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Video | Delivery staff sweat through Japan heatwave

Some areas in Japan recorded temperatures as high as 40 degrees Celsius (104°F) in recent weeks, prompting use of new designation ‘cruelly hot day’.

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Human refrigerator offers instant relief in Japan as summer temperatures rise

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South Korea

South Korean president calls heatwave national disaster, deaths rise to 19

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Japan

3 lions perish at Tokyo zoo as Japan bakes in ‘cruelly hot’ summer

Authorities at Tama Zoological Park have strengthened cooling measures to help the animals beat the heat.

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Three lions have died of suspected heatstroke at Tokyo’s Tama Zoological Park in Japan. Photo: Tokyo Zoological Park Society/Kyodo
South Korea

Hot topic: man in pink swimsuit causes stir at South Korean pool amid heatwave

Seoul residents have been heading to Han River swimming pools to cool down from the record heat.

Hong Kong economy

Non-stop summer rain leaves Hong Kong farmers with heavy losses as crops fail

Farmers in Yuen Long suffer six-figure losses as frequent downpours flood sunflower, melon and vegetable fields.

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United States

Fast-moving wildfires burn hundreds of structures in US city of Spokane

Mayor calls blazes the region’s ‘worst natural disaster’ as flames sweep through eastern Washington state.

The remains of a car and structures reduced to ash in Spokane, Washington. Photo: AP
Climate change

Climate crisis: Hungary closes nuclear power plant, Greece wildfires spread

Sustained drought is affecting the lives of many, with so-called megafires among multiple consequences of the extreme weather.

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Accidents and disasters in China

China floods: large parts of country on alert as Gansu province death toll rises

Heavy rainfall is expected in many provinces over the coming days, with the authorities braced for the possible arrival of Typhoon Dolphin.

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Japan

Japan quake victim dies of heatstroke while sheltering in car

Many are choosing to sleep in cars for privacy as there are over 9,000 people in crowded evacuation centres, often minus air conditioning.

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A man looks at a temporary shelter for people whose homes are damaged in as a damaged in Hikawa, Kumamoto prefecture on Saturday. Photo: Jiji Press/AFP

Video | Flash flood sweeps a street market in China’s Xian

In China’s northwestern province of Shaanxi, heavy rains triggered by severe convective weather battered the capital city Xian.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong set for heavy showers, squally thunderstorms over next few days

Authorities receive six landslide reports between Friday and Saturday evening.

Germany

Germany storm leaves 1 dead, 3 seriously injured

The man died when a falling tree struck him at eastern Germany’s Amselgrund, a scenic valley popular with hikers.

European Union

Hungary braces for nuclear plant shutdown as Danube hits record lows

The power plant, producing nearly half of Hungary’s electricity, uses river water to cool reactors but heatwaves have affected water levels.

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Firefighters battle a wildfire threatening to engulf a house in the Peloponnese region of Greece on Friday. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong weather

Super Typhoon Dolphin set to bring very hot weather to Hong Kong next week

Observatory expects cyclone to move towards seas south of Japan, but too early to tell if it will bring heavy rain to the city.

Tourists visit the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in extremely hot weather on July 24, ahead of Typhoon Noul. Photo: Jelly Tse
Pakistan

4 bodies found after avalanche hits Pakistan mountain expedition

‘14 Peaks’ Netflix documentary star was at the helm of a group of mountaineers from Nepal, the US, China, Pakistan and Oman.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Parts of northern Hong Kong face highest climate disaster risk, study finds

Hong Kong Red Cross urges government to include climate resilience in its long-term development plans.

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Japan

Japan quake victims face El Nino weather without power, water

Nine other deaths in ⁠the prefecture were being investigated to ascertain if they were linked to the quake.

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People collect water in quake-hit Uki, Kumamoto prefecture, on Thursday. Photo: Kyodo
Natural disasters

5 killed in Brazil, as fierce winds bring chaos to Rio, Sao Paulo region

Gusts of up to 100km/h cut power, fell dozens of trees and brought public transport to a halt, stranding thousands of people.

European Union

Europe’s ‘explosive demand’ for AC units continues: China’s Midea

Two factories receive orders for 200,000 units in a month from the continent, company says.

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France

France battles wildfire 4 times the size of Paris

Wednesday would be the hottest and driest day of the week, with elevated wildfire danger across every region of France.

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Fire burns trees in a forest of Lege-Cap-Ferret, west of Bordeaux on Wednesday, during wildfires in the Gironde region, southwestern France. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Estate residents question why Typhoon Noul uprooted so many trees

Urban forestry expert cites restrictive planting methods for fallen banyan trees at Wan Tau Tong Estate and near Tai Po Mega Mall.

A fallen tree in Tai Po amid a T9 signal. Photo: Sam Tsang
European Union

France, Spain make headway against wildfires but new heatwave looms

The risk of fire is expected to reach extreme levels due to heat, southerly winds and ‌low humidity.

China travel

All went wrong: A380 flight to China becomes 10-hour ordeal

The rare sight of an Emirates Airbus at Hangzhou became chaotic as 373 passengers were left stranded on board amid a logistical nightmare.

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Climate change

France firestorm phenomenon: monster clouds that spawn lightning and new blazes

The inferno ravaging southwest France creates rare fire clouds, never before recorded in the country.

Beachgoers in Lacanau, southwestern France watch giant clouds of smoke rise into the sky from a wildfire. Photo: AFP
France

France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives

Authorities have evacuated about 220,000 people, including tourists, in France, while in Spain around 100,000 have been told to seek shelter.

A forest fire rages in Saint-Jean-d’Illac near Bordeaux, France as the country is battered by heatwaves sparking wildfires. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong set for stronger storms and wetter winter this year as El Nino intensifies

El Nino will provide storms with more moisture and energy, green group says, as leading meteorologist points to expected record global temperatures.

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Hong Kong transport

Passengers still stranded at Hong Kong airport on Monday after Typhoon Noul

Airport Authority says operations have returned to normal and it expects to handle 900 flights over the whole day.

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