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.
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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.
Europe weather maps turn deathly grey as Greece swelters in 44C and Italy hits 43C
Europe looks set to experience more soaring temperatures, according to new weather maps.
Spain and Portugal weather maps turn volcanic red – 45C heatwave as Brits summer holiday
The continent is set to experience soaring temperatures, according to predictions.
Spain weather hell as search called off for two swept away in floods & woman hit by lighting – as waterspout pic emerges
SPAIN has been pummelled by devastating freak storms and floods, with two people swept away by the water and one woman struck by lightning.
The catastrophic weather has seen stree…
How missing backpacker Carolina Wilga, 26, survived for nearly two weeks in freezing Australian outback
AFTER spending 11 freezing nights out in the wild, it was a “miracle” that saved Carolina Wilga in the remote Australian outback.
The “confused and disoriented&#…
Flash Floods Are the ‘Hardest Kind’ of Disaster to Prevent, Experts Say
Scholars and designers of early warning systems say that there are still huge gaps in our ability to predict flash floods and warn those at risk.
UK Braces for Record Temperatures as Third Heat Wave Spreads
A third official heat wave is expected to descend this weekend, with record-breaking temperatures possible in Scotland.
Southern China and Hong Kong Brace for Floods and Fierce Winds from Danas
The authorities warned of possible flash flooding as the remnants of Typhoon Danas passed through the region. Hong Kong suspended schools for Friday.
Umbrellas Optional? East Asia’s Monsoon Rains Are No Longer a Sure Thing
Parts of South Korea and Japan have had short rainy seasons this year. Scientists say that climate change has helped make the summer rains more unreliable.