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An elderly woman walks down a street in Bordeaux, southwestern France, shortly before the latest heatwave. Hospitals in many parts of Europe are being inundated by heat-related admissions amid soaring temperatures. Photo: AFP
Britain

‘New normal’: European hospitals overwhelmed by heatwave

Extreme London heat led to the highest ever number of life-threatening emergency calls in a day. French hospitals were also inundated.

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Climate change

Asia’s ‘dangerous’ humid heatwaves push human body to its limits

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Singapore

Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew seen as cool guy amid Europe’s deadly heatwave

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Japan

2 storms barrelling towards Japan spark over 100 flight cancellations

Mekkhala and Higos threaten Japan with floods, triggering evacuations and factory shutdowns.

Passengers wait at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 3. Photo: AFP
France

3-year-old found dead in car during France heatwave

The boy had trapped himself in the family car while his father thought he had been napping.

Climate change

‘Health impacts likely’ as Europe bakes in early heatwave

France hits record-breaking June heat as soaring temperatures put the UK and other nations under red alert. Tens of millions are affected.

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China food security

Global farming, Chinese food imports at stake as El Nino threatens drought

Sharpest risks to occur in the Global South, with countries facing conflict and economic stress being the worst hit: United Nations’ FAO.

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An aerial view of barren farmland on the banks of the Cipamingkis River in Indonesia's West Java province. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images
Weather

Heatwave hits Europe: 40 drown in France trying to cool down in ‘climate chaos’

Europe swelters through record-high temperatures with governments having to take measures to try to reduce the impact.

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Climate change

‘Unprecedented’ Europe heatwave intensifies as temperatures pass 40 degrees

France records heat-related deaths, nations close schools and cancel trains, and wildlife shelters struggle to cope.

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Food and agriculture

Asia’s shaky food supply shudders as ‘super’ El Nino arrives

Every few years, the Pacific runs a fever. This year, it could be worse than anything seen for decades, scientists warn.

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Illustration: Huy Truong
Artificial intelligence

Chinese AI improves forecasts as Hong Kong braces for super typhoons

A new model deployed at Hong Kong Observatory and National Meteorological Centre uses machine learning algorithms to boost forecast accuracy.

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A man sits on a bench on the Tseung Kwan O Promenade as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches Hong Kong in September last year. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong weather

Video | Flooding as Hong Kong hit with Black Rain storm

At least 13 locations across the New Territories reported floods.

Hong Kong weather

Video | Hong Kong’s colour-coded rain warning system

The city’s weather forecaster established a 3 tier colour-coded warning system in 1998 to categorise the severity of heavy rain conditions.

Malaysia

‘Shock for us’: rugby players’ deaths expose brutal side of Malaysia heatwave

The incidents have raised questions about whether more precautions need to be taken in countries like Malaysia where the weather is harsh.

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In Malaysia, rugby has grown in popularity over the past few years, driven by sustained investment in school programmes. Photo: Facebook/Penang-Rugby
China energy security

China’s green energy buildout lowers odds of El Nino power outages

Manufacturers less fearful of electricity rationing following big changes to the national grid since earlier power crises.

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A worker assembles a wind turbine generator at Ming Yang Smart Energy Group’s industrial estate in Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
Natural disasters

El Nino is back – and it could be ‘one for the history books’

The weather event – which can bring droughts, floods and record temperatures – has officially arrived, and could grow to peak strength.

Japan

Japan braces for historic typhoon season with up to 14 landfalls forecast

Up to 28 typhoons are predicted to affect Japan this year, with 14 likely to make landfall – close to historical extremes.

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New Zealand

Storm cuts off New Zealand’s capital as flights and ferries cancelled

A state of emergency has been declared for ‌parts of Wellington as the weather bureau warned of waves up to ⁠nine metres.

A police car is seen parked across a closed road as stormy seas pound the coastline of Owhiro Bay, a suburb of New Zealand’s capital Wellington, on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels all rainstorm warnings after issuing first black alert of 2026

Observatory issued the first black rainstorm warning of the year for an hour.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels all rainstorm warnings but showers, thunderstorms to persist

Heavy showers and squally thunderstorms are expected until midweek, while high temperatures will ease, Observatory says.

South Korea

Young South Koreans embrace ‘plogging’ to cope with climate anxiety

‘Plogging’ – a mix of the Swedish phrase for ‘picking up’ and the English word ‘jogging’ – has become a hot activity for eco-anxious youth.

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Young people join a domestic travel and plogging crew organised by Good Choice Company. Photo: Instagram/goodchoice_official
Japan

Typhoon Jangmi churns along Japan’s Pacific coast, leaves dozens hurt

Heavy rain continued in the Tokyo metropolitan area in the morning, with flood danger warnings for several rivers in the capital.

A pedestrian braves the rains brought by Typhoon Jangmi in Tokyo on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong transport

More Hong Kong airlines cancel flights as Typhoon Jangmi bears down on Tokyo

Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines cancel, reschedule flights as Typhoon Jangmi batters Japan.

Climate change

Letters | In age of climate whiplash, Asian solutions need philanthropic support

Readers discuss how philanthropy can respond to Asia’s climate challenges, the mismatch between Hong Kong’s ride-hailing cap and the reality of gig work, and the data centre rush.

Climate change

‘On our doorstep’: UN warns world to prepare for El Nino extreme weather

UN chief warns that the phenomenon, expected within months, will ‘pour fuel on the fire’ of global heating.

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A man drags a traditional boat across a dried-up channel in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. The UN has warned countries to prepare for severe droughts. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong transport

HK Express cancels 6 Hong Kong-Okinawa flights as Typhoon Jangmi nears Japan

Airline says special ticket arrangements are in place for affected passengers.

A HK Express aircraft approaches Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s urban renewal plan must include best of the past

The city’s tong lau arcades, high-density blocks and webs of skywalks have long been telling us what a humane, climate-aware city can look like.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning after intense heatwave grips city

Parts of New Territories record maximum temperature of 36.7 degrees by mid-afternoon on Friday, the hottest for 2026 so far.

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