its epicenter outside Myanmar (Off East Coast of Kamchatka), latitude 52.55°N, longitude 160.03°E, depth (44) kilometers, about (4057) miles northeast of Naypyitaw seismological observatory was recorded at (05)hr (54)min (54)sec M.S.T on 30th July, 2025.

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A strong earthquake of magnitude (7.8) Richter Scale with its epicenter outside Myanmar (Off East Coast of Kamchatka), latitude 52.55°N, longitude 160.03°E, depth (44) kilometers, about (4057) miles northeast of Naypyitaw seismological observatory was recorded at (05)hr (54)min (54)sec M.S.T on 30th July, 2025.

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A strong earthquake of magnitude (7.8) Richter Scale with its epicenter outside Myanmar (Off East Coast of Kamchatka), latitude 52.55°N, longitude 160.03°E, depth (44) kilometers, about (4057) miles northeast of Naypyitaw seismological observatory was recorded at (05)hr (54)min (54)sec M.S.T on 30th July, 2025.

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Megaquake off Russian coast sparks tsunami warnings across Pacific
Natural Disaster Information - Wed, 30-Jul-2025

A powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake off Russia's far east has prompted tsunami alerts across parts of the Pacific including Japan, Hawaii, Russia and Ecuador, and warnings along the California coast, US authorities said late Tuesday.

A powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake off Russia's far east has prompted tsunami alerts across parts of the Pacific including Japan, Hawaii, Russia and Ecuador, and warnings along the California coast, US authorities said late Tuesday.

According to the Kamchatka branch of the Emergency Situations Ministry, a tsunami wave of up to 32 centimeters is possible in the Aleutsky municipal district, up to 20 centimeters in Ust-Kamchatsky, and up to 6 centimeters in the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky urban district. A kindergarten building in Russia's Kamchatka region was damaged due to the earthquake. It was the region's strongest quake since 1952, with aftershocks of up to 7.5 magnitude possible, the regional seismic monitoring service said.

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A powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake off Russia's far east has prompted tsunami alerts across parts of the Pacific including Japan, Hawaii, Russia and Ecuador, and warnings along the California coast, US authorities said late Tuesday.

According to the Kamchatka branch of the Emergency Situations Ministry, a tsunami wave of up to 32 centimeters is possible in the Aleutsky municipal district, up to 20 centimeters in Ust-Kamchatsky, and up to 6 centimeters in the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky urban district. A kindergarten building in Russia's Kamchatka region was damaged due to the earthquake. It was the region's strongest quake since 1952, with aftershocks of up to 7.5 magnitude possible, the regional seismic monitoring service said.

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Floods kills three in northeast Romania
Natural Disaster Information - Tue, 29-Jul-2025

Massive floods in northeastern Romania killed three people, as several swollen rivers swept away everything in their path following heavy rains, officials said on Monday. Rescuers were searching for more possible victims and several hundred residents were evacuated, some by helicopter.

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Massive floods in northeastern Romania killed three people, as several swollen rivers swept away everything in their path following heavy rains, officials said on Monday. Rescuers were searching for more possible victims and several hundred residents were evacuated, some by helicopter.

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Massive floods in northeastern Romania killed three people, as several swollen rivers swept away everything in their path following heavy rains, officials said on Monday. Rescuers were searching for more possible victims and several hundred residents were evacuated, some by helicopter.

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Flooding across HK due to heavy rain
Natural Disaster Information - Tue, 29-Jul-2025

The Black, Red and Amber rainstorm warning signals were issued Tuesday morning, with the heavy rain causing flooding in many areas of Hong Kong. There was heavy flooding in a carpark in Wan Tsui Estate, a housing estate in eastern Hong Kong Island.

It has long been a flooding blackspot. At the Chai Wan Road roundabout, flooding reached calf height, forcing passing vehicles to wade through the water.  Tai Tam Road in Southern District of Hong Kong Island was flooded due to heavy rain.


 

The Black, Red and Amber rainstorm warning signals were issued Tuesday morning, with the heavy rain causing flooding in many areas of Hong Kong. There was heavy flooding in a carpark in Wan Tsui Estate, a housing estate in eastern Hong Kong Island.

It has long been a flooding blackspot. At the Chai Wan Road roundabout, flooding reached calf height, forcing passing vehicles to wade through the water.  Tai Tam Road in Southern District of Hong Kong Island was flooded due to heavy rain.


 

The Black, Red and Amber rainstorm warning signals were issued Tuesday morning, with the heavy rain causing flooding in many areas of Hong Kong. There was heavy flooding in a carpark in Wan Tsui Estate, a housing estate in eastern Hong Kong Island.

It has long been a flooding blackspot. At the Chai Wan Road roundabout, flooding reached calf height, forcing passing vehicles to wade through the water.  Tai Tam Road in Southern District of Hong Kong Island was flooded due to heavy rain.


 

earthquake
Natural Disaster Information - Tue, 29-Jul-2025

A strong earthquake of magnitude (6.1) Richter Scale with its epicenter outside Myanmar (Nicobar Islands, India Region), latitude 6.84 °N, longitude 93.17 °E, depth (10) kilometers, about (717) miles southwest of Kaba-Aye seismological observatory was recorded at (01) hr (11) min (51) sec M.S.T on 29th July, 2025.

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A strong earthquake of magnitude (6.1) Richter Scale with its epicenter outside Myanmar (Nicobar Islands, India Region), latitude 6.84 °N, longitude 93.17 °E, depth (10) kilometers, about (717) miles southwest of Kaba-Aye seismological observatory was recorded at (01) hr (11) min (51) sec M.S.T on 29th July, 2025.

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A strong earthquake of magnitude (6.1) Richter Scale with its epicenter outside Myanmar (Nicobar Islands, India Region), latitude 6.84 °N, longitude 93.17 °E, depth (10) kilometers, about (717) miles southwest of Kaba-Aye seismological observatory was recorded at (01) hr (11) min (51) sec M.S.T on 29th July, 2025.

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