Record-Breaking Rain Pounds Hong Kong
Stairways have turned into waterfalls as torrential rain has battered the island for more than a week.
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Russia’s Far East Suffers Some Damage From Earthquake and Tsunami
Regional authorities in one region declared an emergency after a tsunami hit the Kuril Islands, and the Kamchatka Peninsula was watching for volcanic activity.
Russia’s Far East Suffers Damage From Earthquake and Tsunami
Regional authorities in Sakhalin Oblast declared an emergency after a tsunami hit the Kuril Islands, and Kamchatka region was watching for volcanic activity.
Deadly Flooding Inundates Beijing
Severe rains caused flooding and landslides in Beijing and surrounding areas, leaving homes destroyed as mass evacuations were underway.
Heavy Rain and Flooding in China Kill at Least 30
The rains set off flooding and landslides, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in the capital and neighboring Hebei Province.
FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Chief Resigns, Citing Agency ‘Chaos’, Colleagues Said
Ken Pagurek had told colleagues the Trump administration was causing ‘chaos’ inside FEMA and creating dangerous delays in disaster response.
Deadly Landslides and Floods Hit South Korea
Thousands of people were evacuated and some airlifted by helicopter, as a torrential storm tore through buildings in the nation’s southern and western provinces.
Landslides and Floods Kill 18 in South Korea
As rescuers search for the missing under the rubble, thousands of evacuated villagers face the daunting task of rebuilding their homes.
Heavy Monsoon Rains Kill Dozens in Pakistan
The relentless rain caused flooding across the country’s most populous province. Many of those killed have been children, officials said.
Floods and Heavy Rain Kill Dozens in Pakistan
Relentless rain began on Wednesday, causing flooding in several cities and across vast rural stretches in the province of Punjab.